While we pumped up the volume our digital download of The Princess and the Frog soundtrack Princess Tiana's Almost There, performed by actress Anika Noni Rose, gets them moving every time Mari whipped up some vanilla cupcakes while Lila assembled the eyes for the Frogs in the Water cupcake recipe we cribbed from The Princess and the Frog: Tianas Cookbook. Then we poured some Sun Chips and Tostitos in our fancy bowls, set out some gummy worms and gum drops, and decorated and filled up the goodie bags with loads of neat stuff The Princess and the Frog buttons, mini posters, and word searches, plus Mardi Gras bead necklaces (in homage to New Orleans, Princess Tiana's hometown), recipe cards for the cupcakes, songbook lyrics for the soundtrack, and candy (of course)
Focus on choosing a color that complements your complexion and fits the aesthetic of the venue
High-quality basics will make any of your outfits look more expensive
A lot of the big decisions with rushees involve paperwork and are made months before recruitment
I included the tropical leaf print crepe with the gorgeous drape, along with silk, chiffon and flowy fabrics to give plenty of twirl when dancing
Claire Danes, 2016 Although we don't often see true wedding gowns on the Met Gala red carpet, this is about as close as it gets
