William Ivey Long

Time To Think Winter + Holiday + William Ivey Long

The weather here lately has been typical of the South.  We are well into November and still experiencing many warm days.  Today however, as the leaves feel from the sky like fresh snowflakes, I opened the door to a cool crisp morning.  It is almost time to retrieve my furs from storage at DHM Furs.  If you've always wanted a fur for yourself and for one reason or another haven't pulled the trigger, the vintage to vogue fur sale is a great time to shop.  Consignment is a great way to purchase something just as stylish as brand new but at a fraction of the cost.  I find standards for consignment to be high most everywhere I go hunting, so you really can find something great without breaking the bank.

With winter comes the holidays!  It is so hard to believe, but holiday season is in full swing.  The mall and other retailers are lathered in Christmas decor and sparkle.  J.Crew just published their gift guide.  Check it out HERE.  Lots of goodies for everyone. 

And while I was in J.Crew this week shopping for a client I couldn't help but reach for this adorable hot pink ruffle hem skirt now 33% off.  It also comes in a great bright bronzed topaz color.

Yesterday for conversations with the oh so talented and delightful William Ivey Long, I wore vintage House of Landor styled modern with J.Crew calf hair pumps and now vintage J.Crew trousers (I purchased while living in NYC in 2000!)  What fun it was learning from where he gets his inspiration and how all of his costume ideas come to life!  You must visit the exhibit!  Deets HERE.

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The Great Costume Designer Of All Time Is Coming To Charlotte

Last month, thanks to some special friends, I had the exciting opportunity to meet costume designer great William Ivey Long over drinks and dancing at The Mint Museum.  Mr. Long could not have been more delightful, charming and even a bit delightfully theatrical, might I add.  I would be remiss if I didn't say it is really neat to learn that he and my outstanding actress Aunt, Aunt Polly, are great childhood friends!  Mr. Long loved the Nilah leather vest with feathers that I wore loaned to me by local designer Indigo Tilt.  It is always wonderful to have the opportunity to support other women and local businesses!  Can I get an Amen?!  And these vests are original.  Capital One Of A Kind! 

The Tony Award-winning costume designer will return next month for a special morning talk hosted by the Mint Museum Auxiliary.  If you ever ever experienced The Lost Colony you've had an up close look at some of William Ivey Long's most masterful work. Of course his list of television, movie, opera and theatrical contributions are several miles long; Big Fish, Catch Me If You Can, Cabaret, Hair Spray and Chicago, to name a few!

The Fall Enrichment program is always a treat and SUCH a lovely morning.  You may purchase tickets HERE.  If you have not attended (or have), you must not miss this one!  One more thing I'd be remiss to not mention... Want to get a dose of fabulous fashion?  This is it party people.  A room full of I-can't-pick-who-gets-the-Best-Dressed-Award.  Amazing knock your socks off style at this event.  If you'd like to go and fear the fashion excitement may all be a little overwhelming you can totally stand in a corner with me and just try to take it all in.  Come join the fun!