Welcome to the Vortex

I'm aware I often come across as easy-to-excite, but by no means let that detract from how genuinely ballz-to-ze-wall *jazzed* up I feel about hosting the After Party to the "Welcome to the Vortex" event at the Lawndale Art Center next Thursday, April 12 (deets below). The fundraising event "takes its inspiration from Yayoi Kusama and David Bowie, James Turrell and Anish Kapoor, whose work crosses several genres and plays with scale, light, and color to disrupt our sense of normalcy." But you don't have to be artsy to appreciate a night of not-the-usual fun in Houston, especially when the dress code is "Glam/Illusions Attire". Think cocktails + costumes + cool art + food trucks + fun crowds you'll actually want to small talk with = me thinks it's a good idea to buy a ticket. 

I'm operating off the assumption (aka I'm convinced) that it's not only still cool to go #ham on a #schoolnight, but that being the host of the after party (whether it be for prom, a fundraising event, or otherwise) still gets you a years-worth supply of street cred, at the very least . Which is why together with my cousin Alice Johnson and her fiancé Nick Adair, my husband and I are pre-ttay pre-ttay pumped to be hosting the 9-11 pm, less expensive ticket option. Gone be the days of why-am-I/is-Houston-so-boring-sometimes? and HELLO to who-is-that-beautiful-sequined-feather-bomb-in-the-bright-red-wig?! 

See. You. There. 

Eye Earrings - Jennifer Loiselle// Le Freak Clutch - Sarah's Bag// Lips & Eye Clutch - Poppy Lissiman// Pom Pom Earrings - Tuleste

Alice Johnson & Nick Adair and Natalie & Jamey Steen invite you to the

Welcome to the Vortex After Party. Enjoy cocktails and DJ Sun from 9-11 PM. 

Limited tickets available. Purchase here!

 

What's Black & White & Chic All Over?

You are, that's what.

I'm always drawn to colors, but that means I inevitably experience those moments where I ponder why my closet looks like it belongs to a clown instead of the elusive, figurative French girl (I mean has anyone actually met one of them? I certainly have not), who only dons solids (some stripes when she's feeling risk-ay) and only needs to keep 5 to 10 timeless, understated outfits on rotation to live her best à la mode life. I am no French girl - but I can appreciate a good black & white when I see it (with a tiny pop of color, bien sûr). 

Printed Fabric Slides - Zara// Earrings - Johanna Ortiz// White Dress - Zara// Bow Mules - Johanna Ortiz

Trousseau

I'll say it before and I'll say it again - the best part of being a bride is having the best and most foolproof shopping justification: building your bridal trousseau. So today's collage was made for Over the Moon and the mental getaway they sent me on - because pretending to be in *wedding planning mode* is always a vacay for moi. 

Straw Bucket Bag - Kayu// Bangles - Rebecca De Ravenel

Easter Seersucker, Reimagined

Seersucker: the uniform of the spring garden party. And as with all things, it's not just for dudes anymore. So here's to hoping the Easter bunny remembers to throw some blue & white - whether in stripes, florals, or eyelet form - in our [shopping] baskets this week. 

Blue Leather Sandals - Zara// Blue Tassel Dress - Tularosa

Bevy of Bridesmaids

I lurve being a bridesmaid. And I lurve it even more when I get a pretty, affordable, maybe-even-reusable dress out of it. So if you're in the market for the aforementioned, head to Over the Moon for a bevy of options. 

Pink Dress - Jill by Jill Stuart// Nude Heels - Schutz// Pink Flower Earrings - Nicola Bathie// Blossom Earrings - Tuckernuck