This is funny... if you live in NYC.

May move to wordpress

Should we stay or should we go?

Dear Readers,

I find myself in between a rock and a hard place.

You see, I started this blog when I first started living in NYC and just wanted to share things with friends. I wrote a few pieces here and there, and well... the readers were interested. I am always trying to figure out what is the best thing for this site, and for you... my reader.

I am debating between staying with blogger... or moving the site over to wordpress.

This is a daunting task, and I will probably lose all of the indexing I have built on google.

What do you guys think I should do?

Love, Jessi

Branding yourself or your business

Design helps us stand out: from the clothes we wear, to the homes we live in, to the business cards we use. Design tells a story about us and what we stand for. Having a dynamic website that is found online is key. However, once online marketing gets you the meeting - how can you impress your new client? Personally, I am a big fan of Moo Cards. They are similar to regular business cards, but are better — especially for creatives — because you can upload your own artwork and customize them. Plus, you can get multiple images per box so you’re not stuck choosing from all your artwork. You can also choose between landscape or portrait, and put contact info on the back. In addition to business cards (available in classic and an eco-friendly paper), MOO also has:

• Mini-cards: these are the ones that I got. They are about half the size of a business card and they are adorable.
• Postcards: full-color gloss postcards with a different photo or design on each one. You can also add text, so they can be used as invitations or promo cards.
• Greeting cards: each with a different image, you can resell these or use them as regular cards, invitations or as promotional items. - Read more at Design Milk

THE NEXT BIG THING:

Printfinity, what's that?

As you become more familiar with MOO, you'll spot them using the word 'Printfinity' when they describe products. It's one of the things that makes MOO different, a unique touch to help customers stand out from the networking crowd. Printfinity is a conversation starter, a promotional tool, and the ideal way to showcase your design or photography.  

  Brad Sharenow is a Senior Internet Marketing Consultant with ReachLocal NYChelping businesses acquire, manage, retain online customers through online marketing strategies.  Give him a call at (877) 411-3777 to schedule a Free Consultation.

Friday morning inspiration

My new favorite store- Brandy Melville

A few weeks ago, I took my little sister shopping in New York City. 

We seriously had one of the best days ever. 

While shopping, I came across my new favorite store.

Brandy Melville

Their clothes are beachy yet appropriate for New York City.

Have you been to Brandy Melville? If so, what did you get?

Look out for Rescue Lights

Insider tip for all our hipster readers...

New York City is filled with some of the most talented artists around the globe. Whether walking through the streets circling Union Square, or paying for a high price ticket at Madison Square Garden - Music is the heart beat of New York City.

That being said, it would come as a surprise that I find myself listening to a band coming from....

Tuscon, Arizona.

On December 29th - several of my girl friends and I found ourselves at their show at Pianos.

 Pianos has always been known to house some of the best up and coming talent in NYC. Bands such as The Cold War Kids, Clap your hands say yeah, and Passion Pit ... have all called Pianos home. 

 At Pianos, Thursday night is known for their good looking crowd. Around 11pm, the line typically runs down the entire street.

We arrived around 8pm, just in time to catch Rescue Lights perform. The first song they performed was full of energy and quickly won over the crowd. Lead singer Corey Ferrugia jumped back and forth from piano to guitar, keeping the crowd on their toes.

One girl in the crowd said "Wow, they are really good... they just went from a ballad to rock song just like that. No big deal."

 Rescue Lights has influences from bands such as:

 One Republic, The Script, Augustana, The Fray, John Mayer, James Morrison, Maroon5, Jason Mraz, Coldplay, and John Legend.

However, their sound remains to be unique and captivating. 

During the show, the band announced the release of their new album "One More Try." After the show, the band members came out for a fun night in the city. They shared with us their plans to move to New York in August and teach children music through their business called MyTown Music.

Gracie Gordon out with drummer Ryan Hughes and lead guitar Eric Castillo

Fun night of dancing with lead singer Corey Ferrugia.

I highly suggest checking out their album and telling me what you think. You can hear parts of the entire album on their website.

I believe that you will enjoy their album so much that I am giving ONE DIGITAL COPY away to one of the readers*. Just tell me which song is your favorite and why.

