It looks like the party season is starting in Inauguration Day this year. Barack Obama cut-outs are everywhere and the nation is careening through a manic-depressive cycle of despair (the economy) and hope ('change is coming', sayeth the Obama camp).
With a lean and mean Christmas season behind us, we are looking forward to the rash of winter and spring events. Elvis' birthday (hubba hubba) was last Thursday. Costume-wise, January is slim pickings. But we are already gearing up for a full February. Presidents Day usually spurs a rash of Abe Lincoln and George Washington lookalikes - for store promotions if nothing else. (And trust us, the stores are PROMOTING this year - we expect Obama to soon be replaced with lifesize posters of George and Abe).
Mixed in amonst the staider polictico holidays, we have the fun stuff - Valentines Day and Mardi Gras. You would think this would mean cupid costumes (St. Valentine's Day) and half masks (Mardi Gras). The growing trend for both is sex, sex, sex - sexy costumes everywhere accompanied by a correspoding bump in sexy lingerie and, of course, hosiery. If that doesn't lighten the winter blues - not sure what will!
Us? In between parties we're staying at home and watching the tube (cheap, yeah?). Right now we're jonesing for more episodes of Weeds, True Blood, and Dr. Who - if only we could Tardis ourselves back in time to the free-spending lifestyle we once enjoyed - that would really get the party started! Still, partying on a budget doesn't have to be a drag. A few fun costumes, a theme, and some good friends can turn potluck and BYOB into a night to remember.
Enjoy!
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