Thursday, December 30, 2010

Playgrounds & Lollipops - Early Bird Special

Here I sit at 10 o'clock in the morning all dressed up in sequins and silk lame.  We used to joke at the old company I worked at, known for their bedazzled jackets and tops decked out in sequins and paillettes, that a woman in Dallas would wear something like this out to lunch.  Well hello Dallas, here I come.  After this I'm taking the kids to the park and Target.  I think it's about time we turn things around here in casual Southern California.

But seriously, here's a little preview of what I'll be wearing tomorrow night for New Year's Eve.  We've never been much for going out on New Year's, too much pressure I think.  And since having kids we have the perfect excuse to stay in.  This year though we have reservations with some close friends at a favorite local restaurant at 6 pm, which gives us plenty of time to get home and ring in the New Year with the kids at 9 pm.  Does anyone else here on the West Coast watch the East Coast feed on New Year's?  The kids love staying up and blowing their horns.   I love being able to say I rung in the New Year, when really I was snug in my bed with my Kindle and pillow pet.
Outfit Details:
Top: Loft
Skirt: Loft
Belt: St. John
Tights: Donna Karan
Booties: Stuart Weitzman

Wishing all of you out there, even you way in the back, lurking around, a very Happy New Year!  Please be safe out there and enjoy, whatever you do!  I'll see you back here in 2011!

Much Love!
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    wish we could be there. you look fabulous (as usual) and I hope we can get together soon.
    love you Andrea,
    R

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  2. BrookeDecember 30, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    You look ready for 2011! Happy New Year :D

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  3. LaraDecember 30, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Ah, bummer. Looks like I can't follow your blog. You're entirely too cute!

    New Year's is a total bust once you're a parent. And, yes, here in AZ I am alllll about ringing it in with the East Coasters!

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  4. Staley McDecember 30, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    I love your outfit! Hope you have a happy New Years!

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  5. Leslie @ top of the pageDecember 30, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    pretty pretty! i'm one of those who gets the "why are you so dressed up?" comment a lot in the middle of a weekday. because i dont think i am! if you get asked, just say: "it's just how i roll."

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  6. Summers FamilyDecember 30, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Happy New Year!

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  7. jenDecember 30, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    I love how your haloed in that picture with the kiddos.
    And I wish I could pull off booties. I think I'm too old.
    Looking good. Celebrate away. I'll be lucky to be out my yoga pants.

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  8. Lisa @ Shine Your LightDecember 30, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    I'm coming out from blurking to say I hope you have a wonderful new year - I'm sure you will if you start it in that cute outfit! Your blog is wonderful and thank you for your inspirations!

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  9. LauraDecember 31, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    You look fabulous! Will you please teach me how to dress myself? :o) Hope you have a fabulous New Year's Eve!!!

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  10. valerieDecember 31, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    HI Andrea Happy New Year...I agree with you, I like to ring in the new year East Coast time on the west coast!:) And I am very much against driving late(or early am on New Year Day) and I put strict orders that my teenagers were staying home! Don't want to start the year off being a nervous wreck with my kiddies on the roads....Happy New Year to you and your family and your outfit is very nice...timeless and classy just like you:)

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  11. AnnieDecember 31, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    happy new year to you and your sweet family! i may have to borrow this outfit idea for a birthday dinner... i love it! i'm crossing my fingers those loft purchases weren't made too long ago...

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  12. Linda WJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    GREAT New Year's outfit. Sparkles and silk done in a classy way? Yes, please!

    The Auspicious Life

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  13. kelseyJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    your house is beautiful. and you look great!

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  14. LauraJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    What a gorgeous outfit!! So pretty! Happy New Year.

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