maybe ally...sees "The Notebook”.
I’ll start with the obvious. Bring Tissues, Joy Woods is a star (you're listening to her sing while reading this btw!!) & Maryann Plunkett deserves the world — but we already knew that. Dorian Harewood is mesmerizing & Ingrid Michaelsons music & lyrics are beautiful and deserve much more recognition.
The Back & Forth of it All.
Have I mentioned to you guys the tug of war in my heart every few months? The one where I fight the urge to get on a plane with a one-way ticket anywhere but NYC. How this city has slowly taken from me for 37 years and most days I'm over it? No? I haven't! Dang. Well…
She’s Got Color On!
Now if you have been here for a while you know I don't do this much color usually. In a sharp left turn, I decided to wear the brightest colors in my closet for a Spring/Summer transitional style that you could wear day or night. Love that the blazer is a lighter fabric. It's been so humid lately and I need breathable clothing or else I'm not doing it! Don't care what it is!
maybe ally...sees "Water for Elephants”.
Get to the circus I say! What a beautiful show. What wonderful performances. What amazing set designs. I could go on and on but I'll stick to one thing:
See this show and be impressed by all the acrobatics, a faithful retelling of a beloved story, and the cutest elephant you'll see on stage.
Mickey’s Girl.
Forever his girl. What can I say? Whenever possible I take the opportunity to throw on a Disney style just for the fun of it and this day was no different. I initially wanted to wear high heels with no socks but that got shot down once I tried the knee highs on. Loafers had to be the shoe of choice and I had just the pair to wear.
maybe ally...sees "Illinoise”.
2005 was an interesting year for me. I graduated high school and went on to college. It was a pretty transformative year. 2005 was also the year Sufjan Stevens released what is maybe one of the most exceptional pieces of work I've ever listened to in “Illinoise”. That was in the summer. By the end of that year that album was on repeat between myself and few friends I made in school. It didn't just help me get through dark times. It helped us all.
It’s Vest Season.
Could you believe that vests are back? When I read that I kind of got a little mad. Why you ask? Because it's no secret I'm heavy-chested so whenever this trend makes a comeback I find it hard to wear unless I'm buying a vest two sizes bigger than I need to. It's annoying but I manage when I can. In this case, I didn't manage.
Dark but Flirty.
The Spring vibes are definitely winding down. As the weather gets warmer I'm starting to put the jackets & blazers away but before I do I'm taking the ones I didn't get to wear much out for a spin like this cropped military green blazer from Old Navy that I love so much. It didn't get a lot of action this season. I found it hard to match things in my closet for some reason but loved it in this dress on a random errand day.
maybe ally...sees "Lempicka”.
My heavens. What a party. The dazzle! The spectacle! The clothes! If anyone knows me well they know the 20’s & the 30’s have some of my favorite clothing styles of any fashion era. Those flapper girls I tell ya! On a whim, I entered the lottery for this one and won! After a slight hiccup, the hubs was kind enough to come with as he was curious about how such a story would be put to stage.
Ready for the Noise.
Ok. I’m ready for the noise to come back. I've had four days to myself and I'm ready for the silence to end for a bit. Every so often either I go on a trip or Armand will and we allow ourselves time away. Honestly, if I wasn't so tired I maybe would have gone to L.A. too but seeing everything he did in just four days I would have been no good to him lol. I was happy cleaning and rotting on the couch.
maybe ally...sees "The Great Gatsby”.
My heavens. What a party. The dazzle! The spectacle! The clothes! If anyone knows me well they know the 20’s & the 30’s have some of my favorite clothing styles of any fashion era. Those flapper girls I tell ya! On a whim, I entered the lottery for this one and won! After a slight hiccup, the hubs was kind enough to come with as he was curious about how such a story would be put to stage.
Getting Focused.
You’d think it would be easy for a Capricorn like me who lives in her planner and her phone calendar to be focused and willing to get things done. I gotta tell you that lately it's been a chore. Everything has felt like a chore. It's to the point where I don't feel like doing it because it's felt like a chore. Nothing feels fun. Nothing feels exciting. There's no focus on the things I should be focused on.
maybe ally...sees "SUFFS”.
Do I start with one of the greatest songs ice ever heard in “G.A.B.”? Or do I start with the powerhouse that is Shaina Taub? Do I talk about Nikki M. James who steals the show as Ida B. Wells? I genuinely don't know where to begin because all of it was wonderful, meaningful, heartbreaking & timely.
Happy Mother’s Day.
To every single mama out there who works so hard to give their children a worthy life. To all of those who struggle with today whether it's because you no longer have your mom around (like myself), the relationship is hard or if you've struggled with becoming a mom — I celebrate all of you today.
Starting Over.
I don’t feel good. Back in 2020, my health was on the line and I made the changes needed to get better. I got better. For the next couple of years, things were fine. My weight ebbed & flowed as it does in life. Last year I noticed I was gaining my weight back faster than I was used to.
Smiling Through.
Not gonna lie. Not looking forward to this weekend. I'm not looking forward to seeing the long lines to buy Mom's flowers, all the chocolates being sold at CVS, all the cute cards that are being sold, or even handwritten. None of it is anything I want to deal with. I wanted to run but realized I couldn't. So here I am distracting myself knowing full well I'll end up feeling it through.
maybe ally...sees "Stereophonic”.
I start with a few questions. What are you willing to do for greatness? Are you willing to destroy yourself and others to create an epochal piece of art? Could one handle the toll artistic creation can bring?
Exchanging Energies.
I've been in my masculine energy for so long I think I almost forgot what it was to be soft. I've been hiding, defensive, angry & leading too much. I plan too much. I want too much control. It's always my way.
maybe ally...sees "The Life & Slimes of Marc Summers".
Where do I begin with this beautiful show about the one and only Marc Summers? From his beginnings as a page on a variety of TV shows to his time hosting the world-famous Double Dare there wasn't any sugar coating to this story. One where in many cases I was shocked to learn new things about the man I had never known.
Polka Dot Lady.
Guys & Dolls it's hot outside today. I'm not prepared for that at all. I'm still in full spring-style swing. 82* today. That's when the real New Yorker comes out of me. How many times could I say “Oh Nahhhh” until I am back inside? Today's outfit will be interesting that's for sure. But until I have to deal with it I'll remember the good times in this polka dot dress.