Tizzy N' Lish

Just left a weekend in NYC with Lish

2011-09-11T21:56:00.000-04:00

"Missing someone isn’t about how long it’s been since you’ve seen them last or the amount of time since you’ve talked. It’s about that very moment when you’re doing something and you wish that they were right there with you."

-Unknown

Sing it Sister. A great quote from Joanna Woodward

2011-08-20T10:07:00.004-04:00

Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman married 45 years. Let's face it she's right sexiness and beauty comes and goes. Give me someone who is fun and makes me happy no matter what they look like. It's about how they make you feel. Although Paul Newman....Yum

Tell me about it Taylor

2011-08-17T21:32:00.002-04:00

Taylor's Take: Taylor Tomasi Hill Styles Amanda Hearst in Her Fall Must-Haves for Barneys New York from Barneys The Window on Vimeo.

So this is a video of fashion insider Taylor Tomasi Hill going through fall fashion/fall trends. Small problem, she didn't actually TELL us anything. And of the outfits we see here, I only liked one maybe 2. Truth be told there were several that I thought we plane old ugly, and unflattering.

Everything is coming up Bonnie Rait

2011-08-15T11:19:00.001-04:00

About a month ago I posted on my facebook a video of Adele (loooooovvveee her) covering Bonnie Rait's I can't make you love me. Well Bonnie has certainly become very popular with the new cool kids in music. Just this morning I found the below video of BonIver covering the same song. Love them both, ooooppps I mean all three versions.

2011-08-06T11:26:00.002-04:00

"Why don't you tell me that "If the girl had been worth having, she'd have waited for you? No sir the girl really worth having won't wait for anyone"

-F Scott Fitzgerald

Would Have Never Thought to Put it Together

2011-08-04T18:13:00.002-04:00

Peach pants and Leopards shoes. Get out of town. I would have never thought a soft pastel with leopard. Never Never Never. Red -yes, Green -yes, Black or Camel -yes. Peach no way jose. Thanks you http://musingsinfemininity.tumblr.com you surprise me daily.

A family is a family . . .

2011-07-31T20:45:00.000-04:00

I've been thinking a lot about families lately.

I felt such hope with the passing of gay marriage.

I think people are entitled to their opinions -

but to me it just always seemed like discrimination.

I think a family is based on love and respect and committment.

And challenges present themselves in every relationship.

This picture just so resonates with me.

Can't you just feel the love?

It's palpable.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) walks away after presiding over the wedding of Jonathan Mintz (L), the city's consumer affairs commissioner, and John Feinblatt (C), a chief adviser to the mayor, as the newlyweds embrace their daughters Maeve (2nd L) and Georgia at Gracie Mansion in New York July 24, 2011.

She may have been talking about Lipstick but I'm talking about haircolor

2011-07-28T14:07:00.002-04:00

"I can't imagine becoming bored with red-It would be like becoming bored with the person you love"

-Diana Vreeland

I am the person I love, so this quote means becoming bored with myself. Never gonna happen.

Yo Yo Yo

2011-07-26T17:55:00.002-04:00

So there has been an outpouring of support for Tizzy and I in the last couple of days. Peeps were wondering what happened to us. And to be honest I'm not sure. I can't really post while at work anymore. I used to update a lot during lunch, or quickly at my desk, but that is not really possible at my new gig. So hmmmmm let's see what have I been doing.

-I've had a very busy social schedule, or let me say I have gotten out of my own way enough to have more fun in the last couple months than I have in the last couple of years. Here's to the year of yes!!!!!

-I've taken two sessions of tennis lessons

-I've hit up 5 streetfests

-I've been on one blind date, (it was fun, but no real follow up)

-I had a corporate outing that took an entire weekend.

-I tried a new diet/food system (lost two lbs the first week, then gained 3 the second week so I went back to normal eating after that)

-I started using anti-aging creams and potions, cause I was looking haggard.

-I started smoking again, but am doing accupuncture Thursday to quit again, and FINALLY.

-I celebrated Stylish older sisters 40th b-day, and Susie-Q's 70th in one big family filled weekend.

-I pierced a guys ear at a party, and then spent a month swooning over him, even though he lives 5 hours away and is an eternal bachelor. But really in my defense I kind of used him to get over a different eternal bachelor, it didn't really work. I need to quit eternal bachelors more than I need to quit smoking maybe.

-I started working out in the morning, then two weeks in I threw out my back again, so I had to stop that.

That's all I can think of for now folks.

Thanks Twitter, Couldn't Have Said It Better Myself

2011-05-13T16:10:00.002-04:00

Oh, this was such a satisfying read. Late last night on Twitter, a trending topic was #ThingsGirlsWantBoysToDo. And I agreed with sooooo many of them! Here’s a fun list. Read on and see if you agree!

Things Girls Want Boys To Do:

1. Come Pick Them Up.

2. take a night off for us.

3. Tell us you love us in front of your friends.

4. dishes...

5. Consider our feelings

6. Realize there are more people in her life than you.

7. if you leave without an excuse, don't bother to come back

8. #thingsgirlswantboystodo <---2 long for twitter!

9. Stop saying "I love you" when they don't mean it.

10. kiss her in the rain.

11. when they say they're cold…that's a hint. give them your jacket!

12. hold their hand in public

13. Talk to her normally in front of ur friends like u usually do when your alone with her

14. to respect us the way you respect your mothers.

15. Stand up 2 Responsibilities & stop cryin to maury about that aint yo damn baby. LOOK AT DA EYES MAURY DAT AINT MINE

16. grow a pair.

17. leave them hoes alone.

18. Don’t call me hot, call me beautiful

19. Die lol.

20. Always lie to them. just like Bruno Mars. (—@Stewie_Griffinn)

Read More http://www.glamour.com/sex-love-life/blogs/smitten/2011/05/twitter-presents-20-things-gir.html#ixzz1MGVJliWf

Bring it, B . . .

2011-05-05T08:09:00.002-04:00

This had me laughing and clapping this morning.

I could not love this Lady more.
I can't tell who's having more fun - B or the kids.

But really - it's the kids who steal the show.

I love how after the initial surprise - they keep with it.

As if to say,

"Bring it, B"

What a great lesson for us all.

And definetly my motto the next time I run into a superstar and have a dance off.

Holler!

PS: Lish and More-Stylish-Sista -
I think we need a number for the glamour gala happening June 3rd.
Or really just to have in our back pockets if ever challenged to a dance-off.
You know how I love a song and dance number.

If I Blink My Eyes and Concentrate REAL Hard

2011-05-04T22:34:00.002-04:00

I will wake up and coffee is this breakfast room tomorrow. Maybe with some fresh croissants, and beery compote.

I was just kidding about the berry compote. I don't even know what that is. But it sounds like it goes with croissants right?

Lesson Learned . . .

2011-05-03T08:12:00.001-04:00

Last night was the superbowl of fashion known as the Met Ball.

With the exhibit a tribute to Alexander McQueen -

it was almost guaranteed to see some whackadoodle stuff out there.

These people did not disappoint.

I could not hate you more, Demi.

Whoever put you in that is not your friend.

Naomi girl, you are a bit whackadoodle so it doesn't seeem as awful.

So after these and many other frothy, contrived dresses

the ones I loved the most were so simple.

Really a one-two punch.

First they knock in the face with color or sparkle - BAM!

Then you're putting down the chocolate chip cookie in your hand cause the fit is bananas - PAZOW!

And here they are -

And yes, this is frothy but I love it.

