Adore March 2020

Of course, there was royal jewelry. Kelly wanted to wear the crown that her sister wore as queen of Athenians in order to start a family tradition. Moans Couture, the New York jeweler that designed the crown, simply replaced the original aqua center stone with a clear one and Kelly was good to go. Moans also designed the plume-inspired necklace and pear-shaped drop earrings. Just as it was time to head downstairs to start receiving guests, Kelly darted into her bathroom for "one last thing." I knew exactly what she was doing. Referencing her late paternal grandmother, she said "I'm putting on Mimi's favorite perfume. That way she'll be with me all night." This reception is just for women and allows guests to visit with the queen in a more intimate setting. Hors d'oeuvres such as fried Des Allemands catfish and beef tenderloin bites were passed as Kelly greeted a steady stream of guests. The little girls from next door that Kelly babysits were priceless in their party finery as they chatted with her majesty. I loved Bailey's strapless petal pink ball gown

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