God Bless America

'On November 1, 1800, just before the election, John Adams arrived in the new Capital City to take up his residence in the White House. On his second evening in its damp, unfinished rooms, he wrote his wife, "Before I end my letter, I pray Heaven to bestow the best of Blessings on this House and all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none but honest and wise Men ever rule under this roof."'

God Bless America

(from the biography of John Adams)

Well said, Eco-Prep

I promise, I'm almost off of my political meanderings.  I did want to tell you about a post I just read.  I think most of you, regardless of your political persuasion,  will really enjoy reading the blog post by Eco-Prep.  Her point is so very well said.  

What I did Today

(He won in my state)

(Won't you be glad when this is all over?)

What did you do today?

Be Don Draper

This is so funny!

Boo!

Mad Men Season Finale

Now that the second season has ended for Mad Men, what am I going to do on Sunday nights? 

If you aren't watching this show, you ARE missing out.  It is the most compelling, well produced show (that I know of)  on television.   Rent/download the first season and watch it.  You will be hooked.  You may as well get the second season at the same time.  You can make it a Mad Men marathon!

   

Kristin Davis/Belk Fashion Show

The fashion show was such a fun girl's night out.  Most importantly, it was a great fund raiser for an amazing charitable organization.     

Here's how it went:

6:30  Cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres--all while registering for door prizes, listening to a jazz band, and talking.   

7:45  The Fashion Shows  

Belk's Fall 2008 Style Statements

Belk divided up the current fashions into six categories as follows: 

 

 1.  Form and Fabric-"Set your sights on today's hi-def dressing.   Asymmetrical forms and calculated lines are at the top of this season's 'it' list.  Sleek shapes...controlled volume...designer details...and so much more." (21 outfits shown)

 2.  His and Hers-"Anything he can wear, you can wear better.  Menswear gets a make-over.  His patterns.  His tailored lines.  His rich fabrics.  Reinvented and reborn with a feminine twist." (22 outfits shown)

  3.  Lush and Ladylike-"High class fashion and refined feminie dressing returns.  Dressmaker details-ruffles, gathers and bows pair oh so perfectly with rich fabrics and elegant patterns.  This look defines retro-inspired glamor." (25 outfits shown)

     

 4.  Art and Craft-"Here the season's silhouettes get the personal touch.   Handcrafted elements and artsy embellishments inspire the soloist in all of  us.  Anything and everything expressive makes this style statement sing." (24 outfits shown)

5.  Then The Kristin Davis Collection  (25 outfits shown)

I think I wanted more "Charlotte York" than "Kristin Davis".  I just wouldn't wear the outfit shown below.  Don't get me wrong, there were many "cute" clothes.  I just don't do "cute" very well.  Maybe that's why I'm Granny.  

  This on the other hand-  I would wear this--but I don't think this is from her Belk's line.  Oh, well!  

  

6.  Ball Gown Finale-  (21 outfits shown) Sorry no gowns to show you here-there just weren't any pictures.  I did find you some of the shoes:

 I can't forget the door prizes and goodie bags!  They were great.  Autographed hand bags were given away as were diamond rings!  Guess what I came home with?  A gift card and  an 18" pearl necklace!  How perfect!  A girl can never have too many pearls--or gift cards!  

Thank you, Belk!