Unique Photography with a Touch of Mode Merr

Good Sunday Morning to You, Dear Readers.

Spring Hue

My amazing bosses had a family vacation in Florida, so I had a much needed 5 days off. Plans to visit friends in Nantucket fell through. There was a lot of house cleaning, resting, Etsying, etc. Probably the most fun I had during these days off was going to Unique Photography's Spring Hue opening last Friday night.

One from my shoot

Unique Photography is my friend, Tracy King's business. She is a very amazing and talented photographer. I was flattered when she asked me to model for an upcoming show at Flat Iron Restaurant in the Bullfinch Hotel. The photo shoot was held at UMass Boston (my Alma Mater). (And yes, I did wear a black Mode Merr Peasant Top for the shoot.) All the models' make up was done by Makeup by Mau (pronounced Mo).

Getting ready to go. Candid shot.

The Piratical Fiance and I got ready for a fabulous evening. He wore spiffy new black and white Dr. Marten wing tips and a crisp new black shirt (both acquired at Hootenanny's going out of business sale. You have until May 5th to shop and get some great bargains. Get thee to Harvard Square and the Garage!). I wore a blue Mode Merr Perfect Skirt with a sugar skull applique and some cool hanging pompoms and ric rac. I had never worn that skirt before. I absolutely loved it and I am confident in revealing to you that I did indeed feel a very tiny bit like a pinata! 

New shoes!

Posing with my shots

Upon arriving at Flat Iron, I was instantly taken with the lay out of the show. Tracy had meticulously placed her framed and mounted photographs in strategic places on the walls. Some were on narrow strips of wall while others were on broader walls. Although all the photos were framed and mounted in the same way, they were all different sizes, which was very pleasing to the eye. There were snacks and very delicious cocktails and lots of people to schmooze with. (Oh yeah, I had 2 shots in the show!)

Tracy and I

The very best part of the evening was when Tracy's 4 year old niece came up to me (holding her uncle's girlfriend's hand) because she wanted to tell me (through her uncle's girlfriend, who she hid behind the entire time) that she really liked my skirt, my handbag and the flowers in my hair. I of course turned into a pile of goo! <3 I love kids and I love that they all like my Frankenstein purse! I think she may be a future Mode Merr customer. (I know her mom is one for a fact!)

Another from my shoot

If you were not at Flat Iron last Friday, and I know you weren't because I didn't see you there, Tracy's photography will be there for another month or two. You should go have some dinner at Flat Iron (I recommend having an Espresso Martini) and look at some beautiful art. If you happen to like a particular piece, they will be auctioned off, with all the proceeds being donated to charity. You will have amazing photography and you will feel good about your money going to charity. Everyone wins! (Just stay away from my shots...I want those.)

There are future plans for more photo shoots as well as an engagement photo shoot. I am excited about more modeling with a talented photographer. The bottom line is if you want family photographs, a portfolio, a wedding, baptism, party, or really any event that needs a photographer, do yourself a favor and get in touch with Tracy. She's amazing! Go like her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/uniquephotobytk


Until next time, my dears. <3

Mode Merr and the Boston Comic Con Adventure

Good Rainy Afternoon to you, Dear Readers.

Twin Jacks and a Damsel

Yesterday, the Piratical Fiance and I went to the Boston Comic Con. He was, of course, dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow and very Piratical. I was not dressed as any character, however I was in the garb of a Victorian Lady. I was NOT Steampunk. (Although I love the Victorian era and style, I decidedly dislike Steampunk.) For those of you who do not know, and have not figured it out, I am not a comic book person. I have never been to a Comic Con. Needless to say, I was reluctant to go. I was convinced that I would be surrounded by pimply teenagers, nerds and social rejects. But I went to be with the Piratical Fiance and for an excuse to carry a parasol.

Me at Comic Con

The first part of my Comic Con experience began before we even left our apartment. What to wear...
Spatterdashes or boots? Large parasol or carriage parasol? Long skirt with train or Perfect Skirt? I settled on my Babycake John Fluevog boots, my carriage parasol and of course, my Mode Merr Perfect Skirt. (Who knew that retro pin-up fashion would also work for a Victorian look? It simply proves how versatile Mode Merr really is!) I paired all of this with a black ruffly bolero, a lace tank top (the one I wore to Passover) and my new leather underbust corset as well as 1950's cat-eye sunglasses. Completely fabulous. 


