Thanksgiving Dinner Outfit

Greetings Readers!

If you are reading this, I assume you survived Thanksgiving AND Black Friday- congratulations!

I realized that I forgot to take a picture of myself in my Thanksgiving dinner outfit, so to make up for this I created a polyvore-simulated version posted below. Before dinner I spent most of the day in a warm wool hooded sweater and snowflake pajama pants- sans makeup with crazy-un-blowdried-hair that was later traded for sleek and straight stresses, a made-up face, and the outfit you find in this post.

What are you thankful for this year? This year, in addition to good health (aside from the cold I picked up this week), family and friends who love me, I am especially thankful for successfully graduating with an MA in Communication from a challenging program and for being hired by my undergrad alma mater to teach. I have so much to be thankful for- even more than the things I just wrote about! And that is something to be thankful about too!

Stay warm and drive safely Readers!

Retail Details:

Cream Confection Jacket in Tan- Anthropologie
Color Palette Tights in Purple- Hue via Nordstrom Rack
Lingering Rays Skirt- Anthropologie
Chirp Wedges in Pewter- Seychelles via Nordstrom Rack (under 14 dollars!)
CZ Post Earrings- Macy's
Skinny Snakeskin Belt- J.Crew (10 dollars!)
Renewed Folds Pullover in Brown- Anthropologie

Thanksgiving: A Time for Family, and a Time for Fashion!

Greetings Readers!

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Did anyone travel for the holiday? I traveled home to Peoria on Monday afternoon and have been home ever since- reading, napping, and catching up with friends and family.

Ten years ago my family moved from Vancouver, BC to the Peoria area- a move that was difficult, but a move with outcomes that I appreciate greatly. One of the outcomes of this move, which I am very thankful for, is the opportunity to build relationships with family members who I used to see only once every three or four years. Now that I live in St. Louis, I only get to see them once or twice a month- but the time that I spend with them is very dear to me. And that is why I like holidays like Thanksgiving- because I get to spend time (quality time) with family.

Here I am with my cousins Liz and Kim at my grandparents' house

My cousin Matt, my cousin Liz, my Aunt Shelly, my Aunt Mary, me, and my Grandma

While fashion isn't an essential concern for family gatherings (well, with a few exceptions), or even for Thanksgiving, I like to put together outfits for occasions such as these. Not because I have to, not because I am supposed to- but because I like the mood and the anticipation that dressing up creates. Do you know what I mean? A cute outfit is like foreshadowing- it's like saying "hey- something important is about to happen"- and what could be more important than spending time with loved ones?

People who make us feel a bit crazy at times:

And people who bring balance to our lives:

This Thanksgiving, and every day of the year, I am thankful for the precious and powerful relationships I have with people in my life. People who continue to teach me about love, about grace, about laughter, and yes- even about fashion.

Here are the retail details:

White Rhinestone Headband: J. Crew

Necklace: Juicy Couture (on Market St. in San Francisco)

Light Blue Tee: Banana Republic

Winter White Cardigan: Abercrombie & Fitch (I recommend hand-washing this cardi)

Charcoal Skinny Belt: Ann Taylor

Navy Blue Draped Skirt: Anthropologie

Raspberry Tights: Hue

Brownish-Olivey Jeweled Flats: Via Spiga