The Girl in the Dress: November 2009

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Christmas Time!!

It's the most wonderful time of the year...the Christmas decorations are up and Dink's Christmas toys are out! I know Thanksgiving hasn't passed yet, but in preparation for my turkey-day-I-ate-too-much depression, nothing will make me feel better than coming home to Christmas decorations. Plus, my holiday cheer has been in check for 2 weeks now and I couldn't wait any longer. With Ray Coniff and Mitch Miller Christmas music on repeat, I decked my halls with sparkly, glittery, feathery, ornaments. If you haven't noticed yet, I like non-traditional ornaments with a lot of color and pizazz.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Last Week's Wardrobe

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Monday's Outfit

Cardigan: H&M

Oxford: Tommy Hilfiger

Skirt: Banana Republic

Shoes: Tory Burch

Accessories: Forever 21

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Tuesday's Outfit

Cardigan: Ann Taylor

Shirt & Skirt: Banana Republic

Shoes: Delia's

Accessories: Forever 21

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Wednesday's Outfit
Dress: Banana Republic

Necklace & Ring: Forever 21
Earrings & Pin: Vintage
Shoes: Delia's

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Thursday's Outfit
Cardigan: Leifsdottir
Skirt: Express
Necklace & Headband: Anthropologie
Earrings & Ring: Vintage
Shoes: Franco Sarto

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Friday's Outfit
Blouse: Urban Outfitters
Cardigan: Ann Taylor
Skirt: Banana Republic
Headband & Ring: Forever 21
Shoes: Delia's

Thursday, November 19, 2009

It's that Time of the Year...

I love the holiday season especially in New York. It’s a shopaholic’s sweetest dream or worst nightmare (if you’re in rehab). The store windows are decorated with shimmering wintery backdrops and all the clothing is drenched in sparkly rhinestones and lace appliqués. It’s the time of year when I listen to Mitch Miller and Ray Coniff’s Christmas CDs (on repeat) all day and start planning my New Year’s Eve ensemble. This year like every year, I am going to bejewel myself from head to toe with the season’s fashions.

In an effort to prepare you this holiday season, I’m doing a mini-series of this season’s fashions to inspire your holiday ensemble(s).

Here are some of my favorite dresses (for all budgets) this holiday season…

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1st Row from Left to Right: Nordstrom - $98.00, $148.00, $68.00
2nd Row : Nordstrom - $148.00, $158.00, $178.00

3rd Row : Nordstrom - $178.00, $198.00, $158.00

4th Row : Nordstrom - $68.00, $148.00, $70.00
5th Row : Nordstrom - $138.00,; Anthro - $188.00
6th Row : Anthro - $168.00, $288.00; Modcloth - $49.99

7th Row : Modcloth.com - $54.99, $59.99, $62.99
8th Row : Modcloth.com - $62.99, $67.99, $67.99

9th Row : Modcloth.com - $72.99, $82.99, $84.99

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Keno is Lame!

Yesterday was a rough day. It seemed Murphy’s Law was in full effect and everything that could go wrong did going wrong.

I was rushing to work after a colossally hectic morning and like clockwork, there was a police incident on my train. I just love waiting for bozos to be arrested in the morning. After arriving at my station, I did some intense speed-walking to my office. I plowed through the revolving door and began searching for my building ID. It was nowhere to be found. Crap, I left that sucker at home.

After convincing the Security Guard I was not a terrorist, but an employee, I whipped through the turnstile like a kid at an amusement park and jumped in an empty elevator. I sighed with relief. As the door was closing, I saw a chubby hand surge through the gap. The elevator door opened. I hate it when that happens especially since my office is on one of the top floors. The man went over to the wall of buttons and pressed “15”. Then he pressed “18”. After pressing 2 floors, he leaned a little bit closer to get a good look and finally pressed “20”. Are you kidding me?!?! There’s no way this man just pressed 3 buttons.

This is not a game of Keno buddy.