This past weekend I attended a charity event benefiting the Children’s Shelters of Acadiana Youth.  The attire for the event “The Vampire’s Ball” was creative cocktail / costume and this year’s event had a circus theme….boy was that confusing! I wasn’t sure whether I should go full on costume, formal/dressy cocktail or pull out leotards and crazy makeup and go for a cirque du soleil look.

I decided to do my own spin on creative Halloween cocktail.  I paired a fitted black cocktail dress with an angular neckline with lots of lace accessories.  Lace tights from Forever 21, lace fingerless gloves from Party City and a simple black clutch and patent peep toe sling backs.  I wanted to a dramatic piece for my hair as I wouldn’t be wearing much jewelry.  I made my hair clip with some ostrich features, netting, black stone buttons and a bit of wire and patience, other than poking a few people in the eye, I would say the hair piece was a success.

The only jewelry I wore was a pair of clip on vintage red rhinestone earrings that killed my ears but looked fab.  For makeup I did a smokey eye with a pair of fake eyelashes for drama and a super red lip (totally out of my comfort zone but I decided to rock it for Halloween) which was the only color on me other than the red in my earring which I loved.

All in all I loved my look and I was totally appropriate for the event.  I didn’t look over the top but there was definite drama and sass with all of the added lace and feathers. This had to be the easiest and cheapest ways to make a Halloween appropriate look out of every girl’s best friend…the little black dress

 Check out the Independant’s (local magazine) coverage of the event…PS look for me!

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Ok so Valentine’s Day has always been a huge holiday in my family, not because we are a super loving family (we are though) but because my mom is a florist.  This is a florist’s superbowl and through all of these years going through the love crazed holiday with her and her staff I have picked up a few things that may benefit anyone looking to send flowers to their significant other this year.

1.  Delivery – This is probably the MOST important thing about sending flowers.  Make sure to send them to his/her workplace. The 14th falls on a Tuesday this year which means that making a huge romantic statement at the beginning of the week is much harder than closer to the weekend.  Having flowers delivered to her work shows her how much you care in a public way, it will mean as much to her as if you swallow your pride and kiss or hug her in public.  This is non negotiable, cough up the extra fee to make sure she gets her arrangement in front of everyone.

2.  Think outside of the box.- Just because its Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean that you have to send red roses.  Do some research and send something that reminds you of her rather than choosing the easy way out with roses.  With that being said if roses are her thing or your not confident in your bud decision capabilities go with a different color of roses or a combination.  Peach, off white and blush are really popular right now and make a beautiful bouquet without being so traditional.

3.  Do your research – Each flower, color and even quantity of flowers means something, so if you are trying to send a specific message make sure you know the meaning of the bouquet your sending means.

4. Be Creative & Romantic – Sending flowers is not about how big or expensive the arrangement is, its all about the meaning behind it.  Make sure an include a card with why you chose the flowers you did, how they remind you of her or an even in your lives.  If you are married try ordering the same flowers in her wedding bouquet and make note of it on the card.  She is sure to appreciate your thought and remembrance of your wedding day.  If you don’t remember or know what flowers were used just take your wedding photos to your florist and she will be able to replicate it for you.

5.  Choose a great Florist – Florists are artists just like painters and sculptors so make sure and choose the very best.  Pick a professional because you will not want to come home with grocery store flowers, you want her to have a work of art.

When in doubt keep it simple and sweet.  As long as you are sincere she will enjoy any bouquet you choose to send.

My wish for Valentine’s Day flowers? Peach and blush tones. This bouquet is to die for!

JoJo’s Flowers, a Bunkie flower shop and Marksville flower shop is accepting orders for Valentine’s Day now so if you are in the Avoyelles Parish area be sure to give them a call to create an arrangement that will be perfect for your needs. Show JoJo’s Flowers some love on their Facebook, Twitter and Pintrest accounts, tell them Drama Filled Mama sent you

-Drama Mama Out

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Here is a nice list of things that to get you in the mood for the holiday season.

