Tis The Season

Okay, so I know that every day is costume day for me. Fashion is my hobby, and like the blog says www.fashionshouldbefun.com. So the holidays hold a special place in my heart, because my gaudy, sparkly nature is accepted. I have worn glittery, shiny, velvety stuff for about 3 weeks now, and will continue my rampage until Epiphany, which is around January 6, 2017. And, I also have both my Birchbox and my Ipsy bag to show you.

So first I will do December 14, which is a Tuesday and a work day. This is what I wore:

All certified vintage !!! I know, because I bought all of these things soooooo long ago. This is a copper lurex turtleneck from a brand called Once 1 Again. Who knows, but it sure is a pretty sweater - see closeup below. And the mid calf suede skirt is from Chadwick's - I used to buy one item every fall and one pants set every spring from them in the 80's.

This whole outfit is then coated in satin brocade. This boy style blazer is from WDNY, which is a Neiman Marcus/ Last Call brand.  Closeup to follow. I only needed one bracelet to finish it off, and that is super unusual for me. But I chose my awesome turtle bracelet from EBay for the job.

Okay, now for the detail closeups. First, sweater. So sparkly. It's also ombre, but that's hard to see unless it is in person. Either way, very pretty.

The brocade jacket is in a classic Chinese pattern. It is a brown body with orange, green and ivory accent colors.

And the Ipsy bag was right up my alley this month as well. The theme is "Carpe PM', and is totally appropriate for me. I love to go out at night with almost anyone, but we all work and it is hard during the week. And on the weekends, its all grandkids all the time. So during the holidays, when all the parties are happening, I get to get dressed up MULTIPLE times. Yay !!! And I love the hot pink pony hair bag.

Here is what I got, from left to right:

1) Benefit PoreFessional primer. Love this stuff, and getting one for free is awesome.
2) OUAI Wave Spray, AKA Spray Ondulation.. I am getting low on Marc Anthony, so I will try this one after I use all the Marc A. Then a winner shall be declared.
3) NIP + FAB exfoliate - glycolic fix serum
4) m princess powder eye shadow - a gorgeous coppery powder.
5) Tarteist Glossy Lip Paint - it looked scary dark, so I practiced, and you can apply it thinly to get a lot less color. It was nice - a berry type glossy stain.

Onwards and upwards !!! Where did my sparkly soul lead me today?? Lessseee.

OMG !!! I have a celebrity in the house. It is Election Dae Caruso Holtzman, AKA Elli. She is the official spokesmodel for Beach Medical, and is on duty tomorrow.

I am wearing Fendi slacks, and an ombre sweater from ny collection. It goes gold to black, and has that classic, flattering dolman silhouette. One last kiss - one from Elli and one from Doc (in that order. so yuck but so funny).

Let's get a peek at the jewel situation. My necklace is all mom - a gold ropey chain and then a costume shell shaped pendant with crystals that looks very high quality. I am guessing that it may be KJL, but I will confirm later

The right arm - my Hermes CDC, and a cubic ring that was my mom's. It's a marquis with nice modern geometric features. It is nothing like my mom's other choices in jewelry, so maybe she got it as a gift???

On my left arm, my yellow gold wedding set and my seed bead cuff from the Chakra Shack in Laguna Beach. That was such a fun weekend, and we have some cool stuff planned for Xmas day this year.

And my December 2016 Birchbox came  It came with holiday gift tags.

Here is what I got, from top to bottom:

1) IPKN Flash Cream Radiant Primer. Can be use with or without foundation, and has SPF 15. A weekend possibility for me.
2) and 3)  Rene Furterer Lumicia Shampoo and Conditioner - a French brand that uses only natural ingredients.
3) LOC One and Done Shadow Stick in Rock Steady - this must be a trend, because I have a bunch of shadow sticks. I haven't tried them yet, so the verdict is still out.
4) A really cool purse sized mirror. Love it.
5) Organic Pharmacy Double Rose Rejuvenating Face Cream - I have gotten this before, and I loved it. I was happy to see it in my collection this month.

So many links, and I love them all !!! Go :
www.shoppingmycloset.com, www.pastriespumpsandpi.blogspot.com, www.poshclassymom.com, www.thepleatedpoppy.com, www.shelbeeontheedge.com, www.theblushlonde.com, www.the-wardrobestylist.com, and www.walkinginmemphisinhighheels.com

See you all as soon as possible - more party outfits, YAY !!!