[Emily Brill and Devorah Rose at last year's Socialite Magazine Party in the Hamptons. Photo by PMc]
I’ll admit, I totally forgot about Emily Brill. It makes me think I have too much on my plate. Because, let’s face it, Ms. Brill was what kept our office alive during those slow news days last summer. 2pm would roll around, and just when we were ready to plop our heads down for a nap, Emily would post a video belting out a song from Disney on I-27, Devorah Rose by her side, and Princess Buttercup hanging out the window, happier than Adrien Field the day he met Mary Rambin. More »
“Dr. Aronne’s care and advice changed my life, and I’m forever grateful.” —Emily Brill
What a glorious day this has turned out to be. After months spent missing our beloved Brill and her daily dose of UES ramblings, she resurfaces, on an Amazon.com discussion page no less! (Check out the third review). After reading all about the new and improved Harvey Weinstein on Cityfile today and his secret: Dr. Louis Aronne’s new diet book The Skinny (which he claims “is the most informative and intelligent approach to understanding weight loss and gain.” ) We had to go check it out for ourselves.
Say it ain’t so! February 2nd, 2009 will from now on, not be known as Steve Lewis or Nick Cohen’s day of birth, but will be forever the day that Emily “The Eldridge” Brill officially ended her website’s run. We are without words.
For those of you capable, go HERE for all of our best times with Emily Brill. As for us, it’s too painful to look through at this time…. No word yet on if we will start up the hotline again.
In response to yesterday’s blogalite piece, more specifically our assertion that Emily Brill has a fulltime PR publicist and web team, Brill wrote in to set the record straight, and refute previous blog reports here (NYmag), and here (Gawker). It turns out she has instead a “media strategist”. She even manages to throw a barb at Gawker overlord Nick Denton!
“I’d like to set the record straight. I’ve never hired a ‘publicist.’ About a year ago, some pictures of me in a bikini on a private family trip were posted on the Internet. I got a scared, and not knowing what to do (especially when reporters started calling my cell phone from unknown numbers late at night and casting directors started asking me to come in and answer questions about my life…on camera), I decided to hire a media strategist to manage the attention I was GETTING and advise me (my dad wasn’t up for the task).
I hope you didn’t think that we started forgetting about our friend Emily “The Eldridge” Brill. It’s been great having her back in blogland and, writing somewhat coherent posts even! One of her latest; “Online Dating 212/2009“ I’m still not sure what 212 means (something to do with the NYC area codes?), but I can’t WAIT to hear about Emily’s online dating adventures!
Yes it’s a wonderful day in Gotham. Emily Brill will be celebrating another year on planet earth, and what a BRILLiant year it was! This brand new 26 year-old budding blogalite has been blogging up an Essential storm on the interweb over at essentiallyemily this past year and there’s had no shortage of drama. Here are some highlights for your to enjoy. Let’s Rock!
Loyal readers will remember how the Brillmeister’s late night escapades at the Eldridge, namely waiting outside for 40 minutes, gave birth to her nickname “The Eldridge”, and her subsequent decision to stay above 14th street. Emily shot back saying her entrance to the Eldridge was merely a slight delay.
In September Page Six took a shotgun to her and managed to coax the “Grande Dame” Emma Snowdon-Jones into taking multiple “anonymous” snipes. Being quite the lady, Emily decided naturally not to unmask Emma, instead opting to post a detailed profile of Emma with everything short of her name. So we felt a little sorry for her and decided to lend a helping hand by unmasking Emma Snowdon-Jones ourselves.
It’s Emily “The Eldridge” Brill Day! Yes that’s right, she posted. Finally. Trying her hand at “stream of consciousness” writing; Emily, in a post titled 212 Recession Reflections finds herself pondering life’s little mysteries surrounding the CHANGE we are going through, err at least some of us are going through. Yes, she leaves us all with questions, (um just what is a “Delivery!” status on Facebook, and what exactly is the “Right kind of tough” mean to her?); but getting past that, we are just happy that she’s posting at all so that we can read a whole new set of comments, including one left by her that highlights her envy of Ivanka Trump:
It’s time to start putting together my gift list for the holidays. After reflecting back on my two favorite lady bloggers, I was at my wits end when trying to think of what I would get them for Christmas, er Hannukah? Anyway, I came across this Pink Keyboard for Blondes and Eureka!! I’m going to be like bff’s for life after this. From Like, Cool:
[Emily "The Eldridge" Brill and Julia "Lip Dub" Allison]
One thing we realized we were so very thankful for this Thanksgiving were our two favorite bloggers, Emily “the Eldridge” Brill and Julia “Lip Dub” Allison. Thankfully, they both gave us some healthy fodder this morning. Em, who took a big break and now is only posting once a week it seems, tells us tales of her Thanksgiving weekend with ponies. Jules spends a day contemplating Harvard Business School. And we become ever more thankful for them both.
