I have one cousin on my mom’s side.
Only my one cousin is way more awesome than a dozen of your cousins put together. Sorry.
I was at his house the other day when an email came in asking for a recent professional photo of me for a calendar. (Yes, that calendar, I technically ended up being #13 in votes but someone backed out and so I was asked to join in at the 11th hour. Available for preorder now!)
Anyway.
My skin hates California. My eyes hate the moosh waking up at 6 am everyday. My period? Let’s just not go there. I felt bloaty, I felt puffy, I felt unsalvageable.
Enter my cousin Jaush and his train cases.
Don’t you feel prettier just looking at them?
He swooped, he brushed, he laquered, he painted, he teased, he combed, he patted and he fluffed.
Twenty minutes later?
OH. Did I fail to mention the vintage black cocktail dress that just HAPPENED to be in his closet that just HAPPENED to be in my size?
I did?
WELL, he just happened to have a vintage black cocktail dress in my size hanging in his closet.
I KNOW.
I’m hoping the next time we hang out peep toe heels fall from the sky and rain gutters spew diamond earrings.
Because after an afternoon with Jaush? I’m beginning to think that’s totally possible.
making unbreakable - formerly moosh in indy. 
Um…I heart you…these photos are STUNNING…that chair…I want to eat it…and all the other stuff I told you in private that I will deny. I love you gorgeous woman.
Kims last blog post..House M.D.
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Can I borrow him for a minute?
kristis last blog post..Grandma
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I think every girl needs a cousin like Jaush.
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Wow!! I need a Jaush.
You look gorgeous.
Sherendipitys last blog post..Nablowme Fodder: Meme 3 things….
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Absolutely fabulous, dahling.
Must be Motherhoods last blog post..A Dream Deferred*
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You look amazing! And congrats on the calendar!
Erikas last blog post..Calling All Ladies
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Wow. You look gorgeous. Is he for sale? At least lease?
Marias last blog post..For Your Information:
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I love your hair, and look how he made your eyes POP! Can he come up to SF and be my makeup artist? 😉
Also, I moved from NY to CA earlier this year, and my skin STILL hasn’t recovered.
Camels & Chocolates last blog post..Orange Crush
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Unbelievable. I’m green with envy. But you’re so pretty anyways.
ashleys last blog post..Still Empty
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Wow! We need more pics.
midwest mommys last blog post..A Letter to a Sippy Cup
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How fun! But Casey when all is said and done the most beautiful part of those pics is your eyes and Jaush had nothin’ to do with makin’ those. 🙂
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i need a Jaush and his box full o’ MAC.
you look STUNNING.
alis last blog post..THE moms
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I would trade all 25 of my cousins for one of him.
You look amazing. Congrats on the calender.
Amys last blog post..Star Fruit
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Ohhhh Call me when it starts raining I want to be there. Where can we borrow Jaush! You look amazing
Shannon Martinezs last blog post..Happy Halloween
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If someone cracked open a trunk of all that gorgeous MAC makeup in front of me – my first response would be, “Well, hello gorgeous”.
Kimberlys last blog post..Quick Trip to the ER
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You look gorgeous! Is your cousin a makeup artist?
Emily the Utah transplant from the Midwests last blog post..Mad Hatter
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You are always beautiful first of all – second, I too would trade all my cousins for one like that.
Also, I am in love with the dress and I’ve only seen the collar… you have to show us the rest!
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GREAT photo! Your cousin totally rocks.
Rheas last blog post..Suburb Snob
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Nice! I think I love your cousin a little bit. Can we trade? My cousin has a cute kid. That is kind of even, right?
Megans last blog post..Don’t judge me or my fake cheese.
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I want a Jaush.. seriously anyone to make me beautiful with pretty clothes my size (which would be damn near impossible), I will even do without the diamonds and shoes.. puh-leaaase;) Enjoy your time out west – you got out of IN at the perfect time it’s flipping cold here!!
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I’m not a bit makeup girl, but I felt a little flutter at all of that MAC in one place. Mama loves some MAC.
And your pic is stunning.
A Whole Lot of Nothings last blog post..I’m Marrying a Woman
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Wow. I totally wish I had a cousin like that! I have a friend like that, who I used to live in the same house as, and he is AMAZING. But now we live in different provinces (Canada-speak for “states”) and I don’t get to see him or his wonderful make-up cases any more. I miss them.
