Powerball

People always ponder the thought of what the wealthy life would bring...
Are you imaging yachts, brunch in Monaco, and a service staff of a hundred or more just patiently waiting on you hand and foot? If so, you must have fancied yourself to a Powerball ticket!
If you have not already heard, the Powerball winnings are up to over a billion dollars. Yes, I did just say a billion old sport! Just to put that into perspective, the future winner would double the net worth of boxing's money man Floyd Mayweather. According to Celebrity Net Worth, my good friend Floyd is worth an estimated $400 million. If you have had the pleasure of seeing how Money May lives, you would be more than excited to win this amount of cash!

I have my tickets handy for the life changing announcement. My very good friends always ask me what I would do if I won the Powerball. Some have even suggested that I would spend it all in a matter of weeks. I would argue that point and I am personally insulted that they think it would take me that long! I am indeed kidding, kind of...

Let us get down to it, shall we? First thing I would do bright and early in the morning is travel to Greenwich Connecticut to purchase my new Rolls Royce Phantom in pristine white. This has always been my most favorite luxury automobile. From there, I would drive into lovey Westchester where I would visit Tourneau Luxury Watches and pick up the new Rolex President in 18 karat gold. Did I mention the diamonds in the face of the Rolex? That's cause I shouldn't have to...

My main purchase would be to buy a large property. On this property I would build my own town. Picture this, a beautiful gated community of large estates occupied by all of my good friends and family! Everyone showered with only the finest things that money can buy. There would be a great pool in the center of town where fountains would spray a rich mixture of pool water and Cristal. I am also thinking a few statues of myself throughout the private gated community. Did I say a few? I meant over a thousand or so... One statue portraying each moment of genuine happiness!

Best of luck tonight to all the players who wish upon a star.

P. Diddy always says, "Dream BIG!" Well Mr. Combs, consider it done!

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Mansion Life

You want to live fancy? Live in a big mansion? Party in France? Well according to Ms. Spears, you better work!

When I hear someone speak of old money, I envision a grand mansion with a Rolls Royce parked in the driveway. Maybe tennis courts are available on the property where the butler serves brandy on a silver tray? Today's times have replaced that image with the younger generation's hunger for success. The new money suit and tie generation, where new construction homes are flashy and tennis courts have been replaced with billiard rooms for entertaining. You may notice a Mercedes instead of a Rolls in the driveway and a glass of chilled champagne over brandy. Do not give up on horseback riding and croquet just yet. Younger generations have not changed the ritzy lifestyle, they just modified it...

According to the New York Daily News, Kim Kardashian recently sold her five bedroom 4,000 square foot mansion in Beverly Hills to build a custom home with her husband Kanye West. Kim's younger sister Kylie has followed suit and purchased a similar sized property in Calabasas. She spent a reported $2.7 million on the 4,900 square foot beauty. The Kardashian empire has grown in both money and fame over the past few years and their lifestyle reflects it! Miami resident hip hop artists Drake and Rick Ross have also been mansion hopping over the years. Complex.com reports that back in 2012, Drake moved from Miami to California to live in a $9 million dollar 7,000 square foot mansion built for a young money king. In 2013, rapper Rick Ross allowed cameras from MTV to film his luxurious Miami Estate. Rick Ross showed off his 4,700 square foot mansion on MTV Cribs. The estate showcased seven bedrooms and four bathrooms complete with a gorgeous Miami view.

If you would care to live like Tony Montana, his Scarface mansion is available for $30 thousand a month. You can rent the 10,000 square foot piece of cinematic history but you should know that the tiger does not come with the property! One major factor that separates a large house from a mansion is the decor. Homeplans.com offers mansion plans for 5,000 square feet and up. Whether you prefer a classic look or a more modern decor like Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian's 5,199 square foot Colonial-style abode, hiring an interior decorator is always a good idea. So cheers to all my readers who fancy my articles! May all your champagne wishes and caviar dreams come true. See you in the great room next to the piano and self portrait!   

A Short Story About Big Dreams

Swagger- To walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

The key to having confidence is knowing yourself! What have you accomplished? Where are you going? After I graduated from college, I became a teacher. As you may have heard, teaching is very much an underpaid profession. I remember sitting on the sofa one afternoon after work. I was enjoying a late lunch and a music video caught my attention. I was amazed by the fancy cars, the vibrant jewelry, the expensive clothes and the Scarface lifestyle that was being portrayed. I thought to myself, the road to success can't possibly begin with me on the sofa in the afternoon on a Monday. That was the day that I decided to start my own company. A close friend of mine introduced me to the music business and things began to take off. The rest was up to me to put the time in and stay loyal to my connects. I remember smoking a cigar in the backyard with my friend David who turned to me and said, "Do you realize that music has shaped your entire life?" I didn't realize it until that moment but he was absolutely right. Music not only helped shape who I was, it also defined who my father was.