But this is by far the best

Modern, simple, chic and glitzy.

All words I would love to hear after my own name.

Well done.

This is totally your year.

If I were to become a princess bride

2011-04-29T16:56:00.004-04:00

This would be the picture you commoners would see of Tizzy and I

Don't be jealous that I'm becoming a princess Tizzy, cause you would get to wear the better dress.

On a separate note didn't you LOVE this Royal wedding? Everyone just seemed so calm so happy.

It Strikes Again!!!

2011-04-27T16:52:00.003-04:00

The bad date fairy. I went on a bad date last week. Here was my basic synopsis to anyone who asked. Bad date, not good, not fun, middle-aged balding, possibly gay? Moved from a small town in Michigan to Chicago less than a month ago. I don't stay on bad dates anymore, I leave after the second drink which is normally somewhere between an hour and half. Sometimes you just know. I told him it was really nice meeting you, but I just don't see this working out. Good luck to you in the future. Sometimes they get it, sometimes they ask why not. I usually fall back on the, there just isn't that connection/spark for me. So two days after my date I got this e-mail:

I'm thinking I owe you an explaination. During the past couple years I've found myself being attracted to men a few times. Part of coming to Chicago is to try and sort that out. I'm still attracted to women and don't feel like I would be bi, so I need to figure it out. I don't remember thinking about our date once last weekend. I thought as it got closer, I would be looking forward to it more, but that never happened. I'm sorry for how little time I spent in getting ready. When I saw how much time you spent in getting ready, I felt like shit. All I can do is say sorry for this happening and wish you the best. Btw, the thai place is called 'My Thai', it's good but not great. Also, I'm totally not country, and am actually a little offended by that!

You got me again match.com. You sent me on a date with a gay man.

Your Modern Working Woman

2011-04-27T16:20:00.002-04:00

Should be dressed something like this.

Contemporary, clean lines, nothing overly sexy, nothing too low cut, or too short. Professional while still being comfortable, feminine, and polished. This is great if you work in serious suit world, just throw on a jacket. It works in a business casual environment, No jeans here. Or even a casual office. Even though I can wear jeans, I still like to wear alternatives too. Trouser pants, feminine tops, and wrap dresses are what every working girl should lean on.

It's Cold Damn-It

2011-04-25T18:16:00.001-04:00

It is April 25th today, and it's cold and rainy. All week it is supposed to be cold and rainy. I am not happy about this. If it is going to be below average temps, we should at least get sunshine, and clear skies. Nope, uh-uh, not Chicago. We have damp, dark, dank cold. Boooooooo. But the look of this chic, makes me think Spring. I want to be where ever she is, doing what ever it is she is doing. I'm loving her easy shurbert colored style. And even though those paper flowers wouldn't last 5 minutes in my care, I want to carry them too.

This makes me wish I never gave up playing the cello

2011-04-22T15:42:00.000-04:00

A Woman Should

2011-04-22T10:55:00.002-04:00

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to...
something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..

a youth she's content to leave behind....
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...
one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .......

a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..

a feeling of control over her destiny...
how to fall in love without losing herself..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to quit a job,
break up with a lover,
and confront a friend without;
ruining the friendship....

Stylish older sis sent me this poem by Maya Angelou last week. It's right on. The only thing on here I lack is a drill. Do you read this and think, huh I don't have that, feel that, need that?

I guarantee . . .

2011-04-22T07:50:00.000-04:00

This is a place you will NEVER find me.

NEVER.

I'm just saying.

Yeah, Uh-huh, Thats About Right!

2011-04-18T23:55:00.001-04:00

I am left brained 100%.

Looky looky here.....

2011-04-14T23:35:00.001-04:00

There's a new ginger in town. I have to say I would have said no way to Drew Barrymore as a redhead. But she looks GOOOOOOODD!

Is it Spring yet?!?

2011-04-11T22:35:00.000-04:00

Look who's sporting a new haricut and bandana?

Holla!

I'm digusted

2011-04-08T15:05:00.002-04:00

By the looming possibility of the government shutting down in just mere hours. I blame both parties. This is the most clear cut example of politicing I have ever seen. From what I have seen and read so far, it appears that both sides are looking out for their party/their own future political careers. But no one seems to be looking out the American people. I know we've had a shut down before, and we made it through that,but we weren't in a war then. And now the soldiers, and their families are being used as a bargaining chip. We have one side digging in their heels after they felt they have compromised (to save face). The other side is throwing things on that have no business being part of the budget, and they know full well will sink the whole thing. It's a tough financial climate for everyone. All states are having to make cutbacks that will affect the many people. Look at Illinois raising their income tax. Look at the fracas that just happened in Wisconsin over collective bargaining agreements. The Federal government has to make these tough decisions too. I'm an accountant, I have been through this with companies when they are scaling back. It's REALLY not easy to decide where/who to cut from. But it's not THIS hard. The only thing a shutdown will accomplish is the politicians involved will be able to save face for their constituents on where/why they decided to make the cuts.

Do you flare? ? ?

2011-04-04T21:14:00.000-04:00

I am not thin-thighed.

I wish I was because I would rock this look in one hot second.

And don't they just look so fresh standing next to the skinny's.

But really I love everything about this woman and the photograph

Don't you just know she's got a great story to tell?

All images via The Sartorialist

Someone is NOT happy

2011-03-29T21:25:00.002-04:00

You better listen up, J.Crew.

You better shut the hell up and listen to what I’m about to say.

What in the FUCK are these pants? No, seriously, I’m asking you a question. WHAT. In the FUCK. Are those PANTS. Are they leggings? Are they sweatpants? Are they only meant to be worn indoors? If so, fine. But if the answer to any of those questions is “no,” then you have got some SERIOUS FUCKING EXPLAINING TO DO. Because those pants make the model, whose ass is likely 1/1000000th the size of mine, look like she is wearing a goddamn diaper. A DIAPER, J.CREW. Do you hear what I am saying? YOU ARE MAKING CLOTHES THAT GIVE THE ILLUSION THAT THE WEARER IS INCONTINENT AND THEREFORE HAS TO WEAR DEPENDS.

And also? Who on god’s green fucking earth would wear those with heels? HEELS!? If someone is going to wear a pair of pants that makes even A MODEL’S LEGS look like motherfucking drumsticks from KFC, then they SURE AS SHIT are not going to be wearing them with goddamn heels. They are going to be wearing them with flip flops from 2002 that they picked up for free when they left a fraternity house on a Saturday morning in college, or maybe, JUST MAYBE, that they purchased at Old Navy for $1.99 AT THE VERY MOST, and these flip flops are NOT going to be doing any favors to their backside, but that is going to be okay with them because IF YOU ARE WEARING THESE PANTS YOU HAVE GIVEN UP ON YOUR ASS.

We used to be friends, J.Crew. We used to have really great times together. I used to peruse your sale section and find things that I actually wanted to purchase and bring into my home at a modest discount. Now I flip through your sale pages and see nothing but a bunch of oversized costume jewelry too gauche for a Liza Minnelli drag queen impersonator, NINE THOUSAND VERSIONS of the exact same striped shirt, and two pairs of grey windsocks that you took off of a car at a tailgate, sewed together, and decided to market as “pants.” But these are not pants, J.Crew. These are an EMBARRASSMENT. Get back to your ballet flats and your perfect fit Ts and your skirt suits and let’s just CALL IT A MOTHERFUCKING DAY.

