[ Masquerading ] In Burlesque

A few weeks ago, I visited the Mansion on O Street for a night of 

masquerading and fun. The mansion has over 30 hidden doors

although I will admit I only discovered two.

Through these doors, and the several adjoining staircases,

I uncovered the over-furnished suites. 

Quite literally a hoarder's high-end paradise.

The night ended in a dance competition-- obviously. As a judge

alongside my friend, I watched the moves of the men in suits 

and the women in corsets and heels. 

We even exercised our [self] bestowed duty to have a 

dance-off between two fair ladies to our song of choice.

Finally, I embodied my best Vanna, announced the winner,

and spent the rest of the evening twirling in my tulle and lace 

while the dj played my favorite songs...  

 Claire's Fascinator | Express Necklace | LOFT Earrings 

 Nordstrom 'As U Wish' Lace & Tulle Dress

BCBG Peep-toe Pumps | photographed by Lauren

xo | din

Spring Favs

I recently wrote a post called Kiss of Death, and as promised, I promptly ordered "No She Didn't" by Lime Crime. The moment my package arrived in the mail, I eagerly unwrapped the gloriously aquatic icy blue lip color and smeared it over my pout......UH-mazing!! It is definitely my favorite lipstick I own! I wore it to work the following weekend and it was a hit! Everyone I encountered, both co-workers and guests, loved it and wanted to know where I got it from.

So as not to leave anyone out, I had to model my new find for all of our followers! I'm also showcasing an ear cuff that I got a couple months ago, in the spirit of a recent post by din. It's the perfect accent to so many of my ensembles with the 3 feathers that dangle from it. For more ear cuff ideas click here.

Lipstick "No She Didn't"- limecrimemakeup.com
Feather ear cuff- Claire's

XOXO Dré