Vintage Girls Club

Ok... we are trying to get the Vintage Girls Club website up and running and its a lot of god damn work :) For anyone that thinks its easy to just put together a website and throw some clothes on there you are quite mistaken. This is going to be my love and passion! To start off we did our first photoshoot for lifestyle shots for our site. It was fun to do in Hollywood. We will constantly be doing shoots with fun photographers, models, mau and hair stylists to come up with creative photos :) If you are interested in being a part of this email me at mimi@vintagegirlsclub.com.

I just wanted to post the pictures from our first shoot and keep a journal of what I am going through to Bring VINTAGE GIRLS CLUB to life!

Ok, back to cataloging the clothes and getting ready to do product shots tommorrow :) yipee!!!

The photographer, model, and makeup artist were awesome to work with :)
Makeup artists: http://www.modelmayhem.com/688069
Model: http://www.modelmayhem.com/pics.php?id=710841
Photographer: http://www.marcorporation.tv

Its Back To School Time, who's ready?

Back To School Season kicks off every year and I'm still not convinced who is excited about it. Kids know their summer fun is wrapping up, parents know their bank accounts are about to take a hit, and teachers know their vacations are almost over. The good news is that our children have a chance to make a difference in their lives and move on in hopes of having successful beginnings.

The Back To School season kicked off for Zappos.com in the Zappos Outlet Store (I-65, Exit 116) a few weeks ago. The outlet team is having a school supply and shoe drive. Employees and customers can give to the drive and received discounts and chances to win great prizes. More importantly, the collections go to families in need throughout Bullitt County.

On Wednesday August 6, 2008, Zappos.com announced its partnership with Bullitt County Public School Systems. Zappos Outlet Store gave 20 children two pairs of shoes and a back pack filled with school supplies. After the children had their "Christmas in August" surprise, Zappos.com had another surprise. Zappos.com will donate $30,000 to BCPS. The money given in two installments can be used for programs that will benefit every student. For example, new computer lab, new playground, new facility upgrades, but has to be a benefit used by every student. The donation will be placed in a fund and the individual schools can prepare a request for an amount up to $5000.

In addition, Zappos.com employees will work with the BCPS, to help mentor and support the students. Plans are still being worked out, but basically the school system is asking the Zappos.com employees to help in areas of math, reading, and showing an interest in the local kids.

I'm very excited to see how many lives we can touch with this partnership. As a kid, I was actually a math nerd so bring the students my way; I would love to help students learn to love school and find the next TammyTV.

Check out the video from the event here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGzDqBsQg3A

Thanks for making a difference!

With much respect,

TammyTV

Hi Kids!

My new favorite drink is....... Try this at home if you're old enough to drink!

Equal parts of grey goose and Fresca Peach Citrus flavored soda water, then a splash of Cranberry juice. We actually used Cranberry/Rapsberry juice and its amazing. All the girls love it and I'm in lovey dovey land! So enjoy and thank TammyTV when you feel good. Got any good drink recipes? If so, hit me back and share man!

Enjoy your Friday!

TammyTV

MySpace URL:

http://www.myspace.com/watchtammytv

What’s up with restaurant servers today?

All the good servers please stand up!

Last week while vacationing in Las Vegas, I stopped by an upscale hotel for a quick bite to eat. Our server, middle aged blond lady, obviously on some sort of drug as her hands shaking and large round eyes proved to be a tale tell sign. You know I'm impressed that a crack head kept herself together so well. I always thought people under the influence of strong stimuli would eventually fail to take care of themselves. Not this server, hair peice, perfectly lined eye make up, nice tan, good skin, something a man in his mid life crisis period would jump all over. She looked to have "gold digger" written all over here with the way she was put together but none the less, on drugs and had done drugs while on the 20 minute break when we couldn't find her or right before she clocked in. Anyway lady, keep your role on but please try to get some sleep every now and then!

Tonight at Hooters in Louisville KY (I know this story isn't going to shock you now), a young server took an order of a group of nicely dressed, fairly good looking males with a BABY on her hip. You got it right, I said an infant child was posted her hip as if to say, "what I couldn't get a baby sitter and little junior here can't stay home by himself yet, he is only 2. Now when's he's 6 I'm guessing it will be ok." Are you kidding me? I'm all about a young woman taking care of her family, but did you really have to bring the baby to work with you? Plus, where is the manager? Oh, that was the manager's baby? Now, that makes sense why there was no soap in the lady's bath room. She must have done the baby's laundry at work and used it all. So that's mean of me to say, but come on people. When you decide to manage a business, work becomes your priority and that includes the customer's experience. When dining at the world famous Hooters, I expect, smiling faces, a clean establishment, good food, short shorts, boobs taking my orders, and no kids please. I mean after all, I came in trying to get an upset stomach from the killer buffalo shrimp I'm about to eat not the crying baby!

TammyTV
http://www.myspace.com/watchtammytv

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http://www.youtube.com/user/WatchTammyTV

How many of us know a child battling obesity causing health issues and self esteem problems?

Most of us, I'm sure. That's one of the reasons I'm thankful the Louisville area has Amy Oetken, co-founder of Fit Kids Family Wellness. Amy and a partner started Kid Fit and sold to Baptist Hospital in Dec. 2007 to grow the program. Although the program seems easy, switching over to behaviors that result in a healthier lifestyle may not come easy. Society is now designed to be fast, easy, not always giving the healthiest choices. It takes planning and most of all commitment. However, the benefits make it seem a no brainer when choosing to adopt a new healthier lifestyles.