Filed under Full Disclosure: I wrote this post at 1am Thank god my brief is due tomorrow.
That HILARIOUS rant was brought to us by Julia over at www.fullcredit.tumblr.com. I posted it because I thought it was hilarious, but after further inspection of the picture, I do really think that model is a MAN. Or has man arms, I mean there is nothing flattering about those pants, or that picture. I thought Jcrew had gone too far with sequined harem pants. But then I thought, oh maybe only because I have a big but and wouldn't want to wrap it in a the equivalent of a sparkly diaper (not it's best look really), and create a sparkly camel toe. Maybe people with pancake asses would love the shine, and the bunched up fabric would add dimension for them????? But no, Julia is right, Jcrew has gone a little far these days. No one needs to look like this.

Admittedly

2011-03-27T19:59:00.002-04:00

I'm not the most prolific cook. I have a dozen or so key dishes that I love and rotate, as not to get bored. I have cooked a full Holiday meal for the family on my own. I can put together a full dinner party if I want to, and follow a recipe to completion and satisfaction. What I don't understand is when I am reading other blogs like www.ramshackleglam.com or www.cupcakesandcashmere.com, the things they make. Their full on meals, or quick recipes tips I get. But really who needs/wants to make their own granola, or graham crackers, or THIN MINTS for the love of the lord. I mean clearly these ladies are into cooking (and especially baking) more than I am. But the really a thin mint, you need your own recipe for that. And Granola there are so many healthy all natural, options out there. Why are you wasting the time making your own. There is no way it is more economical than the box at Trader Joe's.

PS: I'm coooking dinner right now, a marinated chicken breast and baked potato.

Style Crush

2011-03-21T13:54:00.004-04:00

A Breezy day by lake. How cute am I (this isn't me, this is a pic of what I want my new spring style to be)

Jeans and a black top never looked so cute as they do with big jeweled earing and patented blue shoes.

This is a potential Easter look I would like to rock, teal green jewels and Violet dress.

Warriors - Come out and play!!!

2011-03-12T18:08:00.000-05:00

Big things happening tommorrow for TN'L nephew G-Diddy!

Wish I could be there to cheer him on but we're sending all our love.

This kind of seemed appropiate in a not-very-appropiate way

I have a Lady Crush on Diane Von Furstenberg

2011-03-11T20:42:00.002-05:00

I have a serious Lady crush on Diane Von Furstenberg. Not only because I look good in a wrap dress (which I do, I really really do), but becuase she is powerful without being hard. She is stylish without being stuffy or imposing of her style. She seems like a chick I would want to hang out with, driven, successful, soulful, family-oriented, and seemingly unflappable. Below are her rules to live by.

Diane’s 10 Rules to Live by (from Elle Magazine)

* Trust yourself. “The secret to feeling attractive, and to being attractive, is the confidence that comes from knowing who you are and what you believe in.”

* Accept the passage of time. “The older you get, the more you should learn to love life and appreciate the beauty that comes with age.”

* Document your days. “Carry a camera and create an inspiring visual diary of your life.”

* Your suitcase symbolizes your life. “The best way to know a woman is to open her luggage. If she knows how to pack well, it means she understands , and cherishes, how to live a simplified life.”

* Fashionable friends. “Choose fashions that make you happy. I hope the clothes I design will become my clients’ best friends. That way, when they open their closets, they will always encounter someone special.”

* Dress your personality. “Always choose styles that also accentuate your personality. Don’t use fashion to try and project a different persona. Authenticity is key.”

* Use your feminine power. “My mother taught me that being a woman is a privilege because the world revolves around us! It is a precious gift, and its power should be used in a subtle and respectful way.”

* Your handbag is your guide. “Before leaving home, check your agenda and organize your bag according to what you have to do that day. Keeping everything in order makes life easier.”

* Indulge yourself. “If you are like me, and don’t want to resort to Botox, book regular massages. I’m sure it helps to keep everything firm and in it’s place!”

* Lead a balanced life. “The best regimen is to keep moving! Never stop working, travelling and seeking adventure. Drink plenty of water, limit alcohol and sugar and get to your yoga class!”

Diane has floor to ceiling bookshelves! With library ladders! As if I could worship her more!!!!

Putting Your Best Foot Forward

2011-03-10T19:54:00.003-05:00

On Match.com, that's what you have to do. You definitely select the best pictures of yourself. Not just standing there either you are creating a picture profile of yourself. That picture profile is more important infact than the things you write about yourself.

I ask you then, why oh why would someone post THIS

There are so many things wrong with the dudes in this picture I don't even know where to start. But I will. Let's start with the guy on the left.

Spray tanned? Sleeveless WAAAAAY too unbuttoned shirt, Stylish(?!?!?!)double leather strand necklaces. Hat on a day that didn't even require sleeves on your shirt? Stubble, whilst sporting a waxed chest. It's a look buddy, just not mine.

Guy on the Right:

Tiger graphic tee, who do you think you are Charlie Sheen. The hair. Women printed buttondown.

What do you think either of these guys are trying to portray about themselves in this picture. Other than they are an odd couple, and open to the idea of people who are different from themselves, because they also seem like an unlikely pair. I have to say if this is an example of the best that is to come with either of these guys, I don't want to see the worst.

Nine Years Ago

2011-03-07T21:48:00.003-05:00

I was on a beach in Hawaii, in a beautiful black dress (my favorite dress of all time) crying........

Tears of Joy because Tizzy was marrying the Husby!!!!! Yup that's right today is Tizzy and Husby's 9th anniversary. It seems like yesterday we were in paradise with our friends and family laughing, dancing, and toasting the love between these two great people. We had the big Kahuna, driving the Kahuna Schooner, with his little tuna sitting passenger, loving Charo. The post wedding dinner took place next to a nice little lagoona.

There were some serious competitions, the Mr's Lambe were driving the naughty neon, challenging each other to a week-long mini-golf competition on the roof of their hotel before we went out each night. My dad was challenging stylish older sisters husband to an underwater swimming competition. Her was feeling seriously challenged by the amount of pineapple served with everything. And we were slightly challenged by car troubles on the road to Hanna (sp?)

That week was filled with so many great times and memories. But the reason for it all was the love the Tizzy and the Husby share. It was obvious 9 years ago, and is still glaringly obvious today. Congrats Tizzy!!!

Ring-a-ding

2011-03-01T22:04:00.004-05:00

Peta approved ring holders. I mean how adorable. Those crystal dishes were getting a little old.

Psssttttt Tizzy

2011-03-01T22:02:00.001-05:00

Next time I'm in NY can we stop by the Limelight Marketplace for some of these?

Success-ories!!!

2011-02-28T21:41:00.008-05:00

Some of my favorite leading ladies were well, misses last night on the Oscar red carpet. My keen eye wasn't at it's best lastnight because I didn't even realize that the women who wore some of my least favorite dresses, had on some of my favorite jewels.

Reese Witherspoon's Hand, double art-deco diamond bracelet's, and an emerald ring Glamourous.

ScarJo's Ring, can we say colorful cocktail.

Marissa Tomei's Bracelet, Ornate, Colorful, Interesting

Nicole Kidman's Necklace, hello!

And the winners are . . .

2011-02-28T07:43:00.000-05:00

Celine Dion in Armani Prive

Gwyneth Paltrow in Calvin Klein

Sandra Bullock in Vera Wang

Bravo, ladies. Bravo.

I thought the rest of the Oscar's were pretty boring.

Except for these guys.

