Aubrey Up Close

Alice in Wonderland is a visually stimulating, fun-filled ride into a beautiful world of fantasy. Right off the top, the vibrant colors and unique characters suck you in with 3D visuals. Tim Burton’s spin-off from the original tale works very well and Disney has a hit once again! I know going into it, it seemed like it might be scary for the little ones given the trailer, but I can assure you..it’s not too “scary.” I just really enjoyed seeing all these characters come to life with such authenticity and personality. Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, Anne Hathaway in character as the White Queen and Helena Bonham Carter playing the Red Queen, all do fantastic jobs playing their parts. The story is so captivating and never was there a dull moment, again from the stunning visuals which keep you captivated from start to finish, cute dialogue, beautiful costuming and action, adventure, comedy and drama! Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb were also very charming in a “clueless” way! A few of my favorite things from the movie: the “EAT ME” cake in the film looked so yummy I wanted to try it – figures my sweet tooth always consumes my thoughts, I also loved Johnny Depp’s carrot orange eyebrows and winter wonderland (white) castle, landscaped with so many cherry blossom trees – SO Pretty!! So my suggestion is see it in 3D, see it in IMAX, it’s fun, it’s fantasy, it’s a must see!

My labor of love On The Flipside turns ONE with the Super Bowl – Ocean Drive episode! I started this journey about a year ago, deciding to do a show that I’ve always wanted to do, but didn’t exist and here it is one year later after the debut Tampa show from the 2009 Super Bowl to 2010 on Ocean Drive. This edition has got it all with celebs from sports and entertainment, attending the hottest Super Bowl parties, walking the red carpet and partying it up by the pool..and make sure you watch it all the way through to see the 26 Pro Bowl Cheerleaders in an ultra sexy fashion show at the W Hotel in South Beach! See more episodes at http://ontheflipsidetv.com

The NFL Pro Bowl is taking place in Miami for the first time ever, before a Super Bowl – it’s traditionally been held in Honolulu for the past 30 consecutive seasons the weekend after the NFL Championship game! So, since it’s in my backyard, I’ve been hustlin’ On The Flipside and hanging out with my girls! The first (Pro Bowl) event I attended was a Pro Bowl Cheerleader fashion show at the W Hotel on South Beach…featuring one lady from each of the 26 teams with “cheerleaders.”

This year 2 ladies I’ve danced with in the past are reppin’ their teams for the Pro Bowl. Amy from the San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush (we actually were teammates on the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders). Also pictured is current Miami Dolphins Cheerleader Johanna who was helping me cover the event!

Raiderette Cole was selected to represent the Oakland Raiders. Cole and I were rookies together once upon a time….

My good friend/former ten-time Raiderette Jeanette, now Raiders.com correspondent, joined me at the “Battle of the Beauties” event in Fort Lauderdale…another one of our Raiderette sisters, Rebeca, also hung out with us to support our girl Cole!

The “Battle of the Beauties” event featured the Pro Bowl Cheerleaders in an AFC vs. NFC battle playing Beach Volleyball, Tug of War and Flag Football…

Time for a little “Step and Repeat”

Saturday night, Brewer Sports Int’l hosted a fashion show at the Mondrian Hotel featuring NFL players, and they threw in some swimsuit models for added sexy? Hey…that’s how we do it in Miami! lol

Among the models taking to the runway were retired NFL player Will Demps and current Dallas Cowboys Running Back Marion Barber…

It was a fun night out for me and the ladies…Rene, Me, Jeanette and Dara!

Amara also made a cameo appearance!

Good times…time to get ready for the game tonight, then a full week of SUPER BOWL craziness!

A good friend of mine, Tamae Ishii, is a designer based in New York. Her line is called Ishii NYC – high end women’s contemporary couture. Anyway, when I visit…and we go out, she let’s me wear her “clothes!” See me below in her “Wool Herringbone Bustier” dress.

Check Tamae’s stuff out online at www.ishiinyc.com

My baby sister Alison aka Bologna is getting her model on once again…

Isn’t she the best little mini-me? FYI…she hates when I say that! lol

TOO CUTE Bologna…the shots are beautiful!!!

Props to the photographer, stylist/designer and makeup!

To read more about Alison’s photo shoot visit Makeup Design by Michalea and to purchase the unique handmade accessories, go to Happenstance Designs

It’s the first episode of On The Flipside for 2010! This one is a special edition featuring a couple Sideline Distractions who cheer for teams in the AFC West. First up, Emily of the Oakland Raiderettes and then Marlina who is a San Diego Charger Girl! For more On The Flipside visit http://ontheflipsidetv.com

I’m finishing off the year with a new episode of On The Flipside featuring Anjelah Johnson, Miami Dolphins Jason Taylor’s Ping Pong Smash, the sexy Miami HEAT dancers and a year ender-rewind of highlights! Check it out! http://ontheflipsidetv.com

Anjelah Johnson is making a hometown appearance in San Jose tomorrow evening, Saturday 11.28.09!! If you are in the BAY and don’t have plans, I’d would STRONGLY suggest you check out her show and make a night of it! She is incredibly talented and beautiful, not to mention funny! It’s an all ages show at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, and you can purchase tickets through Live Nation - http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/409489

I won’t be able to make this show, since I had to take off from the BAY, but I did manage to catch up with her and hang out for a few at Santana Row, while our locations crossed! She is one of my favorite friends and it’s so exciting to see her WINNING with all her hard work, faith and dedication!

You may know her as the ever popular Bon Qui Qui…

…or for her “Nail Salon” skit! Be on the lookout for her as she is quickly rising to the top! Her 1 hour Comedy Central special debuts December 28 and this Christmas, you can catch her starring role in Alvin and the Chipmunks 2! She also has another movie in the pipeline with Forest Whitaker and George Lopez, so don’t sleep on her…go out and watch her live this weekend or when she visits a city near you!! I’ll also have interviews with her On The Flipside and for a new show I’m debuting on the Cheer Channel, so stay tuned!!