Where Not to See Fireworks on the 4th of July in NYC

This is probably my number one favorite annual post.

Macy's sponsors a lot of things, but to New Yorkers, Macy's is synonymous with Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July. Where should you go tomorrow to see the Macy's fireworks? NOT Herald Square! Yes, rumor has it that often people stop by the store to see the fireworks. As much as we would all love to see major pyrotechnics coming off the roof of Macy's Herald Square, something tells me it would not be very safe.

So instead, download the Macy's Fireworks app and proceed with fun from there. Enjoy! It's always a great show.

And, before I forget, here's the winner of the Raika Studio free cut and treatment: Nichol Perez! Congrats, Nichol, I'll be contacting you via email!

Happy Fourth of July to all!

Uniqlo Jeans Winner! And Belly Video

First I'd like to apologize for not announcing the winner last week as promised. I do this all the time, decide to give something away, post it, and then forget about it. Sometimes people remind me about this on Twitter, and any such help is greatly appreciated.

And the winner is: Elizabeth! Congrats, Elizabeth. I'll be emailing you today to get your mailing address. I'm much better with the prize-sending follow-up than the winner-selection follow-up. Hey, I'm pretty much a one-woman band over here :)

Speaking of women, I saw this video by Margaret Lazarus over the weekend and have not been able to get it out of my head since. I'll be honest and frank: this video kind of grossed me out. My post-baby belly resembles much of the below. But I couldn't stop watching, and have since been viewing my belly in a totally different way. No, I don't love it, but I'm thinking perhaps it's time to embrace my flawed mid-section: the c-section scar the nurses raved about, the odd cellulite and excess skin that is no way mine and I will continue to subject to yoga, and the duo of holes in my belly, remains of the trial I went through to conceive. What do you think, can you embrace your flaws as an important story about yourself?

WARNING: If you are like my sister and bellybuttons freak you out, do not watch. Also, if you are one of those fashion types who think just seeing stretch marks and cellulite will infect themselves with such afflictions, do not click.

JCPenney Winner!

Awkward blogger pose. You have to work at this one.

And the winner of the $50 JCPenney gift card is: Xmastime! Congrats Xmastime. My official name draw-er today was the 7 year old daughter of a co-worker who is visiting the office, so Xmastime, you owe her. I recommend not the aisles full of spring dresses for you, but the Levis section. And if anyone else is still looking for spring dresses, JCPenney has tons, including lots of cute Nicole by Nicole Miller (see wrap dress above).

JCPenney Manhattan Mall 33rd Street and Broadway

Winner! And Lebron Launch Party

Congrats to Chandra! She is the winner of the JCPenney Oscars-themed giveaway. Chandra, I'll be in touch!

And for 34th Street kicks news, tonight at Footaction on 7th Avenue and 34th Street is the launch party of the Lebron 8 V2 Entourage shoe. No, Lebron will not be there, but that's a good thing 'cause we're all about 'Melo and 'Mare Show in New York City, now people.

Footaction, 7th Avenue at 34th Street