They were awesome.

Do you know your pattern?

2011-02-24T22:17:00.002-05:00

Your weight pattern? I know mine. I lose weight in the winter, keep it off in the summer, and BAM once laborday hits it's all down hill. See it goes Laborday, my birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving, X-mas, followed by New Years. All holidays that call for copious consumption. In case you're wondering yes, laborday because it is essentially a good bye to summer party weekend that includes bbq's, streetfests, and your last time at your favorite al fresco restaurants.

I had a friend ask me how I could lose weight in the winter that's when she gains. It's very simple really, for me, I work out a lot and eat well in the winter because I am staying in more, since bbbrrrrrr it's cold outside. I cook and therefore eat less, and well better, instead of digging my car out of a snow mound, or braving the below zero temps. I go to the gym more often to avoid spending hours sitting or laying on my couch since, I'm staying in. The summer I usually maintain the weight loss by long runs outside to enjoy the weather. Eat lots of salads, and fresh veggies, and fruits. Then BAM the fall hits and it's an adjustment to get back in the routine of packing a bag and going to the gym. The eating we've already talking about. And that's it here comes the weight.

I can't believe Tizzy didn't post this

2011-02-24T22:15:00.001-05:00

She's loving yellow dresses lately, I can't believe she hasn't posted this. Although maybe it's more tangerine.

Holey Moley . . .

2011-02-23T15:00:00.000-05:00

Double Island -

Shazam!

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for more gorgeousness.

BBBRRRRRRRR

2011-02-22T20:58:00.003-05:00

It's like freaking freezing again here in Chicago. Brrrrrr, so cold all day, my nose has somehow never managed to warm up all day. You know how that happens, and once it does, that's it your done. All hope of getting warm is over until your nose gets warm. But I figured if I have to be cold I could at least look good doing it. If you want to look luxe and fabulous this is IT to me. Fur, sequins, and metalic tweed. Check, check, and check. Pair with a suede large clutch for one more element of texture and voila luxe and winter at it's best.

Am I the only one . . .

2011-02-22T16:34:00.000-05:00

Who really wants a pair of hot pink pants?

Look what came to live with me . . .

2011-02-22T15:26:00.000-05:00

Isn't she a beauty?

Never till I saw it in Whole Foods did I realize that Stephanotis was a plant.

Now I do and she's all mine.

And she smells delicious.

Can you even believe?!?

2011-02-18T13:20:00.000-05:00

That this little slice of heaven was NYC yesterday?

Hello! It's February for goodness sake.

I hope your weekend is filled with unexpected surprises just like this.

Who'd of thought I'd be sporting a tank top for a run in FEBRUARY!!

Happy Weekend!

My Latest Obsession

2011-02-17T21:54:00.002-05:00

Is songs with Piano's in them. More specifically women's voices and piano's. Bruno Mars can suck it in my book. I have been completely obsessed with it lately, not 100% sure why. Maybe I am just feeling jealous that I don't know how to play. I never got lessons growing up. I spoke a WHILE ago (maybe close to a year) that I need a hobby, and one of the more realistic ones I came up with but never acted on was piano lessons. Please watch this video of Adele and just a piano. I mean you will totally get what I'm talking about. Gorgeous!

Oh and not for nothing, I think they look super cool as decor. Hello baby grand in the corner of my non-existent great room, overlook a lush green lawn and a lake.

Maybe I've been snowbound . . .

2011-02-17T11:31:00.000-05:00

for too long.

Plus Husband sprang the coop and went back to the land of mountains.

So as I turned to the world wide web

I found more inspirations for Lish's wedding.

I've got 2 very different ideas today.

Here's the first -

and the jumping off point for that.

(Elie Saab)

Be still my heart.

These are 2 different dresses but I'd take any and all.

Plus don't you looooove the gray-shimmer-silver.

Now since all this is highly impractical

wouldn't this dress be perfect for this location

Tons of sparkly candles and chandeliers at Versailles.

Holla!!!

I'm picturing winter or New Year's Eve maybe.

And there for sure needs to be some fur like from these vintage wedding pictures.

Now to switch gears entirely.

What about small and simple under a tree?

This wedding is in Ireland.

And I'm picturing a clutch of friends of family just standing under the tree.

Not even formal enough for the chairs.

Just a circle of love and hope

propelling the couple forward.

How about this little number from Anthropologies new bridal line?

Again a little bit of the past to lead us to the future.

Plus we have lots of nieces and nephews and I'm sure we could dress them up as pilgrims.

Kinda makes me want to kick my heels up.

You may not know this about me

2011-02-16T21:31:00.004-05:00

But I live for a wrap dress. Okay actually 90% of the people viewing this do know that I love a wrap dress. Anyway I am loving this fresh new take on it. It seems so flowy and light. I like the ruffle detail at the collar, and the color, the light fabric. For some reason wrap dress always makes me think Jersey, and usually a tank underneath in case it wraps too low. Expect to see me rocking this in the spring/summer.

Is it soooooooo wrong

2011-02-16T21:25:00.003-05:00

To want the outfit off a 19 year olds back? I'm 33 by the way. I think we all know the answer to this question, and it's yes. But I like to think that if it were maybe a smidge or several inches longer the answer would be no.

These may not be practical BUT.....

2011-02-16T21:12:00.004-05:00

They sure are Pretty. I'm almost 100% sure I would never actually wear a diamond face mask. I am 100% sure however that I would not be able to function with the jeweled fingertips on.

Happy! Happy!

2011-02-14T11:48:00.000-05:00

I'm not a huge Valentines person -

but I do love the sentiment.
And what's not to love about chocolate and flowers?

Today I'd like to say thank you to my family.
They have always blazed a brilliant path in love, committment and marriage.

How lucky I am to have learned from the best.

And for Husband -

I still feel as giddy and happy as I did at this very moment.

Thank you for that.

xoxo

Tizzy

From Greige to White . . .

2011-02-11T13:12:00.001-05:00

Poor little puppers.

All the sand and salt and gunk from the winter

has turned her puffy white coat to a stinky greige.

Here's her journey back.

I know it's so hard to stay clean in the winter

Life is not easy for an all white dog.

I don't care what you read.

I'm not happpy about this one bit.

What's wrong with being greige?

Maybe I can shake this soap off?!?

Someone, please.

Send for help.

That's it I'm out of here.

Now this is living.

I don't think Tizzy and Husband baby me at all.

Why would you think that?

Wait.

Is that a hair dryer in your hands?

Can't we talk about this?

Your nuts.

I'm outta here.

I know.

I am looking cute.

It's the genes - what can I say?

I love bones.

It's been a stressful morning.

No more pictures.

I need a nap.

Happy Weekend!

Not to put too fine a line on it . . .

2011-02-10T17:03:00.000-05:00

It's house hunting season for Tizzy N' Husband.

We're desperate to move out of our glamorous 600 square feet of fun.

Can hardly believe we've managed to stay married for the 6 years

we've called this nutshell home.

Please send prayers or smoke signals

keep your fingers crossed or do a little dance.

Just let us find something and purchase it.

Approximately 3 seconds before someone else decides they want it too.

(Unfortunately, our last effort was 3 second too late.)

Being a dreamer and a schemer I have about million 'tear sheets'

for that day when I do have a home to do up.
Here's what I'm thinking today.

Welcome!
For some reason I'm obsessed with iron railings.

Please have a seat in the living room

(sans columns - a bit too fancy for me)

Let me just run into the bar and grab you a drink

(A girl can dream, right?)