Sarah Palin says this at the end of the video above in which there are turkeys literally being slaughtered in the background. We got this from Emily “The Eldridge” Brill, whose politics are no secret. We are just glad to see Em posting again. TGIF!
Last night, Emily Brill, aka Emily “The Eldridge” Brill headed downtown, back to the infinite unknown of the LES. She was having a good time, too, that is until this guy on the left tried to pick her up with a lame “It’s Leonardo DiCaprio’s Birthday at the Box wanna come?” line. This surprisingly didn’t work on Em and her friend, who would much rather spend the end of their evenings at JG Melon’s thank you very much. In other Essentially Emily news, if you would like to participate in the commenter’s Secret Santa fun, you still have time.
Where: NESPRESSO Boutique Bar, 92 Prince Street (at Mercer Street), New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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The New Yorker’s perenially popular Passport to the Arts event, back for a fifth year, includes a fantastic self-guided tour of leading Chelsea and SoHo galleries, a limited-edition art passport, a cocktail afterparty at Hudson Studios, and a silent auction of works by emerging and established artists, with proceeds to benefit Friends of the High Line.
A new line of clothing, Tom Christopher, a well known artist in NYC, who just teamed up with the eco friendly sustainable company Threads for Thought to launch a line a T-shirts a Macy's and Urban Outfitters.
Where: The Boucarou Lounge, 64 East 1st Street, New York, NY 10003 (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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A beautiful spa event, hosted by Geralyn Lucas, author of Why I Wore to my Mastectomy. Slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned hair stylist, Sally Hershberger. The most soothing and beautiful way for women to help other women.
Event: Vanier Spa Party, November 7th, 3-10 pm. **RED CARPET 3-4 PM**
686 Lexington Ave. at 57th Street (2nd Floor)
"Spa For The Cure" Treatment Event: Hosted by Nick Brown from the 'Real World' and Sarah Hartshrone from 'America's Next Top Model'. Special appearance from Anthony Stallone (Celebrity Boxer, former WWE) who will be fighting the evening before in Springfield, MA with Rodney King and Jose Conseco.
Special guest speaker: Samantha Daniels (Author, TV Host and Celebrity Match Maker) will be speaking on dating with a Q&A.
Other Special CONFIRMED Celebrities to appear are: Vinny Parco from the Soparnos, Natasha Komis- Musician/Reality Star, To Be a Star cast: Angelina, Miram, Mercedes and Mary Jane , Extra Large-Hip Hop artist EMI, Be Orginal- Hip Hop Artist, Missy Hyatt- World Wrestling Champion, Eriam sisters from America's Got Talent, and Lifetime TV movie author of "Why I wore Red lipstick to my Mastectomy" Geralyn Lucas,
Arrive at 3 pm for a warm welcome, slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned, Sally Hershberger and Riccardo Maggiore stylists of New York City salons Enjoy:
* Decadent catering and fabulous treats
* Live beauty blogging in our Dell-sponsored computer lounge by top blogging sites reaching +1million readers
* Exclusive tables and product boutiques, where all purchase proceeds will go directly to the charity. Enjoy a Think Pink Boutique from jewelry designers Stella & Dot, with top NYC designers making exclusive clothing to be donated to this event that is not sold anywhere else
*RF Runway Show and After Party: After you have been sufficiently pampered and spoiled, get ready for the after party at 8:30! Dress to impress (cocktail to formal attire preferable), and enjoy...
* A Breast Cancer Research Foundation fashion show! Watch real breast cancer survivors and fighters model BCA related apparel, accessories and fabulous beauty looks!
* A Fight Fashionable Auction: Enjoy bidding on all of the breast cancer fashion, jewels and products used and seen on the runway. All of the proceeds will go directly to the charity
* Enjoy live music and an open bar!