On a side note, I must say, the John Fluevog boots were very comfortable and easy to wear. They were an excellent investment! My feet did get tired and started hurting, but that was after 4 hours of walking around.

Jack, Me and Wonder Woman!

We got to the Con and had to wait outside in a very long line, just to wait in another very long line, to get in finally. While we waited, we met Super Woman and ran into an imbalanced Bellatrix Lestrange, who was still imbalanced when she was out of character. 

KISS!!!

Inside the Con, we ran into all sorts of characters. The first people we ran into were the Demon and the Star Child from KISS! (Such nice guys!) We saw Mr. T, who the Piratical Fiance knows. There were a bunch of Batmans and too many Jokers to count. There were 2 Tony Starks (both of which the Piratical Fiance also knew.) There was a Wicket the Ewok (he was adorable) lots of Storm Troopers, yet I do not recall seeing a Darth Vader.

Abby

Not Abby

Lots of people wanted to take pictures of me. Which is a new thing for me. Almost everyone wanted to take pictures with the Piratical Fiance. (As per usual.) The thing that I did not expect (and was not going for at all) is that people thought I was Abby from NCIS. I was horrified. Now, I get people on the street who come up to me and say, "Wow, you look like that girl on NCIS," or "You look just like that Abby on TV," or at a family friend's home for Christmas dessert, "You look like Pauley Perrette." One lady at the Con insisted, simply insisted, that I was that girl on TV that she couldn't think of. She insisted, simply insisted that I tell her who I was dressed as. I smiled at her and obliviously told her I was me that day. I kept waiting for her to tell me who she thought I was, until I figured it out for myself. She thought I was Abby. Even when I told her I was indeed not dressed as Abby, she insisted, simply insisted that I was. The very nice fella from the Star Trek booth stopped me and congratulated me on my Abby costume and how perfectly I did it. When I told him that this was just me, he smiled sweetly and told me that was great as well. :) <3 

<3

One of the best things about the Con (aside from people watching) was the artists and their art work. There was a lot of great stuff. I did not take any pictures of anyone's work, because as an artist, I feel that that is wrong, but I got lots of business cards to share with you! Check out:
Ken Kelly @ www.kenkellyart.com
Sara Richard @  www.sararichard.com
Matthew J. Fletcher @ www.matthewjfletcher.com
Stephanie Buscema @  www.stephaniebuscema.com
Katie Cook @ www.katiecandraw.com 
(Katie drew a picture of the Piratical Fiance complete with sea turtles!)
There was even a fella who does geeky pinup photography @ www.geekypinups.com

at home, tired and resting

After awhile, I got tired and cranky. I got sick of taking pictures and sick of posing. People's inane comments about some bit of someone's costume not being "screen accurate" were getting irritating. People started smelling not so good. It was time to go home. The Piratical Fiance obliged me. There was no yucky vegetarian Chinese food dinner with friends, there was no after party. There was just home, and dinner and tired feet. The final verdict was that, yes, I would go back to Comic Con next year. I had fun. :)


Until next time dear readers. <3

New Shoes and Spending the Holidays With Mode Merr

A very heart-felt Good Evening to You, Dear Readers,

Passover Table

Kiddie Table

  I hope your Spring Holidays were all wonderful and blessed. This year, I celebrated Passover (my favorite Jewish holiday) at the Piratical Fiance's Grandmother's house. I am not Jewish, but the Piratical Fiance is half Jewish, and so he says I am Jewish by injection. This year, since Grandma Betty had invited many guests to the Seder, the Piratical Fiance and I as well as his cousin were all banished to the Kiddie Table. I have never sat at a Kiddie Table, even when I was a kid, so it was kinda fun. Unfortunately, Elijah did not show up AGAIN! (I honestly do wait for him with anticipation every year.) The food was amazing as always. I don't know what everything is called, but I do like it all. (My boss insists that I am the only Gentile in the world that likes Matzoh and Gefilte Fish. He is Jewish and likes neither.)

Fabulous shoes and clothes!

