Never Forget - September 11, 2001

Hi ya Gorgeous,
Today is a day of remembrance and reflection.
Thank you to the service of every first responder who reacted to the situation as it unfolded. Thank you to every police officer and military personnel who served in the aftermath.

As we remember those who lost their life, it's also important to remember the survivors. The children whose teachers ran with them to safety as the crash was happening. They survived. The citizens and city of New York who survived and committed to rebuilding the great city.

Today, it's important in the United States to take a moment, no matter what your beliefs are and honor those who lost life and those who clung to it.

I will never forget. I was in Hawaii. Part work. Part vacation. All awesome. I was at a Tony Robbin's event. I woke up like the other days - ready to enjoy paradise and a long, long day of learning. The air was different. People were different. Crying. So much crying. When I got out of the elevator at the resort I saw all of the tv's were showing the same loop of the planes hitting the towers.  People were standing in front of the screens, looking up, tears streaming down and it was part sadness, part anger, all confusion.

The day started on time but the program had dramatically shifted. Things changed that day and will never go back. That's why it's important to remember. To tell and retell the story so that it doesn't fade from memory.  I know people who remember everything about where they were when President Kennedy was shot. I feel like that. I remember every detail, down to the peach button up shirt and blue jeans with top sider shoes I was wearing that day. Black Betty Page styled hair down, creamy red lipstick on - no lashes, too long a day.

I remember every thing about the moment I found out and the day and following days later. How flying home to Arizona from Hawaii afterwards was all military presence in the airport and everything, including me, was scanned and prodded - every inch, nook and cranny for any trace of mayhem or bad intention.

I encourage you, to take a moment, say a prayer of grace for the fallen, of thanks for the survivors and strength for yourself going forward.

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Kyle Keller of "Style with Kyle" & VH1's Tough Love Co-Ed has some tips for you!

Hello Gorgeous,
As we continue today to remember the events and fallen of September 11, 2001, I now have an interview for you from Kyle Keller of "Style with Kyle".

I love her show on giving makeovers to military wives. It's such important work and I commend her for doing it! Why? Because the moms and wives of our military get left behind, home alone, to take care of every detail while their husbands and the father of their children is over seas and in harms way.

I know what they go through as a single mom because I too am responsible for every single aspect of the home and family life. Hence, our annual membership to Legoland!

Now enjoy this interview with Kyle and watch for her on her new upcoming show Tough Love on VH1.

1. Drawing from your experience working with military wives on "Style with Kyle": what are your top 3 budget friendly style tips for gals who need wardrobe help to look professional for job interviews?

 "In terms of "budget-friendly style", I always shop at places like Target or Kohl's. They have great pieces at affordable prices and often have budget-friendly collections by high end and celebrity designers. You don't need to break the bank to find a suit to wear for job interviews...a great pair of black pumps, black slacks or pencil skirt and a crisp white button-down shirt go a long way!"

 
2. What was the area of greatest need that you saw while working with the military wives on "Style with Kyle"? Was it fashion, makeup, hair?
What would you suggest to remedy that particular area of style concern?

"While working on "Style with Kyle", I found that these women desperately needed my help in ALL areas (wardrobe, hair and makeup). While they were all beautiful, inside and out, they had been taking care of everyone that surrounded them for so long, they didn't have time to take care of themselves! Along with a team of stylists, we transformed these women into chic fashionistas and took them through each process (wardrobe, hair and make-up) step by step, teaching them HOW to look great on a budget, HOW a little mascara goes a long way and HOW to maintain a new hairstyle as maintenance free as possible. It was awesome!"
 

2a. What can we as a Nation do to help the military wife next door?
"As a nation, we have always supported our troops and when I came up with "Style With Kyle" I thought "We need to do something for the spouses left behind." They REALLY ARE the glue that keeps everything together whether their spouse is deployed or not. I feel, as a nation, that we need to be there for them more. Most wives live in a military community so they can all support each other, but if your child goes to school with a military kid, invite the Mom and kid over for a play date. Thank her for everything she does as a military wife and Mother and supporter of your community!"
 


3. What is your red carpet beauty must have?
"My red carpet beauty must have is Maybelline New York's "The Rocket Volum' Express" mascara in Vry Black. 3 coats on my top lashes and my eyes look amazing! I NEVER wear false eyelashes...I don't need to as long as I have this mascara!"

4. If you could makeover any celebrity who would it be? How would you re-style them?
 "I would LOVE to give Jenni "J-WOWW" Farley a makeover. She's a pretty girl and is in great shape, but every time I see her on the red carpet, she looks cheap! I don't know if she has a stylist or not, but honey, put the 90's prom gowns away!!! I would love to see her wearing DVF to give her that classy, demure look, or an edgier designer like the up and coming RVN NYC. She needs to wear dresses that hug her curves in all the right places, NOT have her curves falling out in all the wrong ones!"
 

