I Think I Have Yours.

So like I said I spent Christmas with my mom, and even my brother joined us for dinner and desert. Afterwards my mother and I open our gifts we already knew what we got for each other but to keep with the spirit we  (actually my mom) wrapped them so we can open them on Christmas day.

All those paintings in the background are by my Mom

Horseee!

I wonder what this is?? 

My Mom got me a Kenneth Cole watch!

A pair of  booties. 

"Oops I think this is yours!"

Second pair of shoes for my mom, I think she is doing a jig here. 

I got a new wool cape. 

Outfit details
Mine:
Dress - Missoni for Target
Cuffs - H&M

Earrings - J. Rudy Lewis c/o

Mom's:
Dress - H&M
Belt - Anne Klein
Leggings

Merry Christmas

I just want to wish a Merry Christmas from my family to yours! Hope Santa left you some great gifts. 

Talks Amongst The Trees

plaid Jacket - Thrifted

Leather Jacket - Express 

floral blouse - bloggers closet fundraiser 

shorts - JC Penny

tights - Asos

socks - Honeydew 

boots - Dolce Vita

bag - Rebbeca Minkoff

sunglasses - Rayban 

eagle cuff - Bablebar 

Since Wednesday I have been North Carolina visiting my Mom. I've been doing a lot of thrift shopping, hitting up the local Goodwills and my favorite vintage shop Beggars and Choosers in Pittsboro. I been getting good finds like the plaid coat I am wearing which I got to wear today because it was a chilly 47 degrees this morning. vAs usual I shopped a bit to much because I think I am going to have to ship some things home by mail.

Even though I brought my laptop with me Ive been lacking in my outfit posts, I really have been driving around with my mom during the day and it rained Wednesday, Thursday and a bit on yesterday. Even now I am in the middle of my cooking for Christmas Eve with my mom, I'm baking some breaded shrimp and boiling some squash for Sopapillas.

 Happy Holidays! 

Coldest Day Yet.

I am a person who loves to give back when I can to those who need it most. While I have my organizations that I donate to every month like the ASPCA, WWF, etc...I like animal organizations. But when I read that there was an event that brought bloggers and a charity together, I was on it. The event was a blogger holiday garage sale for the benefit of Women In Need put together by Keiko and fellow bloggers.

Table of items up for a raffle. 

So Sunday I braved NYC coldest day yet (it was 25 degrees when I took my outfit shots) and headed into the city. I bought a few things three of which filled my wardrobe need list and I put in some money towards a raffle. So all in all I got some donating and shopping done. 

I started out with this coat and switched to my down coat before I left for the city. 

Red wool coat - Green Envy via Loehmanns

Wool scarf - CK

Black silk blouse - Vintage

Plaid pants - H&M

Oxford Wedges - Madden Girl

Leopard bag - Rebecca Minkoff c/o Lucky Magazine

Red grommet belt - Target?

sunglasses - Armani Exchange via Marshalls

I just won this bag, I put in a ticket for a raffle at the Lucky Shops event back in November and Lucky just notified me that I won the bag and a swim suit set on Monday and by Thursday it was in my possession.

What even better is that my new Macbook Air fits in it with all it gear, talk about an expensive laptop bag. Rebecca if you hear this you should market that it fits the MacBook Air 11" with cords and Air Drive! Just saying you know.

Sweet Ole Carolina

If you are reading this within a few days of this post, I am in North Carolina. I am here for the holidays, spending time with my avid reader...who's that you ask? My Mom, she gets all my posts via mail and I get all her replies back though email. I thank the Gods that she hasn't learned to comment via the comment section, because she is a Mom with very Mommy comments. Love her!! You know who is here also??? My dog Lily she stays with my Mother and her other dogs.

Life Is A Cabaret, Ole Chum

Last Tuesday I went to Steve Madden store on 57th and Lex for an event that Keiko was hosting. The theme of the party event was Cabaret, so I put on my best Fosse outfit and headed over. While I was there I chatted a bit with Keiko and I got some eyelashes put on at the makeup station. Christine and Tessa joined me also at the event and we had too much fun fawning over shoes and taking photos in the photo booth that was set up. 

