...And the WINNER IS!!!! "RED RED WINEEEE"

"Miss Red Wine Photogenic 2011"

SANNYU!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Drink it up!!! Drink it up!!!!!

..... Ouu that was so much fun!!!


To Erica, Michelle, Lisa and our REDDEST WINE of all, ETHEL... Thank you sooooooo much for participating and being good sports.. You all are not walking away empty handed. Ohh no dearies... You will each be receiving a consolation prize...

"Miss Red Wine Photogenic Contest" 2011..

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Welcome to the first

"Miss Red Wine Photogenic Contest 2011        

Before I introduce my lovely ladies, I just want to personally thank them for responding to my request from the hundreds of invitations sent out. The contest was announced very last minute and although some were a little hesitant, they still came through and for that I am truly indebted. This truly means a  lot to me on this day.

So without futher ado, meet our contestants. ( In no particular order)

                               
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                                                                     Michelle



My name is Michelle Pinder and I am 35 years old. Proud mama of a soon to be 18 year old son and wife of one of the most caring of individuals. I enjoy reading and really just spending time with my two guys.

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Sannyu

My name is Sannyu and I am 39...40 is knocking on my door! :)  I am married to a wonderful man who keeps me young (lol) and I have 2 beautiful girls.  I am a Human Resource and Training Consultant.  I enjoy reading, spending time with family and friends, going to the beach and of course, a good fete!! 

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Lisa

My name is Lisa Dublin. I'm the Assistant Manager at Shine TV, St. Lucia's newest TV station. I'm 35 going on 36 and am determined to age like fine wine...the older I get....the better I want to look, feel, think, love and live. I'm married with two little boys.

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                                                                           Ethel
                                                        

I am a mother of two. Very spiritual, 5# years young and I am loving and living life to the fullest!!!!

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Erica

I'm your average young lady or so I think!

I Live and work in NYC....I love fashion,music dancing -- and anyone or thing that thinks or lives outside the box! I love my wit! I'm very flirtatious and don't like being contained! Contained in work,live and love. I love being single and being on my own. I think it is more I hate people expecting things of me.
I'm currently working as a freelance accountant which is something I never thought I would do. I work preliminary in the fashion/production industry. I love the out doors. I love Art, and working out!

My pet peeves.... spitting, cracking gum! people who don't clean their dog poop on the ground.

I LOVE SHOES!!!!! I love shopping... Oh God I love shopping... I'm single and unless necessary I don't want to be married! As I don't think its necessary.

xoxo
EJB

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Such beautiful ladies.. Very tough decision. Please vote!!!.. Deadline is Tuesday, 12:00 AM Eastern (1:00 AM in St. Lucia).. Everyone is able to vote for more than one person.. The results will be revealed on Tuesday.. Have Fun!!

                                                 

                                                             

                                                                        

Open confession is good for the Soul..Chapter 1.. "Not another VD"

                                                              

          I have been blogging about Valentine's Day since last month with gift suggestions, fashion etc. BUT just like the Holiday Season, Valentine's Day could sometimes be one of the worst times of the year for many. Some people have lost loved ones on that day, some people have been dumped on that day, some have found their spouses or significant other in bed with others on that day.. and some have just never ever found love and that day may have no significant meaning to them.
          Have you ever looked around at friends, celebrities, school mates and wondered who would have ever thought that they would be single or have no kids at this stage in their life? I know I do especially if they are beautiful, were popular, dated the the most popular guys and just seemed like everything was perfect in their world. Whenever  I think of celebrities, two names come to mind.. Halle Berry and  Jennifer Aniston... One has been named the most beautiful woman in the world and the other America's sweetheart, but cupid has delayed in bringing them the right people or perhaps hasn't brought "them to themselves"..What does that mean? I know for a fact that you have to be at a certain place in your life where you are centered in order to attract the person that God has truly meant for you.. We sometimes work so hard trying to find someone. Go to the bars, the clubs, we leave the house on the prowl, but we never put that amount of effort in finding the one person that will produce the most love and it is our self. Love from a partner shouldn't "complete" us but should just enhance our already fruitful life.. So ladies, if this Valentine's Day you are single? It's OK.. See it as a gift of opportunity that God has given you to find out something new about your ever loving, every growing, ever learning, ever changing self.. Tell your heart to be still for a minute, and not that you don't want to put effort into finding love but allow the work to to be stirred through your energy and not your action.. Love will eventually find you...Trust me, I am talking from experience. Ohh  and good luck Halle and Jennifer.. :-)


                                                                                    

Just like Red Wine...;-)