I recall a sunny afternoon in the spring of 2005. I had just purchased my first new car. I was always interested in the Accord by Honda. Believe me when I tell you, I felt quite jubilant when I drove my new car home from the dealership that day. I even purchased the fully loaded model thanks to the influence of my good buddy Keith. It was an amazing feeling to drive that car home. That feeling lasted for exactly twenty two minutes until I pulled up next to a diamond white Cadillac. Talk about a broken heart old sport? How could I resist the shine of that American made beauty? The desire for my long awaited Honda diminished almost instantaneously. For the next twelve months I worked day and night to build my business. Visions of grandeur lit fire to my motivation like a five o'clock espresso in the hands of a businessman on Wall Street.

Exactly one year after buying my Accord, I drove to the dealership and returned it. At six o' clock that evening, I was handed the keys to my new diamond white Cadillac. I drove home unusually slow that night. I remember feeling victorious, like I accomplished something great. You may find this to be a bit silly but it was one of the most amazing feelings I have ever experienced. It wasn't the car that made me feel great, it was the hard work that it took to get the car that made me feel great!

I will always be fond of the classic gangster automobile. I haven't drove one in a few years now. Not to say that I won't go back, but for now I'm happy with my Mercedes. I fancy the class and the style it represents. There is a song titled Stuntin Like My Daddy where Lil Wayne says, "When I was sixteen I bought my first Mercedes Benz!" That was the music video that sparked my interest while I was sitting on the sofa that afternoon. I might have had to wait until my twenties to buy my first Mercedes Benz but like the old saying goes, better late than never!

I would like to end this article with a motivational quote from the film The Pursuit of Happiness. I hope what I write inspires people to go after their dreams!

"You got a dream... You gotta protect it. People can't do somethin' themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want somethin', go get it. Period." -Will Smith (Christopher Gardner)

Bringing Classy Back!

I was attending a dinner party late Friday evening and a discussion arose about how people used to dress back in the good old days. I had a picture of my grandfather on my phone and showed it to the table to point out how well dressed he was. It was easy to see that even the most expensive of t-shirts could not compare to a fine tailored suit. Why did I choose a photo of Sean Connery to head this blog? This photo spoke to me on many levels. First and most obvious, this is a clip from a James Bond film. From the bow tie to the brandy decanter, you can get a sense of how gentlemen were portrayed years ago. In old movies, everyone is dressed well and manners were present at all times. You can still see this behavior today but it is often acted out by those of royalty or old wealth. What happened to the cool classy things people used to do? Can we bring classy back?
For example, there is something to say about a person who has a library in the home or a wine cellar in the basement. It adds a sort of sophistication to the house. Playing a competitive game of chess or sipping tea in the afternoon has high class style to it. I love the simple idea of having my hands wrapped around a cherry wood steering wheel surrounded by gold trimmed accents on a 30' bowrider on the open water. I find playing a musical instrument shows culture and work ethic to one's life resume. In fact, I am currently in the beginning stages of learning the piano. While conversing with my good friend Brian last week, he asked me if I was playing the piano because I thought it was a "fancy" thing? I wasn't thinking of it that way but the old sport was spot on! I do believe that it is a very classy skill to add to my repertoire. What beautiful sophisticated woman wouldn't mind a nice glass of Harlan in front of the fireplace while the sound of a piano filled the room? Beethoven once said, "Music should strike fire from the heart of  man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman."
Have you ever asked yourself why the opera is so special or why giving a fancy name like caviar to fish eggs makes it a delicacy? It may not be the contralto you're attracted to from the balcony of the Royal Opera House in London or the crisp pop of wild sturgeon roe from the Russian Tea Room in New York City. What draws you in just may be the representation of these things. We like fancy. We want exclusive. It is quite expensive to enjoy the finer things in life but the feeling you can get from it is priceless.          

