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On the TMI couch earlier this afternoon. Everyone styled...
Mar 4th
Prepping for TMI today.  The woman doing my eyes is Maria...
Mar 4th
“Post-show meeting with development and ad execs at...
Mar 4th
Yes sir, I’m wearing a bow!
Mar 3rd

Zzzzzzzzzzzzz

Okay, so, it’s 6:11 am.  And of course, I’m still awake. Everyone knows by now...
Mar 3rd
If you haven’t yet watched Monday’s TMI,...
Mar 3rd
BiCoastal Birthday Bash Wrap Up, by Randi - Mine coming...
Mar 3rd
Mary looked SO beautiful.  It’s like she was glowing...
Mar 3rd
I think every other photo I took that night involved a...
Mar 3rd
Comedian John Mulaney and “comedian” Ricky Van...
Mar 3rd
Cupcake porn. The money shot of Koytofu cupcakes.
Mar 3rd
Yum.
Mar 3rd
Koyotofu cupcakes, oh lord.
Mar 3rd
Thank you to Nick McGlynn for his incredible...
Mar 3rd
The best birthdays involve hats and microphones.
Mar 3rd
Watch Watch
Seriously, watching them together makes me all teary eyed.
Mar 3rd
Landmarc has the Best Caramels EVER.
Mar 3rd
I’m just going to sit here and take PhotoBooth pix...
Mar 3rd
Julia’s Head to Toe: black bow headband, Forever 21;...
Mar 3rd
My outfit for this evening.  Hello cleavage!
Mar 3rd
I’ve been wearing the Tiffany’s heart necklace...
Mar 3rd

Mary, Megan - I love you both.

Mary: Thank you, you're amazing.
Megan: Why? Because I can hold a wine glass and eat chocolate? I need more jobs like this.
Mar 3rd
With my college friend Mike Berl, the talented owner of...
Mar 3rd
Megan Alagna, the most perfect producer ever.
Mar 3rd
The spread.
Mar 3rd
The most beautiful notecards, by the talented Sophie Askew.
Mar 3rd
Best. Birthday. Present. Ever.
Mar 3rd
With the gorgeous Miss Sophie and her perfect notecards.
Mar 3rd
Thank you to Nick McGlynn for taking amazing photos.
Mar 3rd
Krystal, Julia, Randi and Mary.
Mar 3rd
Birthday kiss.
Mar 3rd
“If I like guys, I don’t put their name in my phone...”
— Mary
Mar 3rd
Frosted Crack. Sugar Sweet Sunshine cupcakes, pink nails by...
Mar 3rd
With Miss Krystal Kahler, who plans a party LIKE NO ONE...
Mar 3rd
The BiCoastal Birthday Bash photos are starting to trickle...
Mar 2nd
This is my incredible new intern, Kay.  She manned the door...
Mar 2nd
Mary did a wonderful job as co-hostess!
Mar 2nd
Judy - as regular readers know - was my 7th grade science...
Mar 2nd
Mar 2nd
Krystal, my first New York roommate and the best hostess...
Mar 2nd
It wouldn’t be a birthday without Sugar Sweet Sunshine...
Mar 2nd
Guest of A Guest did a FANTASTIC job...
Mar 2nd
Mary was the perfect co-hostess, along with Miss Krystal.  I...
Mar 2nd
With my college classmate and old friend John Mulaney &...
Mar 2nd
The sushi at the NY fete was ridiculous.  Although I...
Mar 2nd
Mar 1st
A sneak peek into my look for the 34 degree LOVE sculpture...
Mar 1st
What a way to start off Age 28!
Mar 1st
This is for my Nail Polish ladies out there - you know who...
Mar 1st

It's a Birthday MIRACLE

When I woke up this morning, I had one email in my inbox: “I have your iPhone” THANK...
Mar 1st

And, Scene.