What's that delicious smell?

Let's pop into the kitchen to see what Husband is whipping up!

Frozen pepperoni pizza and brownies?!?!

How lucky are we!

That's just my favorite dish ever!

(and side note what I made for dinner on Tuesday)

I know just the place to really enjoy these culinary masterpieces

( Side side note - I especially like this dining room because

it seems like more than just a formal space for Thanksgiving dinner)

Let me just pop into the powder room to freshen up a bit.

What's that?!?
The Housewives are on.
Quick to the den!

Thanks for stopping by!

We can do it . . .

2011-02-02T15:31:00.002-05:00

Just hold on.

Hold. on.

Just looking out . . .

2011-02-02T10:48:00.000-05:00

I'm on a roll today, huh?

Do you ever find something that's too good not to share?

I usually call my sisters and then we all end up with one.

If I don't I am normally posed with the question,

"Why didn't you get one for me?"

So I found these - on one of my FAVORITE blogs.

I've all ready sent them off to one of my besties as a birthday present.

And I have to admit I was totally patting myself on the back.

Job. well. done.

Since valentine's day is almost upon us.

I thought now might be the perfect time to share this real gem.

Do yourself a favor and let your man know to go ahead and get you anything from here.

Really, trully - ANYTHING!!

Or your a special gal - go do it for yourself.

Shop Furbish

And check out her blog.

As my mother would say -

It's the most to say the least.

Snow bound . . .

2011-02-02T10:36:00.000-05:00

Since lots of people are house bound today I thought I'd pass along a new treasure.

High Gloss Magazine.

Just launched yesterday.

Inspiring interiors can help you walk around your house and rearrange it while your stuck inside it.

Makes sense, no?

If you miss the days of Domino Magazine - you will love this.

National Treasure for a Snow Emergency . . .

2011-02-02T10:21:00.000-05:00

It's tough going in Chicago today

I'm not there but any weather event that nicknamed a snowpocalypse isn't good.
In honor of that I thought you guys might need a little boost to get you going.

Don't know anyone who can do that better than Miss Tina Turner herself.

This might be my favorite song of all time.

Pop on your headphones, bundle up and get out there.

Is it just me or does anyone else see a lot of Beyonce's Single Ladies in these?

One more to pass along.
Next time I get a maraca in my hand I'm going to work it just like these back up singers.
Fair warning to all!

Good luck out there!

Helmet that . . .

2011-01-31T15:27:00.000-05:00

One of my besties always has sage advice after hearing about one of my capers.

These words are usually spoken through tears and laughter.

They are simply.

"Please be sure to wear your helmet and mittens so you don't hurt yourself."

I just want her to know that there are occassions when I gladly snap both on.

I have pictures to prove it.

I even caught Husband rocking his helmet too.

Thanks More-Stylish-Sister for letting us have free reign of your home.

We couldn't have had more fun if we tried.

2 things . . .

2011-01-31T15:22:00.000-05:00

I don't normally rock.

Chardonnay and coral nail polish.

I gotta say - neither was treating me bad in Colorado.

In fact they were the perfect combo at the end of a snowy day.

I'm just saying.

Serious Girl Crush Alert

2011-01-28T15:29:00.003-05:00

I am having a serious girl crush on Whitney Port this week. It started when she did a little quest spot on Chelsea Lately, she was charming, and funny, adorable, and seemed unaffected. Just totally herself. Then I came across this picture of her today and my girl crush has my heart palpitating. Look at how pretty she is, lover her skin, hair, and make-up. LOVE her dress (although it seems more spring than winter, just saying). And I love her boyfriend too. (Dave Nemkin, from the MTV show The Burried Life).

First tracks . . .

2011-01-21T08:51:00.001-05:00

Today my little puppers and I got first tracks in the NYC snow.

It was so beautiful I wish I could have taken all of you there.

Big, soft flakes greeted us this morning falling sweetly to the street.

We bundled up and headed out.

What greeted us was quiet and pristine.

Soft and gentle.

I'm sure by now it's gotten all mucked up.

But we had it at it's best.

Here's just a smidge of it.

She loved it.

Running and jumping all around.

She was a little mad to halt the frollicking for a pic.

On our way back in

I turned and noticed the sky.

The sun was just beginning to make it's way over to the west side.

It was awesome.

Don't be fooled.

Someone forgot to turn off the moon.

Happy Friday!

I spy . . .

2011-01-21T08:38:00.001-05:00

More-Stylish-Sister has the same jacket that Taylor's wearing.

She even got me to buy it too.

Then my evil-return-disease struck and it went back.

My money's on my sis that she got the better deal.

How could you not love the Housewives?

So trivial and vain and then SHABAM!

All hell breaks loose and their dealing with the same issues we all are.

In Flux

2011-01-20T10:25:00.002-05:00

That's how I feel about my life right now. Totally in flux. I am in between jobs, trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. Do I want to change professions, or am on the right path, but made some wrong decisions. It's hard to do that, and really take an objective look when you are also trying to get a job/selling yourself and worrying about money. I am also in flux with my look. I have decided to grow out my bangs but the growing out period is not cute. I just want them to grow so I can decide what to do next.

Did you hear about this? A THIRTEENTH zodiac sign!!!!!

2011-01-13T21:38:00.002-05:00

You all know how I LOVE to post my horoscope. I am into it. I am into Astrology (kind of I don't know who my zodiac match is), but I believe my horoscope, I believe I AM a virgo to the bone. I mean the description fits me to a T. I have been to psychics, tarot card readers, palm readers. I did a reading over the phone once with someone I had to mail (yes you heard the right MAIL) a check to. I'm into it. Then the news hit today. Your zodiac sign may have changed. An Astronomer said something about, you know things evolving and there now being a 13th zodiac sign. If this is to be believed I am no longer a virgo, I am now a LEO. Huuuuhhhhhhhhh I don't even know what to say/do about this. The real kicker of the whole thing is that the Astronomer who came up with this whole thirteen zodiac theory when asked about Astrology, said he doesn't BELIEVE in astrology. WHAT!!!! you just threw the whole thing into the blender and you don't even believe in it. I don't know what to believe anymore. I'm going back to bed, someone wake me up with this is figured out.

Maybe Winter . . .

2011-01-13T12:01:00.000-05:00

would be a little more tolerable if I could march around the city as a snow queen.

Really, what could get you down?

Just for Lish . . .

2011-01-07T23:51:00.001-05:00

Tizzy N' Lish have many stories. Fact.
One of those involved Lish being suspended in a snow bank by her chin and toes. Fact.

I came across this picture on a blog and I busted a gut. Fact.
Missing you and your escapades. Fact.

I love random coincidences.
Nothing at all to do with each other.
But memories are funny that way.
Sometimes they whisper in your ear,
or it could be a knock on your door,
other times it's a smack right across your face.
This was a pleasant whisper that still makes me smile.

Go out there and have fun everyone!

It's 2011 - for peets sake.

The first weekend in fact.

Let's not let this one go to waste.

Start the year off right.

xoxo

How the heck did she do it

2011-01-05T14:45:00.002-05:00

I am impressed by this picture of Kate Gosselin. How the heck does her body look like that after 8 kids. Yes, I know there was a tummy tuck involved and clearly a boob job too. But come on she has to get some credit too. I mean did you see the picture of what her stomach looked like when she was pregnant with the 6? But also look at her legs and her butt. Where is the cellulite? I feel like I would be a lot happier with my body if I could get rid/deminish some of the cellulite. Cause I know from experience that just losing those 10 lbs or so does not necessarily lose the cellulite. Oh and I like that suit too.

