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HOOD TO COAST

 "THE MOTHER OF ALL RELAYS"


                                                   

This week Jill hosted Race founder, Bob Foote.

He needed a new challenge. As a 35 time marathoner and 13 time ultra-marathon runner, Bob, as well as many of his running friends were looking to test themselves in a fresh new challenge.  That's when Bob's creative mind starting churning and came up with the idea of running from nearby Mount Hood, the backdrop for the city of Portland in which he lived, to another of his favorite weekend get-aways...the beach!  A group of Bob's running friends and competitors would form relay teams, handing off every 5 miles, starting at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood and finishing in the quaint coastal town of Pacific City. As a dedicated runner, Bob knew it was something he would definitley enjoy...


So you get a visual, here's the trailer for the Hood To Coast Indie film... 

 

 

 

 


Back To School With ISafe Bags

 

The Scene: The front steps of the

NotSoSoccerMom Corporate Offices

 

Allie Grace, 11:  "Mom, are you coming to my press conference? Can I borrow your microphone?  How do you spell ‘conference'?  Do you know how to get ahold of Matt Lauer?  Mom, remember the time I..."

NotSoSoccerMom: "Why are you holding a press conference? Who kind of a hair-brain holds a press conference on their front steps?" Mutters..."Stole my idea... little copycat. I was going to hold a press conference here later about Lancome's new mascara & Cinco De Mayo Awareness."

Allie Grace: "Remember the time I vowed I'd NEVER ask for anything ever again if you got me that Rainbow Brite backpack? Well, I'm still gonna ask you for stuff... What's for dinner?  Can Jane come over?  But, hey LOOK at this cool new backpack. It's called an ISafe bag. Are you coming to my press conference about it?"

NotSoSoccerMom: "It's like an Ipod or an Ipad or an ITouch?   Plays music, has a bunch of buttons & features I don't intend to use since I never read the directions?"

Allie Grace:   "Mommm-uh,  seriously!   This is a patented bag with a built-in alarm. You pull this cord here if you are bullied or scared. It's like having a bodyguard with you all the time. The alarm goes off to scare away predators.  Is that like a predicate? What IS for dinner?   Anyway, the ISafe bags are all over the news."

Pulls cord. Beeping noise begins. Baby Patrick scatters upstairs. Allie Grace re-inserts the cord to make beeping stop.

NotSoSoccerMom: "Hey that is neat!  Let me see how that works."

Pulls cord again. Tigger the cat runs away. Samantha, age 8 saunters by.  Allie Grace pulls the activation cord again and the panic alarm sounds some more.  Samantha goes back inside.

Allie Grace: "Everyone should have one. Don't you think, Mom?   Can we go for ice cream? How bout pizza for dinner?  Can we go to Kohl's RIGHT NOw and get new school shoes?  Can I make cookies? What time is Daddy getting home?  If a cow and a buffalo mate, would it be called a cowalo? Have you seen my~?"

NotSoSoccerMom grabs the backpack and pulls the cord and hopes it also scares away pre-teens with too many questions....

 

Jill

Who's working for ya, people?  The NotSoSoccerMom bringing you this very cool safety item, which, by the way, is at a nice price.

Check out the ISafe bags at www.Isafebags.com

 

In the meantime, I'll keep doing my own market research on more non-traditional uses for it, like warding off messy toddlers and flatulent cats.

New hypothesis:  if you add a recorder beat and maybe some maracas, you might be able to create an interesting Zumba routine?

 

http://www.isafebags.com/@home.asp

 

 

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From New York Social Diary.com

 

Alex Palmer, the creative genius behind PALMER NOELLE (the other name is that of a free-spirited friend), is one busy woman who knows how to make other busy women look glamorous quickly and easily. With four kids, ranging in age from two to ten years old, it’s a wonder she has any extra time at all, what with the general mayhem associated with caring for a flock of young ‘uns.

“My uniform is black and black.” Palmer laughs.

But, tanks and leggings, while swell, are limited. “I throw these on,” she says, pointing to the gorgeous tunics and bibs surrounding us. One could definitely do worse. Much worse.

class="photocaption" valign="top">ALEX PALMER.
Having been schooled in Europe, Alex began her fashion career doing production for Calvin Klein in 1991. She then took classes at F.I.T. in drawing, sewing and patterns. 

When Calvin rejected her as a designer (bad bad Calvin! Slap slap!), she went to Beverly Hills Polo Club, where she designed men’s wear. “Everyone was wearing low-slung jeans and XXL t-shirts.” She recalls. “So, how do you change it? You change it by stitching on pockets!”

However, Alex wasn’t satisfied, so she answered a call from Calvin Klein Hosiery. “I wanted back into 7th Ave. hardcore. They were tight and orderly. It was very difficult work. I learned so much. It was my production experience with manufacturers at that level. 

With these designers, there was no room for mistakes.” In addition, she happily immersed herself into focusing on colors, trends, textures, thickness and making the brand constantly new. I think I speak for all lay folk when I express surprise about how much thought goes into making and producing hose!

Then, Palmer’s life took a giant turn. She got married, moved to L.A., began working as a stylist, then fell into doing voice-over work. Along came the children. Unfortunately, the pressure on her diaphragm from the kids ended the voice-over career.

Her husband, who lived in China for three years, had expatriate friends from all over the world. One, a Brahmin who was educated in England, phoned wondering if “Steve’s wife” wanted to do some designing. His family owned a manufacturing facility and wanted to break into the American market. “I was totally frightened!” Alex recalls with a laugh. Her response: “I can’t do it! It’s too much! It’s too scary! I can’t take it on!”