Many, MANY more photographs to come from our unquestionably Epic Cross Country Birthday Party Tour,...
Mar 1st
BiCoastal Birthday Bash - Leg #2, NY!
Mar 1st
The EPIC Betsey Johnson dresses we wore for our parties.
Mar 1st
A huge thank you to Betsey Johnson for our FABULOUS sparkly...
Mar 1st
BiCoastal Birthday Bash - Leg #1, SF.
Mar 1st
Mar 1st
Mar 1st
Our BiCoastal Birthday Bashes could not possibly have been...
Mar 1st
Waiting for the birthday baggage!
Feb 28th
Randi: Look - see what Facebook put up?  A special Happy...
Feb 28th
Feb 28th
Feb 28th
Feb 28th
The Virgin America birthday flight!!
Feb 28th
Feb 28th
Desperately need a nap before this party …
Feb 28th
Leaving for my SF birthday party NOW!
Feb 28th
All I want right now are cupcakes.
Feb 28th
27th birthday … yep, that’s a Betsey Johnson,...
Feb 27th
My mom always draws me an electronic birthday card! ...
Feb 27th
25th birthday.
Feb 27th
23rd birthday.
Feb 27th
How cute is my Mom??  From my 22nd birthday, obviously.
Feb 27th
What you should wear to my birthday party.
Feb 27th
Or you could wear this.
Feb 27th
Feb 27th
Meanwhile, back in New York … (photo from...
Feb 27th
A Palo Alto breakfast with Miss Meghan (at my favorite...
Feb 27th
Perfect landing
Feb 27th
Feb 27th
Golden Gate bridge!
Feb 27th
Alcatraz!
Feb 27th
Feb 27th
Stanford!
Feb 27th
See San Francisco in the distance?
Feb 27th
IN THE AIR!
Feb 27th
Feb 27th
Feb 27th
Feb 27th
Our friend Matt is taking us flying this morning!!
Feb 27th
Talking until two am with Miss Lacy
Feb 27th
Foreign Cinema! “The boozy brunch is amazing - they...
Feb 27th
With Sarah Lacy!!
Feb 27th
“what up boo?” -Geoff
Feb 27th
With Sarah and Geoff at their house in the Mission
Feb 27th
Meghan and I have been glued to our laptops and on...
Feb 27th
Jill Stuart.  It’s not my usual style, but it’s...
Feb 27th
My favorite Jill Stuart from their Fall 2009 collection!
Feb 27th
What a GORGEOUS Jill Stuart, from the fall 2009 collection.
Feb 27th
I wish there were Birthday Bridesmaids. Next year.
Feb 27th
Please donate instead of trying to get me...
Feb 27th
So what do we think of the glasses?  I sort of like them!!
Feb 26th
Check out today’s TMIweekly episode, all about how to...
Feb 26th
I think a lot about this, especially around Birthday Time. ...
Feb 26th
Still birthday gown hunting, and I’m obsessed with...
Feb 26th
My view right now. Oh, California.
Feb 26th

Reader Email: "What is that pale pink...

From: Amy Date: February 26, 2009 9:30:28 AM EST To: julia@nonsociety.com Subject: nail...
Feb 26th
RANDI & JULIA BICOASTAL BIRTHDAY BASH TO COMMENCE IN 36...
Feb 26th
Birthday Gangstas.
Feb 26th
Countdown to BiCoastal Birthday Bash!
Feb 26th

Errrrr ... karaoke, anyone?

For the NY birthday party on Saturday, Randi & I want to do a karaoke afterparty … so I...
Feb 26th
We’re asking for $10 (or more, if you’re so...
Feb 26th
Better make ‘em count, eh?
Feb 26th
Me right now, on the floor of Meghan’s parents’...
Feb 26th
“How was I just getting yelled at for checking my email? ...”
— Elly Benson.  You can find her...
Feb 26th

