Cree and I love to go out on the town…dinner jackets, heels…we love it all. That said, this year we’ve been trying our best to be more budget conscious. This ultimately means less nights out and more nights in (and some creative planning!). We are currently planning a Jazz Soiree (60’s shifts and tie clips are encouraged). I can think of nothing better than spending a night at home with friends listening to Chet Baker while wearing these fabulous Kate Spade gems.
Any additions to the evening’s jazzy playlist?
SHIFT / SHOES / EARINGS / MILES DAVIS / CHET BAKER
sara
October 6, 2011
I could be wrong, but wouldn’t a night on the town be cheaper than $298 shoes?!
Gretchen
October 6, 2011
Hello! I found your blog through another friend’s blog and it is lovely 🙂 I do have a question: who takes all the pictures with you in them?
Your posts about Paris are making me want to take a European vacation!
Eliza
October 6, 2011
Love the idea of a jazzy evening! Have you listened to Hugh Laurie’s album? More blues than jazz but definitely worth a listen. Perfect late-night music.
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bink & boo
October 6, 2011
I can’t decide which I “need” more, the shoes or the dress. Wait I just looked at the price of the dress. I guess I will have to “invest” in the shoes and find a knock-off dress. I love this post!
Virginia @ The Old-Fashioned Children's Novel-ist
October 6, 2011
Some West Coast cool jazz, for sure! I love Dave Brubeck – his music is super-accessible. If you like the song “Girl from Ipanema,” then you like Bossa Nova, so you’ll want Joao Gilberto and Antonio Jobim, too.
fanfamfun
October 6, 2011
that outfit is great! totally my thing! the shoes match the chet baker cover so well, you would have to carry the record with you all night! x
Brandy
October 6, 2011
love the idea of hosting themed dinner parties or even just cocktails & music with nibbles. wonder if i can pull it off with my group of friends. i’ll let you know!
mandy
October 6, 2011
Simple and elegant! Those shoes are so fun!
Sarah @http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/
October 6, 2011
Oh mu gosh those shoes!!! I’d want to wear them for ANY soiree! What a fun outfit. Thanks for posting =)
– Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com
Caty
October 6, 2011
Great picks!
TJ
October 6, 2011
miles davis and that dress are just perfection!!!
xo TJ
Ridgely's Radar
October 6, 2011
Love the dress! So chic!
ruth
October 6, 2011
jazz pianist ahmad jamal — best party music ever.
Tequila b
October 6, 2011
My funny valentine is a perfect end to a boozy night.
rhiannon
October 6, 2011
i love these pieces!
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Merritt
October 6, 2011
The only thing missing is a jazzy gin-based cocktail. Have fun!
DeAnn
October 6, 2011
I was thinking the same as the first commenter – don’t the shoes blow the budget – but I will say that a jazz night sounds pretty nifty. I’ll have to ditto this idea.
Jennifer
October 6, 2011
First – Amanda loving the new column on Oh Happy Day!
Second – well.. the shoes might brake the bank BUT… they are the cutest EVER! i want.. i want…
Kacie
October 6, 2011
I adore those Kate Spade flats! They are so simple and chic. A little Holly Golightly! Love.
Kacie
http://www.acollectionofpassions.com/
Cecilia
October 6, 2011
How elegant
less is more!
leved it
ps: your captchas are impossible!
Amanda Jane
October 6, 2011
Haha! I know it! I’ve never owned a Kate Spade anything in my entire life. Only in my blogging dreams….;)
junebug
October 6, 2011
Just today, I was loving this dress:
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Dresses/Above-Knee-Dresses/WH280-GLD/Womens-Gold-Jersey-Circle-Dress.html?orcid=-71#cs0
Not quite as short (not necessarily a bad thing?) and a lot more affordable.
diana
October 6, 2011
Suggestions of real jazz music from my husband (a h-u-g-e jazz enthusiast):
lionel hampton (vibraphone)
add duke ellington’s retrospection (great piano)
mal waldron’s impressions (great piano, great bop)
john coltrane’s soultrane (great bop)
john coltrane’s giant steps (great post-bop)
duke ellington and john coltrane (great classic jazz)
lester leaps in (best…BEST jazz sax, better than chet baker)
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October 7, 2011
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sarah
October 7, 2011
LOVE! the dress and flats are sooo cute:)
Allyson
October 7, 2011
LOVE the Kate Spade shoes. This is such a fun outfit!
Gina
October 7, 2011
Cute idea! One tiny note… I believe you should use the word fewer instead of less in “less nights out”. Less is for volume and fewer is for quantity. Less orange juice, fewer oranges. Sorry to nerd out.
Lisa
October 7, 2011
Is there anything better than a theme party? doubtful this one looks like it will be crazy fun!
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houseofearnest
October 7, 2011
eeek! I love this! I don’t know any jazz specifics (I just turn on the cable channel that plays endless songs and turn off the screen), but I have always wanted to do something similar. There is just something so nostalgic and ‘grown-up’ about it all 🙂 have fun!
April Bladh
October 8, 2011
I collect Vintage jewelry and those ear rings are to DIE for. I love the whole idea of hosting a jazz pary
Carrie
October 10, 2011
I have been looking for a dress like this. But $450? Surely I can find one cheaper! Anyone know how I can score a simple shift dress that doesn’t cost an arm & leg???