I knew it

2011-01-05T12:07:00.002-05:00

"Mental toughness is something like the physical strength: It cannot develop without exercise, and it breaks down when overworked."

This quote is from a NYT article (which I can't link cause I don't know how). But it doesn't surprise me. I have said for years when you have more to do, you do more. I always just thought is was because you had to be more organized, more efficient, more selective. Apparently I was wrong though, when you have more to do you do more because your brain is a muscle that is apparently in its best shape. I also didn't realize

I remember three years ago when I was in school full-time and working full-time having an absolute S-O-S moment. I was driving home from school at 10 pm, chatting on the phone with stylish older sister, and I legitimately broke down in tears because I was so overwhelmed with everything. It was 10 pm, I wasn't home yet, I had to be at work at 7 am for a meeting, I had no clean underwear, and I was soooooo tired. There was no way I could stay up long enough to do laundry. Luckily stylish older sister is crafty so she instructed me to a) calm down b) wear tights and a dress to the meeting (no undies required) and c) go to bed when I got home, everything would be better in the morning. She was semi-right things didn't calm down for a couple weeks because it was our busy season at work, and nearing the end of semester at school. At the time I didn't think I was JUST overwhelmed. I thought I needed to do something better, and be mentally tougher. According this quote/article that wasn't right either. I was overdoing it. Which people told me, but when you are in the zone and it seems to be working out, when it starts falling apart you don't think it's that you took on too much. You think that you have somehow slipped, or let it get the best of you. Not that you were overdoing it for months, and like a muscle that will pull, your brained just pulled.

Exactly how I feel about the holidays. . .

2011-01-05T11:25:00.001-05:00

This is how I spent the holidays -

and the hats that we wore while doing it to it.

And so it was. . .

2011-01-05T11:03:00.000-05:00

So I've been bad at keeping up.

The Holidays were upon us.

We were away and although I was constantly coming across things I wanted to share on the blog.

I just never got around to it.

So in thinking back about the year that was 2010 -

this is what it was for me.

I wrote this in the beginning of November when I needed to clear my head.

And so I got it all out.

But then I had to call my family and let them know.

After poking that bruise repeatedly - I couldn't open this post and put it out there.

But now I'm on the other side and it's a shiny, happy new year.

So I'm just going to share it.

This song also pretty sums up my past year.

But this is the end of it.

Many more happy new things going forward.

Buckle up,

Here we go.

This was the closest that we got.

These perfect little embryos.

We affectionately called them our test tube babies or the twins.

But unfortunately for us - this is all they will remain.

For years we've tried to have a baby.

And as tedious and maniacal as you can be -

with the dr.'s appointments and the medicines and the diet and the restrictions -

there is no guaranteed success.

I've given my self injections, taken pills, and jumped through every hoop imaginable.

But worse than any of that is the constant head game and deals you are trying to reach with God.

I just don't know why he's not responding.

I promise not to eat goat cheese or drink wine.

I won't run for a train or even get off my couch.

Just please take us off this awful treadmill.

With each new procedure or hope

there has only been the same crushing defeat at the end.

We just never seem to have any good news.

And it never occurred to me before this -

but we aren't used to losing.

We've now completed our 2nd round of IVF and I am gutted emotionally.

When we found out last night it didn't work - I couldn't even cry.

We will go on. We have before.

I don't want to be consoled.

I don't want anything.

I know we are loved and there are so many people who so desparately want this for us.

It's so hard disappointing them as well.

I was excited at first to talk about the process and share the tedium.

But now I can't.

There is a huge hole in my heart and my plans.

It's taken away my summer(really my past 2 years) and at times all of my hope.

No one seems to be able to fix it.

Instead, we wake up and go to work.

Pretend that everything is normal.

Amazed as it seems that everyone around me gets pregnant and has babies.

Somehow we weren't invited to that party.

So today I will cry and be sad and mad and frustrated -

Hopefully tommorrow will be better.

See - I still have hope.

How are you going to own 2011

2011-01-03T18:31:00.002-05:00

For those of you who have been hiding under a rock, Oprah Winfrey started her own network. Aptly entitled OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network). I have to say I love the name, I love the play on initials, I love that is means Oprah Winfrey, and that it's her own. Very catchy good job.

As part of her viral marketing campaign she gave certain bloggers (not moi, obvi it's only our friends and family who read this, and we're not sponsored) advance looks at the shows, and then asked them to post on their site how they were planning to OWN 2011, and which show they were most excited for. Love this idea, love the play on own again, but mostly I like the idea of owning a year, instead of having resolutions, or objectives. Those seem so flip floppy like yeah I didn't do it, but it was just a resolution. So it got me thinking, I want to own 2011. What am I "owning" up to this year. What do I want to take possession of either emotionally, financially, creatively, aspirational? There are a lot of things actually, but they are private, and I am superstitious, so I can't tell you. It would be like telling you what I wished for when I blew out my birthday candles. One thing I will tell you is I plan to be less judgemental.

Important message for Women to teach our Daughters

2010-12-29T21:36:00.002-05:00

Sheryl Sandburg is the COO of Facebook. This is the part of a speech she gave at the TED conference, about women in the workforce. It's an important message for all of us to think about whether we are in the workforce, or if we are at home raising the future workforce.

From Baby to Mama . . .

2010-12-20T10:22:00.000-05:00

So More-Stylish-Sister has a nursery in her house that she is in the
process of converting over to a room for herself.

She doesn't need any help decorating her beautiful home -
But what kind of sister would I be if I didn't barge my nose in to her bizness.

All of us sisters are huge Mary McDonald fans.

Lish posted this previously and I'm going to use it as a jumping off point.

I'm imagining the room as a sanctuary and a mix between dressing room/office.

She can fill it with all her favorite things

The room is small and currently in a neutral cream color.

I would add pops of color and texture.

I'd copy that wall of photos with

Mark Shaw vintage fashion prints to do up the one wall in the room.

Here are some of my favorites:

The first couple are shot in 1954 backstage at a Pierre Balmain fashion show.

These I love for the pops of color.

And these I just love.

I'd put a big wing chair on casters too.

This would be the only chair in the room.

Strange I know but this room is just hers to relax and unwind.

No need for visitors.

The chair could then be pulled up to the desk on the wall beneath the window

but also kept in a cozy corner to sit and read.

I heart this table.

But I'd take some of the stuff off of it.

I'd put it in the corner next to the chair.

Windsor Smith used one of the prints in her entrance.

I'd mimic this idea with a table below all our Mark Shaw photos.

On it I would have small mirrored trays with jewelry

and maybe some of her fabulous bags.

I'd put one huge chandelier in the room as well.

I adore this.

More substantial than girly.

For her birthday this year her girlfriends threw her a brunch.

The table was set with shoes and flowers.

I'd do that on the bookshelves with her photos.

From here I would tell her to sit back and relax.

Maybe give a call to Tizzy or Lish.

Tinsel that . . .

2010-12-18T10:26:00.000-05:00

I think my favorite part is the herd of reindeer.

I'm not saying . . .

2010-12-17T21:45:00.000-05:00

Holla!

Thanks Carter.

Turn it out . . .

2010-12-16T22:13:00.000-05:00

Has anyone else seen this?

Can you imagine this being your family Christmas card?

