LITTLE RED HOLIDAY DRESS

Did you guys ever watch Gossip Girl? My friend Kate & I were obsessed with it a few years back. We spent many a day with frozen pizza, a bag of Rolos & a bottle of cheap wine watching season after season of dvds in her college apartment. My favorite character was Blair Waldorf. I still adore her flawless style. & Blair always, always had a fabulous dress for Thanksgiving.

I, on the other hand, don't really dress up for Thanksgiving (more of an elastic waist band to make room for the cheesy potatoes kind of gal). But I love the concept! Thanksgiving marks the start of the Holiday season & what a fun & festive time to be wearing clothes! Sparkles! Tulle! Plaid heels! & in this case, the little red Holiday dress :D

Whatever you wear, & whatever your plans.. I hope this Thanksgiving involves delicious food, warm conversation & hours of relaxation. Love you all. Xoxo

Dress: Madewell Ponte Screenplay Dress (last year) (similar)

Coat: Betsey Johnson via Burlington Coat Factory (last year) (similar)

Shoes: Factory Olive Plaid Pumps via J.Crew Factory (the BRAND new one in Rookwood!!!!!!)

Photography: Natalie Folchi with Cincin-Natalie

SO, HOW 'BOUT THEM REDS?

Oh happy day!!! Sister#2 is in town from California, & we're heading to Great American Ballpark for my first Reds game of the season. I love the idea of baseball, so much. Let me tell you why J

NOTE* I was saving this post til Magical Simplicity's birthday J These were initially my thoughts from Opening Day.

I don't know anything about baseball. & that's probably not shocking. I'm a 23-year-old working woman & still wear ribbons in my hair. Here is what I can claim: The Cincinnati Reds are my hometown team. Sometimes they are good, sometimes they are not. I've heard they were doing really well in 1990, but lost the day I was born. (Sorry Cincy, guess you either got me or a winning baseball team.) (Sure hope it was a good trade.)

I know that Great American Ball Park is on Pete Rose Way. I know that the term "Diamond Seats" is a secret code for royalty. *HINT! Definitely ditch your just-ordered lunch from Dilly Deli when someone calls with an offer for Diamond Seats. It's the only time it will ever be okay. Leave the cash on the table & bolt, people.

I know that baseball means summer, & warmth & friends & grills & hotdogs & icecream. I know that, this year, GABP boasts a brand new craft beer bar. I know that I can hear Fireworks Friday from Columbia Tusculum. I know that baseball is America's pastime. I know when the sun finally breaks through this icy winter, in all its glorious summer shades, we can stop saying "So, how about this Polar Vortex?!" & start saying, "So, how 'bout them Reds?!"

I love baseball hats. I adore sunshine. I enjoy beer. I swoon for Cincinnati. I like the color red. ...So maybe I don't know the important things about baseball. But then again, maybe I know them all.

Either way - I can't wait to see ya at Great American Ball Park. You'll probably find me at the Reds Brewery District Bar... where we can smile & laugh & then say, "So, how 'bout them Reds?"