   In addition to all this celebrating and fun, I looked fabulous! I threw together an outfit around an new pair of shoes. The shoes are Iron Fist mules. (A little side note here. I am a fan of Iron Fist. I love their clothes, however, I have a hell of a time fitting into their shoes. The Piratical Fiance has bought me 2 pairs as gifts and both had to go back, as they were too small, even though they were my size, which is an 11, for those of you who dont remember. I even spent an afternoon in Hootenanny in Harvard Square trying on every single pair of size 11 Iron Fist shoes they had with no luck and a lot of tears.) They are black and white plaid, with some ruffly yellow lace, a pink velvet bow and a pink skull to finish the whole look. I paired these with a bright blue Mode Merr Perfect Skirt, a black Old Navy mini cardigan and a lace camisole acquired at a thrift store. It was a perfect outfit and the ladies who were at Passover (all octogenarians) were amazed that I could walk in such tall heels and were all curious as to how tall I was without heels (5'9"). 

Walking Harvard Square

  The next event we had was a visit from the Piratical Fiance's younger brother from California. This demanded a family dinner out as well as another outfit centered around new shoes. This pair was also Iron Fist. These mules have red and black sequin skulls on them. (So cool!) The outfit that went with these shoes was a black Perfect Skirt and a red velvet Peasant Top. (When I chose this top, Angela looked at me and said, "Were you a romantic Goth?" How did she know? Since high school, I have had quite a weakness for all kinds of velvet. I suppose it has carried over to my adulthood. <3) Grandma Betty was horrified when she finally noticed my shoes on the walk back to her apartment through Harvard Square. She insisted that I would turn my ankle as well as ruin my feet. I did not turn my ankle that night, although she is probably right that I will at some point ruin my feet. The truth is that I have been wearing heels for so long that walking in flats is the tricky part for me. 

Cuz Ange says I am a Romantic Goth

   I need to say, Xpistos Avesti to all my Greek readers, although there probably are none. Greek Easter was last Sunday. Greek Easter generally falls after Catholic Easter and very rarely on the same Sunday. This year was the first year we ever had brunch out on Easter Sunday. We went to Stephie's on Tremont. I wore my black Mode Merr Perfect Skirt as well as a blue and white with black accents Sour Puss nautical shirt. This went with slightly more sensible shoes and one of my Victorian parasols. Sadly, no pictures were taken. I can tell you I got a lot of strange looks and even some rather rude comments. (Pssst...the secret to criticizing strangers in public is to WHISPER to your friends, not shout it at the top of your lungs.) I felt amazing, despite the comments and the looks and the enormous blister forming on my pinky toe, despite the deceiving sensibility of the shoes.  

Passover Dinner

   Life has been very busy this spring and it only seems to be getting busier. This weekend is the Boston Comic Con. I will be going with the Piratical Fiance and some friends. The Piratical Fiance will be pirating along with our friends. I however have elected to go as a Victorian Lady. I realize that it is not very comic-y, however this is not my scene. This will also be my first Con. I will most certainly be blogging about this impending adventure. 


   A friend also has an event coming up called, Spring Hue, Photography by Tracy King. http://www.facebook.com/events/190645637715916/ 
It will be held on Friday, April 27th at the Bulfinch Hotel. I modeled for this event (in Mode Merr of course) so come on by and take a look at some great photography. 

  Angela is finally home safe and sound from Viva Las Vegas. She came down with the flu while there and is finally on the mend. I will be posting more Mode Merr events as they arise. 


  I hope you are all well and enjoying this gorgeous weather. 


  Until Next Time, Dear Readers. <3

Mode Merr and Adventures in California

Good Saturday Morning To You, Dear Readers, 

Keloid stitches. Two of them.

    Once again, it has been entirely too long. My last blog was just over a month ago. I have no excuse, aside from being super busy (aren't we all?). As you know, the Piratical Fiance and I went on vacation for a week to California. Upon returning, I got sick, had ear surgery to remove a growing keloid on my ear, I had a hearing for a mystery parking ticket that I had never gotten in the first place, 3 dinner parties, my birthday, a photo shoot, work, etc, etc. 
  

Satin Perfect Skirt & Black Lace Peasant Blouse

   California was interesting to say the least. The weather was beautiful. Our first night there, we went to the symphony. We were exhausted from traveling all day and we both sorta fell asleep during the symphony, but damn I looked good in some Mode Merr! By the time we were back in bed, it was 2 am Eastern Standard Time, which if you do not know, is WAY past this girl's bed time. 

