Monday, December 6, 2010

seasonably casual....

To help put me in the holiday spirit…
I accepted an invitation to attend
the Madigral Feaste at a local university
 with eleven fabulous ladies.
(It was dark & snowy...so we stayed indoors...
Bianca didn't miss the opportunity!)
It was a magnificent event filled with song, improv, and delicious food
 put on by the university’s theatre and music departments. 
Originally…I had planned a Jester-inspired dress…
as the evening was to be full of medieval-style entertainment...
then I re-read the invite shortly before leaving…
it read “seasonably casual”??
Knowing where I live and what that meant…
I thought “I don’t own a jingle bell sweater?!”
And was at an absolute loss of what
 “seasonably casual” would be in my closet??
Plus…I relish any opportunity I receive to put on a dress
 and feel all glamorous!?
I settled on this red and black plaid skirt…seasonably…check!
Added a denim jacket…casual...check! 
Christmas bulb-like necklace...totally seasonably...check!
Headed out the door…after kissing the “kids.”
Happy Holidays!!

Also...I was so happy I dug out the floral pins...they prompted a conversation
with a young lady that recently moved out here...she and her
sister enjoy designing stockings, pins, and hairbands.
I hope to feature their fabulous pieces on my blog!


Turtleneck sweater…Kohls
Denim jacket…Levis
Plaid skirt…small boutique in Florida(?)
Tights…Apt. 9 (Kohls)
Boots…Apostrophe (Sears)
Bag…vintage
Jewelry… Jus Jewelry necklace,
Target ring, NY&CO watch

7 comments:

  1. ha! jingle bell sweater. i've definitely never heard of "seasonably casual: either. whatever it is, i think you've mastered it! :)

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  2. I love your outfit! The plaid skirt is very festive! Your "kids" are adorable!

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  3. I love your interpretation of "seasonably casual"! I have no idea if it matches what they meant, but there is nothing wrong about this outfit! :) Those boots are just fabulous too, and I love everything about this outfit!! Super cute! I would totally wear this! Love it! :)

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  4. I love this look, it's exactly what you wanted it to be: a casual look for the holidays. That necklace is gorgeous, a perfect accessory for this time of year (and all the others, too). Your hair and makeup always look awesome!

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  5. Such a winter appropriate outfit :) I really love the plaid skirt with the high boots.

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  6. FABULOUS!!!!
    Love this look - I must try to create it for myself!!! Keep up the great posting. And, love your "kids" - adorable. I have two little Mauxies and they are my "empty nest" pups! Love Love!

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  7. amazing photo!!Love this look of yours! you look so beautiful! great shoes!love every piece of this outfit!! great styling!

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