Sending out birthday invites

Me [typing]: 7:30!
Elly: "7:30?!"
Me: Well, it starts at 8, but if you say 8, people will come at 9.
Elly: If you say 7:30 people will think it's lame.
Feb 26th
Dan: [GIRL ISSUES]
Me: Hold on. Now is not a good time to talk about this. I'm in the middle of a meeting!
Me: Can we talk about this tomorrow?
Dan: oh fiddlesticks
Me: You seriously just used the term "fiddlesticks"?
Dan: Yeah, I was thinking about your dad.
Me: Even my dad is cooler than that.
Dan: Your dad is not cooler than anything.
Feb 25th
“Are you the ladies with the … what is it called?...”
— Meghan’s Dad’s...
Feb 25th
Snowflake: You girls are still at the computer?
Snowflake: Meanwhile, [redacted] is getting married. She's only 26.
Snowflake: It's only your mother's dream you get married.
Feb 25th
By now you know we’ve joined forces with Axe to get men’s...
Feb 25th
“I really think you girls should freeze your eggs.”
— Snowflake
Feb 25th
“He’s going to go marry a teacher! He just will.”
— Snowflake (Meghan’s mom)
Feb 25th
Well thank you very much, Mr. Newsom!
Feb 24th
MALE HAIR CRISIS ALERT: Ladies, please submit pictures of...
Feb 24th
Listen Listen
Leaving on a Jet Plane Peter, Paul & Mary I do love a good plane themed song in flight.  (It...
Feb 24th
Mid-flight Twitter.
Feb 24th
I’m lifecasting from on board my flight to SF! This...
Feb 24th
Checking in for my 10:30 am Virgin America flight to SFO!...
Feb 24th
Listen Listen
Make Me Lose Control Eric Carmen What I’m listening to right now.  “Take me over the...
Feb 24th
I am so happy right now.  … Uh … I guess I...
Feb 24th
Lazy Monday
Feb 23rd
Ah, the chaotic final hours before a trip.  Don’t you...
Feb 23rd
Watch Watch
Good (Monday) morning - Enjoy our TMIweekly episode about cooking!
Feb 23rd
Natalie Portman in Rodarte.  Huge fan of this dress, her...
Feb 23rd
THE DRESS OF THE EVENING: Sarah Jessica Parker in Dior...
Feb 23rd
Taraji Henson in Roberto Cavalli.  Was there a...
Feb 23rd
Penelope Cruz in a gorgeous vintage Balmain.  I freaked out...
Feb 23rd
Marisa Tomei in Versace.  WHAT A TRAIN! :: [“Not sure...
Feb 23rd
Melissa George.  I’m not familiar with her, but DAMN,...
Feb 23rd
Jessica Biel in Prada.  This gown is more photogenic than...
Feb 23rd
Freida Pinto in John Galliano.  I’m guessing this...
Feb 23rd
Marion Cotillard.  I literally squealed when she came out to...
Feb 23rd
Vanessa Hudgens in Marchesa.  Awww, she looks so pretty!
Feb 23rd
Everyone seemed to get the “blue or white” memo...
Feb 23rd
Inspiration for my birthday hair, from Zac Posen’s...
Feb 22nd
Love the back of this possible birthday dress, sent in by...
Feb 22nd
Possible birthday dress, thanks to reader Kalyn.  GORGEOUS!
Feb 22nd
Listen Listen
Bizarre Love Triangle New Order The song I’ve been reminiscing to all week long.  Used to be...
Feb 22nd
Katy Rodriguez - I just discovered this designer recently,...
Feb 22nd
Katy Rodriguez
Feb 22nd
Katy Rodriguez
Feb 22nd
Katy Rodriguez
Feb 22nd
Katy Rodriguez - of course, I love the skirt. Very SJP.
Feb 22nd
I’d like to see Mary in this Marchesa jumpsuit!
Feb 22nd
Marchesa again.  This is just ethereal.
Feb 22nd
Marchesa dress for Fall 2009.
Feb 22nd

Another Question

I have voicemails on my phone I want to transfer to audio files on my laptop. Anyone know of an easy...
Feb 22nd

Help!

I filmed a Photo Booth video and for some reason it has no sound.  Yes, I’ve checked the...
Feb 22nd
At the AMC Best Picture Showcase.  What an amazing...
Feb 22nd
All five were the most beautiful, moving, intelligent,...
Feb 22nd
At the AMC Best Picture Showcase … They actually...
Feb 22nd
Feb 22nd

"It's never too late to be whoever you...

For what it’s worth: it’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. There’s...
Feb 22nd
“It’s a funny thing, coming home. Nothing changes. Everything...”
— The Curious Case of Benjamin...
Feb 22nd
“We’re meant to lose the people we love. How else are...”
— The Curious Case of Benjamin...
Feb 22nd
I saw ‘em all today, baby.  Every. Single. One. Thank...
Feb 22nd
Watch Watch
This MAN HAIR EMERGENCY vid sponsored by Axe!!
Feb 21st
Feb 21st

Are you there [redacted]? It's me, JA.