Gingerbread Model of the Winchester Mystery House

   The very next morning, we drove to the Winchester Mystery House. Do you know what that is? You don't? Well, let's fix that...www.winchestermysteryhouse.com
The short version is, Sarah Winchester, (heiress to the Winchester fortune through her husband) believed she was being haunted/cursed by the spirits of victims shot by Winchester rifles. A medium told her the only way to confuse the spirits that haunted her was to never stop construction on her house. For the next 38 years, she had work done on her house 24 hours a day, year round. She told her workers what to do based on what the spirits told her to do. The result is a bizarre Victorian mansion with stairs and doors that go no where, cabinets that had opened to the wall with no storage space, etc, etc all to protect her from spirits. It is one of 2 houses in California that is legally haunted.  

Me in one of the odd touches of the WMH an unnecessary inlet.

   Although he it was not allowed, the Piratical Fiance, lagged behind on the tour in every room. I could not understand why. Turns out, he was taking pictures with his cell phone! Which I have to admit I was thrilled with because I decided that I would really like to live in the Winchester Mystery House. As that is not possible, at least we have pictures. :) This was one of the best things we did all vacation! If you have not done so, go to the Winchester Mystery House if you are ever in San Jose. It is really tons of fun. If you go, try to get on the tour with Donald. He is great!

Medusa Mural First thing I saw on Haight Street

   My next most favorite thing in California was Haight Street. We were lucky enough to go twice. I think I could have stayed there forever. I stumbled upon Loved To Death (who I follow on Etsy) while looking for Post Mortem photography. They did not allow photography in the store (they had a baby coffin that I was obsessed with) but everything was so incredibly cool! There were mounted heads, lots of taxidermy, and exquisite jewelry! I also found tons of great vintage shops (all too expensive for my wallet, but super fun to look through). I did make a purchase on Haight Street. Billy dragged me into the John Fluevog store where I made the elaborate purchase of a pair of Baby Cake boots!!! It was my splurge for the year and I am in love with them. <3

   While on Haight Street, I popped into the Bettie Page store. Ladies, do yourselves a favor, do not buy from this line. I went in because the clothing looked cute in the window. Basically it was all a lot of over priced stuff, that was constructed out of cheap looking and feeling materials. I hate to knock a brand that I was so excited about and desperate to like. :(

Red Velvet Peasant Blouse with Snakeskin print Skinny Jeans

    The Piratical Fiance and I also got to spend 2 days and 1 night in Venice Beach. (If you are old enough to remember Three's Company, the title sequence was filmed there.) Basically its a bunch of drug addicts and homeless people, who are not really homeless (we know because we saw quite a few of them drive to "work") who panhandle. We walked along Venice beach and came across Muscle Beach (no meatheads were working out, though). We even went to the Santa Monica Pier (you know...where The Lost Boys was filmed!) where we found a really terrible Captain Jack Sparrow impersonator. The best part of Venice Beach was going to the Piratical Fiance's brother's pop up restaurant. If you are on the West Coast, google Ari Taymor. You will find out everything you need to know about pop up restaurants as well as how wonderful Ari's food is! And yes, I wore Mode Merr to dinner! How could I not?

Bridgette Blouse and Perfect Skirt

   One of our last nights in San Francisco, we took my future in-laws to a Greek restaurant. (A very modern Greek restaurant.) I took the opportunity to show off yet another Mode Merr creation. (Just a little aside: You can literally wear this Bridgette Blouse with EVERYTHING. I have matched it with just about every Perfect Skirt I own. I am hoping to wear it with jeans in the near future, because, hey, it's just that fabulous!) Needless to say, with all the eating out (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as well as consuming insane amounts of ice cream, I have porked up a bit. Thanks to Mode Merr garments having the super power of stretch, this has not been too much of an issue. Be forewarned, after next Friday's Passover Dinner, I will be going on a diet. There are a few upcoming events that I simply must look my best for!

    Please remember, Angela and of course, Mode Merr will be at Viva Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 5th to the 8th! (www.vivalasvegas.net) I know for a fact that Angela has been working her fingers to the bone for the last month making stock for this event. I am disappointed that I will not be able to attend, but if you are in the area, do yourself a favor and check it out. It promises to be a great event! 


  Until next time!! <3
  

A Disaster, Romanitcal Dinner and Mode Merr

Good Afternoon Dear Readers,

Shark Vertebrae Waking Stick

I have been itching to write about the gift I got the Piratical Fiance for our anniversary since I bought it at the antique show last month. Since I gave it to him yesterday, I am free to write about it. I bought him a Shark Vertebrae Walking Stick. This particular one is dated from the 1870's to 1880's. These were made by sailors on voyages. The length is of course, made of shark vertebrae and the tip and certain disks in the length are made of horn. The Piratical Fiance loved it. We plan on using our Victorian accessories together (yes, we are that couple). I will soon be the proud owner of yet another Victorian Mourning Parasol. Pictures to follow when it arrives! 

