Sunday, February 27, 2011

Cocktails?

Every February Yale has something called the Winter Ball which is basically an excuse for students to get all gussied up, pay $25 for a ticket, and hang out at the New Haven Lawn Club for an evening of overpriced drinks. I’ve avoided it for the last few years just because it was overpriced but this year I decided that I wanted an excuse to dress up and have fancy drinks so I hosted a cocktail party where each guest had to bring the materials to make one signature cocktail. Granted, a lot of people forgot about that part and, as a consequence, I wound up mostly sipping wine, but it was still great fun!

fancy a drink?

or maybe multiple drinks?

dress: ModCloth

jacket: H&M / shoes: F21

I'm a party queen!

all parties need an appropriately dressed fancy cat

35 comments:

Raj said...

You look lovely
This is such a great idea, sounds like tons of fun!

stylenuggets said...

Such a great dress and looks perfect on you. Love your cat's solemn expression. Mine excels at those too!

Closet Fashionista said...

Love your outfit!! And the kitty is looking good! :D
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Emma said...

That dress is Beautiful ! The cat is super cute. Very nice touch for a Fancy Party.

Unknown said...

loving the dress xxx

Diana Mieczan said...

That dress looks so adorable on you, darling. Hope you are enjoying your weekend:) Muah

maggeygrace said...

Do you really go to school at Yale?? Eeep! That's amazing. Sorry, but it sort of makes me think of Rory Gilmore from Gilmore Girls. Hehe :) Adorable cat! Getting dressed up can be a ball sometimes (pun intended) Bahahah:)

Jade Purple Brown said...

the pattern of your dress is so cool, and different!

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LyddieGal said...

I love any excuse to get dressed up!
Love the dress, it's adorable.

Chic on the Cheap

laura said...

awesome glasses. and you, of course, look fantastic! but I think that kitty may be cuter than you. and oooooh do i spy some tanqueray??? my fave fave fave gin for gimlets!

Jessie said...

Love the dress, and I love the coat u put over it!

XX
Jessie
http://87life.blogspot.com

Bonnie said...

So ... The cat thing was weird, and it reminded me why I love you so much.
P.S. Strongly think that we should party together. During break, of course.

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Twitter: @GlamKitten88

jess said...

Your dress looks great on you.

Lexy @ QUIRKY EXPLOSION said...

AMAAZZZING. You look so fierce. Love the prints.

AND THAT BOW = PERFECTION. Go kiiiitty!

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Anonymous said...

I love your dress!

Mina said...

oh wow your style is breathtaking. i love the print on the dress mixed with the leapard coat.
xoxo
mina

Leia said...

I love any excuse to dress up! That's a very pretty dress.

Leia

cathy. said...

Love the dress, sounds like a super awesome night :)

xx

Susu Paris Chic said...

The best accessory ever, Fancy Cat!
I adore your idea of hosting a cocktail party. Of course the folks would have to play the game 'til the end. Really bring in something interesting. I would have showed up with a bottle of Finlandia vodka, strawberry juice, a lemon and some Sprite Zero. Would you have loved my Susu Paris Chic cocktail?

Collette Osuna said...

LOVE the ModCloth dress...and you look fab in it....what a super sweet kitty!!

Sandra Leiva said...

Ouch, I really want a cocktail right now, haha!
You look so cute, love your coat <3

Penny Dreadful Vintage said...

What a great idea. Your collection of glasses is fab, and I adore that dress and jacket combination. I know you love black but I think you look so amazing in colours xx

Twenty.Something said...

What a great party idea! The dress looks fabulous on you.

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Sweet said...

love the details and color of your dress...I wish we had this thing in College hehehehe looks like a fun event!!!

Kisses
Sweet
PensandLens
@mistytewest

Isabel said...

that sounds like a really fun idea for a party! too bad not everyone brought a drink tho. lol


Isabel @ Walk of Fashion

Kileen said...

what a fun party!! i love the tiara too. :)

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Fashiable | Nanne said...

Lovely jacket!!

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Marie a la Mode said...

Cute pics! That dress totally suits you. And your cat is adorable! I try and dress mine up but she HATES it!

this free bird said...

Whoa you were the party queen! I busted up at your cat in the bow tie. haha!! so cute!! and ps - COAT

xo,
c

Pamela said...

HAHAHAHHA! I'm still lmao at your cat. Too cute! Too funny! More cat pictures!!! And are you going to do an Oscars dress round-up? 'Cause ... you should. I always enjoy your recaps.

Opal Wells said...

Fancy drinks? Yes, please! I love your kitty's bow!!

I tagged you here:
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Unknown said...

I like your dress.

Flashes of Style said...

Your dress is soooo beautiful dear! <33

Anonymous said...

Okay, I now must find bowties for both my boy kitties for my next house party...

Anonymous said...

ooh, I love the bracelet!

xox
Lexi @ http://glitterandpearls.com