Me and Keiko in out Cabaret best!

Tessa and Chris in their haughtiness!

Mine and Tessa's Steve Madden shoes. Notice that we both wore fishnets!

What I wore:

Collared shirt - Karl Largerfeld for Macys

Vest - H&M

Shorts - Target 

Bowler hat (I added the feather pin) - Claires Boutique 

Piano suspenders - Hot Topic

Pink heels Gretta - Steve Madden

nail polish is NYC Color in MoMa. 

I loved my Karl shirt but the collar was too much by the end of the night, I don't know how Karl does it everyday. Speaking of Karl have you ever see the documentary on him? He has got a drawer full of the collars and a million rings to choose from to put on every finger. 

We had a bit of fun with the props...I think Tessa wanted to go home with the boa!

Me, Keiko, Tessa and Christine

FBFF: My Grown Up Christmas List

So I haven't done a FBFF in a million years but this week I managed my time well and I am able to do one. I think this topic is an important one especially since Christmas is just around the corner. 

photo via web

No holiday party is complete without: Dancing to holiday tunes 

My favorite Christmas song/album: O Holy Night

My favorite seasonal recipe: Coquito Puerto Rican Rum drink 

The perfect New Year's Eve outfit includes: Sequins 

Anna Sui tulle sequin dress (photo via web)

At the parties, I'll be drinking: Coquito

Eggnog, good or bad? Gross

Did you ever take pictures on Santa's lap at the mall? When I was a kid, and I am going to do it for the first time as an adult this year

Gingerbread Latte or Peppermint Mocha: Gingerbread Latte

Worst gift I ever got: a really ugly sweater

Best gift I ever received: Yankee accessories for my car

My family has this weird tradition: Nothing really but we did take some family photos in front of the Christmas tree.In fact the Christmas after I was born My family all wore plaid in the family photo.

My family did not do anything stupid like this. (photo via Awkward Family Photos)

My best bargain find for a gift this year: A cutlery set for my friend

If I could only buy all my gifts from one place, I'd shop at: TJ Maxx/ Marshalls…they have everything

Rudolph the Red-nose Reindeer or Frosty the Snowman: Rudolph leads the way of course

photo via web

My favorite holiday memory: making a last minute meal for my friends and I for Christmas dinner

My favorite Christmas movie: Miracle on 34th Street the black and white version

The best part about holiday decorations is: Seeing the white lights on houses and the candles in the windows

photo via web

Rip off the wrapping paper or neatly pull off the tape: Since I was once a pro gift wrapper I cherish the wrapping.

photo via Martha Stewart

Miracle on 34th Street or It's a Wonderful Life: Already said this Miracle on 34th Street

It doesn't feel like the holiday season until: The week before and plans are made to spend Christmas day

All I want for Christmas is: Is to spend time with my Mom. 

Red Vines

This past Saturday I went to an Ingrid Michaelson concert in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with my friend David. It was my christmas present from him this year and it has become our annual tradition since we have gone every year (except last year) and Ingrid puts on a great Holiday Hop show. Unfortunately though I had to give up my work's Christmas Party which I love going to but it was worth it. 

While we we in Williamsburg we ate at the BBQ place called Fette Sau, Fette Sau is a nice place but really crowded and so we had to sit at the bar. David and I had been to another BBQ place in Williamsburg called Fatty Cue's which we agreed we liked better. 

By the way the Bebe skirt I am wearing was really a dress but I was falling out the top so I slid it down and made a pencil skirt out of it. I also decided to throw together my outfit based on my Argyle tights that I picked up at TJ Maxx last month. 

Red blazer - Vintage

Black fur vest and fedora (old) - H&M

Skirt (was a tube dress) - BeBe

Grey sweater - Target

Argyle tights - unknown (TJ Maxx)

Boots - Dolcetta (Dolce Vita) 

Chanel tote - Vintage

Belt and leather gloves - unknown (old)

Sunglasses - Raybans

It was windy on Saturday I was seriously holding on to my hat.