* Fabulous gift bags from our Breast Cancer Awareness sponsors
For tickets and further information please visit: http://www.vanierspa.eventbrite.com
Where: Invite Only, Invite Only , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Join Honorary Angel Christie Brinkley and her daughter Sailor for the launch of Tea Party Angels, a fundraising program that asks mothers and daughters to host tea parties in order to raise money for girls in need around the world and to teach girls here about social responsibility. The event at Doubles from 4:00 - 6:00 PM will be a fun-filled tea party with tea-shirt making, face painting and more.
Where: Junc Gallery, 4017 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (map)
Admission: Open
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We’re turning 5 and we’ve asked our family of incredible artists & Junc Gallery to help us celebrate!
Blood is the New Black & Junc Gallery Present:
Blood is the New Black: 5 Year Anniversary Exhibition
November 7 - December 14, 2009
Opening Reception and Party Saturday November 7, 7-11 pm
4017 Sunset Blvd
Silverlake, CA 90029
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
http://www.juncgallery.com
Featuring new work by:
Skinner, Skye Parrott, Keaton Henson, Demonbabies, Porous Walker, Andrea Shear, Jesse Spears, Bryan Ray Turcotte, Brendan Donnelly, Sumi Ink Club, Patrick Jilbert, Sterling Bartlett, Michael Sieben, Jeff P, Dan Monick, Mel Kadel, Travis Millard, Scott Barry, Pete and Jo, Josh Slater, Jason Fischer, Hannah Stouffer, Dylan Haley, & more!
Be sure to check out the Blood is the New Black pop up store opening night with shirts, prints, zines and more!
Beer courtesy of Nakhon Beer and cupcakes from Lemonade (yum!)
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to support the artists we love for the last five years!
We hope we can do even more for our friends in the next five years.
xo
Blood is the New Black
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
http://www.twitter.com/bloodyblack
http://www.myspace.com/bloodisthenewblack
http://www.facebook.com/bloodisthenewblack
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[Emily Brill and Devorah Rose at last year's Socialite Magazine Party in the Hamptons. Photo by PMc]
Say it ain’t so! February 2nd, 2009 will from now on, not be known as Steve Lewis or Nick Cohen’s day of birth, but will be forever the day that Emily “The Eldridge” Brill officially ended her website’s run. We are without words.
In response to yesterday’s blogalite piece, more specifically our assertion that Emily Brill has a fulltime PR publicist and web team, Brill wrote in to set the record straight, and refute previous blog reports here (NYmag), and here (Gawker). It turns out she has instead a “media strategist”. She even manages to throw a barb at Gawker overlord Nick Denton!
I hope you didn’t think that we started forgetting about our friend Emily “The Eldridge” Brill. It’s been great having her back in blogland and, writing somewhat coherent posts even! One of her latest; “Online Dating 212/2009“ I’m still not sure what 212 means (something to do with the NYC area codes?), but I can’t WAIT to hear about Emily’s online dating adventures!
It’s Emily “The Eldridge” Brill Day! Yes that’s right, she posted. Finally. Trying her hand at “stream of consciousness” writing; Emily, in a post titled 212 Recession Reflections finds herself pondering life’s little mysteries surrounding the CHANGE we are going through, err at least some of us are going through. Yes, she leaves us all with questions, (um just what is a “Delivery!” status on Facebook, and what exactly is the “Right kind of tough” mean to her?); but getting past that, we are just happy that she’s posting at all so that we can read a whole new set of comments, including one left by her that highlights her envy of Ivanka Trump:
It’s time to start putting together my gift list for the holidays. After reflecting back on my two favorite lady bloggers, I was at my wits end when trying to think of what I would get them for Christmas, er Hannukah? Anyway, I came across this Pink Keyboard for Blondes and Eureka!! I’m going to be like bff’s for life after this. From Like, Cool:
Last night, Emily Brill, aka Emily “The Eldridge” Brill headed downtown, back to the infinite unknown of the LES. She was having a good time, too, that is until this guy on the left tried to pick her up with a lame “It’s Leonardo DiCaprio’s Birthday at the Box wanna come?” line. This surprisingly didn’t work on Em and her friend, who would much rather spend the end of their evenings at JG Melon’s thank you very much. In other Essentially Emily news, if you would like to participate in the commenter’s Secret Santa fun, you still have time.
