About Ilana

Ilana Wiles writes Mommy Shorts, a popular NYC humor blog geared towards new parents. In addition to blogging, Ilana has worked as a creative in advertising for the past 15 years. She lives in the East Village of NYC with her husband, her two-year-old daughter and a rapidly growing pile of stuffed animals.

Let’s Put the Whole Cast of Facts of Life on Survivor


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You might have heard that Lisa Welchel (aka Blair Warner from Facts of Life) will be competing on the next season of Survivor. This is fascinating to me for many reasons, but mainly because the last time I saw Blair, she was fluffing her hair, belting blouses into long skirts and calling “Daddy” every time [...]

When Celebrity Plastic Surgery Goes Good


The former Charlie's Angel has never denied getting work done to keep up her beauty. Kudos to her. She looks AMAZING and she's honest to boot.

For all the denial and the conflicting reports, Hollywood certainly looks a lot different from the rest of the planet. I imagine that Botox and filler technicians working in Los Angeles are making better livings than most A-list celebrities. Personally, I see nothing wrong with a little plastic surgery. I’ve never had anything done but [...]

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Was ‘Hit Or Miss’ Created By Worst Decision Maker Ever?


Hit & Miss Specials Chloe Sevigny as Mia ©Matt Holyoak/Sky Atlantic

Chloë Sevigny is starring as Mia in a new series on DirecTV called Hit or Miss, about a transsexual who was recently given custody of four kids, one of whom she biologically fathered. Which would be a nice twist on a conventional family tale if it wasn’t for one small detail. Did I mention Mia is [...]

Maybe ‘The Bachelorette’ Should Always Be a Mom


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The first thing you should know about me (before less important things like where I live or that a toddler is currently screaming in the next room) is that I love The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. I might have even watched both seasons of Bachelor Pad, but I’m not fully admitting to anything. It doesn’t [...]