5 Key Pieces: New Year's Eve Glamour

Now that warm and wonderful Christmastime is over -  it's time for my favorite - NEW YEAR'S EVE!  I love celebrating the New Year! It's a time to reflect, make plans, and move forward into the fresh year with a renewed sense of purpose, love, and joy.  Why not ring in the new year dressed as fabulously as possible??  Below are some of my favorite key pieces for looking your best and most glamorous to welcome 2012!

1.  Striking Gold Dress - Modcloth

This dress is glitzy, swingy, flattering, and casts a gorgeous glow on anyone who wears it.  The PERFECT party frock!

2.  Asymetric Sleeve Dress – Topshop

I adore this one shoulder sparkly pink dress.  NYE is the time to wear something bold and over the top!  Plus it is comfortable for later on in the evening when you're dancing on the tabletops!

3.  Rachel Pally Zora Jumpsuit

Wearing a sexy jumpsuit on NYE is a fabulous idea - you stay cool, comfortable, and it's subtly sexy.  Plus you can accessorize the shit out of it (my favorite thing to do)

4.  Addison Story Silk Chiffon Maxi

I adore a maxi for NYE - you are dressing up without wearing a full on evening gown.  How good is the pattern??  LOVE

5.  Theory Palonia Fringe Dress

I am obsessed with the decadence of the roaring 20's and this dress is a fantastic throwback.  The fringe will look insane as you shimmy into 2012!  

EXTRA CREDIT:

Short Feather Headband

Another homage to the decadence of the 20's - this looks great with hair up or down!

Shimmering Scattered Rhinestone Ring

Sometimes an excessive, giant cocktail ring is all you need.  

ZiGiNY Black Label Brink Pump

What better way to strut into 2012 than in these sky high, rhinestone studded pumps?  The platform makes them super stable and comfy enough to last the night!

H & M Stackable Bangles

Cheap and chic - plus you can buy three or four sets and stack them all the way up your arm.  Gorgeous!

ILLAMASQUA False Lashes

I like to add some major drama to my eyes on NYE - these are the perfect way to make your eyes pop!  

Juicy Couture High Drama Velour Daydreamer Clutch

This is the prefect size to hold all of your NYE essentials  - lipstick, credit cards, phone, aspirin, and a toothbrush (you never know!)

NARS Orgasm Illuminator

This makes your face look fresh, healthy, and dewy - perfect for those NYE photos!  I mix a little into my moisturizer for easy application.

NYE Feather Crown

2012 Masks

Noisemakers

 NYE is not complete without the hilarious party accessories!  I like to keep it classy and simple in matching colors - think The Shining ballroom scene without the bloody twins.  

Here's to a fantastically dressed NYE!!!  

XOXO

RAR

It Might Be Hope - Finale

I adore this song - and these people. Merry Merry!

XOXO

RAR

Ave Maria

To my lovely readers - here is a video of Yours Truly singing the Ave Maria with the lovely miss Siri Howard and Casey Erin Clark!

Enjoy!

XOXO

RAR

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

To all my lovely readers:


I hope you have an incredible day filled with warmth, love, laughter, delicious food, singing, and gorgeous luxury!  Merry Christmas to all!!

XOXO
RAR

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: 12 DRUMMERS DRUMMING

Rock Band Classic Rock Track Pack

Most fun game EVER.  Unleash your inner rock star with this badass game


MERRY CHRISTMAS! 


XOXO
RAR

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: 11 PIPERS PIPING

New music (Kanye and Jay-Z Watch The Throne, Nicki Minaj Pink Friday) 

Retro block ipod speaker

What better way to get into holiday party mode than with the gift of new music!  My new favorite albums are Watch The Throne (Kanye and Jay-Z) and Pink Friday (Nicki Minaj).  The beats sound SICK coming out of the tiny and surprisingly loud retro block speaker.  So good.

XOXO

RAR

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: 10 LORDS A LEAPING

Nike Shox Turbo (Mens)

These are badass.  They are amazingly comfortable, absorb shock, and they look great with a pair of jeans!  I love a man in a nice athletic shoe!  Meow!


XOXO
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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: 9 LADIES DANCING

Manolo Leopard Print Suede D’orsay Pumps

If these don't make you want to get up and dance then check your pulse because you're probably dead.  Leopard.  Manolo.  Music to my ears!

XOXO
R

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: 8 MAIDS A MILKING

Godiva Milk Chocolate Gift Box

There is nothing better to me than getting a giant box of luscious Godiva chocolates to enjoy as I unwrap presents.  This box has all my favorites - plus you can customize it!  

Yummy!

XOXO

RAR

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: 7 SWANS A SWIMMING

Motor Lodge Lovely One Piece (ModCloth)

This vintage inspired bathing suit is so cute I want to die.  I love the ruffles and the black and white detail.  Plus the ruching on the sides are super flattering.  Surf's up!

XOXO

RAR

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: 6 GEESE A LAYING

Position of the Day Sex Book

Probably the most fun gift on the countdown.  This is amazing for obvious reasons.  Plus the illustrations are hilarious.  Get some this Christmas!

