KEEP CALM AND DREAM ON

And so, along with the rest of the world, we take a royal break today and imagine just for a moment that fairy tales do come true.  A royal wedding:  can you imagine the logistics of planning that event? Let us hope it is filled with the magic dreaminess we're all hoping for.

Back next week with a continuation of our entertaining topics (one month was not enough!), plus oh so much more.


Image via Hannah Pempus and Claudia Strasser on Pinterest.  Original source unknown ... but I'd love to give credit if anyone knows.

THE HOSTESS WARDROBE DILEMMA


When it comes to parties, for me the planning's a breeze.  What to wear when I'm the hostesss, though, that's the dilemma. My outfits of choice for attending a party--dolman sleeve tunic + high-heeled boots in the winter; mini or maxi dress + flats in the summer--don't work well at home when you're cooking, fetching drinks, walking up and down stairs, and still wanting to look chic, calm, cool and collected.  This season I thought the pajama-trend-as-evening-wear held promise--think glamorous satiny palazzos or bold retro print wide leg pants with a simple black top.  Yet, I could not find an example online or in stores worthy of showing here.

So, dear readers, tell me:  what do you wear when hosting your own soiree, and where oh where can we find it? (And if you have great photos of your favorite outfit or a store source, please also post on the Style Maniac Facebook Page.)

Vogue photo via Found In Mom's Basement

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MY KIND OF EASTER BONNET



"Bardot" hat sculpted by Tino Fonzarelli.  
(Spaceageguy@yahoo.com)


Happy Easter.

Photo by Tino Fonzarelli, lighting effects by Doreen Creede.