Dress To Success

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You should have heard the term "dressed to impress" a few times in your life. In order to be successful, one must project success at all times (American Beauty 1999). Perfection may be difficult to reach but the simple act of reaching may be all you need to become successful. Simple changes in attitude and perception may help a person get on the right path. John Gotti used to always have his car washed, a fresh hair cut and a clean pair of shoes on. He took pride in his attire because his appearance meant something. Donald Trump said, "Remember one simple rule: dress for the job you want to have, not the one you have." There are constant fashion trends that can confuse a person on what to wear and how to look. I fancy the old money look. My motto is: "If what you're wearing goes well with a Rolex on your wrist, you're fine." Everyone knows that I 'm a fan of James Bond. Where do you think the Scott Disick's and Leo DiCaprio's got their fashion sense from? The timeless style of polo shirts and slacks have been a staple of the wealthy since the 1800's. From Wall Street to the golf course, this look is accepted as an everyday wear.
Designer Ralph Lauren made it easy for men and women to look good with his popular clothing line. We have been seeing his famous Pony logo since the 1970's. In fact, it was the recognition he got as the clothing designer for the film The Great Gatsby that secured his upper class image. As we all know, Gatsby is the poster boy for the mysterious, rich and successful. When I was a child, my father used to wear pajamas around the house. At the time I thought it looked uncomfortable and I couldn't understand why a t-shirt wasn't his choice of lounge wear. When I got older I began to understand that that's what gentlemen used to wear in the good old days. The classy pajama and pipe or cigar in hand look was a very Bond like back then. Playboy owner Huge Hefner still sports this look today! Fellas, don't be scared to wear your church clothes on a Monday, your lady will appreciate it.

"It's amazing, this suit actually makes me feel like a better person." -Nick Cage (The Family Man)

Rich Kids of Beverly Hills

Oh my gosh..... It's Cristal! 

Looks like E has done it again! If you grew up watching the Kardashians, you will love Rich Kids of Beverly Hills. If you think this is a show about spoiled rich adults with snobby attitudes and posh dispositions, you are right! In fact, that's where the humor and substance of the show thrives! What is the point of being rich if you can't flaunt it? (insert rich person laugh here) The show was inspired by a blog on Tumblr named Rich Kids of Instagram. This is where you will find rich kids showing off their wealth through photos and captions. E's new show stars Dorothy Wang and Morgan Stewart. Cameras follow them around as they live their extravagant lives of partying, taking selfies and shopping on Rodeo Drive. The show also stars E.J. Johnson, the son of Magic Johnson. He is nothing short of fabulous! In a recent episode, the viewers learned what a grouper is... According to one of the cast members, a grouper is a bottom feeding fish who tags along and takes whatever they can get. If that wasn't bad enough, they added that Kardashian's star Scott Disick was indeed a grouper himself! We will see if Lord Disick takes kindly to these words.
Below are some cast quotes from the show which will further prove my point that this is something worth watching!

“I feel like my blood would come out looking a little bit taupe, with a little hint of gold and a little sass.”

 “Honestly, money can’t buy happiness. My Birkins aren’t going to hug me back at night and tell me they love me, even though sometimes I think they do.”

“The number one rule of caviar etiquette is, don’t be the person that goes, ‘Ew, what’s that?"

“Fridays at clubs, it’s almost like amateur night. It’s like New Year’s Eve. We definitely just would much rather throw our own penthouse party away from all the sloppiness.”

“I’ve never opened my own bottle of wine before… Why do we need to know how to open our own wine when there’s always a sommelier?”

“I was born and raised in Beverly Hills, California, the best city in the world, and my occupation is being funemployed and fabuluxe.”

"I like to be within a 5 mile radius of Barneys at all times!"

"If you feel like you need to have a big house party, obviously there are some issues with you and you're trying to hide something. i.e., Gatsby"
  

Reality Star Cash Flow

Reality television is here to stay! In fact, it has become quite the lucrative business for some not so known celebrities. You may not have heard of Scott Disick (Keeping up with The Kardashians), Teresa Giudice (The Real Housewives of New Jersey) or Tameka "Tiny" Harris (The Family Hustle) before their shows hit prime time. Who doesn't know Lord Disick? Scott Disick is the boyfriend of Kourtney Kardashian and is apart of the Kardashian Empire. If you see a man crossing the streets of Manhattan wearing a Tom Ford suit, a gold Rolex and sporting a designer walking stick it's probably Scott Disick. After his New York City restaurant (Ryu) shut down, Scott got paid for night club and private party appearances. His net worth is reportedly somewhere between $2 and $8 million. Not bad when his job is dating a Kardashian!
Teresa Giudice plays the drama filled housewife that everybody loves and hates! This New Jersey Housewife and her husband Joe found themselves is some hot water this year when they were arrested and charged with 39 accounts of fraud. Teresa spoke in an interview with Star about the upcoming trial. You can find her cookbook in stores now.
"Tiny" is the wife of Atlanta rapper T.I. The Family Hustle is a VH1 reality show about the rapper and his family. The show is similar to MTV's Run's House which ended in 2009. It is a mixture of hip hop and family values. The household has a reported net worth of $43 million. Find out more info at VH1.com