Night of Mystery

On Saturday we hosted a murder mystery party for my 34th birthday. I'm almost 34!!! I can't believe it.  I'm 33 weeks pregnant and 34 so what to do? What to do? I've always wanted to host one. So we did. We participated in one on our honeymoon and even though it was during dinner in a cruise it was still lots of fun. 

I knew I wanted a 20s theme so I began my online search. I found one on nightofmystery.com  There were no online reviews but the website had good reviews posted so I took a chance. The instructions were pretty straight forward though it was pretty detailed. I liked it. Everyone had a great time. We wanted to keep everything authentic but it was soo much work. Lol. So we had mini quiches, penko shrimp, spanikopita, spring rolls, salad and lasagna. Random I know but it was good and we were hungry and we ate it. 

Everyone had a great time and a few people solved the mystery. I did not. I was completely off. Lol. It was so much fun!!  Everyone dressed up and had amazing outfits.  I loved night of mystery, they even provided wanted posters and labels.  It was great!

Outfit deets: Zara dress, Blonde wig, Faux fur stole, Hairpiece

Roaring 20s

 

 

Last Friday V and I attended a 20s inspired gala.  So much fun!  I pinned up my normally long hair into a faux bob.  I improvised the hair a little compared to the tutorial.  I wanted curls so I curled then teased and instead of tying it with a hair tie and pinning it, I just pinned the loose ends.  It was such a fun event! 

 

Whenever I think of the 20s I think of flappers, fringe, drop waists, short hair, head bands, cigarettes, gloves, thin eyebrows etc. etc. I knew exactly what to wear!

 

This Alice and Olivia was purchased 2 years ago at Neiman's and I wore it for NYE 2012.  The shoes were purchased in 2011 and the pearls are my mom's so no new clothes were purchased for this event which was super exciting! See, all my old clothes get a second chance.  I had to purchase the headband, but that was it. 

 

OOTD: Alice and Olivia beaded dress, no longer available.  Similar style here. Joan and David sling backs no longer available but similar style here.  Tasha 'Stop & Stare' head wrap found here.