What does Amy suggest? Exercise, smarter nutritional choices, shopping for healthy foods then immediately preparing proper feeding portions, and maintainng a healthy but fun approach to living better and hopefully longer. She urges the entire family to adopt this lifestyle, practice together, and support one another. Kids can't see their parents eating unhealthy or guess what, chances are they will too.

The Kid Fit program is an 11 week program where families arrive to weigh in, break into kids exercise lessons, parent support and training groups, and finally a family fun cooking class. This week fiber was the topic. Benefits to a healthy high fiber diet include but are not limited to: a healthy digestive system, reduced rist of some cancers, reduces the risk of heart disease, helps lower cholesterol levels, reduces the risk of type II diabetes, as well as making you feel full longer. Foods high in fiber are nuts, beans, blackberries, pears, sweet potatoes, fiber one cereal (Amy's favorite), oatmeal, veggies, and whole grains. Raspberries have the highest amount of dietary fiber. It is important to increase the amount of water you drink as you increase the fiber. It helps keeps things flowing smoothly. Also, it is best to not increase fiber intake by large portions, it may cause excess time spent in restrooms and it won't be time spent fixing your hair or make-up.

For more information on Kid Fit program, recipes for getting more fiber in your diet, or finding ways to teach your kids to have a healthier lifestyle please call Amy at Kid Fits direct line 502-753-7543 or contact TammyTV at myspace.com/watchtammytv.

Video interview and tips coming soon. Also, stay tuned as I will take some of Amy's high fiber recipes and make them at home.

Yours in maintaining a healthy open mind,

TammyTV

I love this SONG! HIPSTER BITCH-



So, I went to Hotel Cafe in Hollywood last night and there were a lineup of amazing indie artists. Again, I never have been there and had no idea what to expect when I got there. It was a Saturday night and Misa and I figured we would go listen to some tunes and go watch movies and drink wine, total girls night!

Lelia's set was about 40 minutes and there is nothing hotter then a girl that can sing with a guitar and sound as pure as she did. I am that type of girl that doesnt follow words but feels the music behind it. But for some reason last night was different. I heard ever thing that Lelia sang and it rang in my mind after I left. Her words were so powerful and moving that it made me tear up. As if she was singing to me directly. There are a few artists out there that have that impact on me and Lelia is now there with one of my other favorite artist INDIA ARIE!

During the set I would occasionally look over and touch Misa's shoulder and with her look I knew she was as moved as I was.

It is great to see talented people that are so passionate about what they do that when they sing that the whole room feels it. This young artists deserves to be recognized and loved... As of last night I am now a Lelia Broussard follower.

Check out her Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/leliabroussard
If you live in Los Angeles you need to go see her live. The music on her myspace page and youtube are amazing but seeing her live takes you to a whole new level. There you can expirience what I was talking about earlier.





Mimi
http://twitter.com/mimipham (Ps. Im going to try this whole twitter thing... follow me :P )
www.VintageGirlsClub.com coming soon

Zappos.com, my employer, hosts an annual Vendor Party for WSA in Las Vegas. This year a record 3000 people were invited (and they all showed for this killer bash except those who had terrible flight accommodations and couldn't). The spot for this year's party was Rain Nightclub in the Palms Resort. Off the hookness! Sexy, Sexy, Sexy entertainment from the fire shows, to girls in bikinins dancing on boxes to girls in sno goddess fits passing out some cocktails. There were FREE drinks for everybody and 5 of the sexiest little penguins I've ever seen (and got to pet). Don't be mad Pam Anderson. The animals were given lots of love and care; they had a trainer with them 24/7 to make sure they were enjoying themselves too. They had a blast swimming in the outside pool area. Of course you know its Fire and Ice in the Palms, so Zappos heated the place up! then cooled all their guests off with chilly drinks, alcoholic sno cones ( wait, maybe I'm the alcoholic not the snow cones), and a few more drinks, well and shots! We know how to party! So the moral of the story is that I have the best job in the world!! Play, drink, play some more, drink alot more, then work. I love what I do and do what I love. I have always loved everything I've done for Zappos because this company truly gets customer service and employee appreciation. After the party on Sunday night, I'm willing to bet some of our vendors might vouch that we have vendor appreciation as well.

Following the party was an afterparty in the Palms Suite for a small group of the pals (well it was intended to be a small party and things have a way of getting out of hand). First of all before I run off on another ramble, Can I just say that I want to live in the Palms Suites forever? I would actually clean my room if it looked like that. A huge living room area, kitchens/bars, 2 bedrooms, 4 complete bathrooms, half baths, work out room, sauna, dining room (stocked with catering~yummies like mushroom ravioli and you know what I don't remember what else we had but it was damn good), and a hot tub built for everyone in attendance that overlooked the strip. Yep, I got down in my lil red bikini and partied like a rock star! For those of you that I might have asked to leave at the end of the night, please don't be mad at me. It was getting late and I was requested to do so. I wish we had all night and the rest of my life to party but please note: If TammyTV makes it, we will! and you will be invited.

PS. when I snap out of my coma, I will upload videos and photos.

Trying to recover from an incredible party,

TammyTV

Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/watchtammytv