2. Huge thanks go out to all of our sponsors and contributors for helping making Singles
Awareness Day 2012 a great success!
Special thanks to Neill Skylar and Glenn Pakulak of Bravo TV’s Most Eligible Dallas
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4. I’m not one to sit and spin
Cause living well is the best revenge.
--REM
Whether you’re the breaker or breakee, breakups are a drag. And, it’s definitely not like riding
a bike—each breakup is unique and you can never quite remember how you did it the last
time, or how you ever got over it. But, somehow you did—and that’s cause for celebration!
In honor of Singles Awareness Day 2012, we’ve collected what I like to call “little
celebrations”—an eclectic mix of goodies to remind you why being single rocks! We’ve even
included tips to help you host your own Singles Awareness Day party. Of course, we’ve added
a few makeup tips too because living well is great, but we all know that looking good is also
the best revenge. And, don’t let the acronym fool you, as you’ll see in this quick read, Singles
Awareness Day is far from SAD!
This e-book is dedicated to you (or should I say us), the singles: For having the courage to call it
quits when the warning signs were there; for having the strength to roll with the punches when
it wasn’t your decision; and, for having the maturity to push forward to a new chapter
because you know that the best is yet to come.
xoxo
Rosilyn
Wearing a warm pink lipstick shade detracts focus from redness and
blemishes in your skin.
5. Oh, the places you’ll go—when you’re single! Being single is a great time to accomplish goals you
may have put on the backburner when you were boo’ed up. Check out this excerpt from “33 Things
to Do Before I’m 33” from Sarah Von over at YesandYes.Org and get inspired!
Bake bread from scratch. Do a Polar Plunge.
Do 100 push-ups. Drive a snowmobile.
Learn to play a song on a
Go to a symphony. musical instrument.
Get a piece of clothing
tailored. Get acupuncture.
Read Leaves of Grass. Run a 5K.
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6. Ahh, the dating world—it’s a jungle out there—really. And just in case you need a reminder, here are
a few hilarious stories collected by our friends at ThatIsEffedUp.com.
First Date Not All It was Modeling 101 Equality has come a long way
CRACKed up to Be When I was fresh into my acting career, a A friend said that his female friend in
On a first date with a girl from well-known agent took me out to dinner with
NYC asserted the following:
him and his model friends. In the middle of
a dating site in Oakland, CA,
dinner, he said “Oh, look - you have such
we started talking about how pretty small hands. That’s great--it’ll make “It is common practice to provide a
everybody in Oakland seems to my private parts look bigger.” I thanked him ‘happy ending’ for a man that takes
have marijuana stories. She for dinner and told him I had to go. He then you out to a nice dinner in exchange
proceeded to tell me about her said, “well, you’re not that pretty anyway. for paying for the date.”
crack-cocaine stories and then You’ll never make it.” Hmm, that’s funny,
giddily asks if I’d like to try because I graduated Ivy League and am
Note to self: Do not date guys in NYC
now in the fashion industry. And last I heard,
some. She’s a babysitter by day, unless you are starving and broke, or
his agency folded. Karma’s a b**ch.
BTW. That is effed up. extremely deficient in protein. That is
effed up!
Dab Vaseline on each eye and remove with a tissue—works like a charm!
7. We all know that the only essential ingredient for a good party is good company. But, good food,
drinks and entertainment will definitely make it a night to remember. Whether you want to grab a
few of your closest pals or do it big with a huge bash, here are some tips for throwing a quick, easy
and awesome Singles Awareness Day party!
“I cannot even imagine where I
would be today were it not for that
handful of friends who have given
me a heart full of joy. Let's face it,
friends make life a lot more fun.”—
Charles R. Swindoll
No singles event is complete without swag! Be sure to check out the Smackages
Swag shop for special Singles Awareness Day 2012 essentials like snarky tees,
drinkware, posters, totes and more!
8. Every good hostess knows you have to have a signature cocktail. Try this Single-Tini, courtesy of
Zodiac Vodka. Not only is Zodiac a great-tasting vodka, but each bottle comes with a different design
for each zodiac sign—talk about a great party favor!
2 oz ZODIAC Black Cherry* or Black Cherry Soda
1 oz simple syrup
1/2 oz sour mix
1 oz fresh lemon juice
Sugar Rim (optional)
Pour in shaker with crushed ice. Strain into
chilled martini glass. Garnish with a cherry and
a lime twist.
*This beverage is intended to be consumed by adults ages 21+ per the U.S. drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
To make lipstick last longer, apply one coat of color, then apply loose
powder. Or, opt for lip stain instead of lipstick.
9. My friend Mel made these for an event-it was love at first bite! And it
was even better when she revealed that it takes less than 10 minutes to
get this crowd-pleaser from prep to table!
1 package smoked salmon
1 container of whipped cream cheese
1 loaf French bread cut into 12 slices
butter
chives
• Turn on oven broiler.
• Butter 1 side of each bread slice and place buttered side up on a cookie sheet.
• Toast the bread by placing it under broiler for 3-5 minutes. Bread will toast quickly, so watch it carefully.
• While the bread’s in the oven, open smoked salmon package and cut into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
• Remove bread from oven and top each slice with cream cheese, and a slice of smoked salmon.
• Finish the bites off by sprinkling with chives.
Wanna save even more time? Instead of making the bites beforehand, simply toast the bread and set toppings on the counter and let
guests build their own bites! Less work for you, more variety and portion control for them! Other topper ideas: Nutella, prosciutto,
bruschetta.
Grab some mini hand sanitizers from Bath & Body Works and give them as party
favors as a reminder to wash away the grime of old relationships and start off
clean.
10. The best playlists are the ones that play popular songs, but then suddenly surprise us
with one of our favorite oldies and great newbies. This list, compiled in part by solo
artist Neill Skylar, the blonde bombshell from Bravo TV’s Most Eligible Dallas, is
guaranteed to make you blurt out “Oh, that’s my jam!”—hence the name.
1. “Holiday” Madonna 8. “Extraordinary Machine” Fiona Apple
2. “Single Ladies” Beyoncé 9. “Hold On” Wilson Phillips
3. “It Gets Better” Neill Skylar 10. “Suck My Kiss” Red Hot Chili Peppers
4. “Better Off” Will Hoge 11. “U + Ur Hand” Pink
5. “Rhiannon” Stevie Nicks 12. “Roses” Outkast
6. “How I Do” Res 13. “Pretty Young Thing” Michael Jackson
7. “Ain’t No Sunshine” Bill Withers 14. “Some Days You Gotta Dance” Dixie Chicks
This playlist is enjoyed best when accompanied by a Single-Tini.
—It Gets
Better, Neill Skylar
11. Check out these great products to help you celebrate Singles Awareness
Day! Search more products and designs here!
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