Holiday Party

Surprisingly, this week had gone by much faster than last week.  I feared for the opposite since this is my last week in the office before heading home for Christmas.  I think it was the combination of watching ELF during the day on Wednesday with staff and now today is the Holiday lunch.  My office does not do a "party" which I am glad for.  We seem to enjoy the lunch and then early release so we have the afternoon to ourselves.

Yesterday was also my annual review.  Always nice to go through the year and know how much I am appreciated for what I do at work.  Plus, the small salary increase is ALWAYS helpful.

Anyways, back to the holiday lunch.  My office has a big divide between the individuals that feel it is a HOLIDAY party and thus, holiday appropriate attire should be worn (that would be me - it might be a lunch but it is still our holiday party).  The other end is the group that feels that it is a lunch... on a Friday... and I'm already dressing casually so I will dress casually for this.  It caused actually quite an issue last year so this year they tried to implement a "door prize" for individuals who dress in festive attire (also up for debate on what is included in that description).  So, I am wearing my festive party attire.... regardless of what anyone else is wearing.  And yes, it includes sequins.

 *Sweater and top - Express, skirt- Jcrew, belt - Target, shoes - DV, nylons - Victorias Secret

I actually wrapped my hair up in the "sock bun" while I was putting on my makeup to give it a bit more uuumph.  We'll see how long that lasts.

Also, to add a little vintage to my look, I'm wearing my seamed nylons.  I tried to take a picture, but it is really hard to take a picture of the back of yourself without looking like you are trying to take a pin-up photo. :)

Sorry the photos are kind of blurry today... I was rushed.

Also - This post (and the rest of the Christmas music posts that I already scheduled) makes this my 300th post!  I'm pretty proud of myself for posting that often.  Just wanted to note this since I will probably add more posts over the next two weeks and will then pass by this.  Happy Friday!

10 - The Mistletoe and Holly one

Frank Sinatra's Mistletoe and Holly was my ringtone for several years before I downloaded Ella.  If I hadn't lost the file in a computer transition, it probably still would be.

I started off this post fully intending to show a generic YouTube video for this song.... and then I found this gem.

You are welcome.  :)

Christmas Cards

Now that I think everyone has gotten my Christmas cards in the mail, I can show you all a picture.

Since I was given the Silhouette machine for my birthday, I was excited to use it for the development of my Christmas cards for this year.  While searching in their library, I found quite a few templates that I liked.  I couldn't narrow it down, so I settled on four different options.  I had PLENTY of paper at my house, so that was the easiest part.

In between moving and packing and cleaning, I was making Christmas cards.  I honestly think they were finished and ready for the little message inside by early October.  I was on the ball this year.

Here are the finished products.  Don't they look nice?  I learned some things about my machine in this project, so I will be better at using it next time.

Representing

Today, since I only have two work days left of this "Casual December", I wanted to take full advantage.  Tomorrow is our office lunch, so I will be dressing up... which meant today was casual day.

Also, I am representing....  brought out the letterman's sweater.  Only thing is I wish the bottom elastic wasn't so tight.  It won't sit right on my hips.

*Sweater - c/o Marquette Athletics, jeans - Bitten, shoes - Target

11 - The Snowy One

Bing Crosby - Let It Snow.  Enough said.

This song reminds me of the snow scene from White Christmas.  You know the one.  When they are on the train and build a snow scene out of napkins and things on their table.

I love that movie.

12 - The Soulful One

I love Louis Armstrong.  His gritty voice, his playful attitude and his trumpet playing.

I love his version of Winter Wonderland.  It's soulful and jazzy.  That is all. :)

4 more days

4 more days until I start my trek back out to Chicago again for the holidays.  This drive is starting to wear on me, but its for a good cause.

*sweater - Target, tank - Express, jeans - Gap, booties- Dillards (clearly a site visit purchase since there are no Dillards around here)

I was running a little late this morning because it took me so long to put my makeup on.  If this means I'm going to have to get up even earlier than I already do, I'm in big trouble.