Party Like It's 2016 !!!

Well, today we had our management party. It was at Spaghettini, a local restaurant. I has sirloin with yukon potato puree and mixed seasonal veggies. Yum. This is what I wore today:

 I am wearing Loft silk brocade slacks that are dark red and black. They have a side zip and little vents at the ankle. On top, I have a black ribbed cardi with beads made by Barandi, with a black lurex tank underneath.

On top of that, I have a solid black brocade jacket with faux fur cuffs, made by Lawrence. It is vintage, maybe sixties. For the occasion, i busted out a new pair of shoes.

They are made by Style and Co, and are black suede, with the front straps made of elastic shot through with gold lurex.

I am wearing three necklaces. They were all my mom's. The top one is a "Journey Through Life" diamond pendant. The middle one is a herringbone with a crystal bead that can be strung on it. The bottom one is a gold rope with a diamond heart pendant.

On my right arm, a seed bead cuff that I got at the Chakra Shack in Laguna Beach.

On my left arm, my Hermes CDC.

Yesterday, this is what I wore. This is a dress from New York and Company, which I picked up at the warehouse sale on Black Friday. It is very comfy, but shorter than I thought it would be.

I wore my Tahari Mary Janes with this - they are taupe suede with copper leather accents. I wore the necklace and earrings that I got at the Taste of Charlotte in North Carolina last summer.

On my left arm, a grey suede and crystal bracelet, and a silver and hematite ring.

Here are the links for today:
www.shoppingmycloset.com, www.sydneyfashionhunter.com, www.nancysfashionstyle.com, www.fashionshouldbefun.com, www.poshclassymom.com, www.highlatitudestyle.com,  www.eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com

See you all later !!!

All That Glitters is Indeed Gold

Over the years, I have collected a number of glittery, sparkly items. I have never restricted their wearing to the holiday season, but I will admit that they appear daily DURING the holidays. So today, I will show you two glittery, gold outfits. First, on Tuesday:

This is a Style and Co cowl neck sweater, worn over an Ann Taylor plaid skirt with gold lurex. The reason I am awkwardly holding my Baby Phat handbag is because I herked coffee on myself, and then attempted to mop up with water, leaving a huge wet spot. So Doc suggested this fix.

The action shot for the win. I wore one of my mom's Joan Rivers convertible necklaces, this time with the black cabochon.

On my left arm, my Hermes CDC and my yellow gold wedding set.

On my right arm, a tiny diamond X ring, a gold bracelet, and a lab created emerald tennis bracelet.

Today, more gold lurex, less herking of coffee. This is my ancient Express pull on pants, a Quiksilver black tunic with gold studs, and a Jones New York ombre cardi.

I wore my ancient Avon mesh bib necklace. One of the best purchases I ever made, back in the late 70s.

On my right arm, the little X ring again, and a tricolor gold bracelet.

On my left arm, a Betsy Johnson leopard bangle and my yellow gold rings.

Mega links:
www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com, www.thepleatedpoppy.com, www.pastriespumpsandpi.blogspot.com, www.poshclassymom.com, www.cuteandlittle.com, www.northwestblonde.com, www.colorandgrace.com, and www.50isnotold.com

See you all later!!!

A Restful Weekend

It all started with the neighborhood party on Friday night. It was fun and I brought home a plate of goodies:

The next morning, I got up and made Doc some French toast. He brought home a loaf of Boudin Sourdough on Friday. I don't know where he gets these random loaves of bread, but he does. 

Then we went to the HB library so I could return some books. Doc shopped for Xmas gifts for the kids inside at the used book store while I went on my run around the park.

Our neighbors from the frozen north are visiting. There is an overabundance of Canada geese hanging out.

Look at the library's Xmas tree!! So cute.

Then we stopped at Marshall's because they always have cool imported food around the holidays.
I got this box of nougat.

I also got an orange and chocolate cream filled Panettone and some pistachio biscotti, which have already disappeared.

And finally, some lemon creme filled wafers.
So her is what I am wearing today:

The crepe blouse is the top part of a vintage suit from Patra that I got in Santa Barbara. You will be able to see the top part later. The chiffon skirt is from INC.

The jacket has chiffon ruffle trim and is by  Nipon Boutique.

Here's a look at the top of the blouse. I wore a simple silver necklace with stations.

On my right arm, an amethyst tennis bracelet and an amethyst/opal ring.

On my left arm, another amethyst/opal ring and a silver bracelet.

And that's it for today, so let's link !!

www.beauty101bylisa.com, www.colorandgrace.com,www.laurenm.com, www.stylenudge.com www.pinksole.com and www.notdeadyetstyle.com

See you all later !!!

Let the Games Begin

Tonight will be the first of many holiday parties for me. This is a casual neighborhood bash, so it will be low key - no sparkles and glitter, but that will be coming.

Anyhow, this is what I wore yesterday:

This is an Ann Taylor cashmere blend shift dress. I am wearing it with my very old Worthington grey suede boots that I love.

On top, I have a maroon ruffled cardi from Style and Co. They were dirt cheap at the after Xmas sales last year. I got two colors, since they were something like $7.99.

My purple statement necklace was my mom's, and it is a Joan Rivers number.

On my right arm, two amethyst bracelets, and a Roman style ring with a garnet and enamel.

On my left arm, my yellow gold wedding set, another amethyst/diamond bracelet, and a turquoise/tanzanite bracelet.


Onto today.

I have my favorite black slacks, my favorite black turtleneck, and the jacket from a St John suit. It has a matching skirt, but I have only worn them together for Easter once. It's a lot of yellow.

My little emerald and diamond necklace makes a nice accent.

On my right arm, an emerald/diamond ring and a stretchy crystal bracelet from Saks.

On my left arm, my yellow gold wedding set, a lab created emerald tennis bracelet, and a gold bracelet.

Let's do some linking!!

www.highlatitudestyle.com, www.shelbeeontheedge.com, www.mixmatchfashion.com, www.colorandgrace.com, www.fashionshouldbefun.com, and www.poshclassymom.com

See you all soon!!!

Werkin' It

Since we have a lot of flex days here at the hospital, due to the holidays, I didn't have time to post yesterday, so today you get another two for one. Here is what I wore yesterday:

This is a beautiful Jones New York wool shift. It has a self belt with a big gold pilgrim buckle, and a draped feature down the left side. I bought it specifically to go with the Bob Mackie Wearable Art jacket you see here.

Since the jacket has a kind of band member vibe, I wanted something simple and elegant to go with it, and this dress was perfect.

I wore my Joan Rivers statement necklace, since it was another perfect match.

On my left arm, two sapphire bracelets and my yellow gold wedding set.

On my right arm, another sapphire bracelet and a diamond/sapphire ring.

PS: I loved this outfit. It was so elegant and also comfy.

Onto today. Here is another classy and comfy look:

This is a Calvin Klein sweater knit dress with a gold front zipper and a collar that can be worn wing style or as a turtleneck. I paired it with a gold and black Hermes belt.

I wore two necklaces - one purple Austrian crystals and one gold herringbone.

On my right arm, a topaz costume ring and two amethyst bracelets.

On my left arm, my yellow gold wedding set, a gold bracelet, and another amethyst bracelet.

So we have a ton of links today:
www.shoppingmycloset.com, www.thepleatedpoppy.com, www.pastriespumpsandpi.blogspot.com, www.poshclassymom.com, www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com, www.shelbeeontheedge.com, www.theblushblonde.com, www.pinksole.com, www.northwestblonde.com

See you all soon!!!