5. If you could have any designer completely redo your wardrobe, who would it be and why? (This can be a living or deceased designer-because style never dies)
"I would love Rachel Zoe to completely redo my wardrobe because her taste is MAJ!!! I love her because she has this effortless take on glamour... I love vintage and she's the queen of vintage. Her collections are timeless and not too trendy. Sure, as a designer and stylist, she adds a little trend into her collections, but not the kind of "fad" trendy that goes out of style in a hot minute. I just love her!!!!"

 Thank you so much Ms.Kyle for your time in answering some questions for the Makeup University readers. Now, here's a wee bit more on the fabulous Kyle Keller, and be sure and tune in to her new VH1 show "Tough Love Co-Ed".

Touted as the next Jenny McCarthy because of her quirky personality and blonde bombshell looks, television host, red carpet correspondent & MAXIM radio personality Kyle Keller is getting a little more personal in her latest project as the breakout star of VH1’s “Tough Love” (Season 5 premiered August 28^th), the network’s most popular reality program hosted by celebrity matchmaker Steve Ward.

 

A MAXIM “Hometown Hottie,” Midwest-born, Southern California-raised Kyle Keller began her career as a sports reporter followed by a regular guest hosting spot on “The Covino & Rich Show” for MAXIM radio on Sirius Satellite/XM. Kyle’s quick-witted personality then landed her the job of Executive Producer and lead media correspondent for MediaKillers.com, interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, at sporting events and charity functions, and in 2011, Kyle was hired as the Lifestyle and Entertainment Correspondent for UT-TV, where she developed and hosted her own show “Style with Kyle” where Kyle uses her fashion and beauty expertise to make over military spouses. Due to her immense popularity with the network, Kyle then launched a second program “Kyle’s Ultimate Challenge” which follows her as she accepts and carries out viewers’ dares, that have included bungee jumping, finding the best food trucks in San Diego, skydiving, etc.

 

A natural entertainer, Kyle began performing in musical theater productions at the age of 5 performed in over 100 musicals throughout her childhood. Kyle received the top female vocal scholarship to the University of Redlands and has trained at the world famous Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. Kyle has been continuing to see her star rise, interviewing and working with such stars like Chad Michael Murray, Kevin Sorbo, Andrew Santino, J Valentine, Robin Antin, Abby Lee Miller and “Lord” Scott Disick.
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Remember September 11, 2001

Dear Beautiful,
This day, in 2001, I was in Kona Hawaii at a Tony Robbin's event. I got up and got ready for the days events and just happened to turn the tv on, and saw the news. It was unbelievable. I knew I had to make it to the event and go forward with the day. When I arrived, everyone was in shock, and the morning events went forward though in a different tone after the attacks were addressed. I remember seeking out my friend Peter, to provide comfort and check that his family at home in New York were ok.
 Thankfully, they were.

 Eventually the event was over and the event attendees had to fly home. The airport was tense, full of Army soldiers, and the flight was extremely tense heading back to Los Angeles.

That day for me is like the day President Kennedy was shot for my parents. Everyone remembers where they were, what they were doing and what was different from that moment on.

So today,  I encourage you, to remember. Those that died in the attack. Those that fought bravely in rescuing and responding, and those family members and loved ones who survive every day from then til now without there family.

Musicians and artists responded in the way they know best, with art and music. Here is a bit to encourage you going forward today.

To the men and women of the United States military, and our first responders, thank you and God bless you.


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Remember, remember the 11th of September

The Tempe Town Lake will have this amazing memorial up through tomorrow, September 11th, and it is the longest running tribute to the heroes of September 11th. Every year volunteers put up nearly 3000 flags and tie yellow ribbons on them. It is more than just a tribute or memorial. It truly is a healing field, hence it's name, The Healing Field.

I strongly encourage you to go visit and most importantly to take your children so they don't forget.

Photo courtesy of: Eternal Photography

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9/11 in memory visit Tempe, AZ Healing Field at Mill Ave & Rio Salado Pkwy

I will never forget where I was when I found out that the Twin Towers of New York City had been attacked. I was in Kona Hawaii at the time. It changed the entire day, the event I was attending, flying home to Arizona and it has never been the same or ever will be.
Tempe Arizona in the grass area of the Tempe Beach Park has a beautiful memorial called the Healing Fields that they set up for honoring the lost lives on September 11th, 2001.
You can take the lightrail to the Mill Ave. exit, or park in the garages near by and walk to see the exhibit. This post is dedicated to all of the first responders, families and survivors of the Setpember 11th, 2001 attack. God bless you.

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9/11 Remembering with respect and honor in some videos

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As a citizen of the United States of America, today is solemn and somber day to remember the attacks in New York city on September 11th. Below are some videos, please watch and take a moment to remember.

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