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Our Trip To Antarctica Part 2
Even though we've been home from our trip to Antarctica for a few weeks, I am still going through all of the pictures. The beauty is so astonishing I have to share them with you. I hope you enjoy!
Jill XO
Birds of Antarctica
Whales
Seals
Penguins
Icescapes
Whales
Seals
Penguins
Icescapes
Our Trip To Antarctica In Words And Pictures
Our trip to ANTARCTICA was nothing short of incredible. The trip of a lifetime is an understatement. My obsession with ANTARCTICA started after taking a cruise to Alaska. The serenity of the Blue Ice and glaciers haunted me. It was my mission to convince Bobby to take me on a 4 day trek to literally the bottom of the Earth. We traveled within 700 miles of the South Pole. We crossed the Antarctic Circle at 66 degrees. It was the first time the ship was able to get that far south in years due to ice and weather. It is summer in ANTARCTICA and the ice moves, so we were very very lucky! If you are interested in what it was like 100 years ago, I beg you to read Ernest Shackleton. He was a British explorer who went on a expedition that was supposed to last a few months but got caught in the ice with 27 brave men and survived the brutal winters, (as low as 100 below zero at times and total darkness for months) for almost 2 years lost at sea. Reading the book on the ship made it all the more real for me but I promise you will literally feel like you are there. I could go into such detail that you will fall asleep so I will try to keep it simple. 
We flew out of JFK on an 11 hour flight to Buenos Aires. We arrived a few days early to explore the city. If you don't care about Buenos Aires...you can skip this section and go below. The highlights were visiting Eva Peron's grave and visiting the Opera House. We strolled SOHO, the waterfront and of course explored the area where we stayed (Sofitel Hotel). OK...here is the real deal. All of the international brands you would expect to see from Europe and the USA are gone. They all left! It is a long and complicated political explanation but I wish someone would have told me before we went there 4 days early! It is true there is a black market for exchanging money. The banks and credit cards will give you 8.5 pesos for 1 dollar. BUT, there are hidden CAMBIO locations that will give you 13 pesos for $1 US. Make sure you go to a trusted exchange place or concierge recommended one (off the record) or even ask your flight attendant before you land. So, if you can, PAY EVERYTHING IN PESOS. Do not use your credit card because you will only get 8.5! That includes your hotel, taxis and restaurants. Unfortunately there is not much to buy otherwise. Of course I did find a fabulous high end leather designer and bought 2 gorgeous bags at a great price. 
We were traveling with 100 people through Exclusive Resorts and we chartered the entire National Geographic Orion ship. It always feels like you are traveling with old friends so it makes it more fun. We all flew on a private charter another 5 hours to Ushuaia. It is the southern most city in the WORLD, near Patagonia, bordering Chile. After boarding the ship we were ready to go. When we arrived in our suite there were orange polar jackets and waterproof boots. One of the things I love about a small ship is the coziness. You give up the casino and shows but they had an unlock door policy. All of the rooms were left open unless you decided to lock it. I loved that. It felt more homey. They also had an open bridge policy, which is unheard of on a larger vessel. We spent hours and hours hanging out together with the captain, ice master and our fearless leader, Tim from Eyos Expeditions. At 3PM we started our voyage to the bottom of the Earth. You have to travel 700 miles through what's called The Drake Passage. Drake Passage is known to have the roughest seas with up to 50 foot waves. The water surrounds Antarctica with no land blocking it so the winds can blow up to 100 MPH on a regular basis. Everyone was prepared with patches and pills. I can't say I made it to dinner but I made it to Antarctica! FAST FACT: Before we were allowed to walk on the island, all of our clothing we would be wearing needed to be sanitized so that humans didn't transfer anything like seeds from grass etc. There are very few humans exposed to the penguins so it important we don't cross contaminate... and there is a 15 foot rule. You can't go within 15 feet but if they walk up to you its OK. Also, penguins always have the right of way! 