XOXO
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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: 5 GOLD RINGS

Elsa Peretti Wave Ring

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany's is my FAVORITE designer.  These pieces are classically beautiful and absolutely timeless.  How fantastic would it be to find a little blue box under the tree on Christmas morning?  

Dear Santa - pretty pretty please??

XOXO

RAR

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: 4 CALLING BIRDS

Iphone 4 with Siri

I mean duh.  This is an amazing luxury holiday gift.  Siri will be your new best friend!  

XOXO

RAR

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: THREE FRENCH HENS

L’Occitane trio of French Milled Almond Soaps

These soaps are french milled and glorious.  They have the most delicate almond scent and when used with a loofah create mountains of luscious bubbles.  They leave your skin soft and supple with a hint of delicious fragrance.  Tres bon!!

XOXO

RAR

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: TWO TURTLE DOVES

Intime Jersey Wrap Teddy (Kiki De Montparnasse)

This gorgeous, soft, dove grey teddy is the perfect blend of sexy and cozy.  It looks fantastic on everyone and you will love the feeling of the fabric while you settle in for a long winter's nap.

Chantilly Lace Bra and Panty set Gap Body

 I adore this set from Gap Body - the color is perfect and the cut is so flattering.  It looks super sexy on and feels like you are wearing nothing.  The perfect mix of fancy and functional.

XOXO

RAR

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE

This is one of my very favorite holiday carols.  I thought it would be fun to do the Fashion On Tour version with sweet gifts for each day leading up to Christmas!  Beginning with that lucky Partridge luxuriating in a pear tree:

Nars Pure Matte Lipstick

This rich lipstick goes on smoothly and stays forever - perfect for kissing under the mistletoe!

Faux Peacock Eyelashes – Paperself

How amazing are these??  They make your eyes pop and look incredible with a fresh, dewy face and red lips!

Diptyque Candle in Epinette (Spruce tree)

This candle smells absolutely divine.  It smells exactly how you want Christmas to smell - clean, piney, crisp and warm.  So good.  And the candlelight looks gorgeous glowing through the green and gold glass.

Harry and David Royal Riviera Pears

These pears are BEYOND.  They are lush and juicy and big enough to eat with a spoon.  I like to drizzle a little chocolate sauce on mine for a scrumptious holiday treat.  Plus they come wrapped in gold paper - you feel like royalty opening the box!

XOXO

RAR

CAST COUTURE: HOLIDAY CONCERT EDITION

Last night was the big HOLIDAY concert put on by Jason Forbach and some lovelies (including yours truly!) in our cast and it was a HIT!  The venue was incredible, the music was fantastic, and everyone looked STUNNING!  I obviously had to document the CONCERT COUTURE our cast pulled out!  GORGEOUS!  This is festive holiday wear at it's finest - enjoy!

The venue.

The man of the hour, Jason Forbach in pre show rehearsal chic.  Adorbs.

 Eric Van Tielen in a dashing rehearsal ready argyle. 

 Catherine Price and Will Curry - comfy and put together

 Set list

Our playing space!  Photo by Shawna Hamic

 The bow-tie!  I can't!  It's beyond!  And that smile!

 Cole Burden looking sexy in classics with a twist - notice the boots - amazing.

 Cole and I - I love a LBD for a holiday concert!

 Richard Barth looking gorgeous as usual - love the vest and white tie

 Jason, Joe Spieldenner and Max Quinlan looking so dapper I can't even handle it. 

 I mean...he's so gorgeous it's absurd.  Note the red pocket square for Broadway Cares!  Well done, sir.

 Maxi in a three piece.  Hot.

 Casey Erin Clark and Richard doing a little last minute rehearsal in the green room

 Eric is just classically, old school movie star handsome.  I adore a sweater and tie combo on a dashing gent.

 Ian Gibb - I adore that blonde hair against a sleek, all black ensemble

 The beauty Miss Siri Howard - how good does navy silk look on her??  And the blue shoes!  Die!

 Shawna Hamic wearing an amazing sequined top and pants - SO concert appropriate and still fancy - gorgeous!

 Can we please talk about the beading on Casey's dress?  And how incredible does her skin look against that deep navy?  

 Photo by Shawna Hamic

The ladies and I singing Ave Maria - Photo by Shawna Hamic

The great thing about holiday concert wear is that you can go right to the bar after and look fantastic! We went to a fabulous little place called D'Amico's and they treated us like royalty!  The food was BEYOND (half price deliciousness at 10pm) the ambiance was so sexy and the staff was accommodating and incredible.  If you are in Minneapolis I highly recommend this place!  

 Notice how Casey added a chic jacket to take her from stage to bar - well done!

 Lovely Natalie Beck and Will Curry

 Ben Gunderson and the gorgeous Natalie Weiss - I love her stick straight hair and rich blue one shoulder dress.  Hot

 Sexy Beth Kirkpatrick and the dashing Will Curry 

 Catherine and I

 Rach and Swan

 Swing sisters

Gorgeous and festive! Photo by Shawna Hamic

XOXO
RAR