*You can either leave a comment or email asgoodasitsguests@gmail.com

Check out Rescue Lights Here:

http://www.rescuelightsmusic.com http://www.twitter.com/RescueLights http://www.myspace.com/rescuelights http://www.youtube.com/rescuelights http://www.purevolume.com/rescuelights http://rescuelights.bandcamp.com/

Happy 2012

Sorry I have not posted lately... to be honest... I have just been really living life!
I hope everyone had a great New Years Eve - Remember this:

What are your resolutions/goals for 2012?

Mine is to never miss an opportunity for the great

and

unspeakable joy!

Perfectly true

I wish I could have a library

One day... I will have a library.

Until then, I will ask for a nook for Christmas.

My friend just sent me this coupon. If you click the image below you will receive a free $25 for books.

 

  What books are you reading this holiday season?

As good as its guests Winter look

As good as its guests Winter look

Elizabeth and James sheer blouse
£260 - net-a-porter.com

J Brand high waisted pants
£225 - matchesfashion.com

All Saints army boots
$295 - allsaints.com

Metal jewelry
$27 - asos.com

Welikefashion.com Tanktop Beauty
€35 - welikefashion.com

12 things girls love to do on social media

1. Take pictures in a mirror reflection... in their stellar outfits.... with some hashtag like #GirlsNight

2. Take a picture of someone they deem inferior to themselves in some way with the question: Really?

3. Thank their husband or boyfriend for being the best husband or boyfriend in the world while their husband or boyfriend is sitting right next to them.

4. Complain about bad service. “Ugh, worst massage ever... never going back!”

5. Express their extreme excitement to see their best friends tonight- with a full roll call- and include some stupid girly things.

"Gracie, Dee, Erica, and Sara!!! Love YOU GIRLS!! #Besties #kindredspirits"

6. Take pictures wearing a lot of makeup and looking really girly while simultaneously making a “hard” facial expression and holding up what they consider to be a gangster sign. Potential caption: ‘Ball so hard"

7. Take pictures of undeserving food.

I effing love oatmeal!!! Mmmmmmm.

8. Make their status the song lyrics of any Kings of Leon, Mumford and Sons, Adele, Coldplay, Script, Ray Lamontagne song. Hashtag : "Oneofthosedays"

9. Write angry letters to companies (Dear Starbucks, your coffee is the worst!), unorganized groups of people (Dear girls on the street who think that leggings can be worn as pants..), and non-entities (Dear unseasonably cold weather, why are you so cold?!)

10. Subtly yell at no one in particular while being very specific. “Wow, it’s hard to believe that you think you know someone and then they turn around and STAB YOU IN THE BACK. Will never make that mistake again. EVER.”

11. Document exceedingly mundane activites for the day. “Going to brunch today. Then getting much needed things for the apartment. Then it’s off to the post office to mail some bills. Then stopping by the salon. Will probably need some more food by the end, so I may stop at a restaurant in soho. But I might be tired so I’ll probably just grab something. But if I’m not very tired I’ll probably just go to some happy hour. Again, unless I am tired.”

12. Post the same picture in diptic... to get the point across...that they can make different facial expressions.

Love- A girl that does all these things :)

What other things do girls do on social media?

Cute winter nails

Photographed by Tracy Wang


I am typically not a huge fan of nail art. I'll be honest, I think it often looks trashy. However, during holiday season, anything goes! I think these nails are adorable, and frankly the only thing I like that includes snow.

What nail art have you seen that you like?

I am excited for the New Year

Don't get me wrong - 2011 was an amazing year. I'll probably end up doing a recap at some point...
However... I am ready for a new year.

Last month Gracie, Erica and I ended up going to The Griffin. I swear, it was a night of verbally processing. The venue was beautiful, the music was perfect, and the people were FUN!

After several weeks of debating, we finally decided... that was where we wanted to spend our New Years Eve. We decided to really go all out and purchase a VIP table... just to make the night extra special.

Previously working in nightlife with Joonbug - I always worked on New years eve. In high school and college I would do the house party thing, which was always fun but never really met my expectations. Although the tickets were $200... it was well worth it. I am excited to have a special night with my friends. planned and locked in. It includes a 5 hour open bar... so when I break it down, this made the most sense.

Today they posted that you can purchase tickets online. So maybe we will see you there!

What are your plans for New Years Eve??

Henri Bendel VIP Holiday Party

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7: HOLIDAY VIP PARTIES!

Please join us for a night of surprise and delight at our VIP shopping parties!

Wednesday, December 7, 5-9pm

Enjoy special savings, one night only!
Save 15% on any purchase up to $100.
Save 20% on any purchase of $101-$199.
Save 25% on any purchase of $200+.
PLUS! Enjoy a very VIP gift bag filled with chic treats with any purchase! While supplies last.