I'm just trying to imagine how we would sell this to Husband.

Ah yeah, so my mom wants you to put on a pin-striped suit and look fierce for the Christmas card.

And yes, they are looking fierce.

The baby absolutely kills me.

He should be the whole card.

But wait I have more.

Last years is nice and so normal.

There was a family wedding and everyone's arms around each other.

(except Kim who is still posing)

Minus Ryan Seacrest.

Don't know why he's in it.

2008

Selling it hard again.

They had to have had a tv show at this point, right?

Poor Rob.

I mean we know the girls love to dress up.

But this is by far the piece-de-resistance.

They've always worked this hard for it.

The leather, the back drop, the awesomeness.

The whole family needs the t-shirt I just saw at Target.

Proud to be Awesome.

A couple reasons not to be sooooo blue

2010-12-15T22:54:00.006-05:00

Couldn't you just sleep, lounge, day dream, snuggle, and maybe get some sexy time in this blue heaven of a bedroom.

Could you D-I-E for this bathroom. The mix of modern and preppy. Hello gingham banquette in a bathroom...What....BRILLIANT

I mean if you have to be a boring accountant (like me) isn't this the only place you would want to do it in. Oh and I can tell it's an accountants office because of the container full of pencils on the white table inbetween the wingback chairs, duh!

Maybe I'm a little obsessed . . .

2010-12-13T11:42:00.000-05:00

Loving all yellow dresses.

Thank you, Ms. Stefani.

Scientifically a novel idea, but will this really be the future?

2010-12-13T11:08:00.002-05:00

“Carl Djerassi, one of the inventors of the Pill (before he became a Stanford professor, playwright, and sci-fi novelist), has suggested that all forms of birth control will eventually become obsolete and the Pill “will end up in a museum.” In his imaginings, girls and boys will deposit their eggs and sperm in a reproductive bank to be frozen at 20 or so and then get sterilized. They’ll want to do this because genetic diagnoses of embryos will become increasingly sophisticated, and no one will want to risk having a child with birth defects, let alone a child of an unpreferred gender or one predisposed to a hairy back. When these people want to have children, either one or six, at 30 or 60 years old, they’ll make a withdrawal from the bank.”

Really is this how our grandchildren are going to think about having children? I think it seems sad. I am all for science, and fertility treatments, and the use of science to improve our life and health. The idea that people in the future are going to sterilize themselves at 20, and then pick the most perfect of their embryos to have the most perfect of children with the gender they want, is just so sad and unnatural to me.

This seems to somewhat link more to the idea of "having it all", that we are all supposed to buy into. I'm sorry I don't buy into that idea, and I think we should all put it to the wayside. It's not easy to "have it all", and I guarantee that the people you talk to who supposedly "have it all" don't think they do. Life is really hard. The idea that in the future one way we are going to have it easier to have it all is to only have genetically perfect children, I don't like it.

Happy No More

2010-12-09T12:19:00.004-05:00

I used to refer to the store's Marshall's and TJ Maxx as my happy place. I, over the years have gotten dozens if not hundreds of great low priced/discounted items there. Plus there are so many different options, from home decor, to workout clothes, baby gifts, under garments, as well as plain old clothes and accessories. But in the last year, it has been not so happy there. The selection has been bad, the quality and number of "label" items are way down, and basically I am not so happy when I am there.

But no fear folks I have a brand new happy place. It is not as all encompassing as Marshalls/TJ Maxx but man if you haven't been run don't walk to Anne Taylor Loft. They have seriously cute clothes and accessories!!! Like seriously, it's good quality, it's cute, it's relatively inexpensive, they have great sales. I swear I have never walked out the door without being amazed at what my bill added up to because something or another was on sale and I hadn't even realized it. But really the biggest stamp of approval is that every time I wear something from there I get compliments on that item. If that isn't a seal of approval I don't know what is.

I like it a lot. . .

2010-12-08T12:06:00.000-05:00

Now that's some Christmas Spirit!

Huge holla out to Tobi Fairley for this delectable treat.

She knows how to put the fun in funky monkey.

Let us all bow our heads and pray.

It's that time of year again . . .

2010-12-07T22:06:00.000-05:00

My very generous mother-in-law has struck with the holiday themed gifts again.

Our bathroom was rather sad sans santa towel.

Phew, arrived in the Nick of Time.

(Get it?!?)

Still can't beat my favorite.

But there's no Christmas funk (or gunk) the Santa towel can't help!

Really?

2010-12-06T17:14:00.000-05:00

Would you rock this?

Moncler - love the jackets and coats.

The puffer dresss not so much.

Oh yeah and this little ensemble is $560.

So unexpected . . .

2010-12-06T17:02:00.000-05:00

Look how fierce and sweet Gwen Stefani looks at the Kennedy Center Honors.

Could not love her in this dress more.

No Matter What Your Political Alliances This is A Good Step

2010-12-03T14:58:00.002-05:00

Obama wrote it for his daughters and it features role models from all races, creeds, and time periods across American history. The illustrations are beautiful and as if that wasn’t enough, all proceeds from the book will go to a scholarship fund for children of wounded or fallen U.S. military personnel.

We need to stop polarizing each other by, race, gender, sexual orientation, lineage, weight, height, and whatever other stupid reason we think we are superior from people we don't even know. I think this book is great because of it's charity and it's message. Now if we could just get rid of don't ask don't tell.....

My horoscope for today!!!

2010-12-02T13:32:00.001-05:00

So you might all be sick of randomly reading horoscopes of mine every now and then. I mean I get it. It's not your horoscope what do you care. But I think today's is good, cause I am single and unemployed. And it has good news on both those fronts.

The Chariot, in conjunction with the World, carries your social life along at top speed today. There'll be lots of socializing in store, notably with people you haven't met before. Caught up in the whirlwind of your life, you're in danger of getting carried away and falling for someone, passionately but unwisely, at first sight. Don't forget, Lish, that passion is best taken in small doses.Professionally, your self-confidence is restored, which enables you to get rid of the various blockages that have prevented you from making progress over the past few weeks. Death and the Chariot symbolize a glorious new beginning for your business affairs, after a period of stagnation. And that's really what you need in order to get back on course. Your professional goals are within reach, you just need a little extra incentive.

Back home, back happy . . .

2010-12-01T08:07:00.000-05:00

Sorry, lovelies.

I know I've been away.

I've been healing.

Can we just leave it at that?

Bad news has led to no inspiration to post.

But!

I was just back in Chicago for a week

and it has totally recharged my battery.

Family, Friends and an abundance of hotdogs seems to have solved my problems.

Hopefully, I won't be so neglectful again.

This was my favorite part of the trip.

Every year the paternal side of my extended family gets together for Christmas.

That family has grown and grown and grown.

Now traditions we took part in as kids are being passed on to the next set of lucky dumplings.

I was standing next to my cute and crazy young cousin when Santa arrived.

(BTW - that's Husband - isn't he adorable)

She was the one who said,

"This never gets old for me."

I couldn't agree more.

I can remember exactly what it was like when Santa arrived at our doorstep.

Jumping up and down with all my cousins -

even when they all ready knew it was the neighbor from next door.

The smiles and joy on each parent, aunt, uncle and grandparents face.

It's as much a part of me as the hair on my head.

I'm so thankful when I look back at all the fantastic traditions my family had/have.

As an adult, I feel lucky and blessed to have been constantly surrounded by love and laughter.

It's all anyone can hope for, right?

