Outfit: Holiday Party

This is what I wore to my office holiday party last week. I think the shift-style and higher neckline works for an event with co-workers, but the lace and bright red color makes it fun. Last time I wore this dress, I didn't wear a belt or tights, but now that it's cold I like how the black accessories make the red pop.

I realize that I look like Christmas with my coat on, but I guess it works since I went to a holiday party. This military-esque jacket was a Hanukkah gift from my dad. I'm so glad he bought it for me since I've always wanted a green wool pea coat. And I just found out that emerald green is Pantone's color of 2013!


Anyway, the party was a lot of fun! The food was delicious, everyone was laughing and drinking, and one of my female co-workers put on dark lipstick and then left very visible smooch marks on some men's faces. She does it every year. 

Dress // Delia's

Belt // came with a dress

Tights // Nordstrom

Booties // UrbanOg

Watch // Target

Jacket // Old Navy

Do you have an office holiday party?

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Looks I Love {Winterize}

My lovely grandma Ida passed away on Friday. She was 101 years old. She was a remarkable woman; she patched up ripped clothes for charity, she was always willing to give up her time to volunteer (she volunteered for people who she considered "old" even though they were usually younger than her), everytime I visted her with my brothers and mom she made us soup and chicken and we all talked, and she was the matriarch of four daugthers, twelve grandchildren, and a growing number of great-grandchildren. She was fiesty and smart and always willing to help and give advice.

I'll miss you, Grandma!

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Only two days left of classes and then I'm done done done! But seeing as I have novel workshop next semester, where we're actually going to workshop large portions of our novels (eek!), I'll have to pick up the pace on my writing. So far I have 92 pages and I'm still only at the beginning. My work here is never done.

 Colbalt & purple & booties

{Kendi Everyday}

Shades of purple with brown

{To Vogue or Bust}

Comfy cardigan & sequins

{Coohuco}

Floral dress with tights & coat & headband
{Flashes of Style}

Burgandy velvet jacket & black jeans

{Pinterest}

 Big scarf & newsboy cap
{Pinterest}

Have a great Monday!

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Life Lately via Instagram

Hello everyone! I hope you've all had a lovely week! Tonight my Fiction Workshop class is meeting for the last time at a restaurant near school instead of in the classroom. Should be lots of fun! I won't be able to drink since I have to drive home, so I'll have a glass of moscato when I get home. :)

 

Waited for a bus on 99th & Madison // Mural near City College

 I really should charge for my great advice! // A hawk near my apartment

 Sitting pretty (from this outfit post) // A little heart my mom crocheted for me

 Finally finished Cloud Atlas // CoverGirl Blast Flipstick's from BzzAgent!

 Took a walk after Thanksgiving with my family // My brother and a neighbor's cat named Ninja

City College looks like a mansion // Berry beanie and berry lip

What are you guys up to this weekend? Are you going to see The Hobbit?

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Inspired By: The Winter Season

Winter can be dreary and gray and cold, but there is a lot going for it -- beautiful snow, the feeling of a fresh start come January, snuggling inside with family and friends on a cold day, and of course the holidays.

 

Winter Wonderland

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The beauty of a freshly snowed upon world -- trees, ground, cars, roofs -- makes everything look pristine and new and lovely, so to dress like a winter wonderland don all white and gray. A white cable knit sweater with gray jeans and gray booties, or a white lace dress, an open gray cardigan, polka dot tights, and white Converse sneakers.

 

A Fresh Start

January means a fresh start: New goals, new resolutions, a way to begin again. These outfits are as much inspired by the fireworks on New Year's Eve as they are about busting out the trendy clothes that you may have been too scared to wear before, but this is a new year, so one of your 2013 resolution should be NO FEAR! Go all out in a bold striped dress with black accessories, or a sequined blazer with a black peplum top and pencil skirt.

 

Cozy Home

Winter means spending time with loved ones in a cozy home, whether it's simply on the weekends in pajamas when it's too cold to venture outside, or for a fun get together at someone's house with laughter and drinks giving you warmth. For a super casual day, stick to a flannel shirt, heart pajama bottoms, socks, and animal slippers. At a party with friends and family, wear a comfortable dress and nude accessories.

 

The Holidays

Everyone looks forward to the holidays, especially for the presents and the chance to dress up more than usual. Both outfits are rather fancy, so they work for an office party, family get together, dinner party, or night out on the town. A black and metallic shealth dress, cape, and heels or burgandy blouse with printed trousers and black heels will work for any extravagant affair.

What do you think? What do you love or hate about winter?

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My Hanukkah Wishlist

This week is Hanukkah! I love this holiday! While I usually don't get eight presents, I do get a few nice treats and some money to store away for a rainy day. And since my dad remarried, I also get presents at Christmas. Score!

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But I definitely wouldn't mind receiving one or two (or all) of the items above.

I mean c'mon, how cool is that clock?

What's on your wishlist?

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