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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