I consider New Year’s Eve festivities sexy, as long as it’s done right. With that concept, I have decided to duplicate the following ensemble with a twist of course for this years celebration, since it’s just a less -than-formal get together with close friends: Here’s what I envision instead: With that said, here’s my choice of cocktail for this year’s New Year’s Eve gathering: What’s your plans and do share your cocktail of choice.
Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate the holiday. {photo source}
In my opinion, every outfit can be duplicated based on your budget. Although these ensembles I found here, here, here and here, I know I can copy the style most anywhere I shop, online and offline. So here are my favorite outfits for any casual get together or dinner date through the holidays and beyond :):
I honestly can’t remember what’s happened. I swear it was only yesterday I was planning Thanksgiving Dinner with the families and now it’s almost Christmas. In talking to others and over hearing conversation, I discovered I am not alone in this thinking. Most everyone is as confused as I am about how quickly the holiday is approaching. So, to lighten our thoughts, relieve the anxiety, get us focused, and just plain insist that we relax, I have decided to declare Friday December 20th, a day to just breathe, step away from the shopping frenzy and get together arguments and just find a way to truly enjoy the holiday season, and if you can’t find something in your neck of the woods (which I doubt) to inspire you, by all means stare at the photos below 🙂 {photo reference please click here and here}
I consider the following gifts a great idea for the ‘in-laws’ defined as mother, father, brother or sister (in-laws) through marriage. I laugh because I’ve argued with many folks about the term as it relates to family members your connected to by way of marriage. Anyway, the gifts are available here and in my opinion, make for a thoughtful choice.
This year, being that we are super busy on the weekends, we opted to do our annual traditional holiday dinner and shopping downtown on Monday night instead. So after work, we met up at Union Square and after a few cocktails and a wonderful dinner here, we shopped at Macy of course, then Bloomies, Saks Fifth Avenue, William Sonoma and then took a break with hot chocolate to enjoy Union Square. Thankfully the weather was nice and the ambiance as always unforgettable during this time of the year:
I think I am starting to feel my usual end of year blues, as I woke up in a cold sweat early Monday morning, freaking out about what’s to come in the next two weeks and all of 2014. The strange thing is, I freak out like this often and then I am calm. Ready to deal, handle, execute and take care of everyone else who will freak out in due course. There are lots to accomplish in 2014 and in a way not enough time to get it all done. I know the major things that will happen for next year, but I also wish I knew how the little things in between, will pan out. In the meantime, I will spend a few sleepless nights, thinking and planning and working on organizing my thoughts and the upcoming life projects, hoping I wouldn’t over analyze. After all, no matter how much I think, it will happen anyway.
The city is bustling with tourists and locals, getting together at bars and restaurants for a holiday gathering. It’s become difficult getting a reservation, unless of course you’ve planned ahead. But even still, here are a few more of my three bars and cafe recommend in the city by the bay: Click on the photo to be redirected
I think like most people, the majority of us have become numb, mostly expecting the worst of things to happen instead of anything positive or good. This is perhaps because of all the news available to us, in full detail. But once in a while, something amazing happens and it should be recognized and embraced, especially during the holidays. I actually cried this morning watching this video and knew I had to share it with everyone.
I always think it would be fun for a man to put together a casual ensemble for the love of the woman in his life, 🙂 and even if it’s a mere copy of the one below – the gesture is welcomed: 1. Coat: Joseph Man wool and cashmere-blend USD895 2. Pants: Ben wool-twill pants USD375 3. Sweater: T by Alexander Wang Ribbed cotton-blend sweater USD310 4. Boots: Burberry Shearling-lined leather USD895 6. Bag: Miu Miu Expandable leather tote USD1150 7. Scarf: Burberry Prorsum Polka-dot cashmere and silk-blend USD995 9. Sunglasses: Ray-Ban The Wayfarer USD150 {ensemble reference point, click here}
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