Black Swan Inspired Oscar Party

I've gotten a few requests for ideas on an Oscar party and I've been trying to think of something that doesn't involve the typical elements of gold, red carpet, or bubbly. Then somewhere in between a very hectic day-- filled with a visit to the pediatrician, chasing a terrified pre-schooler running away from a throat culture and blood exam (and might I add, I was in heels), five hours in the office with nonstop emails and rush requests, fidgeting in an hour of traffic to get home, then come home to take care of my ill preschooler (who, by the way, is totally milking it!) -- it hit me, a Black Swan inspired Oscar Party!

I'll post an inspiration board soon.. but in the meantime, think black, white, and feathers!

And I'll leave you with this (because I could really use one of these cocktails after the day I had):

Black Swan Martini

Makes two drinks 

• ½ cup half and half 
• 4 oz. white chocolate, roughly chopped 
• 2 oz. vodka 
• 2 oz. simple syrup 
• 2 tsp. chocolate syrup 
• 1 tbs. black sugar crystals 
1. In a small saucepan, gently heat half and half. Off heat, gradually whisk in white chocolate until melted. Transfer mixture to a bowl and refrigerate until cool. Stir in vodka and simple syrup.2. Dip rims of martini glasses in water, then dip in black sugar. Put 1 tsp. chocolate syrup in each martini glass. Tilt glass to form stripes. Pour in martini mixture and serve.