The happy couple. Can you see the purple?

    As you can see from the above title, there was a bit of a disaster yesterday. I went to the salon for a hair cut, but could not stay to have my hair colored due to time constraints. I decided that the best option would be to just do an at home dye job, with the help of the Piratical Fiance (who has had lots of experience dying his hair all sorts of interesting colors). I now, once again have glossy blue-black hair, with almost all of the grays gone, but my beautiful flaming red hair has now turned purple. Sigh. I am not sure what happened. I don't mind having purple hair. (I had it about 8 years ago.) But I really did like the red. What makes it all a bit worse, is that yesterday was the Piratical Fiance's and my 3 year anniversary. Big milestone. Add to that that we are leaving in 4 days for vacation, and the red turned purple hair is a bit more distressing. However, I made the best of it last night. Perhaps it will be easier for my parents now that the purple blends in with the red and doesn't stand out as much as the red. I can always keep shampooing and see how long it will take to fade...

What color would you call that skirt?

 But I digress...Yesterday there was an anniversary dinner to go to! The most important part of going out to dinner, aside from being hungry, is getting dressed. What do you all think I wore? Well, Sillies, I wore Mode Merr, of course! Angela had given me a Leopard Bridgette Blouse. I chose to wear my latest Mode Merr piece to dinner last night. I paired it with a bright blue (I am not sure exactly what to call this color) Perfect Skirt. As you surely know now, from previous blogs, I only own Peasant Blouses. The Bridgette Blouse is long sleeved and was a pleasant alternative to being chilly due to wearing Peasant Blouses in Winter. 

Waiting for food!

   The Bridgette Blouse has fitted sleeves from the elbow and below. From the elbow up they have a slightly wider cut. (It almost reminds me of a bats wing, which is a good thing, because I really like bats! But it is not like those tops you see in retail stores lately that have exaggerated sleeves that go from wrist to waist.) The is also some gathering at the shoulders, which at first I thought wouldn't look right on me, as I have broad shoulders, but it was actually perfect! Extra detail without the extra bulk. There is a gathered portion below the bust that is very flattering and helps in the cleavage department (as does the V neckline). Best of all, the Piratical Fiance went bananas when he saw me in it. (He generally doesn't react like that when I am fully clothed.) This shirt does have stretch, which was very helpful when eating a big dinner! The Bridgette Blouse comes in Black and Leopard. And guess what? It is on sale right now! Go to www.modemerr.com and get yourself one. It would be a great addition to your wardrobe and would go with just about anything!

Pork pate, pickled carrots, house made mustard, etc

   We had very late dinner reservations at a tiny little place in Jamaica Plain called Ten Tables. Ever been there? If you have not, do yourself a favor and go! (www.tentables.net) It is small, cozy, and romantical. The food is absolutely amazing. We had bratwurst and a sample plate for appetizers. I had pasta with rabbit and Brussels Sprouts for dinner, chocolate terrine with Thai Basil ice cream for dessert and Cappuccino! Everything was cooked perfectly. The pasta was home made as was the ice cream. The majority of the food was from local farmers. It was all so fresh and amazing. It was a lovely way to celebrate our special day!

Eating Bratwurst!

Pasta with bunny

Dessert with anniversary candle

Capps!

Cheese plate

    I am leaving for a much needed vacation in a few days. When I come back there likely be a lengthy entry about my trip. Also, stay tuned for Halter Tops as well as dates for up-coming Mode Merr shows!


   Until next time <3

Mode Merr Pop Up Boutique in Glamorous Roslindale Square

A Very Beautiful and Bright Sunday Afternoon, To You, Dear Readers,

Where I wish I was this afternoon

I would like to report to you that I am sitting down to write this blog entry at a street side cafe, sipping a coffee and eating some fabulous pastry. As I type, I watch couples stroll by on this perfect Sunday afternoon. I am of course outfitted in a new Mode Merr outfit, with perfect hair and perfect make-up and perfect heels. I serenely sip my coffee and delicately nibble my pastry. I am inspired by what I see around me and life is wonderful.

