Easter- The Only Time Too Many Pastels Don't Make You Look Like A Walking Baby Shower

 I personally think that over the years, dressing for Easter has lost its luster. What ever happened to the white straw hats, patent leather shoes and tulle skirts? And guys... what happened to your bow ties and slicked back hair with a middle part while wearing your pastel suit jackets? Unfortunately like most holidays, I think that the formality has been completely lost and overshadowed by other things. On the other hand, one of Easter's most iconic patterns has been ruined by The Bro*... Seersucker. Wear with caution or you'll quickly turn from festive to a die hard DMB fan.

My family still has a large celebration where we all gather around the table that has been covered in any PETA members personal hell. Ham, pork tenderloin, raviolis, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole (you know the deal). The dinner is great and all, but what my cousins and I are really there for is the annual egg hunt. Sure, some of us might be "too old", but I am a firm believer in that age is just a number (but just in case I've got my retinol regime down to a science).  Above I posted a picture of me and my little cousin Samara mid hunt....Thankfully I was able to keep face for the photo, because one could never tell that immediately following that picture I sent her down a faulty path to throw her off my egg trail. Did I mention this hunt gets down and dirty?

Anyways, don't we look cute? I have been saving this skirt and lace top for this very occasion for 2 months (but lets be honest here, I embrace my pathetic social life and will admit that I had nothing better to wear it to) The floral midi skirt is a trend that I am all hands on deck for. This skirt in particular is from H&M and I have promised myself that I would wear it at least 3 more times this summer... anyone want to take this old gal anywhere? Lord knows I didn't impress anyone by watching all 3.5 hours of Ben Hur while hoovering down leftovers like I didn't consume a weeks worth of cals earlier that day. But seriously, wearing this made me feel like a lady... even the part where I had to slightly unzip the back after dinner.

Moral of the story is folks, take your holiday wardrobe and throw a curve ball in there. You've got 2 months until the 4th of July.... go get 'em.

*The Bro- a guy who feels it is his calling to not only be wildly obnoxious, but also happens to listen to horrible music and find it hard to be interested in something that isn't beer pong or his fantasy football team. Also see: ya kid, broseph and chad.

The Royal Threads

I would like to start off by apologizing for my sparse and infrequent postings. It has been a long winter and daydreaming of sunshine over copious amounts of wine seemed like a better way to pass the time. Now that the sun has come out, its time to dust off the spiderwebs on this thing and start tackling this blog. 

(Ehhemm)

The Royal Wedding is something that I have taken a lot of interest in in recent months. I have read all the tabloids, blogs and paperback books on the young couple (and of course wasting countless hours wondering when in gods name it will be my turn to marry royalty). I have also watched every Lifetime program on the speculated details of the wedding, what canapes* will be served at the reception, their relationship, and most importantly... Kate's dress. 

In my personal opinion, Kate is stuck between a rock and hard place. On top of having to prove to the world that "commoners" can be princesses too, she has to somehow top what her late mother-in-law wore at her own wedding. Im going to throw it out there that Diana's dress was not by any means the most beautiful thing in the world... it just had a lot of shock value. If it wasn't for her magnificent train, she just would have been a 19 year old girl stuck between two humungous puff sleeves and a crumpled ball gown. 

Kate is going to go classic. Above I have posted my personal style choices (complements of Pricillas). She has such a great figure that she could wear a paper bag and look great, but something form fitting, modern and sophisticated would really be great on her. With a budget like hers, the expectations are high and I am dying to see the what she steps out of the Rolls Royce with... ugh, some girls get all the fun. 

For those of you who's invitations got lost in the mail like mine, I will be viewing the wedding on television at 4am before work at 7, in full formal attire and enjoying a mimosa as if I were actually in attendance. Think big hat, Elie Saab dress and dripping with jewels like Elizabeth Taylor in a perfume commercial. I wish I was joking. 

So gang, get excited for the most talked about dress of the century... I know I am. 

*Canapes- Small, decorative finger foods served at important events- 10,000 will be served at the wedding, so let's hope the British can step up their culinary horizons before then. Either way, I am a firm believer that guests are there to be seen and not be fed!