1.  Super cute baby hats – There is nothing cuter than a naked newborn baby in a ridiculous hat.  I have talked about this before in “Cutest Winter Hats for Baby” There are tons of sites out there for these sorts of hats but the best ones come from designers that I have fond on Etsy.  Check out Ellie Bellie Designs.

2.  Holiday Coffee Creamer – I love Chrismas flavored coffee and there are some great creamers out there to make you have the warm toasty feeling of a Starbucks specialty coffee in the comfort of your own home.  My favorite is Coffeemate’s Peppermint Mocha but they also make Gingerbread Latte, Sugar Cookie and Eggnog.  So you are sure to find a creamer that will get you in the holiday mood without breaking the bank.

3.  Little Women – I adore this movie.  Its a classic and it always gets me in the Christmas mood

4.  Something Sparkly – Whether its a Christmas stocking, a cocktail dress or tinsel, sparkles remind me of the holidays.

5.  Super cute wrapping paper – I have a thing with cute wrapping paper and many years I spend way too much on paper and bows that just get torn up and thrown away.  The wrapping on a present is a lot like foreplay sometimes its the best part of the present or the opening of the present.  I say don’t skimp on wrapping paper.  I usually find lots of cute things at Hobby Lobby and I try to wait until its 50% off.  I also really enjoy un traditional wrapping paper it makes for a great conversation starter.

Hope you enjoy your holiday season! What do you like most about the holidays? Let me know in the comments below

-Drama mama out

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After my post a few weeks ago about kids Halloween costumes I got a request to do a post about Halloween costume suggestions and ideas for adults, couples and preggos so I decided to run with it.  The Most popular costumes this year will include Alice and Wonderland characters, Avatar characters and vampires a la Twilight Saga.

Adult/Slutty  – If you don’t want to be a “Slutty ________” then most online costume stores are not for you.  But if you do there are some really fun/sexy costumes if you have the body and money for them.  Some of my favorites include Rainbow Bright, Princess Jasmine and the Sailor but there are litterally 1000s of these types of costumes all over the internet…simply type Sexy Whateever you want to be” into a Google search and you will find what you are looking for. Also good news is that most of these types of places carry plus sized costumes now so if you are not a size 2, you can still look hot on Halloween.

I love the idea about really iconic costumes that people recognize put are not mass marketed, so you really stand out at a party b/c there is no one in the same costume.  I saw a cool costume for a Dharma Initiative Worker from Lost that was so great.  Making a Smruf/Smurfette costume would be really cute especially with the new movie coming out.  They have Smurf costumes online but they are kind of cheesy.  I also really like costumes that reference people from our generation would remember Doug Funnie, Rugrats, Wild and Crazy Kids etc.  can’t be originality

Couples – There are 100s of cliche costumes for couples, Ragedgy Ann and Andy, Salt and Pepper, Wilma and Fred Flinstone, but some of my favorites include really off the wall stuff, Doug Funnie and Patty Mayonnaise would be great.  I also saw some funny gay couple costumes, The Ambiguously Gay Duo Ace and Gary Costume is great and would be sure to get you noticed at your party Mario and Luigi would also be great.  Forrest and I were Sweeny Todd and Ms. Lovett a few years ago, we made our costumes but now they offer costumes for it.  I wore a  beer maid costume and carried a rolling pin and Forrest wore a pair of gray suit paints, a pirate shirt, black pirate vest, black wig with white stripe but the bloddy towel in his belt made the costume.

Preggers – Having a great costume for Halloween while pregnant is a challenge. There are the cliche items, Bun in the oven, barefoot and pregnant, pregnant nun etc.  I would suggest painting your stomach to incorporate it into your costume if you can.  Many sites offer maternity Halloween costumes if you must but I would suggest being creative and making something yourself.  Parents magazine has a great article with ideas and real life photos that are great for inspiration.  The “mother of pearl” is to die for. But some of these “costumes” could be done really easily and inexpensively.

Good Luck and Have Fun!!!!!

-Drama mama out

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