I don’t often get political – but have to say something here!!
I’m sorry – do you tell me what shoes I can choose to wear?? NO. You should also not tell me who I can marry.
I thought I lived in the land of the free – just not free to pick your love huh??
Equality for all. That’s all. It is that simple.
Fingers crossed for Prop8.
|Ev xo
With Thanksgiving being this week my children reflected on what things they are thankful for.
While I am not as crafty, I most certainly have a very long list of what makes me thankful.
Please allow me to indulge and share just a few of the things I would like to say Thank You for.
I am thankful to my husband – who loves the grumpy Ev, the tired Ev, the spends too much money on shoes Ev… and every other Ev that makes an appearance. Thank you.
I am thankful for my gorgeous children – who bring me the kind of joy that even the prettiest Christian Louboutin shoes can’t compete with. Thank you.
I am thankful for my parents – who picked up their lives when I was young and moved to give me the best life possible. Thank you.
I am thankful for my extended family – while the miles across countries do separate us, they do not diminish the bond we share. Thank you.
I am thankful for the friends in my life – who have helped me in hard times, laughed in the good times, helped me adjust in the new times, and shared some fairly wild times. Thank you.
I am thankful for the freedom to make choices – that I have always lived in countries where a woman has the right to voice an opinion and make her own choices. Thank you.
I am thankful for the opportunity to live my dream and move to NY – and to everyone who helped and supported my efforts towards the big move. Thank you.
I am thankful for my first NY Thanksgiving – for my NY friends who cooked the amazing feast I just ate, thank you.
Thankful for my US inspired wardrobe.
Outfit was: J.Crew skirt, Red top (old and not sure where from) and Christian Louboutin heels.
Happy Thanksgiving, and let the eating continue with leftovers tomorrow!!
|Ev xo
Last night was the 22nd Glamor’s Women Of The Year Awards, held at Carnegie Hall.
There are only a handful of other times in my life that have left such a strong impression on me.
This amazing 2hr celebration of outstanding women was (at a huge understatement) an emotional rollercoaster.
I was thrilled, excited, amazed, inspired, horrified and devastated.
The stories that were shared moved me no end.
They were as diverse as they were inspiring.
Athletes, architects, pop stars and fashion folk. Not going to lie, just being in the same room as Anna Wintour made me stop breathing momentarily. SUCH A FAN.
Beautiful women graced the stage with remarkable tales. Tales of perseverance, heroism and more guts than I can even fathom.
Selena Gomez (youngest US UNICEF Ambassador ever), Annie Leibovitz (no one takes a photo like her – question though, who photographs her? Pressure much…), Zaha Hadid (affectionately known as the Gaga of architecture), Jenna Lyons (Creative Director of J.Crew) just to name a few.
Waterproof mascara was definitely needed throughout the courageous stories of triumph in horrifying circumstances.
Erin Merryn who refused to stay quiet and accept sexual abuse, and then not only save herself and her sister but start a crusade to change American legislation and ensure that children are taught that child abuse is not ok, and to speak up.
Having two girls of my own, this is close to my heart and scares the living daylights out of me. I admire Erin so much for doing everything in her power to protect children from going through the horror she had to endure.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy who is helping women suffering from acid attacks in places of the world where a woman has no rights. Giving them support, and a voice. A voice to be heard, when they are being told to stay silent. Her Oscar winning documentary Saving Face, tells the story of such brutal torture.
More information of these incredible women, and how to contribute to the fund at Glamour.
A star studded event with an inspirational message to all women.
Go grab your heels and get your dreams or change the world, one person at a time.
|Ev xo
Remembering the chilling events and thinking of everyone that was impacted….
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
~From a headstone in Ireland
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Ev & The City 