Mrs. Wilsons last blog post..NaBloPoMo Day 3: Beauty or Beast?
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Holy freakin’ cow, you look fan-TAS-tic!!! And he did everything in only 20 minutes? I couldn’t do it with three hours. So jealous.
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Jaush, I love you. Call me. Bring the make-up.
Mrs. G.s last blog post..Denial
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oh his stash is yummy. much better than all of my cousins (and I only had 6….in my graduating class. Like 50 total).
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Wow… my cousins are good… but not that good.
Domestic Goddess (In Training)s last blog post..Good Catholic Guilt
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You look stunning! Congrats on the calendar!
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Woohooo! Congrats on the bump up and hello gawgeous!!! What a fabulous cousin. That’s a serious makeup kit there mah deah.
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Very cool, I am totally jealous of your most awesome cousin.
Domestic Extraordinaires last blog post..Can I be a Winner Twice in One Week?
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Is your cousin, by any chance, looking for a best friend?
Miss Britts last blog post..Officially the First “I’m So Nervous About BlogHer!” Post of 2009
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You look fantastic! What a great cousin! It’s always good to know people like that 😀
Jaush is a neat name. Is it pronounced the same as Josh?
Megs last blog post..Holy Shnoodles.
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Oh so jealous! I saw that twitterpic the other night… but didn’t know this was the reason! Congrats on making the calendar… as if you weren’t famous already! 😉
Kristas last blog post..Caldecott Picks
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I think I might buy this calendar. You look stunning!
Rachies last blog post..Mosaic of Me
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I need a cousin Jaush to magically appear every weekday morning at 6:30 am and make me look like THAT….
You look stunning. I think everyone needs a cousin Jaush, but I’m glad he’s yours.
Have fun in LA!!
Shash
Shashs last blog post..Terrific Kid
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wow, he’s brilliant. And you are beautiful! : )
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Ok, I confess I lied before. I’m totally hitting on you.
In a mostly platonic hetero way. But I’ll let you know if that changes.
Keep smiling!
Jills last blog post..Quick Stop
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You are soo pretty, maybe someone will put you on T.V….
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You’re in??? Yay! That’s all kinds of awesomeness!
amys last blog post..Kristen Bell and Rob Pattinson Vanity Fair Picture
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My cousin used to be a stripper, may be she can make me into an exhibitionist who loves to dance, though I’d settle for just a touch of rhythm.
Amandas last blog post..Pfft, maybe a post a month
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Wow.
And my cousins just poke me in the arm and go, “Oh, sorry…I have a poking problem.”
Bah.
Colleen – Mommy Always Winss last blog post..What, me worry?
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Gawd, you’re so damn gorgeous.
Do me.
Sarcastic Moms last blog post..Lunch with Uncle Randy, No farting.
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what a gloriously beautiful picture!!
Chelseys last blog post..Vancouver
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Congrats on the calendar – there is no default winning, you should definitely be there! I’m sharing a “I love your blog” award with you, your stories make me laugh and cry. I posted more details on my page.
indykaris last blog post..Day 11. Feelin’ the love
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i’ll be on the next flight out. cause srsly, i want to play dress up
biddys last blog post..I am THAT person
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MAC makeup is the SHIT. my bff lindsay works for MAC. i get free stuff all the time which i heart.
you are one sexy lady 😉
Heathers last blog post..Open Letter #6: A Letter To God
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OMG! It is my DREAM to go to the MAC counter and buy their biggest, shiniest train case and fill it with one of everything! I’m SO jealous right now my eyes are turning green. You look fab!
Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommys last blog post..100 (Late) Things About Me for My 200th Post
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Meanwhile you regret hanging out with me because when you worn slippers fall from the sky and rain gutters spew bedazzled jean jackets.
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Oh and
P.S. you look beautiful
P.P.S. in both pictures
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Does Jaush do housecalls? To Canada?
Assertagirls last blog post..Calling all fashionistas.
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Holy cow, you do have the most awesome cousin. However if my cousins read this I will deny it. I had to click over from twitter to see what the deal was with that picture it is stunning.
White Hot Magiks last blog post..Facbook Academy Class of 2009
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