Friends welcome!

Holiday VIP Parties
Wednesday, December 7
5-9pm
A Henri Bendel store near you

Click here for store locations and hours.

Winter Date on the Brooklyn Bridge

Winter Date on the Brooklyn Bridge 

Zoe karssen cross top
£50 - net-a-porter.com

By Malene Birger tux jacket
£245 - net-a-porter.com

Neon Hart denim short shorts
$80 - generalpants.com.au

Fogal opaque hosiery
€115 - pret-a-beaute.com

Dorothy Perkins black ankle booties
£37 - dorothyperkins.com

Anya Hindmarch glitter handbag
$549 - mytheresa.com

Men's Perfumes
$62 - dsquared2.com

COACHELLA MUSIC PACK 10 CDS Various artists
€195 - colette.fr

To get you into the Holiday Spirit

Mock your world

SAVE THE DATE: 
You are invited to a special Pre-Off Broadway Sneak Peak Presentation of

MOCK YOUR WORLD
A Spectacularly Naughty Broadway Parody Event

"Sure to leave you humming, cheering and blushing"- NY Daily News

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011


Space is limited, Please RSVP to
asgoodasitsgeusts@gmail.com







Back by Popular Demand MOCK YOUR WORLD returns to Rockwood Music Hall December 5th and 6th!“Sure to leave you humming, cheering and blushing” –NY Daily News
New York, New York -- MOCK YOUR WORLD, the spectacularly naughty Broadway musical parody event, returns to the Rockwood Music Hall for two nights only! With music and lyrics by Andrew Byrne, MOCK YOUR WORLD will run at Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen Street, NYC 10002) Monday 12/5 & Tuesday 12/6. Catch it before it hits Off Broadway in 2012!

With a tuneful score, witty lyrics, and a naughty sense of humor, the hit show satirizes life as a New Yorker and a musical theatre fans. Songs from Mock Your World have already received over 250,000 views on YouTube, with breakout hits including "Contemporary Musical Theatre Song," which pokes fun at the soundalike scores on Broadway, and "Standing On The Train," which turns Stephen Sondheim's "Sunday in the Park With George" into a tragic tale about riding the L train.

The talented cast includes Lisa Rothauser (The Producers on Broadway), Marya Grandy (The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Les Miserables on Broadway), and Robby Sharpe (Iron Curtain) . With music and lyrics by Andrew Byrne (Les Miserables, A Class Act, Triumph of Love), and David Perlman (Baby it's You! on Broadway & Madagascar Live!). Together, they deliver a sidesplitting, taboo-shattering musical event that is irresistibly funny.

What I want for winter

A green parka jacket with a fur lined hood...

This winter, I am seeking out a coat that looks just like this! However, I can't find it...
I want it to be homeless chic looking (haha yes, that is what I said).
Hunter Green
Shearling lined
Faux fur hood
and cozy cozy cozy.

Any Suggestions on where I can find this?

Also... What are you wanting this winter?

Cake Batter Martinis

This weekend a few of my friends and I got together and decided to have a girls night...
We danced around the apartment and listened to fun girly music while getting ready. I decided to pick up a bottle of Pinnacle Whipped Cream Vodka to make cocktails.

I've gotta say... this vodka is a dream. It tastes just like whipped cream! 

We mixed the vodka with diet orange soda to make "Creamsicle Cocktails". We also mixed it with root beer to make "Root Beer Shooters."

Let's just say... the night was a huge success of dancing, photo shoots, and just being silly.

Gracie, Erica and I at RDV

I decided that moving forward - I want to invent some more yummy cocktails for my friends. Gracie is the best baker ever, Erica is a great chef, and well... you can call me a mixologist, if you will.

So here is my recipe for Cake Batter Martinis (paired with Gracie's Cake Batter Blondies):

makes a single serving, is easily multiplied

1 1/2 ounces Pinnacle whipped cream vodka
1/2 ounce Godiva white chocolate liqueur

1 tbsp of Vanilla Ice Cream

assorted sprinkles (nonpareils work best)frosting

Coat the edge of the martini glass with frosting (You can use your finger). Dip the frosted rim into the sprinkles and put into freezer. Then in a martini shaker - pour in the vodka, liquor, and semi melted vanilla ice cream. Shake...pour...serve.

What is your favorite dessert?