Its all about the penguins! Our first landing was on the peninsula in Neko Harbor. We anxiously boarded black zodiacs and within a few minutes it felt like we were doing our first lunar landing! We could hear penguins as we approached. The squawking is loud and regular. The smell is potent too. There is penguin poo everywhere. We get sanitized again when we return to the ship. Our first visit was surreal. There were hundreds of squawking penguins sitting on top of their baby chicks. I won't get into detail but Google the reproductive process of penguins or watch March Of The Penguins. Grab a box of tissues! It is one of natures wonderful wonders. They are so cute you want to take one home. I swear if I could I would have. We headed through the Lemaire Channel for some beautiful sightseeing as well as whale watching. If you saw one, you told the captain who then announced it. We passed though the Grandidier Channel on the way to Crystal Sound which is below the Antarctic Circle at 66 33 south of the equator. The highlight of the trip for me was when we finally ran as far as we could and the captain decided to ram the ship onto the ice so we could make an ice landing. The photos speak for themselves. I even brought a Zarin Fabrics bag with me for a fun photo for the store! 
Throughout the trip we made landings on Petermann Island and Adelaide Island to see more Adelie and Gentoo penguins. Along the way we would see seals, whales and lots of birds. Luckily the weather was fairly mild and we were able to make an unscheduled stop at a working Ukrainian base. Twelve men live there for 6 months a year with very very very few visitors. It is usually blocked by ice so they were very excited for us to come. We brought them some fresh fruit and vegetables and took their mail for them. On our last landing we went to Port Lockroy which is now run by Great Britain as a tourist site. It was a working base years ago but now they have a cute little shop and the only mailbox in Antarctica. I still haven't received the postcards we mailed. How long do you think it will take to get them? 
At last we started our 4 day journey home. Through the Drake Passage and past Cape Horn...we arrived in Ushuaia on January 25, 2015. We were ready to re-enter society and get home to Ally and Ginger. Below are more photos from the trip. If you have any questions about our trip or want more details about anything at all, please email me at jill@Jillzarin.com Next stop? Las Vegas! Love, Jill XO PENGUINS 
NEKO HARBOR 
WHALES, SEALS AND PENGUINS 
ICESCAPES 
We flew out of JFK on an 11 hour flight to Buenos Aires. We arrived a few days early to explore the city. If you don't care about Buenos Aires...you can skip this section and go below. The highlights were visiting Eva Peron's grave and visiting the Opera House. We strolled SOHO, the waterfront and of course explored the area where we stayed (Sofitel Hotel). OK...here is the real deal. All of the international brands you would expect to see from Europe and the USA are gone. They all left! It is a long and complicated political explanation but I wish someone would have told me before we went there 4 days early! It is true there is a black market for exchanging money. The banks and credit cards will give you 8.5 pesos for 1 dollar. BUT, there are hidden CAMBIO locations that will give you 13 pesos for $1 US. Make sure you go to a trusted exchange place or concierge recommended one (off the record) or even ask your flight attendant before you land. So, if you can, PAY EVERYTHING IN PESOS. Do not use your credit card because you will only get 8.5! That includes your hotel, taxis and restaurants. Unfortunately there is not much to buy otherwise. Of course I did find a fabulous high end leather designer and bought 2 gorgeous bags at a great price. We were traveling with 100 people through Exclusive Resorts and we chartered the entire National Geographic Orion ship. It always feels like you are traveling with old friends so it makes it more fun. We all flew on a private charter another 5 hours to Ushuaia. It is the southern most city in the WORLD, near Patagonia, bordering Chile. After boarding the ship we were ready to go. When we arrived in our suite there were orange polar jackets and waterproof boots. One of the things I love about a small ship is the coziness. You give up the casino and shows but they had an unlock door policy. All of the rooms were left open unless you decided to lock it. I loved that. It felt more homey. They also had an open bridge policy, which is unheard of on a larger vessel. We spent hours and hours hanging out together with the captain, ice master and our fearless leader, Tim from Eyos Expeditions. At 3PM we started our voyage to the bottom of the Earth. You have to travel 700 miles through what's called The Drake Passage. Drake Passage is known to have the roughest seas with up to 50 foot waves. The water surrounds Antarctica with no land blocking it so the winds can blow up to 100 MPH on a