Two weeks from today I’ll be in Washington, D.C., watching President Barack Obama being sworn in for a second term as 44th President of the United States. It looks as though I won’t have a swearing-in ceremony ticket but I was able to snag tickets to the Inaugural Ball last night (anyone want to be my date?). I love our nation’s capital and I’m looking forward to soaking in American patriotism, just as I did four years ago in what I dubbed the biggest dance of my life.
Since this won’t be my first ride at the patriotic rodeo I have some idea of how to prepare. Dressing in layers for extremely cold temperatures and packing my patience are high on the list. Importantly, I’ll be fashionably accessorized with unique jewelry.
Chunky, Resin Bracelet and Obama Pendant by Carnivale Creations
In preparation for Obama’s initial inauguration in 2009, I commissioned Becky of Carnivale Creations to design a chunky, resin bracelet with images from the 2008 presidential campaign ($50 + shipping) along with a pendant ($15 plus shipping). I initially met her at my favorite holiday shopping event, Sarasota’s Atomic Holiday Bazaar, and learned she can create artful bracelets with just about any theme. She was great to work with and she is creating these bracelets this year! Visit her Etsy shop to order yours.
Obama Earrings from Erika Pena Boutique
I have a vice and it’s called TMZ.com. Yes, it’s the celebrity gossip site and I’m confessing my day isn’t complete until I catch up on the latest Hollywood happenings. Earlier this fall I read how Beyonce was rockin’ some fab Obama earrings made by Erika Pena Boutique and decided I needed a pair for election season. Unlike the songstress, I ordered a silver pair which were relatively affordable ($32 + shipping) and arrived pretty quickly. I was pleasantly surprised at how big and sturdy they are and rocked them during Obama’s visit to Hollywood, Fla., in November. Oh yes, I’m packing these beauties to D.C.
Red, White & Blue Fascinator Fun
Wearing a fascinator atop my head is so far out of my fashion box that I need to try it…again. I first wore one last month while attending the Holiday Entertaining and Tree Fluffing Retro Rad Style party at Rosen Shingle Creek, hosted by Emily Ellyn of Next FoodNetwork Star (Season 8). Tiffany Namey of Taffy Retta supplied fun fascinators for attending guests and she had an additional selection for sale. I picked up an adorable red, white and blue fascinator that reminds me of Uncle Sam ($12). Although it may be a tad chilly to wear it during the swearing-in ceremony, it’ll be perfect for the Ball or another indoor event. I just need to figure out how to carefully transport it. (And visit her Etsy shop for a wide variety of jewelry and hair accessories.)
Blinging Out My iPhone with Juice…from a Mophie
It’s no secret the battery life of an iPhone 4 sucks (as I found out when attending the Rally to Restore Sanity) and in order to extend my phone’s life, I asked for an external battery pack for Christmas. Santa, err, Mom came through with a Mophie Juice Pack Air Case and Rechargeable Battery. I’ve been testing it out and so far, so good.
Shop the 57th Presidential Inauguration Store
Honestly, I probably won’t be making a purchase from the 57th Presidential Inauguration Store but they do have some groovy buttons, apparel and other commemorative souvenirs if you’d like to check it out.
Will you be attending the inauguration? For official updates, be sure to visit the The 57th Presidential Inauguration website (www.2013pic.org), “like” the 2013 Presidential Inauguration Facebook Page and follow them on Twitter @obamainaugural. It looks like the Twitter hashtag to follow during the event is #inaug2013.
Now I’m off to find a ballgown…
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