Inaugurate This

Fortunately for those of us in DC who like to dress up, the holiday/party season is not over.  There are the Inaugural balls-- the nation's many celebrations of another smooth transfer of power.  And what a power it is.  We donated what is, for us, a lot of money to the campaign, and I hope to have a chance to put together a formal outfit and do some dancing.  I fear, however, that my husband is hiding our ball invitation because I mentioned how great it would be to wear a dress made from recycled military uniforms:

from Etsy Shop Lummed Designs

This Finnish designer, Tiina, had another ensemble* with black tulle detailing that is my dream Inaugural outfit.  I had it in my Etsy favorites for the longest time.  She finally took it down-- as is her prerogative since I had not put together the cash to buy it.  I might have to wear the peacock dress I made and wrote about in June:

I would want the jewelry to be by local designer, JesseWalker.  

http://www.realmbyjessewalker.com/

 He could rock a formal peacock necklace challenge.

If I needed to buy some formal wear, my first visit would be to Tari Boutique in Georgetown for a fabulous consignment piece.  I'll be blogging about Tari next with lots of pics from the store.

If you feel like celebrating, I hope you find the perfect event and that you feel great in your skin.  Forward in 2013.

*POSTSCRIPT:  It's up on Etsy again:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50024839/khaki-canvas-skirt-fitted-zip-up?ref=usr_faveitems