The Christmas Party

 This will be the first year that I attend a Christmas party for a company that I work for. Over the years, I have been brought to many parties as a date but never as an employee. I am very excited about it and I can't wait to see everyone outside of the office. I was told that they really let loose and have fun. I haven't decided what I am going to wear yet but it will definitely be a black dress of some sort. Holiday parties are a great opportunity to really get to know your coworkers and let your personality shine so you want to make sure that you dress and act appropriately. You don't want to be the person that got wasted and made an ass of themselves!

6 Types of Love

Eros
a passionate physical and emotional love based on aesthetic enjoyment; stereotype of romantic love

Ludus 
a love that is played as a game or sport; conquest; may have multiple partners at once

Storge
an affectionate love that slowly develops from friendship, based on similarity

Pragma 
love that is driven by the head, not the heart

Mania
obsessive love; experience great emotional highs and lows; very possessive and often jealous lovers

Agape
selfless altruistic love; spiritual;

(Source: Wikipedia, via hello-image)

I found this list on another blog and I just have to share because this time of year makes you think about the ones you love. Which types of love have you experienced in your life? I think I have been through all of them in one relationship or another, perhaps all at once! Sadly, you never really know which one you're in until it's over.... Cheers to all kinds of love and the hell that comes with them!

It's almost here...

Friday! I don't know about you but it has been a loooong week and I need some time to relax. I plan on lighting some candles and hopping into a bubble bath, complete with a big glass of vino. This time of year  raises my stress level by 100%! I suggest that everyone has a little me time this weekend. Let's hope the workday flies by tomorrow. Cheers!

Black Friday

I have never participated in the madness that is black friday and I doubt I ever will. There is nothing that I desire worth waiting in a tent for or worth braving the mall, period. Instead, I plan to be cozy all day and possibly hang out with friends later this eve. Here are a few things that I will be enjoying today instead of mob crowds.

Mulled wine in my jammies.

Savoring the leftovers until I am in a food coma.

Catching up on my favorite shows.

And making sure that my house reeks of the Holidays.

If you do make your way out please be kind, especially to the employees that had go to work at midnight so you can get a deal.

Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas

If you're like me, you prefer to be casual and comfortable for family time over the Holiday weekend. There is nothing worse then constantly pulling at a top or tripping in your barbie heels when you're supposed to be socializing and consuming. Here are a few ideas.

I've been a lover of prep ever since I was wearing a little plaid uniform for school. It worked then and it will work forever. A classic button up under a sweater is such a no brainer and everyone has a few. Pair it with skinnies and some loafers and you will be stylish and comfy after eating and drinking the day away.

This is another preppy look but it has a masculine touch. Blazer and sweater combo with a skirt or jeans  and riding boots is a little more dressy but still leaves you feeling loose and relaxed.

This is a great idea for a more formal affair especially if you'll be meeting up with friends afterward for drinks. I love the modest heels that give you a lift but don't have you wishing you wore flats. No matter what you need up wearing I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!


All Pics from J Crew.

Yes!!

 I have always been a fan of Kate Spade but I am even more so now because she has been making clutches from popular books.... One of which being "Great Expectations." When I first saw this I tried to rationalize spending a lot of money on a clutch but I couldn't, so I waited and hoped for a day that I would either find it on Ebay or it would go on sale. A few nights ago I went on her website and looked for my dream clutch but it was nowhere to be found. I started to panic, thinking that I missed my opportunity but I ended up searching for it on Ebay and found a woman who was selling hers. I immediately jumped at the chance and ended up buying it unused for $30 less then I would have. Thank you luck. Now, I want the wholes series...

Dress Me Up

 I used to hate wearing dresses. I'm not sure of the exact reason why but they always seemed way too girly and I guess I didn't think that I could pull them off. Over the past few years, I have done a lot of trial and error to figure out which dresses are flattering on me and I have evolved into a dress wearer. As the Holidays approach, there are more opportunities to get all dolled up. Here are a few of my fav dresses right now.

I love the color block look and this is especially perfect for winter when you don't want to freeze. By Wal G on Topshop.

I love this vintage dress and I'm not normally a vintage kind of girl. Perhaps I've been watching too much "Boardwalk Empire." Angel mustard splendid dress found on tellheryousawme.com. 

You can't go wrong with lace and this particular dress slightly reminds me of the one from "Pretty Woman" after she cleans up. From Zara.

This dress is really simple but as you can see, you can really dress it up or down. By Kate Spade.

Simply stunning and just the right amount of sexy. From Urban Outfitters.