As today is December 1st

I hope all of you embrace this Christmas season.

It really is the most wonderful time of the year.

And when it was my turn to sit on Santa's lap -

All I asked for was more of the same.

More love, more family, more friends.

(and yes - more hotdogs)

What? Huh? Tizzy did you know about THIS????

2010-11-26T21:06:00.002-05:00

A SEQUIN sparkle sweatshirt from JCrew........How come I had to learn about this via another blogger. See Tizzy n Lish fans, Tizzy has an affiliation of sorts with Jcrew. And we both love and LIVE in what I refer to as sparkle sweatshirt (yes both of us could be found several times this week lounging around my apt in them). Now I see that Jcrew has stepped the sparkle up to a sequin. How do we not have this as another way of dressing up, our dressed down clothes? I love it I need. Nuf said.

A little Perspective

2010-11-14T19:54:00.003-05:00

The Tizzster and I have had some set backs lately. But we are doing okay, and as always we will keep on keepin on. Cause really what other option is there? I saw this picture and I thought perfect for 2 reasons.

1) Because it's true.
and
2) Because I swear and so does this saying.

Women supporting women...Way to go Eileen!

2010-11-09T21:28:00.001-05:00

Eileen Fisher, the fashion company has always been very supportive of female owned businesses and philanthropies. Currently, through Nov. 14th, we are offering a $12,500 business grant….for businesses of any sort. There’s really no strings attached…Eileen is just a good person who wants to empower others to succeed.

More info can be found HERE

THIS is just ridiculous

2010-11-08T21:11:00.002-05:00

Eva Longoria Parker this is just ridiculous. You are in your mid 30's. I don't care how great your body is, put some pants on.

I blame Madonna for this recent phenomenon. She started this actually about 2 years ago, when she started wearing leotards in her video's. Then beyonce, and shakira, and Lady Rhianna, and Lady Gaga follwed suit with the no pants thing. But these were all in video's or performance related things. Eva what's your excuse?

Oh Vera you have redeemed yourself.

2010-11-08T21:00:00.002-05:00

I hated the last couple of seasons of Vera Wang bridal. Those long vertical ruffles, I thought they looked like a vagina. I can't imagine that anyone wants to look like a va-jay-jay on their wedding day. But Vera you are back with this lovely confection above. I ask you if you were getting married tomorrow would you REALLY not want to be in this????

T-D-F

2010-11-06T13:12:00.004-04:00

Things that are to-die-for!!!!! Or at least I am dieing for this week.

1) A waist that small....Is she kidding me T-I-N-Y
2) Monogrammed/Personalized plates
3) Horn wall sconces, too cool for school.
4) A dressed up evening out.
5) Animal print accessories.

This Winter I NEED

2010-11-04T14:33:00.003-04:00

A wide brimmed fedora like the one pictured above to catch all the snow flakes, and keep them from falling on my hair. It will also work well next halloween if I decide to go as Indian Jones. See one hat two purposes.

Go America!!!

2010-11-02T07:23:00.000-04:00

It's that time of year!

I don't care which way you vote.

I do care that you vote.

Too many people work too hard to allow you the opportunity to cast a ballot.

The least you could do -

is a little bit of homework.

And cast a vote.

Hooray for . . .

2010-10-29T19:45:00.000-04:00

I love this chic!

And today is her birthday.

Wish she was here and we were eating this together.

(Instead she's having a mani/pedi party and Lish is there)

((Can you tell I'm soooo jealous?!?!?!)

Her birth is one of the most significant events in my life.

I can remember every instant of that day.

How blessed I am to have to her.

Happy Birthday, girl!

Text me!

xoxo

Tizzy N Lish

Lord, help me . .

2010-10-28T17:27:00.000-04:00

Dear God,

Halloween is this week.

I mistakenly picked up my candy on saturday.

What was I thinking?

At this rate there will be nothing left for the children.

Please help me.

Grant me the strength to grab a handful of carrots -

rather than the delicious chocolate I really want.

You're the best.

xoxo

Tizzy

Hmmmmm

2010-10-22T10:23:00.001-04:00

Interesting concept. Not sure I believe that, I think if you have enemies that means you have probably done something wrong. But I can see how an outspoken, unapologetic public figure could feel that way.

Blast from the past . . .

2010-10-20T15:31:00.000-04:00

So today I did what I have been putting off for a couple weeks.

Flipped my closets and put away all my summer stuff.

While it's fun to get out my fall clothes -

feels just like I went shopping.

It's even better to dig out the hidden gems I have in storage.

Do you do this too?

There are certain clothes that I just can't get rid of.

Here's a little trip down memory lane.

High school gym shorts.

Can not get rid of these.

Don't know why.

Don't know how they stayed up.

They're a large with a 42" waist.

I'm no skinny minny - but that's a big waist.

Overalls from college.

Ugh, what were we thinking?

Would you believe that I had multiple pairs of overalls?

These are the pair I chose to keep.

Even crazier to think that this is how I used to dress when Husband and I first started dating.

I don't know why I can't get rid of these.

Looks like I should be heading out to a Salt N' Peppa videoshoot.

And finally, the piece de resistance

(In my mind at least)

The Bootcut Leather Pants from my single days.

You probably recognize them if you spent anytime in the bars of Lincoln Park from say 1999 - 2002.

I swear they have an 18 inch zipper on the fly and sit oh so fashionably just below the belly button.

They are leather mom jeans for goodness sakes.

But to get a better idea of just how high these bad boys are -

I found a shirt that I adored from right around this same period.

Good thing I held onto it - it's from Rampage.

I was a looker - what can I say.

This is what I used to wear out right around the same time that Husband chose to marry me.

Ugh, what was he thinking?!?

Hubba Hubba . . .

2010-10-18T17:05:00.000-04:00

More reasons to hate her

And get back on the work out train.

Choo Choo

Sometimes Husbands are . . .

2010-10-14T13:38:00.000-04:00

Completely and utterly hilarious.

I was leaving work late on Monday

when I received this email from Husband.

In the subject line was:

Are you with me?

The emails unfolds as such:

Tizzy-
So I was reading the WSJ today and they had this blurb on fat America
with various charts of BMI (body mass index) readings/cut-offs for overweight,
obese and severely obese people. Of course, there are issues with the BMI
index (for example, a body builder would be severly obese). That said, I was
surprised with the results. I am considered overweight.

Perhaps I am buffer than the average dude. Perhaps not. I asked Scott where he
stood.
Scott is 5"10" and weighs 158 lbs with a 31" waist.
I am 5'10" (on a good day), weigh 175 and have a 33" waist.

Whoa fat boy!

Clearly, the results do not jive well with my 30-days to buffness program. Time
to step it up a notch. I am targeting cutting 10 lbs within the next 30 days to
get back down to my fighting weight. My plan will include a combination of diet
and excercise.

Perhaps not the best time for you to join my fight against Mr. Blubber, but will
you support my endeavor? I need your help. I need to take the fight right to
Mr. Blubber's turf...the kitchen. I figure if I can cut him off at the source,
the battle is already half won. That means no ice cream, Doritos, pizza, fast
food, burgers, fries (or other fried deliciousness), etc.

So Tizzy, can I count on your support in my fight against the fatties?

What a Great IDEA

2010-10-14T12:00:00.003-04:00

I am always looking for ways to organize my necklaces. No matter what I have done they always end up tangling together, with knots for the shorter lighter weight chains, or so you can't see half of them all jumbled together. This wall hook idea genius.