THE BREAK UP SURVIVAL KIT:
WHAT TO WEAR:
Amiira Says: For restless nights and days when you can't be bothered with clothes, you can't go wrong with Nae & Audie Pajamas (naeandaudie.com). Amiira likes the basic PJ set because they're super cozy but have long slouchy arms that push up easily and a low rise elastic waist with long boot cut leg so you look and feel sexy as you're padding to the kitchen at 3am.
Greg Says: Don't wear clothes that look like your break up. Even if all you want to wear is sweats, go pick up something at Ab Fitch. They've done you the favor of aging them for you, and they still make you look sexy. Who knows, you might even meet someone there! Or at least look at the picture of the dude on your bag and remember there are more fish in the sea—and those fish have rock solid abdominal muscles.
Amiira Says: Getting out of the house? C & C California T-shirts go with just about anything from jeans to skirts to business suits and always feel like a hug. (But don't forget to dry on them on delicate—they too are feeling delicate during this time.) Why not go to Nike ID (nikeid.com) and custom make yourself a pair of running shoes in your favorite colors with "OVER HIM" as your customized ID? Since you're getting out of the house you might as well go for a walk.
Greg Says: Buy something that makes you feel like you are kicking ass. A leather jacket, a leather cuff, a pair of Chuck's or just something in black. I'm not saying you have to dress like one of the Ramones, I'm just saying it feels good to dress tough some days. Clothing can be like a coat of armor and yours should rock.
WHAT TO EAT:
Amiira Says: Ben and Jerry's Chubby Hubby by a landslide! Clearly it's poorly named for such a time, but the chocolate-covered, peanut-butter-filled pretzels surrounded by vanilla ice cream with a peanut butter ribbon throughout makes for the perfect salty and sweet combo! At Gelson Supermarket, the Woflgang Puck Caesar Salad kit is simple and delicious. Trader Joe's has a killer tuna sandwich on pretzel bread, and their frozen fettucini alfredo rocks! And God Bless Whole Foods with their deli section or my very favorite thing in the frozen section Health is Wealth Breakfast Munchies. These bite sized treats are scrambled egg whites and cheese in a whole wheat wrapper—weirdly good and good for you! And getting back to ice cream, have you tried DIBS? They're bite sized bits of vanilla ice cream covered in milk chocolate with crunch bar crispies. The chocolate to ice cream ratio is perfect!
Greg Says: Amiira has the metabolism of a prize fighter so whatever you eat, do so in moderation. Sorbet is a slightly healthy alternative to ice cream (Gee, thanks, coach). Also, if you are on road to recovery and want to try something that will make you feel awesome and is also great for you, drink a glass of miracle greens (miraclegreens.com) once a day with water or juice. It will make you feel better about that pint of Chubby Hubby... F*#k, those chocolate covered pretzels are good!
WHAT TO LISTEN TO:
Amiira Says: If you're in the mood for a good cry, give movie score music a shot. It's a sure way to pull the heartstrings while also inspiring you. Try Shakespeare In Love, The Shawshank Redemption, Edward Scissorhands, About A Boy, Meet Joe Black, or Miller's Crossing. As for actual songs, I like a nice mix of the F-you and the Boo Hoo Hoo: "Cry Me A River" by Justin Timberlake, "Ashes" by Embrace, "Rip In Heaven" by Aimee Mann/'Til Tuesday, "She" by Elvis Costello, "Last Goodbye" by Jeff Buckley, "Fix You" by Coldplay, "Don't Speak" by No Doubt, "Driftwood" by Travis, "Achin' To Be" and "Unsatisfied" by The Replacements, "Space and Time" by The Verve, "In The Waiting Line" by Zero 7, "Run" by Snow Patrol, "Jagged" by the Old 97's. And of course, click here to download our official breakup track by Rob Dickinson called "My Name Is Love"—it's brilliant!
Greg Says: If you're are running towards the sad and heading for a well-organized pity party, you might just like to rock to these tear-inducing beauties: Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness by the Smashing Pumpkins, Grace by Jeff Buckley (soooo sad and AWESOME), XOXO by Elliot Smith, and anything by Coldplay, Tori Amos, Nick Drake, and Fiona Apple. Going in the opposite direction? How about anything that rocks, from early Metallica to Kelly Clarkson, to the Rolling Stones, to Avenge Sevenfold. In fact, don't listen to us. Go out to a record store right now—you have the time—and dig into the awesome world that is music. "But you guys I don't know anything about music," you say. Well then ask the clerk at your local independent record store. Who knows, he might be hot!
WHAT TO WATCH:
Amiira Says: At times like these, it's about the triumph of the human spirit! There’s nothing like an uplifting tale of the underdog who rises above the obstacles life throws their way to experience something profound and life-changing. The Shawshank Redemption is, in my estimation, a perfect movie. Searching For Bobby Fisher is another one of my faves. Shakespeare In Love and Love Actually are really great examples of both how love often doesn't work out and how it's supposed to feel. As for TV, Extreme Makeover—Home Edition is always a great hour that will leave you in tears—the good kind, that is. Project Runway is my reality show fix, and I'm really digging Grey's Anatomy.
Greg Says: Go to a live comedy show. Really! There is nothing quite like seeing live comedy. There are so many great comedians out there and it will A) get you out of the house, and B) make you laugh... unless the comic sucks, and then I'm sorry, but at least you got out of the house. Here are, in my opinion, some of the best comics you can see today: David Cross, Patton Oswalt, Greg Giraldo, Paul F Tompkins, Louie CK, Kathleen Madigan, Zack Galifanakis, Jake Johanson, Jim Short, Maria Bamford, Dane Cook, Sarah Silverman, Jackie Kashain, Brian Posehn and ME! If you want more, watch Comedy Central. Click here to visit my site.
WHAT TO DO:
Amiira Says: Get a facial. I prefer a facial to a massage because you leave looking younger, fresher and prettier and the facialist usually gives you a head, shoulder and hand massage while your mask is drying anyway. Then treat yourself to a manicure & pedicure. You'll instantly feel a little bit better.
Greg Says: Do something you've never done. Today! Even if it's just going bowling by yourself or going to an amusement park. Go buy a new lamp. Make a change. Do something that proves that this is your awesome life, and you can design it however the f#*k you want.