regular basis. Everyone was prepared with patches and pills. I can't say I made it to dinner but I made it to Antarctica! FAST FACT: Before we were allowed to walk on the island, all of our clothing we would be wearing needed to be sanitized so that humans didn't transfer anything like seeds from grass etc. There are very few humans exposed to the penguins so it important we don't cross contaminate... and there is a 15 foot rule. You can't go within 15 feet but if they walk up to you its OK. Also, penguins always have the right of way! Its all about the penguins! Our first landing was on the peninsula in Neko Harbor. We anxiously boarded black zodiacs and within a few minutes it felt like we were doing our first lunar landing! We could hear penguins as we approached. The squawking is loud and regular. The smell is potent too. There is penguin poo everywhere. We get sanitized again when we return to the ship. Our first visit was surreal. There were hundreds of squawking penguins sitting on top of their baby chicks. I won't get into detail but Google the reproductive process of penguins or watch March Of The Penguins. Grab a box of tissues! It is one of natures wonderful wonders. They are so cute you want to take one home. I swear if I could I would have. We headed through the Lemaire Channel for some beautiful sightseeing as well as whale watching. If you saw one, you told the captain who then announced it. We passed though the Grandidier Channel on the way to Crystal Sound which is below the Antarctic Circle at 66 33 south of the equator. The highlight of the trip for me was when we finally ran as far as we could and the captain decided to ram the ship onto the ice so we could make an ice landing. The photos speak for themselves. I even brought a Zarin Fabrics bag with me for a fun photo for the store! Throughout the trip we made landings on Petermann Island and Adelaide Island to see more Adelie and Gentoo penguins. Along the way we would see seals, whales and lots of birds. Luckily the weather was fairly mild and we were able to make an unscheduled stop at a working Ukrainian base. Twelve men live there for 6 months a year with very very very few visitors. It is usually blocked by ice so they were very excited for us to come. We brought them some fresh fruit and vegetables and took their mail for them. On our last landing we went to Port Lockroy which is now run by Great Britain as a tourist site. It was a working base years ago but now they have a cute little shop and the only mailbox in Antarctica. I still haven't received the postcards we mailed. How long do you think it will take to get them? At last we started our 4 day journey home. Through the Drake Passage and past Cape Horn...we arrived in Ushuaia on January 25, 2015. We were ready to re-enter society and get home to Ally and Ginger. Below are more photos from the trip. If you have any questions about our trip or want more details about anything at all, please email me at jill@Jillzarin.com Next stop? Las Vegas! Love, Jill XO PENGUINS NEKO HARBOR WHALES, SEALS AND PENGUINS ICESCAPES 
Millionaire Matchmaker Update!
Everyone has been asking about Allyson's date on Millionaire Matchmaker so here is an UPDATE!! Thank you all so much for your kind words to Allyson on social media and in person. Everyone has been so supportive and complimentary about how she handles herself, and her confidence was inspiring for young women in the same position in life. It's hard to graduate college, find a job and have the social pressure of dating too. Allyson had a wonderful date. Patti is truly the best matchmaker. She brought the kind of guys that I would pick for Allyson. They were all wonderful choices and any one of them would have been the perfect choice. In the end she chose James, a screen writer from L A. They actually went out a few times but the geographical distance was just not practical. Allyson needs to meet someone closer to home so she can really date and get to know him. So if you have a nice Jewish boy to introduce her too let me know!
First Look!! Here Is A Preview Of Jill Zarin On David Tutera's CELEBrations
Here are a couple of teaser videos for Jill's appearance on David Tutera's CELEBrations...which will air this Friday evening at 10:00PM EST on WeTV. Click here And Here
Trip To Antarctica Part 3
We are finally here in Antarctica! We made it through The Drake Passage and it didn't disappoint. Today we went out in rubber boats and we saw a humpback whale, penguins and many breathtaking views.
Trip To Antarctica Part 2 Buenos Aires Then Off To Ushuaia
We had a romantic end to our beautiful few days in Buenos Aires. Visited "Soho"which features amazing graffiti art, had yummy pizza and saw green bottles of coke! We have a 4AM wake up call to catch our private plane to Ushuaia where we board our ship to Antarctica!
Trip To Antarctica Part 1 Argentina
Bobby and I have embarked on a fabulous adventure to Antarctica. I want to share it with you. Here is part 1, Argentina.
