Summer groovin' playlist

The perfect way to start the weekend - a new playlist! It's quite a diverse collection of jams, with both old favorites and new hits. I love this picture and wanted to create the background music for this season. So, here's an attempt at keeping these women, and you, groovin' all night long.

Enjoy!

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Wake Me Down Under - Avicii, Aloe Black & Men At Work remix

Rude - Magic
Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake
Love On Top - Beyonce

Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye (Kygo remix)

Jackie Wilson Said - Van Morrison
Sounds of Sunshine - Michael Franti & Spearhead
Hey Mama - Mat Kearney

It's Alright With Me - Matt & Kim

Ride - Timeflies
Forever - Haim
Girls Chase Boys - Ingrid Michaelson
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
One Minute More - Capital Cities
Best Of My Love - The Emotions
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli
Classic - MKTO

Backseat Lover - Mayer Hawthorne
I Don't Want To Live On Mars - Ziggy Marly
Boys of Summer - Don Henley
Beat of the Music - Brett Eldredge
All Night Long - Lionel Richie

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the dancer

Twirl:, what a fabulous inspiration for Friday! 

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, toodles!

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classy girls

For all of the classy girls! 

One of my most favorite songs - the BEST lyrics ever. 

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"Classy Girls"

Well she was standing in a bar

I said, 'Hello, how do you do?'

She handed me a beer with a kangaroo

She spoke of places I had never been

That she had traveled to

And we slowed danced, faster too

And I made her laugh, I made a pass

I showed her my half dollar ring

She said, 'that's pretty cool,

but classy girls don't kiss in bars your fool'

So later on the crowd calmed down

And I believe it was as if something drew me closer to her lips

So picture my surprise when I had tried to lean in for a kiss

And she just smiled and turned her head down

I asked her 'Why?' and she replied

It was nothing I was doing wrong, it's just what it is.

No, classy girls don't kiss in bars like this

No classy girls don't kiss in bars

Boys will break their backs and hearts

 But it's alright, the hardest part is through. 

Oh through!

Oh through!

Oh through

The hardest part is through. 

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moonwalk

This Sunday is the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati. Although I am not running in the marathon, it's a city-wide event! Kudos to all the athletic superstars who are racing this weekend. I admire your determination and training over the past few months; wish I had that dedication! I am signing up to train for a summer 4 mile race in Hyde Park. I am training with a group and that starts next week. I know it's nowhere near a marathon ranking - but hey, you gotta start somewhere, right? 

One of my favorite things that I came across this week was this video documenting the origins of the moonwalk. Yep, long before MJ was even born, people were strutting their stuff.
For those that aren't running this week, maybe you can join me in a little moonwalk dance-off! I think dancing is the best exercise; honestly, I'd pick this ANY day over running.
I may or may not be practicing the moonwalk as I get ready for bed...
Enjoy your weekend everyone, toodles!

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Playing DJ: The 21st night of September!

September 21st is one of my favorite dates of all time, see HERE.
That means it's time to cue a dancing playlist!!
At the end of my college career I asked my favorite weekend spot (the local bar) if I could start playing my music. I played DJ "iTunes clicker" for three or four times and I absolutely loved it. I was able to stand up on stage, twirl around to my favorite tunes, and try to make people have just as much fun as I was! I was far from a professional DJ; I had to borrow equipment from friends and had no clue how to mix music. I relied on my iTunes library, the power of a playlist, and being the master of ceremonies by leading the crowd to a night of singing and dancing.
Every time I played Miss DJ, I came as myself. And that means...fancy party dress, my go-to festive accessories, and the best songs for twirling.

I adored reading about Upper East Side society maven, Majorie Gubelmann who has found her "ulterior identity" in DJing as well. The social butterfly used to play tunes on her college radio station and offered to DJ for a friend's party a couple of years ago. She loved it and continues to get the party started at galas across the NY social scene, in fact DJ Mad Marj is becoming a vastly growing brand. My most favorite part of her DJ package is her dress code, "I always wear a proper dress, usually Oscar de la Renta, Zac Posen, or Givenchy couture. Lots of jewelry." How fabulous!

Although my time turning tables is probably over, I can still make playlists!

My secret recipe for DJ success: people feel much more comfortable dancing when they can sing along, I try and play songs with words most people know. And, most importantly...lead the dance party!

