TRENDREPORT NOVEMBER 2014
FROM EVITE GATHERINGS
THANKSGIVING INVITATIONS
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DIY Gold Mason Jar
Salted Caramel Cupcakes
Monkey Bread Recipe
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Cheese Plate with Rosemary Cashews
Beer-Tasting Bar
THANKSGIVING DIYS
Check out these DIYs your family will love this holiday season. MEET
ALANA JONES-MANN
After six years of planning large-scale events at a leading PR & marketing agency in NYC, Alana Jones-Mann decided to channel her energy into her intense passion for crafting, designing, styling, and entertaining full-time. The self-taught baker collaborates with personal and corporate clients to inspire, create, and design unique celebration elements for their events.
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tree of thanks MATERIALS • 1 roll of kraft paper • Painter’s tape
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• Black marker • Tracing paper • Freshly fallen leaves • Green, orange, and yellow construction paper • Green, orange, and yellow crayons
DIY
turkey placecards
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BUYER’S GUIDE
Evite’s in-house party stylist, Jessica Bailey, hand-picked the following items for your Thanksgiving decor. 1
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PRODUCTS 1. Flatware, West Elm, $39 2. Salt & Pepper Shakers, West Elm, $24 3. Glasses, West Elm, $39 4. Serving Set, West Elm, $39 5. Napkins, West Elm, $16 6. Pie Box, Crate & Barrel, $29.95 7. Table Runner, West Elm, $39 8. Plates, West Elm, $16-$32 9. Candle Holder, H&M, $6.95
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We’ve put together the perfect fall menu for any get-together.
RECIPES
THE COOL KIDS’ COCKTAIL An innovative twist on the classic Moscow Mule. See the original recipe by Evite’s in-house party stylist, Jessica Bailey, at ideas.evite.com
Cheesy Quinoa Dip
SAVORY SALAD Try this warm version of a classic green salad. We love this recipe from McCormick.com
Sage Rubbed Turkey Breast
DELECTABLE DESSERT Try this simple-to-make take on traditional apple pie. You can find the full recipe at McCormick.com
Hard-Cider Mule
THE HIT DIP This recipe is one of our favorites and is always a crowd pleaser. You can find the full recipe at ideas.evite.com
Grilled Romaine & Vegetable Salad
TENDER TURKEY This old-fashioned recipe is easy to prepare and full of flavor. The full recipe can be seen at McCormick.com
Easier than Apple Pie
Cheesy
Quinoa Dip Recipe By Eden Passante
Sugar and Charm
Ingredients
• 2 cups cooked quinoa • 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese • 1 bell pepper • 1 cup black beans • Olive oil
• Juice of 1 lime • 8 green onions • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL RECIPE
FALL FASHION TRENDS
BOLDCOLORS
The brighter, the better. Vivid hues are stylish on everything from coats to bags. Pair them with neutrals or with other brights for a fashion-forward vibe and wear to your next party.
Electric Tangerine Blazer $148, nastygal.com
Buckle-Up Platform Shoe in Neon Yellow $88, nastygal.com
MEET JESSICA CARROLL
I’m Jessica Carroll, a twenty-something wild child with a big heart, outgoing personality, and a soft spot for pink glittery things. I am a funfilled fashion blogger, quirky on-camera host, and life enthusiast. DressJessXO is a lifestyle blog all about having fun, one dress at a time, and being unstoppable. Life is short, so dress up every day, laugh at yourself, and live life feeling fabulous.
Short-Sleeve Loose-Fit Blazer in Cerise $23, boohoo.com
Purple Pencil Dress $87, asos.com
Click here to visit Jessica’s blog: DRESSJESSXO.COM
Lug-Soleshoes Thick heels with a rugged touch are so edgy. Wear them to any event with feminine flower dresses and skirts to create contrast.
Miista Lucky Mule
Jess Says: Peace Love Shea, one of my favorite fashion bloggers, teamed up with Steve Madden to come out with a pair of lug-sole shoes that I am absolutely obsessed with for Fall. Skylar Pump
TTARZANA Heel
printedbomberjackets In florals, leopard print, and other patterns, the staple gets a bold update! Keep the rest of your look simple for maximum impact.
Long-Line Bomber Jacket
Cat-Calling Bomber Jacket
Faux-Leather Motorcycle Jacket
GET THE LOOK From top to bottom: Mule: $225, nastygal.com; Pump: $109, ninewest.com; Heel: $150, stevemadden.com; Floral Motorcycle Jacket: $58, kohls.com; Leopard-Print Bomber Jacket: $145, asos.com; Tulip-Print Bomber Jacket: $138, nastygal.com
FALL PARTY TRENDS
GRATITUDE DINNER A big trend this holiday season is to host a gratitude dinner, a dinner party in honor of your closest friends to show your appreciation for each other. Bring home the theme with gratitude notes for each guest: Ask guests to write messages about what they most appreciate about each other and tuck them into envelopes for each guest. Click here to read more 
CLICK TO SEE DIY GRATITUDE ENVELOPES AND NOTES
CLICK TO SEE DIY MINI PIE IN A JAR VIDEO
FALL HARVEST PARTY BY ANDERS’ RUFF
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KID’S THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION BY ANDERS’ RUFF
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Anders Ruff
Maureen Anders and Adria Ruff are the founders of Anders Ruff Custom Designs, a shop for unique and stylish printable invitations, decor and party accessories.
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