Well, it’s officially late night the Thursday of Thanksgiving and I’m grateful to at least get my post out before my day is done. This year, Dan and I hosted for our families; 10 peeps total, and one new peeplet, my wide-eyed (when awake) 7-day-old niece, Abbey Mae.

I had grand intentions of rising at dawn and taking candid shots during languorous prep in the kitchen. Instead, Dan stays up all night working his Top Chefery with turkey stock, a 15-pound bird, pork loin two ways and wheat berry/wild rice stuffing. I spend the day in a mad side dish and decorating rush.

So, instead of our actual dinner scene, Dan and I bring up the after dinner scene from Once on the projector in the multi-purpose room that is my home office/guest bedroom/frivolity staging ground.

Thanks to Kelly Lynae, Ms. co-Monday, for this stunning vintage apron from her visit to New York. It pairs mouthwateringly with this Mac and Jac silk dress ($10-Macy’s, original MSRP $100). The crazy tights, some posh brand I can’t remember for $10 from Nordstram’s Rack in Portland, drew a lot of red light walkin’ mockin’ talkin’ from my mom, but I love a reason for unbridled jokery on Thanksgiving, and I think a hostess should always look like a real good time.

Sample the reverse side of the apron. Tasty, any way you slice it. The glazed enamel earrings were a gift from Cuba from my friends Jenah and Jeff.  Jeff himself is soon to have a baby. (I mean, not actually himself, but you know what I mean.) Welcome, new life!

Note the burgeoning belly room? Forward-thinking dressing. (For my food baby.)

This is the punny yet deliciously dark humor poster hanging on my bulletin board, designed by the brilliant Neighborhood All-Stars. Join me, Anna and the rest of Frivolous posse at Story Story Night‘s FULL PLATE: Stories of Biting Off More Than You Can Chew on Monday, and sink your teeth into an all-you-can-eat story buffet.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Thanks, most of all, to Dan Costello, the most talented musician/chef/partner and generous human I’ve ever met, who also took these kick ass photos. Thanks also, universe, for the abundance of food, family and frivolity.

I’ve been finding some fantastic two-pieces lately. But you would never know that by trying them on. Because when worn as a matching set, they look rather frightening. Take the below outfit, that I dub:

The Doomsday Cultist

Melrose Silk 100% silk cream two-piece suit: $6 (thrift store). The end is near? Nigh. It’s just the beginning. And we start with the creation I call:

Marie Antoinette Joins the French Revolution

Zara Woman silk button up bodice: $1 (thrift store), layered over Lace camisole: $1 (thrift store), Worthington lace pants: $2.99 (thrift store). This jacket was tough to figure out. It has a boxy but sort of French aristocrat feel. Several option try-ons were discarded in sheer horror. Until I remembered this silk bodice under-layer that mimicks the same shape but acts as a subtly slutty counter-attack to the boxy aspect of the jacket. However, without the underlying lacy camisole, the whole top tipped the scale toward downright slutty. When forces combine, magic. I am the rebel Marie.

I love this outfit so much, I creamed myself. (Get it? I also crack myself up.) Pearl necklace: $5 (Double, double entendre. Pearlescent beads actually, but that phrase is so not as funny. Antique World Mall).

Taupe leather clutch: $2.99 (thrift store). Now, we must conquer the pants, with a look I christen:

Katharine Hepburn Stars as Cat Lady

Because Ms. Hepburn is so chic, this would be her doing frumpy. Jordana purple top: $5 (thrift store). The high waist and the clean line of these pants reminds me of her mostly. Also, my cat Opal would make her ideal co-star. Slightly neurotic, but irresistible.

Art deco necklace: gift (Anna Demetriades), Glitter shawl: gift (Dan Costello). Do they know me, or do they know me?

Steve Madden purple suede wedges: gift (Mom).

In honor of the two piece, this is a double feature folks. Buckle your seatbelts and make sure your seat back and tray tables are back in their proper upright positions because you are about to embark on an adventure that starts with the:

1970s Stewardess

Unlabeled vintage green tuxedo jacket and skirt two piece: $6 (thrift store). Doesn’t look like we’re in for a pretty landing, does it? Not so fast, start tapping your feet to the beat of a different outfit because in this get-up:

Frank Sinatra Does It My Way

 Jackets, I’ve had a few, but none, quite this hue. Anna and Frank silk top: $1.99 (thrift store). I believe you’ve already had the pleasure of the acquaintance of these awesome lace pants.

Afganastani 1920s glass necklace: $$$, but worth every penny (Bethany Walter of Armor Bijoux). The lapel on this tuxedo jacket is to die for. Also, the kerchief is sewn-in and totally kick ass.

Jeffery Campbell blue suede shoes: $60 (Piece Unique and Shoez).

“Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew / When I bit off more than I could chew / But through it all, when there was doubt / I ate it up and spit it out / I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way”

Which reminds me, Story Story Night‘s FULL PLATE: Stories of Biting Off More Than You Can Chew is coming up Monday, November 28, at the Rose Room. Eat it up.

Thanks to Kelly Lynae for the patient photos and the hours of unadulterated frivolity.