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Girlfriend Gathering – Ensemble Theatre Review – “What I Learned In Paris”

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What I Learned In ParisThis past weekend some girlfriends and I got together to attend a play at our favorite local theatre – The Ensemble Theatre (http://www.ensemblehouston.com).   The current production showing is “What I Learned in Paris” written by Pearl Cleage (www.pearlcleage.net) one of my favorite playwrights and authors.

This story really resonated with me because it enveloped a main theme that is of interest to me – a woman’s journey to enlightenment and self-empowerment.   Every woman should have a moment in her life journey when she realizes exactly what she wants and that she has the power within herself to make it happen.    This play was about one woman who had surpassed that moment, another woman who was about to start on her journey to that moment, and the man they shared.

It was hilarious and poignant.   Detria Ward (https://www.facebook.com/detria.ward) was fabulous as Eve Madison.  I am sure that every woman in the audience could relate to this story.   The girlfriends and I thoroughly enjoyed it and discussed it again as we munched on our delicioso South American food at Churrascos Restaurant (https://www.cordua.com/churrascos/).    It was well worth the drive through a very rainy day in Houston to attend this outing.

 

NaBloPoMo #15 –One of My “Feel Good” Outfits Is…………..

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NaBloPoMo November 2013Women Having Coffee

In terms of what makes me “feel good”, clothes are usually secondary to the events to which I wear them.    I love attending events in Houston’s Theatre District.    We have great ballet, opera, plays and a wonderful symphony in Houston.  Also, it is one of the stops for traveling Broadway shows.    If I attend a matinee or a week night event, I will dress casually.   However, when I am attending on a Saturday night, I “dress up” (as we say in Texas) especially if it is the ballet or opera.

One of my favorite “feel good” outfits for these events starts with a long, straight black skirt.   The accompanying top is black with long sleeves that are sheer and partially designed with black beaded lace.   The beaded lace on the sleeves is from the shoulder to the upper arm and at the wrist cuffs.   Also, there is a beading around the jewel neck line and the top is sheer down to the bodice with the remainder designed with the same beaded lace.  I wear a simple pair of formal black pumps or black strappy sandals depending on the season and carry a small black satin clutch.   The only other accessory is a pair of black, dangly beaded earrings and the only splash of color is on my toes, nails and lips.