Left: Velvet Topper Jacket, $495.

Above: Purple Chiffon geometric pattern Dress, $442.

Luckily they persisted. They sent her a gift and large swatches of fabric with beadwork attached. “I was hooked!” She says. “I still knew how to draw and one of the most difficult things in design is to find a manufacturer!”

So, Palmer sent over sketches and the manufacturer sent back the clothing made from the sketches. She uses no American fabrics. Instead, Alex travels to S.E. Asia, Dubai and India where she has to decide immediately what she wants based on swatches and whatever beads are available. Then, she and the manufacturer communicate by Skype.

Because the manufacturer has two children, “she gets it.” Says Alex. “It works. (We’re) always getting interrupted by kids.” And it is because they both “get it” that both make certain that absolutely no child labor is used.

Above: The Brown l/s dress, $380. 

Right: 
White Chiffon Burnout with Pink Flowers, $442.

The materials used for the clothing are silk, velvet, silk chiffon (that comes with underpinnings), satin and cotton. All are hand-beaded. The price range is from $350-$450. Besides the tunics are dresses, tops and even a topper jacket. The materials are so light and the designs are so versatile, they are perfect for traveling. 

And, between the bold colors, the figure-friendly fit and intricate beading, they definitely make an entrance. “My own personal style is juxtaposing prim-and-proper with some sort of tough-girl. In the 90s I was obsessed with wearing a Chanel tweed jacket with jeans and Converse sneakers. It sounds clichéd now, but I loved it then.”

Clockwise from top: Cream and Lavender Lily Dress, $442; Coral Dress, $336; Pink Silk Dress with Ruffles, $432; Pink Silk Dress with Ruffles beading detail; Cream and Lavender Lily Dress beading detail.

The bibs are absolute conversation pieces. Palmer originally began making them because she fell in love with the beading and loves the look of neckpieces throughout history. “I like to imagine what I would have worn if I was running from Pompeii hours before it erupted, living in Florence during the reign of the Medici's or dancing at the court of Henry VIII,” she says. 

Not that she doesn’t extend her fantasies to modern maids and maidens: When I see a woman in a tee shirt and jeans, I can picture her in a beaded necklace, whether she is going for a walk on Madison Avenue or walking east on Saint Mark's Place. Beaded necklaces instantly make a statement: ‘I care about what I am wearing’ ... at least that's my statement.”

Clockwise from top: Black Sequin Tunic, $460 (Closed & Open); Chartreuse and Lavender Tunic, $336; Chartreuse and Lavender Tunic beading detail; Black Sequin Tunic beading detail.

She again addresses her love of pairing hard and soft elements: “Many of my beads juxtapose one element of pure with something a little more avant garde. I have many tulle covered beads and stones, leather flowers and rosettes.”

All bibs are completely handmade and range in price from $200 to $260.

Clockwise from top: Chiffon Paisley Tunic, $474; Chiffon Paisley Tunic beading detail; Maharaja Bib Necklace (Glass stones, satin backing, velvet ties), $240; Green Jade Beaded Bib Necklace (Glass Beads, Tulle detailing, satin backing, velvet ties), $240; Nude Beaded Necklace (Glass and shell beads, rhinestones, satin backing, velvet ties), $240; Black Iridescent Necklace (Glass and metal beads, tulle detail, foil, rhinestones, satin backing, velvet ties), $240.

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Phillip Bloch With The NotSoSoccerMom

This week, the NotSoSoccerMom hosted Phillip Bloch! You know him from --- well everywhere! He's with me to talk fashion and his new book The Shopping Diet

 

 

Premiere Fashion Stylist Phillip Bloch told us tips on how to look Dynasty Fabulous in a Beverly Hillbillies economy!

He's the man responsible for THIS look so we can learn a lot from him!

 

 

Get yours soon at!

 

http://www.amazon.com/Shopping-Diet-Spend-Less-More/dp/1439110263/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1281311063&sr=8-1

 

Don't miss this podcast! 

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Don't forget to listen to the Max Interview!

Look at the cute Bravo-lebrity Jill hosted Tuesday 7/27!

 

Max Meisel of Bravo's Ginormous Hit Show "Bethenny Getting

 Married" (question mark).

 

He's Bethenny's Personal Assitant, Under Wear Picker-Outer and Go-To

 Guy.  He and Jason have man-love...so it's okay.   But he's not just a

 cute face. Max is a Syracuse Grad, stand up comic, 2 time Big East All

Academic Team and nice guy.

 

"It's definitely a different world for me, but something I was willing to

 take a crack at," Meisel told the Hartford Courant, upon landing the job.

 

 

 

 http://toginet.com/podcasts/notsosoccermom/NotSoSoccerMomLIVE_2010-07-27.mp3?type=showpage

 

 

 

 

 

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Today on Not So Soccer Mom

 

Look at the cute Bravo-lebrity Jill has today! 

 

Max Meisel of Bravo's Ginormous Hit Show "Bethenny Getting Married" (question mark).

 

He's Bethenny's Personal Assitant, Under Wear Picker-Outer and Go-To Guy.  He and Jason have man-love...so it's okay.   But he's not just a cute face. Max is a Syracuse Grad, stand up comic, 2 time Big East All Academic Team and nice guy.

"It's definitely a different world for me, but something I was willing to take a crack at," Meisel told the Hartford Courant, upon landing the job.

 

 

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