Hotel Savoy-Kansas City

Happy Friday!

I went to Hotel Savoy last night for my friend's Bachelorette Party. This was one of the many places I haven't visited in Kansas City and it was really amazing seeing something so historic. However, I have to admit the hotel was a little on the creepy side and I felt like the rooms were decorated by a 90 year old lady. I had a great time going around the hotel taking pictures during the night and wouldn't mind staying there sometime. The hotel is supposed to be "haunted" but I can happily report I saw no such evidence. While visiting I can tell you that it feels very nostalgic of a different era in Kansas City and is decorated in the style of that past time. I appreciate when hotels have different article or pictures of their historic building and explain the changes that have happened to the building over time.

I found out the following about a few famous people The Hotel Savoy have welcomed into their building:

Paul Newman's character in Mr. & Mrs. Bridge ate at the Savoy, as did Warren Harding, Harry Truman, Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan (many of whom liked to sit at booth #4, a quiet, cozy one). Another cool fact is that Frank Anderson designed the Art Nouveau stained glass dome for the hotel lobby. I hope you decide to go a visit the hotel after seeing a few of these photographs. The staff there is really friendly and it is something to see for yourself.

XOXO

JADATO

(All photos except for Mr. & Mrs. Bridge are taken by me)

Carrie Bradshaw-Sex and the City

Hello readers,

We have almost made it to Friday and I have to tell you that it can't come fast enough. I am SO ready to have a long relaxing weekend, with the only thing I really have to attend is my friend Leah's wedding on Saturday. I was thinking about REALLY re-visiting my wardrobe to start trying to mix things up a lot more in there. I have seen every single episode of Sex and the City multiple times and every time I still find fresh inspiration in Carrie Bradshaw's wardrobe. Granted she doesn't get every outfit right but she has fun wearing every single one. I need to visit a thrift store again after bringing in some Carrie inspirational outfits and try to re-create her outfits from the show. Here is a fresh view of her memorable outfits from the show and a reminder how it really inspired strong women who weren't afraid to take risks.

XOXO

JADATO

Elie Saab-Halle Berry 2002 Oscars

Hello,

Today I was feeling nostalgic of Halle Berry's Oscar 2002 fashion. Do you remember this dress? It took my breathe away watching her wear it to the Oscars; I was a junior in high school at the time. What a bewitching dress that only Halle Berry could look better than the actual runway model who originally wore the dress. I watched the Elie Saab Fashion show live today and what I wouldn't give to attend one of these fashion shows in person. Here are some of my favorite dresses from the past Elie Saab Collections. Tomorrow I will post original photos of The Tintype Party I attended last weekend. It was amazing!

XOXO

JADATO

Funny Lady-Kristen Wiig

TGIF!

I don't know if you remember but I LOVE funny women. I will sometimes just turn off the tv and listen to old recordings of women comedians. I have a major girl crush on Kristen Wiig and I'm not afraid to admit it. On top of her having a great sense of humor she is so fashionable too. She is also dating one of my favorite band The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti. Could she be any cooler? If I ever met Kristen  I would have a totally speechless moment; for those that know me it NEVER happens. :) Enjoy a few of my favorite fashion moments from Kristen over the years.

XOXO

JADATO