Grandma Helen's Latkes Recipe With Streits Matzo Meal
Here is the recipe you have all been asking me for... Grandma Helen's Latkes!!! Make sure you buy the original Streits Matzo Meal to make the best latkes ever!! Grandma Helen's Latkes: 6 Brown Potatoes 1 Egg 1 Chopped White Onion Salt (At the end) Matzoh Meal (Whole Wheat available and tastes the same!) Put peeled potatoes in boiling water for 10-15 minutes until they become soft. Mash the potatoes with an egg, use one egg for every six potatoes. Add the chopped onions to the potatoes. Use an ice cream scoop and pat the potatoes into 1 inch pancakes. Roll the potato pancakes in matzoh meal. Add the pancakes to 2 inches of vegetable oil. Fry in a rolling boil for 5 minutes. Turn only once until the pancake potatoes turn medium brown. Remove the latkes from the fryer and set them onto paper towels to dry. Add salt to taste!
Bravo Preview Of Ally On The Millionaire Matchmaker Jan.1,10PM EST
Here is another preview of Ally on The Millionaire Matchmaker!! Can Aunt Patti find her a match?? Tune in January 1, at 10 PM.
Preview
Preview Of Ally On The Millionaire Matchmaker January 1st, 10PM
We were so excited to see this preview of Ally on The Millionaire Matchmaker!! Click below to see!
Preview
Ally Zarin On The Millionaire Matchmaker January 1,10PM
I'm so excited!!!!! My daughter Ally is going to be on The Millionaire Matchmaker with my friend Patti Stanger!! The show airs Thursday, January 1 at 10PM EST . Ally does amazing and I'm so proud. Wait until you see her date! Tune in and let me know what you think.
Art Basel Miami 2014 Photo Gallery
Bobby, Ally and I have been in Miami enjoying Art Basel. It's been an amazing week of art and parties. Here are some photos that I have taken throughout the week. Enjoy!!
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Jill Zarin Signs Endorsement Deal With Streit’s Matzos
I am honored to announce that I have signed a deal to represent food company Streit's Matzos. Streit's has been a longtime favorite of my family and I am thrilled to be working with them. If you would like more information on Streit's...please visit their website linked below.
Streit's Matzos
A Few Words From A Friend To Help You Stay Positive
A friend of mine sent me this today and I want to share it with you. XO
"A few weeks ago I was sitting in line at a drive-up waiting to order
breakfast. I was running late and was irritated at the world for my
tardiness. The woman directly in front of me received the brunt of my
irritation. I hated her car. I hated her hair. She irritated me in
every way, even though I knew nothing about her. She was certainly
inferior to me as was evidenced by how slowly she went through the
motions of ordering, paying and leaving.
"When I finally got to the window, I held out my money with a scowl on
my face, only to be informed that the very same person I disliked so
much had paid for my breakfast.
"I was laid low.
"I had to pull over because I couldn’t see through the tears. I chose
one way (the wrong way) to view the world around me and she showed me
the right way. I was completely humbled and made a conscious effort to
let this stranger’s example influence how I approached the rest of my
week. I’m intensely grateful for this gift. Not just the meal, but the
reminder that I’m not the center of the universe. There are far
greater things than self.
"Thank you angel at the drive-up."
A Word From Judea Pearl Regarding “The Death of Klinghoffer” And Terrorism.
Judea Pearl is the father of Daniel Pearl, the Wall Street Journal reporter murdered by al Qaeda in 2002. Below are the remarks he prepared for a protest at Monday night’s opening of the Metropolitan Opera, whose season is to include “The Death of Klinghoffer,†an opera widely criticized as justifying terrorism. — The Editors
Friends and fellow protesters:
In joining you today to protest the New York Metropolitan Opera production of this opera, I echo the silenced voice of my son, Daniel Pearl, and the silenced voices of other victims of terror, including James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and including thousands of men, women and children who were murdered, maimed or left heartbroken by the new menace of our generation, a menace of savagery that the Met has decided to elevate to a normative, two-sided status, worthy of artistic expression.
They tell us that the composer tried to “understand the hijackers, their motivations and their grievances.â€
I submit to you that there has never been a crime in human history lacking grievance and motivation.
