Friday, July 13, 2012

What to Wear on Dates

I love going to dinner with my girlfriends. Especially when we inadvertently end up getting buzzed on happy hour wine. The conversation doesn’t stop and is a goldmine for blog-writing topics. Last night, the topic du jour was dating, specifically what to wear to each of the first three dates and how boys are sometimes dumb when it comes to dating (shocking).

I’m going to focus on the the what to wear category, since Oren is not dumb when it comes to dating or he just has an uncanny ability to read my mind, either way I love him for that.

So, onto my friend Rita’s excellent theory and breakdown of what you should wear on the first three dates. It’s an interesting psychological evaluation of how men might interpret clothing.
  • Date #1: Wear something reserved but sexy. This is so he knows you’re fun but also not to be messed with.
  • Date #2: Wear something conservative. This is to make him aware that you’re a nice girl he can bring home to his mom.
  • Date #3: Wear something that makes you feel beautiful. This is to remind him that you’re someone he can be romantically attracted to, not just a friend.

This got me thinking of what I wore on my first three dates with Oren and interestingly enough, without even knowing about Rita’s theory, I followed it!
  • On our first date, I wore a simple blue tank top, not low cut and billowy. The kicker? It was backless!
  • On our second date, we met after work, so while I don’t specifically remember what dress I was wearing, I’m sure it was work-friendly and no doubt, conservative. (Hi, Shirley!)**
  • On our third date, I wore a short-ish blue dress that Oren still remembers fondly and he even recently told me that I never wear it anymore - so I wore it to dinner for our third anniversary!
Survey says? Rita’s theory works, apparently. So figured I’d share with the masses (or the 7 people that read this).

Until next time!

Here’s to love...and latkes,
Steph

**Shirley is Oren’s mom. My work dress clearly made it obvious to him I was fit to meet her.

Friday, July 6, 2012

The Prettiest Thing In My Office

I know, I know, I’m hanging my head in shame. It’s been too long to even make something up and insult your intelligence - I know you’ve all read The New York Times The Busy Trap so you know I’d be making up whatever fake excuse I may give, so let’s just leave it at...I suck, I’m sorry, you forgive me and now I’m back?  

Smiles nervously... 

Good! Now that you’ve forgiven me, I’m coming back strong by telling you about something I’m sure you’ve been wondering about (other than where I’ve been) - my job!  

Let me just tell you that it is absolutely, 100%, my dream job. I come to work each day excited about what I’m working on and I realize that this is so rare that I must treasure it, like a diamond (engagement ring) or my future husband. Note: I treasure both, the latter more than the former.  

In a nutshell, I do public relations for The Knot, the number one wedding destination, and The Nest, a must-visit lifestyle website for newlyweds and nearlyweds. Essentially I work with major TV shows (like Today and Live! With Kelly) to get our editors and brands out there. 

TheKnot.com site director Anja Winikka in a Today segment with Hoda and guest co-host country singer Josh Turner talking wedding dress trends. Wedding dress segments are very fun because I get to call in quite a few beautiful gown options - its like a playground for a bride in the midst of dress shopping, which I was when I was planning this segment (no, none of these are my dress, as if!).
So with thinking about weddings and couple-hood all day and night, I’m all weddings, all the time. It’s a fun and exciting time and I’m thriving on it. I love coming to work and thinking about segment ideas with the work side of my brain while chatting up our editors’ for fabulous ideas with the personal side of my brain. 

More to come on my work adventures, but until then, I’ll leave you with this. The Knot Blog has a weekly feature on the Prettiest Thing in Our Office This Week. It gives an inside look into all the beautiful and gorgeous wedding paraphernalia around our desks. This week - pretty cookies! Read the archives for amazing cakes, jewels galore and more unique items you’d only see on the desks of the editors at The Knot.
Yes, these are cookies!
Until next time!

Here’s to love...and latkes,
Steph