Breathe Lisa..... BREATHEEEE

Ok so a few months ago I was browsing through Facebook and saw that a friend of mine, who not very often posts pictures, apparently remembered that she owned a camera and used it from time to time (hehehe she will kill me)... She posted photos from event upon event that she attended during the Holiday season and even before.. I spent all my spare time ( whatever that is) just clicking and clicking through, every photo looked better than the one before.. I was just in awe at how BEAUTIFUL St. Lucian women are, but what struck me, was MOST, if not ALL were over 35!! It was simply incredible to see.. No plastic surgery, just good music, great food but far more importantly, in my opinion, a great circle of true friendships, something that I am on my journey to claim and is understanding what it should be rather than what it is.
        So the poll for "What Topic Would Most Interest You" is now closed and it was a very close call between Fashion and Women's Issues but it looks like I will be talking about breasts  a whole lot more on here in the near future ( I can't wait.. hehehehe) The results of the poll together with my friend's photos made my juices flow and I have decided to have.... Drum Roll
                              
                                                        Brandylis and The Bear
                            "Miss Red Wine Photogenic Contest"

As of now, this contest will be held every year for Valentine's Day and it is for women 35 - 55 years..
Sorry youngings!!!! I am turning 35 this year and for many years medicine and society have branded it the  dreaded number.. Your eggs are too old, your modelling career is over, you can't wear certain styles anymore or comb your hair certain ways, you're too old for this job.. It's always what you can't do but what many of us haven't realized is that these are the years of reckoning. Our parents raise us until we turn 18 and from then until 35 we make all the mistakes. From 35 to 40 we begin to shed the burdens of our childhood and young adulthood and by 40 we fit in to our skin and our place in this life with confidence.. So far this has been the course of my life. So after this longgggg introduction...screeeeccchhhh ( Lawddddd I am laughing so hard here because Trevor was away all week from last Sunday to be exact, he returned last night at around 5:00pm and now he is crapping his pants with the kids downstairs. Logan is making him sweat, I haven't stopped hearing Brandon's name and Dylan, well Dylan is still asking for food... WAhhhhy bordie... Ou kweh ee tay ayzay.. Welcome to the jungle baby.. vacation (your lecture/class) is over).... Ah-Hem.. Further in the News.. Where was I? Ohhh yessss ( fixing my top)..

Welcome to the First Annual Brandylis and the Bear
                                 "Miss Red Wine Photogenic Contest"..

Rules:
1. Must be a Woman..
2. Must be ages 35 to 55!!
3. Must be willing to have your real age posted.
4. Must give a brief description of oneself eg. kids, likes, peeves, hobbies, occupation, status etc. anything
5. Must be from St. Lucia!!!!!!

Please submit your BEST photo, preferably a head shot to brandylis11@gmail.com with the title "Contest Photo" with your brief description and age.. Deadline for submission will be Sunday February 13th  at 8:00pm Eastern ((9:00 pm St Lucia).. There will be a random drawing of 10 names picked by Logi Bear from a hat (hahaha).. You won't know whether you were chosen until Monday January 14 ( Valentine's Day) when voting will begin... The deadline for voting is 11:59 pm (Eastern) 12:59 (St. Lucia time..hehehe) and the Winner will be revealed on Tuesday... Each person is permitted ONE vote so finalist, please spread the word to your friends to vote for you... Now what will the prize be?



Brandylis and The Bear......Afterdark ;-)

Dinner...    Dessert.....    Nightcap

Dinner

(Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese)

Lanvin Plisse Kimono Gown

...and for Dessert and Night Cap

Romance in Spring!

                                                      
                                                              Sexier than being nude..

Elie Saab

There is something so alluring about a fully clothed woman showing just snibbets of skin in the right places... With the subtle peachy pink color, the off the shoulder, slit in the leg this delicately draped dress would be my pick if I were a guy for his lady. The color projects innocence, the fabric shows her curves and the peek a boos of skin shows the sex appeal.. More importantly, it looks easy enough for him to take off.. No work to it...

Let's toast to Blood Berries!!

I can't breathe!!! 

Warning!! Do not wear this dress to a wedding... you may steal the bride's thunder.

LANVIN

More appropriately, just wow everyone at your Valentine's Day party..

Just because "I Love You"... MAMA!!!!

   In my opinion, there is no better gift from a child than something handmade.. I have certainly gotten my share over the years that have made me weep profusely, mainly because I could only imagine how much it took from my two precious boys to sit for a period of time, partaking in something that was of no interest to them. However, if a craft session is not in the horizon this year, this is the book I recommend for New Moms. Hopefully dads and grandparents will take that task under their wings.

                                            I Love You: A Keepsake Storybook Collection

I am in love with this book!!

"Logi Bear" was 4 months old when I purchased this book and would look at me in amazement when I readit to him. Here are the first couple pages inside....