Backseat Bingo

11.21.2010

*Disclaimer: my mother-in-law wanted me to make sure everyone knew that these are not actual cigarettes. Ya know, just in case you thought i was into that sort of stuff...:)


I was born for Murder Mystery Parties; 
and when they fall within a day of my birthday, all the better.
I've never been more attracted to this madman.
We got to write our own character:
Ms. Vivian Rose is a California girl who spends her time where she believes a woman belongs--in the kitchen. Fulfilling the “essence of womanhood” is her highest priority. She was once married to the extremely wealthy, but chauvinistic, Jeremiah Foxworth, who she tried, futilely, to keep satisfied with her girlish charm and to-die-for-cooking, but it was common knowledge that he was habitually unfaithful. I say, was married, because he died prematurely in his bed after dinner, about 2 years ago, of an undiscovered cause. Vivian mourned as well as one can for a man like Jeremiah, but as of recent, she can be seen, looking quite cheery, on the arm of a Mr. Jack Thompson, the long time associate of her deceased husband. From the looks of things, they are getting quite serious...
Jack Thompson is a charming man who can win a friend with his effortlessness smile. He lives an honorary life which he fills with the jovial companionship of his international cliental. Although he could understandably become engulfed in the incalculable lucre of the game he plays, he keeps his morals at top priority and thus earns the respect of everyone under his influence.
By all accounts, he sounds like a gentleman of the highest degree; he does, however, have a secret. There is one year he cannot account for. A year of complete disappearance in his life that he will never speak of. When you find him alone, thinking, one may assume he is thinking of that year, as if he left something behind. Something he can’t quite forget. Business associate with Francis, Foxworth’s eldest son.
World Class
My mom's the shiz.
World Traveler
The Group

Also, did you see this post?
I cried a little bit.

best.thing.ever. 
Seriously, though, isn't she the greatest?

Thanks for the birthday wishes...now if i could just get rid of this sty on my eye. gah!

23 comments

Diana Smith said...

So cute!! I love your hair, its soo classy and you totally nailed the characters look. Love the whole back story of your characters. Looks like you had lots of fun!

Anonymous said...

happy happy birthday!! this looks like possibly the greatest themed party of all time. that hairdo is crazy good.

and stys are the worst! i learned a trick- apparently hard-boiled eggs retain heat for a lot longer, so if you take a hot hard-boiled egg and put it in a warm cloth, the sty goes away super fast. you probably knew that :)

good luck!

Jamie said...

Happy birthday!! I love the idea of the party theme, how fun! Have a fabulous day!

Lauren said...

Happy birthday! You have an adorable blog!

Brooke T said...

oh my gosh!! This is awesome. I've always wanted to have this kind of party. great characters :D

Ashley Archibald said...

oh how darling! i love your blog so i awarded it with a stylish blog award, it's been going around lately. you can check out my blog for more info :)

Audrey said...

Just wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY! (I came from Busy Bee Lauren's blog) You are adorable-and freak, I wanna throw a mystery party like that now!
p.s. i have a stupid sty in my eye too right now! haha, dumb thing.

lauren brimley said...

Um. You two are incredibly gorgeous. I can't get over it!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOVE!

S said...

Awesome! I love all the outfits.
Happy Happy Birthday:)

ilene @ muchloveilly said...

happy birthday!

this is so fun!! love all the pictures and the party idea!!!

Tessa said...

You are sooo stinkin' creative! I absolutely love your guys characters. P.s. in love with your dress.

-Tessa
www.totallytessa.com

Anonymous said...

you have the most fun group of friends. i would love to do something like this-- but can't convince anyone i know to even do a fun christmas party!

Unknown said...

Wow, you look fantastic! What a great theme. Your characters rock!

Mrs. Blimes said...

Your blog is so adorable! Totes going on my stalker blog role!!!

Amy @ AGirlCalledBeloved said...

FUN! your hair looks amazing too!

Unknown said...

I'm late, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Vonae said...

That is one swell party you attended! Your hair also is darling. Your mother is amazing! Do you think you could have her post a tutorial?

Ashley Bagley Nielson said...

thank you thank you everyone!
I'll talk to my mom about doing a tutorial!

Some Korean Website Highjacker said...

crazy, fun, goodtimes and happy belated b-day too!

what a rad group of friends, the costumes are to die for and your hair is phenomenal. i'll be looking for the tut, although not sure if my mane could ever look so lovely as yours. ♥

ashley in wonderland said...

thank you thank you everyone!
I'll talk to my mom about doing a tutorial!

amylou said...

FUN! your hair looks amazing too!

Erin said...

you have the most fun group of friends. i would love to do something like this-- but can't convince anyone i know to even do a fun christmas party!

Tessa said...

You are sooo stinkin' creative! I absolutely love your guys characters. P.s. in love with your dress.

-Tessa
www.totallytessa.com

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