Marvelous MLK Plans: Binge-Watch Mrs. Maisel

Netflix & Chill? More like Amazon & Wake-Up-Wishing-You-Were-An-Aspiring-1950s-Comedian. My pals at Over the Moon asked me to make a collage inspired by the Golden Globe-winning show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. "Doing my research" ended up with me finishing Season 1 in less than three days, contemplating whether it was a mistake to never try stand-up, and seriously considering incorporating a pill-box hat into my wardrobe (what is the next themed party on my horizon?). 

I won't go into the details of the show since OTM gives a better teaser-pleaser than I could, but I will say the series deserves the hype. It gives me all the good Mad Men vibes without the why-is-the-only-female-who-stands-a-chance-annoying-Peggy-Olson? aftertaste (sorry, Elizabeth Moss doesn't do 50's for me the way she slays in Gilead - blessed be her fruit). So if you didn't have MLK weekend plans before, consider yourself booked & hooked.  

Getting Cozy with Cloche

As a pseudo-adult, I approach taking down Christmas decorations the first week of January in much the same way I approached getting shots at the doctor’s office as a child: make it quick, don’t think about it, and know that no matter what you do, you will hate every second of it. Also, don’t be ashamed to cry a little bit.

So when I read Cloche team member Laura Nell Burton’s blog post on the roller coaster of emotion that was decorating and un-decorating her personal Christmas tree when she was a child, I said a whole bunch of mental “amen, gurl”-s. But more to the point, her words consoled me in much the same way a fancy Lisa Frank band-aid would post-shot as a young tot/preteen, because they introduced me to the possibility of believing in January-love-after-Christmas-love.

By repurposing Christmas trees as a January “Dinner in the Woods” party décor, the genius that is Laura Nell gave some beloved Douglas Firs one last hurrah – a victory lap, if you will. Read about her one-man’s-old-tree-is-a-fab-party-planner’s-treasure experience here, and how the winter wonderland can continue even after Santa calls it a night. The event had no shortage of signature Cloche touches: beautiful centerpieces made by hand, on-theme bites & cocktails, sentimental surprises, and an overall fabulous aesthetic. The “fur, flats, and flannel” dress code of the party inspired this collage, which in turn has also inspired me to embrace every opportunity for cozy-celebrations this month has to offer.

Pink Geometric Earrings - Oscar De La Renta// Faux Fur Bag - STAUD Clothing// Tweed Flats - Zara// 

Bomb Cyclone-Resistant Wedding Wear

Rain or shine or dramatically named snow storm, the show must go on. And if the show happens to be a wedding and if you're unsure of how to bundle and get gussied up at the same time, check out the outfits I sourced for Over the Moon and their tips on What to Wear to a Winter Wedding. 

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Green Lantern Bag - Mlouye// Bird Earrings - Mignonne Gavigan// Velvet Jumpsuit - Staud Clothing// Flower Minaudiere - Zara

New Year, New Work Out Clothes

How's that New Year's resolution going? With not even a week into 2018, Over the Moon had the foresight to predict some extra motivation would be needed. Which is why I sourced some stay-on-track work out gear for all those (myself included) already feeling underwhelmed by the thought of getting physical. Check it out here - because, as they say, #newyearnewworkoutclothes

Wool Runners - All Birds// Blue Training Tank - Nike// Hotty Hot Shorts - Lulu Lemon// Lilac Racerback Tank - Lulu Lemon// Lilac Skirt - Lulu Lemon// Pink Air Max Zero Sneakers - Nike// Monogram Canvas Tote- Parker Thatch// Water Bottle - Soul Cycle

Party Arty

One of my favorite things about the bloggy-blog life is the unexpected connections you make. And one of my favorite unexpected connections is with Indian Summer Collection, a fun accessories line started by a San Antonian who migrated to Kansas City. Which leads to today's post, prompted by the unexpected and extra-exciting invitation to create an inspo-board for the annual Party Arty at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City.  

Based on what I've heard/read, Party Arty is a *themed* event hosted by the Young Friends of Art. The Menil Collection in Houston had a similar event last month, which I unfortunately missed but fortunately stalked for my own FOMO (fear of missing outfits) reasons. Party Arty's theme this year is "masquerade", which I think incorporates any and all head/face adornments (hence, the fascinators - no that's not just a random ice cream cone I included to fill up space, although I ain't against a good collage food-filler).  

Party Arty takes place on January 20th and you can buy tickets here - spontaneous trip to Missouri, anyone?!

Tinsel Jacket - Glamorous// XO Heels - Katy Perry Collection// Fringe Bag - Zara// Black Tie Heels - Katy Perry Collection// White Sunglasses - Perverse// Crystal Globe Heels - Zara// Basquiat Floating Headband - FabHatters// Artist Palette Headpiece - FabHatters// Klaus Nomi Fascinator - FabHatters// Ice Cream Cone Fascinator - MaorZabarHats// Sequin Hoop Earrings - Sparklebutt London// Starry Clutch - Ann Howell Bullard