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Sometimes It’s Just Easier…

January 15, 2011 by Jillian

To wear a wig.

Especially when you just got your first haircut in ONE YEAR, and you’re not sure if you even like it.

I’ll show you a picture of my own hair when I decide I like it, or when I get extensions.

*nervous*

New Year’s Eve Party Favors

January 2, 2011 by Jillian

I was and still am sick, and it’s horrible – Not exactly how I wanted to kick off a new year.

Blah.

Oh well.  Happy New Year *cough, sneeze, cough*

Birthday Week!

December 26, 2010 by Jillian

Rebar, Sake Bar, Blind Barber, and Fools Gold!

Drinks, fur and sequins are the words that best sum up the week.

…The good times are killing me.

*Furry coat photos, courtesy of Kareem Black

12 Days of My Birthday: Day 12

December 12, 2010 by Jillian

All of the things I’ve mentioned on this wish-list have been cheeky; fun things that I was rattling off…My own silly variation on the 12 days of Christmas that most other bloggers are doing.  I really don’t need any of the things I’ve listed, but there is one thing that is legitimately close to my heart that I want to tell you about.  I’ve saved the best for last.

I want to tell you a little bit about Toby…

Toby is my 7 year old yorkie-poo.  He is awesome.  He plays fetch like a rockstar.  He holds it down and always barks to let me know what’s up.  He cuddles better than any creature in the entire universe.  He even has gorgeous eyelashes which I think makes it kismet that he is my dog.

I could keep going, but I want to keep this simple:  Animals are amazing.

The joy of owning a dog is one that I did not know until 7 years ago, and that joy has enriched my life in ways I never could have dreamed.  Wherever I go, no matter the circumstances, I am always ‘home’ with Toby in tow.

So for the 12th day of my birthday wish-list, I encourage you to give back to the animals.

I try to give every year, and believe me, with so many displaced critters out there, every dollar counts.  Even if you think you can’t give enough, just one dollar can change the life of an animal in need.

Give in your name, give in my name, give in a friends name or give anonymously…I don’t care…And the animals won’t either.

Here are a few of my favorite organizations to get you started:

Animal Welfare Institute: http://www.awionline.org/
Best Friends Animal Society: http://www.bestfriends.org/
Wildlife Conservation Society: http://www.wcs.org/
The Humane Society: http://www.humanesociety.org/

Do it.  I promise you’ll feel great after.

12 Days of My Birthday: Day 11

December 11, 2010 by Jillian

On my birthday I’d like some Red Velvet Cake…

…Made sans whole wheat.

Allow me to explain…

Every year for the last 10 years I’ve had red velvet cake on my birthday.  I even continued the tradition after my doctor dropped the bomb on me 7 years ago that I was allergic to whole wheat.  I try to avoid it as much as I can, but there have been times in my life when avoiding wheat isn’t convenient.  My birthday was one of those occasions, and I would typically have my cake and eat it too, but not without chasing it with a Benadryl.

Unfortunately, there will be no red velvet cake this year.  My allergy has gotten so horrific that all the anti itch cream and Benadryl in the world can not help to sooth the pain of an adverse reaction.

All week I’ve been searching for a bakery that makes wheat free or even gluten free red velvet, and I’ve come up with NOTHING.

If you know of a bakery in the NYC area that makes a red velvet cake that I can actually eat, please let me know.  It would make my birthday feel just right.

12 Days of My Birthday: Day 10

December 10, 2010 by Jillian

I love the 90s.

Now, depending on your feelings about the 90s, this could be either a really good thing or a really bad thing.

I think it’s a great thing.  But, again, I love the 90s.

Naturally, when I stumbled on this next item, I had to have it.  Laffy Taffy is totally 90s.  Scented nailpolish is too.  A nail polish color inspired by Strawberry Laffy Taffy that also smells like it?  YES, PLEASE.  I’LL TAKE A DOZEN BOTTLES.

Get it at Fred Flare for just $5 bucks!

12 Days of My Birthday: Day 9

December 9, 2010 by Jillian

There are false lashes…And then there are lash accoutrements.

The 9th item on my birthday wish-list falls into the latter category.

May I present: Shu Uemura Neo Reflector ($65.00)

I have dreamed of disco lashes – And this is everything I have ever imagined…And more…A stunning example of lash architecture at it’s finest.

Unfortunately, these babies are sold out on the Shu Uemura website…

They were also limited edition created just for Holiday 2010, which means that they won’t be easy to find.

Should you track them down – I promise to wear them every single day (morning, noon and night) until they fall apart :-)

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