Me: I've started to thank God on a fairly regular basis, which feels deeply peculiar.
Friend: Why?
Me: I guess it wouldn't confuse you unless you knew how ardently I disavowed religion when I was younger.
Friend: Really?
Me: Uh, yeah. As a teenager, I only had two modes: ardent ... and sleeping.
Feb 21st
Anyone who wears this to my birthday will be rewarded with...
Feb 21st
Speaking of Barbie … yeah.  Even I wouldn’t wear...
Feb 21st
$3.80 Forever 21 grosgrain ribbon headband.  I will be...
Feb 21st
OMFG. $4.80 Forever 21 pink satin bow headband. Yes....
Feb 21st
I’m dying to wear this super fun purple silk-charmeuse...
Feb 21st
Searching for Navy & Pink on Polyvore led to this...
Feb 21st
A pretty pink Lela Rose dress - Mary, you could wear this to...
Feb 21st
I like the back, too!
Feb 21st

BiCoastal Birthday Bash Theme = PINK &...

After much thought, Randi & I decided to do a really simple theme for our birthdays: PINK &...
Feb 21st
Here’s the retail version of that Betsey Johnson dress...
Feb 21st
And here’s the blue version!
Feb 21st
I broke the heel on my patent leather Mary Janes at CES in...
Feb 21st
Dude. Have you SEEN the Christian Louboutin site?  It looks...
Feb 21st
I know, I know.  Mary would not approve.  BUT I WANT THESE...
Feb 21st
At August: Osage County with my mom. It’s unREAL.
Feb 21st
Oh, MOMA.  I love you.
Feb 20th
Feb 20th
Matisse’s La Danse.  Despite it’s popularity,...
Feb 20th
Kazimir Malevich (Russian, born Ukraine. 1878–1935.)...
Feb 20th
Hmmm.
Feb 20th
Picasso.
Feb 20th
It looks even better in person.
Feb 20th
“The Birth of the World” oil on canvas by Joan...
Feb 20th
I liked the colors.
Feb 20th
Picasso, painted at 27.
Feb 20th
Mom: “What does this make you think of?” Me:...
Feb 20th
Art.
Feb 20th
At MOMA
Feb 20th
At MOMA - “That looks like my basement!” - my...
Feb 20th
I didn’t try to go to 4-6 shows a day, like I did the...
Feb 20th
Prepping Pianos for Mr. Posen. I stopped in to check out...
Feb 20th
MARY RAMBIN’S TOP 20 TAKEAWAYS FROM FASHION WEEK FALL...
Feb 20th
Watch Watch
Feb 20th
For the fourth or fifth time this month, I allow the viewer...
Feb 20th
IT’S A WALK OFF!
Feb 20th
Go, go, go!
Feb 20th
I bought these Topshop boots in London last August, but I...
Feb 20th
Watch Watch
Kate Greer, Super Intern!  And yes, she got to keep one of the umbrellas.  The rest, bunnies, are...
Feb 20th
Awww, this sort of made me tear up.  We are indeed very...
Feb 20th
With Momsers, front row at Ports 1961.  It was the perfect...
Feb 20th
Wherein I hustle a 30 second interview out of...
Feb 20th
With Mary in the front row of Christian Siriano, who tied...
Feb 20th
Wow.
Feb 20th
In my four seasons of Fashion Week, I’ve never once...
Feb 20th
I think Blair Waldorf needs this coat.
Feb 20th
Fierce?  or Not Fierce?
Feb 20th
These are the trousers of my dreams.
Feb 20th
I think I literally swooned when I saw this. Those...
Feb 20th
I loved this teal, and his draping = impeccable.
Feb 20th
STUNNING.
Feb 20th
Christian stuck mainly to dresses, but he did include these...
Feb 20th
Feb 20th
Beyond gorgeous.  WANT WANT WANT (to borrow it)
Feb 20th
This is Christian’s final look - the best I’ve...
Feb 20th
The crowd applauded.
Feb 20th
And that’s a fashion week wrap … for Christian,...
Feb 20th
Watch Watch
Feb 20th
Feb 20th
This is me doing my “FIERCE” hand movement. Do...
Feb 20th
My mother raved about Ports for a solid hour after the...
Feb 19th
Watch Watch
Feb 19th
Feb 19th
Fun!!
Feb 19th
I couldn’t wear it, but I appreciated it.
Feb 19th
My Mom on this dress: “Now THAT’S art!”
Feb 19th
On the runway at Ports - shoes you could actually wear!!
Feb 19th
Ports 1961 - my mom SWOONED at this dress.
Feb 19th
I loved this dress.
Feb 19th
Feb 19th
Shoes lined up for Ports 1961.
Feb 19th
The live band at Ports!
Feb 19th
How cute is my Mom at her very first NY Fashion show?!  She...
Feb 19th
Backstage at Ports 1961!
Feb 19th
Watch Watch
Let’s face it - a lot of guys just don’t know what to do with their hair.  This video is...
Feb 19th
Lilly loves Grandma
Feb 19th
Backstage at Ports 1961
Feb 19th
Momsers is here!!
Feb 19th
Yesterday, at Phillip Lim 3.1
Feb 19th
Watch Watch
It’s a WALK OFF!
Feb 19th
The 20 Male Poses of Facebook: This is just...
Feb 19th
Miss Lilly makes New York Social Diary! She’s a...
Feb 19th
At Phillip Lim 3.1, the entire room was ready to go, tarp...
Feb 19th
Kanye West and his spaceship friend, that’s who!
Feb 19th
Yes, they actually wore those shades.
Feb 19th
I don’t think I’ve seen a heel below 4 1/2...
Feb 19th
The 18 inch Christian Louboutins we saw all over the runways...
Feb 19th
What a pro!
Feb 19th
Phillip Lim channeled hipper-than-thou...
Feb 19th
I would wear this, actually.
Feb 19th
No.
Feb 19th
Ugh.
Feb 19th
My favorite photo of Fashion Week so far, with Gossip...
Feb 19th
Feb 19th
Mary: “That’s such a JA dress.” Me:...
Feb 19th
At first I loved this Milly suit.  I mean, look at it! ...
Feb 19th
Then I saw the back … ehhhh … if it makes the...
Feb 19th
I loved this skirt, but I don’t know anyone who could...
Feb 19th
There are three venues at Bryant Park: The Salon (the...
Feb 19th
The back of that pink skirt.  Mmmm.
Feb 19th
This dress was sweet - and imminently wearable (ie:...
Feb 19th
Watch Watch
Feb 19th
Fall 2009 fashion trend prediction: RIDICULOUSLY GIANT FUZZY...
Feb 19th
Big fuzzy hats @ Milly.
Feb 19th