The 9/11 lunatics had profound motivations, and the murderers of my son, Daniel Pearl, had very compelling “grievances.â€
In the past few weeks, we have seen with our own eyes that Hamas and ISIS have grievances, too — and they, too, are lining up for operatic productions with the Met.
There is nothing more enticing to a would-be terrorist than the prospect of broadcasting his “grievances†in Lincoln Center, the icon of American culture.
Yet civilized society, from the time of our caveman ancestors, has learned to protect itself by codifying right from wrong, separating the holy from the profane, distinguishing that which deserves the sound of orchestras from that which deserves our unconditional revulsion.
The Met has smeared this distinction and thus betrayed its contract with society.
I submit to you that choreographing an operatic drama around criminal pathology is not an artistic prerogative, but a blatant betrayal of public trust.
We do not stage operas for rapists and child molesters, and we do not compose symphonies for penetrating the minds of ISIS executioners.
No! Composer John Adams, some stories do not have two sides, and what was done to Leon Klinghoffer has one side only.
What we are seeing here in New York today is not an artistic expression that challenges the limits of morality, but a moral deformity that challenges the limits of the art.
This opera is not about the mentality of deranged terrorists, but about the judgment of our arts directors.
The New York Met has squandered humanity’s greatest treasure — our moral compass, our sense of right and wrong and, most sadly, our reverence for music as a noble expression of the human spirit.
We might be able someday to forgive the Met for de-criminalizing brutal minds, but we will never forgive them for poisoning our music — for turning our best violins and our iconic concert halls into megaphones for excusing evil.
[Met General Manager] Peter Gelb, let me repeat what I wrote to you on Thursday:
“May God give you the courage to admit that this was a hasty, short-sighted decision that can be reversed.â€
May Danny’s last words strengthen your heart to say: “I erred.â€
Judea Pearl is the president of the Daniel Pearl Foundation.
My personal photos from September 11, 2001
I have never shared my personal photos from September 11, 2001. My heart is breaking as tears fall from my face as I look at them today. Everywhere we went there were posters looking for loved ones. Today I would like to share some of my picture with you. NEVER FORGET.
Jill Zarin Joins Lady Sheila Stable Two
Sheila Rosenblum, owner of Lady Sheila Stable, recently announced a new endeavor in the horse racing industry as manager of a syndicate that will rely significantly on female investors. Lady Sheila Stable Two, the newly launched syndicate, has began racing this summer. Jill Zarin is one of the investors. For more info, watch the video below.

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Jill Zarin Joins Lady Sheila Stable Two
Sheila Rosenblum, owner of Lady Sheila Stable, recently announced a new endeavor in the horse racing industry as manager of a syndicate that will rely significantly on female investors. Lady Sheila Stable Two, the newly launched syndicate, has began racing this summer. Jill Zarin is one of the investors. For more info, watch the video below.
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Skweez Couture By Jill Zarin On PIX11New York
This morning, Skweez Couture was featured on a great segment on shapewear from PIX11 New York. Click the link below to watch.
Skweez Couture PIX11
To order the Skweez Couture Bodysuit Briefer featured click the link below.
Skweez Couture Nordstrom Rack
Jill Zarin on Zappos Rockit Shop
Watch Jill Face-Off with her Stylist, Carrie Herman on Zappos Rockit Shop! Filmed at her recent Luxury Ladies Luncheon in the Hamptons.
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Jill Zarin On KTLA 5 Morning News
Jill Zarin recently stopped by KTLA 5 in Los Angeles to discuss Skweez Couture, Jill Zarin Fine Jewelry and her opinion on the finale of Real Housewives of New York.
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Jill Zarin On KTLA 5 Morning News
Jill Zarin recently stopped by KTLA 5 in Los Angeles to discuss Skweez Couture, Jill Zarin Fine Jewelry and her opinion on the finale of Real Housewives of New York.
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Jill Zarin On WPIX Showing Off Her New Jewelry Collection
PIX11 anchor Sukanya Krishnan loves jewelry and had fun checking out Jill Zarin’s new fine jewelry line which is making its debut on Gem Shopping Network this week.
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