How I looked LAST night

I would like to report this to you. Really I would. But the reality is that I have a head cold and I am sitting on the couch in my living room. I have a glass of orange juice next to me and I can barely breathe. My hair is a mess and I am wearing cozy Halloween jammies. There is nothing glamorous going on here. However, that was not the case last night. 

Bargain Bins

Last night I hosted my first ever Mode Merr Pop Up Boutique. I have been giddily looking forward to hosting this event for months. I have always enjoyed hostessing and you all know how much I love Mode Merr. It just seemed to make sense to put the two together. 

Green Leopard, that was not worn Friday night

Angela called me Friday afternoon and wanted to know if she could swing by so we could set up the Boutique that night so I could have all of Saturday to ready the house. We decided to go to dinner (which I desperately needed, as I had had a rather difficult week). Luckily we had a quick phone consult to decide on outfits. If we hadn't, I would have greeted Angela in black skinny jeans and a black and green leopard cardigan...exactly the outfit she was wearing. Phew...fashion faux paux avoided. We quickly unloaded the car and configured where we should place the clothing rack and the bargain bins for optimal shopping. We had an absolutely wonderful dinner at Rattlesnake, where the Piratical Fiance is the Sous Chef. It was great to have an adult beverage and talk and laugh and find parking spots in Downtown Boston a stone's throw from the restaurant. 

The amazing Johnny Depp as Ed Wood

Saturday evening came. For awhile it was just Angela and I. It felt like we were unpopular girls at school and no one had come to our party. We were looking gorgeous and sitting around watching Ed Wood. We figured if no one showed, we were still having a great time. Slowly but surely, the ladies started showing up and the shopping and Mimosa drinking began.

The lovely Anna, digging

Everyone chatted and dug around in the bins. My dining room chairs slowly became shopping baskets for the clothes that were to be tried on. The gals went into the bathroom one-by-one to try on their selections. Outfits that were possibilities were modeled for the rest of us to see and offer opinions on. I myself, felt like a salesgirl at the Gap. I found myself repeating, "If you need a different size, just let me know!" 

Too cute Haley, modeling

It was great to see women of different ages and body types ALL find something that they liked and that fit them. (I feel like this is such a common theme in my blogs!) It was so much fun to see how great everyone looked in their new clothes. A common question was, "What would I wear this with?" The answers ranged from skinny jeans to sundresses and tube dresses. All very helpful suggestions.

More Bargain Bins

We ended the evening sitting around my living room each eating a slice of scrumptious fruit tart. Not only was the evening a great success, but it was so much fun to visit with everyone as well as help them shop. Angela and I will definitely be doing this at my house again.

I want to thank all the ladies that came out last night and made the evening such a great success. We appreciated it so much.

Until next time... <3

A Good Evening to You Dear Readers,
  

Uncle Jack...good stuff!

   This is our 21st blog, which means we are now legal to drink! But seriously, I want to remind you that this Saturday, February 18th, Angela and I will be hosting a fabulous Mode Merr Pop Up Boutique. It is not too late to get on the guest list! Just let me know if you would like to come and I will make it happen. This event will be from 4pm-10pm. There will be bargain bins as well as regularly priced items in sizes xxs-xxxl. This is a ladies only and grown ups only event, so leave your fella at home and get a sitter for the kids and come shop with some great ladies at my place. It promises to be a great evening.

   Some exciting news about fabric. (I never thought I would type a sentence about fabric being exciting, but Goddammit, it IS!) Mode Merr has just received fabric samples. This Spring's Perfect Skirts will be Light Gray, English Moss Green, Deep Turquoise and Bright Purple. You have no idea how long I have been waiting for a purple Perfect Skirt. I will take one in light gray as well, thank you very much.

Wholesale!

   Angela also wanted me to put the word out that Mode Merr is going to launch a PDF wholesale catalog. This is for people with businesses only (sorry). If you are a shop/boutique owner interested in seeing this or know someone who has a shop/boutique who would be interested in seeing this, please email Mode Merr at wholesale@modemerr.com 

Angela and I painting the town Black

   The funnest thing I have to report to you all is that Angela and I went went out 2 weeks ago. We went out to a club like grown-ups. We socialized and had cocktails and stayed out WAY past our (or at least my) bedtimes. We had an absolute blast. Which is something I desperately needed. When the only person you have to talk to all day long is 7 months old, you need grown-up nights. 

    I hope you are all full from your dinners and are now relaxing and enjoying the rest of your evening. <3

   Until next time...