An interesting observation

These models are, by and large, some of the sweetest girls you’ll ever meet.  In fact, I would...
Feb 19th
I’m sorry. This was just a photo which needed to be...
Feb 19th
Milly’s front row: A) Elisabeth Hasselbeck, B) Yin...
Feb 19th
Twittering backstage at Milly!
Feb 19th
Clearly I need to own this pink skirt.
Feb 19th
Watch Watch
Feb 19th
Elisabeth Hasselbeck, at Milly.  I interviewed her for Time...
Feb 19th
“A fashion show is like a highly calculated war meets a...”
— Guess who?
Feb 19th
And here’s Mary, lifecasting it all from backstage at...
Feb 19th
Milly’s Run of Show.  This is the EXACT order for the...
Feb 19th
Backstage @ Milly. The giant cards contain intricate lists...
Feb 19th
Backstage @ Milly
Feb 19th
Each of the racks is painstakingly labelled.
Feb 19th
See? There are two stylists, and a manicurist. They...
Feb 19th
It’s not uncommon to see two - four hairstylists...
Feb 19th
One of the many hair & makeup stations backstage at...
Feb 19th
@ Milly. They take polaroids of each girl with the properly...
Feb 19th
The spread backstage at Milly.  Yep, they have food here at...
Feb 19th
No, none of the models were eating these.
Feb 19th
My questionable outfit this afternoon.  Whatever, these...
Feb 19th
Mary & Adrien after Phillip Lim, which they loved.  I...
Feb 19th
Yes, they always look this good.
Feb 19th
I never, ever wear tops like this, but I just thought...
Feb 19th
In the Mercedes Benz lounge
Feb 19th
Backstage at Milly
Feb 18th
I interviewed Jane after Michael Kors and SHE IS SO SWEET!
Feb 18th
Trying the hair up for the second half of today.  This...
Feb 18th
Top is Robert Rodriguez, skirt is DVF.
Feb 18th