Get your dancing shoes on...if I was DJing this weekend, this would be my playlist:

Runaround Sue // Sue-Dion
Run Around  // Blues Traveler
Down Under // Men at Work
Can't Hold Us // Macklemore

Wake Me Up // Avicii

Icona Pop // All Night
Give Me Everything // Pit Bull

Wild Ones // Flo Rida

Safe and Sound // Capital Cities

On Top of the World // Imagine Dragons

Wagon Wheel // Darius Rucker
September // Earth, Wind, and Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered // Stevie Wonder
I Only Wanna Be With You // Hootie and the Blow Fish
Sussudio // Phil Collins
Ant's Matching // Dave Matthews Band

Round Here // Florida Georgia Line

A Little Bit of Everything // Keith Urban

Cups // Anna Kendrick remix

Let's Get It On // Avicii remix
Forever // Chris Brown

The Other Side // Jason Derulo
Give It To You // Robin Thicke

Beautiful // Mariah Carey
Yeah, 3X // Chris Brown

Feel This Moment // Pit Bull feat. Christina Aguilera
Crazy in Love // Beyonce
When Love Takes Over // David Guetta
Dancing in the Dark // Bruce Springsteen
Get Your Shine On // Florida Georgia Line
22 // Taylor Swift
Watching You Watch Him // Eric Hutchinson
Build Me Up Buttercup // The Foundations
I Want You Back // Jackson 5

Love Somebody // Maroon 5

Beauty and a Beat // Justin Bieber

Dancing Queen // ABBA

There She Goes // Sixpence None the Richer

Alive // Krewela
We Can't Stop // Miley Cyrus

Closer // Tegan and Sarah

Waka Waka // Shakira

Roar // Katy Perry

I'm Coming Out // Diane Ross

Treasure // Bruno Mars

Ain't No Mountain High Enough // Marvin Gaye

Dancing in the Moonlight // Toploader

Take Me Home Tonight // Eddie Money

Closing Time // Semisonic
For the Longest Time // Billy Joel

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lamp shades

Occasions by kate spade:

The hands on the clock are hitting Hour #6 at a cocktail party, the tarts have long since disappeared, and the candles are just stubs. Out of the corner of your eye, you realize that a lampshade has just become someone's party hat. Does this mean the party's over?

Sometimes even the plainest "cues" don't work on those guests who have crossed the line from partygoers to party stayers. If people are still enjoying themselves, then do your tired best to keep smiling. But once the décor becomes someone else's wardrobe, by all means call it quits.

Such a notorious sign of boisterous and boozy party guests, I think there is still a playful and whimsical element to lampshade décor. I have never twirled around in a lampshade...I think with my lack-of-balance, ensuring I can at least have open eyes is probably quite crucial.

Despite the negative connotation, I think these pictures depict a festive and fun atmosphere.

In fact, I think it's like the party King and Queen's crown.

If your goofy accessory is well-received...lamp shade hair might be a new thing.  

Happy weekend, toodles!

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Repetto

Only the most PERFECT ballet flats in the entire world. 

I am so grateful I work at a boutique so I can treat myself every now and then to the store's beautiful items! My most recent investment are Repetto ballet flats (in cork and black). They are très chic and I feel like a ballerina whenever I wear them.

In addition to footwear, the line also sells professional ballet attire (shoes, leotards, and tutus) and ballerina-esque fashions for tiny dancer in us all. 

Enjoy the most twirl worth shoes yet, toodles!

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Tony Time!

The Tony Awards have always been my favorite out of the "top tier" award shows. Maybe it's the theatre minor in me, but I have so much fun watching the annual gala. How can you not love the entertainment with singing, acting, and performing? It's like I am going to a Broadway show taking place in my living room! This year has proven to be a strong one in the performing arts world and Neil Patrick Harris will once again take the ropes in recognizing theatre's greats this Sunday evening. 

Will you be watching??

Visit the New York Times' Tony Ballot for more information on the nominees and a ballot for you to predict the winners in each category. 

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If you haven't really kept up on what's been happening on Broadway this past year...all you need to know if children were the inspiration this year! Some of the top works up for awards include: Matilda, Cinderella, A Christmas Story, and Bring It On. 

Aside from the childhood delights, Cindy Lauper's compositions appear in Kinky Boots, which has been a shocking hit.

Skim through some of these articles in the New York Times to give you more background info!

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flapper girl

Who else is excited for The Great Gatsby release? I know people counting down the days! I have loved following the press releases over the past couple of weeks. The advertisements have been tremendous, filled with more glitz & glam than I could ever imagine. I have busied myself reading some interesting articles, particularly on the fashion world's collaboration in creating the magnificent wardrobes in the film. Finally, the soundtrack is just out of this world. Listen below to the new release by the popular voice of Lana del Ray.

And here's to kicking your heels up for a great week!

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dancing in the street

Happy Tuesday!

Perfect song for the occasion: 

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