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What should I wear to the office holiday party?

November 27, 2019

I’m starting a new job soon and I happen to start the exact same week as the office holiday party. Talk about nerve-wracking! I want to make a bit of a splash at the formal affair, but I don’t want to go too overboard. Here are a few items I’m eyeing:

I love the idea of a dramatic cape dress in a bright holiday red like this cute little dress from Eloquii. Could I be so bold?

Maybe I should keep it classy and go with an elegant black one-piece with a fun little peplum detail? I could see myself rocking this with some edgy black or snakeskin boots or perhaps a strappy heel. The question is, will I feel comfortable in a tank top? This piece doesn’t lend itself to a jacket situation very well.

Speaking of jumpsuits, what if I went for the drama with a velvet statement like this one from Fashion to Figure? I’m so in love. It screams holiday in a current and fun way. I’d just need to figure out some sort of undershirt because I don’t want the girls on display that much at a work event.

Lastly, I love this little lady. At $29, she’s an affordable, comfortable dress in a cute holiday color. I could see her working well with some tights + booties and a longline blazer. Bonus points: I could wear this to more than the holiday party because it’s not as much of a MOMENT.

What do you think? I’m leaning toward #3 or #4. Please help me make a decision!

Do you have a holiday party dress sorted yet?

deep thoughts, just for fun, life lately, workplace

New Beginnings

November 26, 2019

I’m thrilled to write you all and share that I am starting a whole new chapter in my life. So much change is all around me and I have a feeling that this is just the beginning.

I’m officially relaunching this blog. I have a vision for this space and it’s really simple: I just want to write about the things I love in my life. Personal style, food, books, interesting content I find online, my goals, my dreams.

This is my space and I’m claiming it.

It’s weird, because I’ve wanted to be a blogger for about ten years now, but this is the first time I am truly allowing myself to pursue it. And, I feel a fire. It’s like my heart is unleashed and I’m literally buzzing with energy and ideas. I think this is the beginning of something amazing for me. I’ve always shirked from really going after blogging because I was embarrassed of my interests not being intellectual enough. I also felt like no one would care about what I had to say, but then I realized that what other people thought of me didn’t matter. Pursuing my creativity for myself is enough. Plus, I do think that people care what I have to say. I have a voice and I intend to use it.

Also…

I resigned from my job yesterday.

For two years, I worked in a culture that simply didn’t work for me. I was unhappy and it affected a lot of my life. I don’t regret the time because it was a catalyst for so much personal growth, but it’s time for me to move on. I accepted a new job in the wine industry at a place I know will be a better fit for me. I am looking forward to a clean slate and opportunity to make my work life more positive and fulfilling.

New beginnings.

They are beautiful, ripe with promise and opportunity. I am so thankful for this new chapter of my life and can’t wait to see it unfold.

What about you? Any changes on the horizon for you as we look to this new decade?