Rizzo would approve.

Sometimes I get a little sick of all the sparkle that is so readily available during the holidays.  There, I said it.  Well, sick of it isn't really the best term, more like it loses its frivolity and unexpectedness.  I think it would be more unexpected to ditch the sequins and rock something with a great pattern.  (You gotta have something crazy happening somewhere; I'm not very staid when it comes to dressing.) 

I think this dress would be FANTASTIC with some cranberry tights and cream sweater.  Can't you see it?  I can!  Or if cranberry tights scare you away, this dress would be most perfect with a precise red pout.  I love the 50s style and think it adds enough whimsy to replace sequins.  Especially if you twirl.  

Roaming around town.

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Hey there, casual.  I've missed you.  I would kill to roam about town in this puppy.  Those tights are cable-knit, in case you can't see; I think the texture really adds to the outfit.  I was looking for a scarf that was more plum-colored, but was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked the lighter purple scarf with the outfit.  I think it's unexpected and charming.  And I'm a big fan of any outfit with a good pair of brogues.

This might be one of my favorite outfits I've put together, if I don't say so myself.  It's tough to look effortlessly put together, and I think this is casual rock chic at its best.  Again, if I don't say so myself.  What a braggart I've become!

What do you think of said outfit?  Anything you'd do differently?

ps Four new Facebook fans:  Thanks, team!  Only five more to go.  

From War to Peace.

I was going to buy one of these for my mom for Christmas, but I've been told we're on a Christmas gift ban.  At least for them.   "Just be good," that's all that my mom wants.  Well, she sure is missing out because this would've been an awesome gift!  You should get one for your own mom, or someone else special in your life.  Or not so special.  Whatever.

This pendant is the combination of a heart and dove and is made out of recycled copper from disarmed nuclear missile systems.  How incredible is that?  (And it's only $22!  Score.) 

There are MANY pieces to choose from, this just happens to be my favorite.  You should definitely go check out the store for yourself and not just to cross someone off your Christmas list.  

Still stuffed.

I was searching for an image under the term "full" or "stuffed" and this one came up in Etsy.  Glass Half Full** is what it's called and I was drawn to it, so I thought I would use it.  Even though it doesn't really have anything to do with the post.  Oh well.  You can't win 'em all. 

How was everyone's Thanksgiving??  Sorry if I didn't explain that I wasn't going to be posting those two days, but it was kinda nice to take a couple days off.  And I didn't really have much to say.  I had a lovely Thanksgiving filled with lots of food, wine, and family.  It was really great to be able to spend it with everyone.  I would be lying if I didn't say it was a bit tough to be away from Buster after finding out his news (no updates on that as of yet), but a plane ticket is a plane ticket and life has to move on.

In other news, it's my birthday on Wednesday.  Eeep!  To be honest, birthdays always make me feel a bit weird, like the light shines a little too brightly for comfort.  I know that it's my own neuroses, but I can't help but feel strange and uncomfortable whenever it comes around.  It's like New Year's Eve, but personal.  You know how you always feel like NYE is supposed to be the greatest night ever and if you don't have the BEST TIME it's always a let-down?  (You don't feel that way?  I'm jealous!)  That's how I feel about birthdays, but on a personal level.  I just become way too self-aware.  (Wow, I really am Debbie Downer today.  Sorry, friends.)

ANYWAY... I was thinking it would be an awesome birthday present if I could get my Facebook Page up to 100 fans.  We're currently at 91 and I think it should be easy enough, right?  SO, if you read this here blog and like it, why don't you "like" me on Facebook?!  I try to give a little something extra that you won't find here to make it worth your while -- I'd bake you a pie if I could!  Or you could become a follower because new followers ALWAYS make me rillll happy!!  I sure would like those birthday presents.

**How ironic that the name of the watercolor is Glass Half Full and I'm such a downer today!  Sorry for the funk, I promise I won't use this blog as a venue to complain all the time.  I promise.  

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi, folks!  I wasn't thinking I'd be able to pop in, but give a girl a glass of wine and time to kill at an aiport (plus her laptop) and I'm ready to rumble.  I got to the airport so early and managed to FLY through security.  Seriously, I was the only person in my checkpoint line.  Way to go, Midway.  You really stepped up your game!  The best part is that I managed to get on an earlier flight and will (hopefully) get home two hours earlier than expected.  (My flight is already delayed half an hour.)

I managed to pack and pull my apartment together in remarkable time this morning.  I'm halfway between proud of myself and worried that I've forgotten half the things I need.  We'll see how that goes.

I got some sad news at work today, well not about work, but I was at work.  My vet called to tell me that Buster's kidneys aren't functioning properly and that is most definitely a problem in any cat, but especially one that is only three years old.  It's been a tough day and I actually don't think I can type much more about it because I'm in public and CANNOT stop crying whenever I think about it.  It's not fun to be the girl crying in public... alone.  I'm not really sure what all that means and my vet said that other tests need to be done to figure out what exactly is going on, but it can all wait until I return.  It breaks my heart to think of Buster all by himself (I do have someone checking in on him), but my vet promised me that he's feeling fine and it all can wait.  Shitty news when you're about to head to the airport, for sure.  But I have to remember that there are worse things to hear than your cat is sick.   

Anyway.

I hope you all have a fantastic Thanksgiving!!!  I hope you eat tons of food and drink lots of wine and have the holiday of your dreams.

I have a lot of things to be thankful for, but I am incredibly thankful for all of you!!

photo credit: debrossehardesty