I have been following the fashion blog TheClothesHorse quite religiously for the past two years. Apart from the awesome ensembles, art pieces, movie reviews, and poems of Emily Dickinson she posts about...Rebecca also features a section called 'blog style' where she asks her fellow fashion bloggers to describe their dream party! Although I can't imagine being interviewed by her, here are what my answers would have been. :)
What type of party is it?
The Whimsical Maidens Party
The Whimsical Maidens Party
Who's invited?
Virginia Woolf, Frida Kahlo, Sylvia Plath, Cleopatra, Janis Joplin, Helena Bonham Carter, Alice (from Wonderland), Rebecca of Theclotheshorse, Bev of Bevcooks, Laura Callaghan of Lauracallaghanillustration, Xena of Truelebanesefeminist and a few of my whimsical friends and acquaintances- Sukanya Mandal, Swastika Roy, Jayeeta Saha, Atreyei Ray, Sayantani Debnath, Ruma Chakravarti, and Amrita Kar.
Virginia Woolf, Frida Kahlo, Sylvia Plath, Cleopatra, Janis Joplin, Helena Bonham Carter, Alice (from Wonderland), Rebecca of Theclotheshorse, Bev of Bevcooks, Laura Callaghan of Lauracallaghanillustration, Xena of Truelebanesefeminist and a few of my whimsical friends and acquaintances- Sukanya Mandal, Swastika Roy, Jayeeta Saha, Atreyei Ray, Sayantani Debnath, Ruma Chakravarti, and Amrita Kar.
Where does it take place?
It takes place in a bungalow hidden in the woods. There is a big lawn with a flowerbed and vegetable patch which are interspersed with garden gnomes. A gravel path runs down the middle.Wooden benches form a circle around the big tree trunk table. The stream would be flowing just a few minutes down the trail. I'm going to hang strings of tiny yellow lights on the trees, and light it up after the sun goes down. Oh, and did I mention the swings?
It takes place in a bungalow hidden in the woods. There is a big lawn with a flowerbed and vegetable patch which are interspersed with garden gnomes. A gravel path runs down the middle.Wooden benches form a circle around the big tree trunk table. The stream would be flowing just a few minutes down the trail. I'm going to hang strings of tiny yellow lights on the trees, and light it up after the sun goes down. Oh, and did I mention the swings?
What are you serving?
Many things. It is going to be a lavish buffet. Watermelon iced teas, rocket and balsamic salad with grilled halloumi and figs, coconut crusted shrimp, tomato and caramelised onion tart, mint raita shots, lamb and prune tagine over pomegranate couscous, summer berry puddings with berry-black pepper compote.
Many things. It is going to be a lavish buffet. Watermelon iced teas, rocket and balsamic salad with grilled halloumi and figs, coconut crusted shrimp, tomato and caramelised onion tart, mint raita shots, lamb and prune tagine over pomegranate couscous, summer berry puddings with berry-black pepper compote.
Who would get to sit next to you?
Maybe the seat on my right would be alternated between Frida Kahlo and Virginia Woolf, and the one to the left reserved for my BFF, Sukanya.
Maybe the seat on my right would be alternated between Frida Kahlo and Virginia Woolf, and the one to the left reserved for my BFF, Sukanya.
What is everyone wearing?
Everyone is wearing clothes that fit their personality. I for one am donning a vintage style whimsy print dress with a collar and a cut-out heart back, and some floral wedges with a polka dotted twist headband. Helena is in a black distressed outfit with tousled hair. Janis is in her unique bohemian skirt, crop top, wreath, boots and shades. And Cleopatra is wearing an Egyptian cotton gown with golden jewellery. The rest you can imagine.
Everyone is wearing clothes that fit their personality. I for one am donning a vintage style whimsy print dress with a collar and a cut-out heart back, and some floral wedges with a polka dotted twist headband. Helena is in a black distressed outfit with tousled hair. Janis is in her unique bohemian skirt, crop top, wreath, boots and shades. And Cleopatra is wearing an Egyptian cotton gown with golden jewellery. The rest you can imagine.
Is there entertainment?
Obviously! There are dreamy songs playing on the radio. Some people are playing cards. I would arrange old-fashioned school games like Oranges-and-Lemons, Dumb Charades and Ringa Ringa Roses. We would share old family recipes. I'd keep a table with a variety of props including: bubble blower, faux fur stole, hula hoop, water gun, whipped cream spray and Play-doh; that the guests can explore and amuse themselves with. Then we'd also go down to the bank of the stream and give in to the inspiration. Click photographs, write poems, make collages, compose songs, paint pictures, or just lounge in the lap of nature. And in the evening Janis would perform some of her favorite numbers. But the most happening entertainment would be a conversation involving such a diverse bunch of whimsical women!
Obviously! There are dreamy songs playing on the radio. Some people are playing cards. I would arrange old-fashioned school games like Oranges-and-Lemons, Dumb Charades and Ringa Ringa Roses. We would share old family recipes. I'd keep a table with a variety of props including: bubble blower, faux fur stole, hula hoop, water gun, whipped cream spray and Play-doh; that the guests can explore and amuse themselves with. Then we'd also go down to the bank of the stream and give in to the inspiration. Click photographs, write poems, make collages, compose songs, paint pictures, or just lounge in the lap of nature. And in the evening Janis would perform some of her favorite numbers. But the most happening entertainment would be a conversation involving such a diverse bunch of whimsical women!
Are there any party favors?
Yes there are. Every guest gets a CD of my customised whimsical playlist, a box of homemade brandysnap cookies and a gift card for shopping at Modcloth.
Yes there are. Every guest gets a CD of my customised whimsical playlist, a box of homemade brandysnap cookies and a gift card for shopping at Modcloth.
What are the hot topics of the evening?
Literature, Mythology, Feminism, Music, Cuisine, Vintage Fashion, Photography, Magic, Art and the obvious- crazy eccentric whimsical blabber.
Literature, Mythology, Feminism, Music, Cuisine, Vintage Fashion, Photography, Magic, Art and the obvious- crazy eccentric whimsical blabber.
Who is the most likely to get drunk and dance on the table?
No one. Because I’m not serving alcoholic drinks. But people would get on the table and dance, nevertheless. The ones most likely to do so would be Jayeeta, Janis, Helena, Bev and me. But mostly, Jayeeta.
No one. Because I’m not serving alcoholic drinks. But people would get on the table and dance, nevertheless. The ones most likely to do so would be Jayeeta, Janis, Helena, Bev and me. But mostly, Jayeeta.
Who is the last to leave?
Sukanya! Because she is my best friend and will stay the night with me and help to clean up after the mess. And after it is all finished, we are going to get some pizza and soda and watch “Amelie”.
Sukanya! Because she is my best friend and will stay the night with me and help to clean up after the mess. And after it is all finished, we are going to get some pizza and soda and watch “Amelie”.
-Aamen.
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