Par-tay!


Wow! That was a busy weekend for us! Of course, having to actually get dressed constitutes a busy weekend around here. We're not exactly social butterflies.

Friday night we got a sitter and attended the Captain's work Christmas party, which is a very casual affair. The roast beef was delicious and plentiful! Despite many people showing up in t-shirts and jeans, I felt that a little festive flair was in order. Mostly because I wear t-shirts and jeans every day, and I wasn't going to pass up a chance to dress that uniform up a little. Here's what I wore:

The kids had a great time with their sitter, too!

On Sunday, the annual children's party was held at the mess. For those of you not familiar, the mess is where the guys go on Friday night to drink. It's full of trophy cases and hundred year-old tables and naked-lady paintings. This party is a slightly more dressed-up affair, with a buffet brunch and lots for the little ones to do. It was minus five-billion or so here, so I opted to wear something I wouldn't freeze my butt off in:


Please pardon my still-wet hair, terrible posture and the fact that you can't even see my awesome boots. It's a bad picture all-round!

I've had this suede skirt for over a year now and I never knew how to wear it. I was actually starting to think about shortening it. But recently, I started following a whole bunch of style blogs (less expensive than buying fashion mags, far more realistic fashions, and with a lot of great ideas about how to use what's already in my wardrobe) and one morning I found an outfit on this great blog that set the lightbulb off in my head. Finally, this skirt could become a winter staple! Now, if only someone could show me how to keep little peanut-buttery hands off my butt.

Please note, that purse I was talking about on Black Friday is now mine, mine, mine! Thanks for the early Christmas present, Captain!

The kids' party was extra exciting for me this year. I was actually dreading it beforehand. In the past, I have always been the mother chasing her unruly wild-child from one room to another trying to keep him from wrecking something expensive. This year was sooooo different! He played! He posed for a photo with Santa! He sat on the floor with the other kids while presents were being handed out! He didn't once try to run off and get into mischief! Hooray for progress!!

And now...I need another weekend to recover from my weekend!

Comments

I am sooooo glad you were able to let your hair down and have some fun, minus the children. I love the look, very casual yet chic. Love the look for your second outing. Have a great week and stay warm.....Jude
Hubba, hubba! You look great in both your dressy outfits! Glad you had a good time at both parties!
Look at you - Miss GlamourPuss! By the way, although you do look lovely, I'm coveting both your bags right now.

And I bet you felt wonderful at the kid's party too - it must have been almost uneventful!

I so hear you about the recovery though ... treat yourself to 3 minutes peace and cuppa and you'll be rejuvenated, I promise.
Linda said…
You look great- so pulled together and matching shoes and purse- I never manage that!
Unknown said…
You look fabulous in both pictures! I am so happy to hear that you had a great time! :)
Anonymous said…
love love love that red handbag! :-) You look so cute and well accessorized! And you pulled off the skirt look well. That's one of those things I just can't pull off without looking like a midget. Even with hooker boots on.
Jeannette StG said…
Now that's a party! And both of your outfits are cute! Glad you had a good time:)
Glenda said…
Nothing like a Holiday Party to get you into the spirit of the Holiday! I love both your outfits and you wear them both well! Glad the boys were able to go a be a part of a great party for them too!

We are so cold here! 13 degrees and wind blowing. Wind chills down into single digits! What a Canadian Blast! How do you manage all winter there!
Janine said…
Wendy!! You look GORGEOUS!! I am so glad you got to go and par-tay!!
BUT... As much as I think your are a beautiful woman, those purses are running a close race!!
Have a great day and stay warm!!
Freezing here!! -22 with the wind chill.....
Melanie said…
glad to see the photo's happy holidays and enjoy your next "rest" weekend!
Sheila said…
I love your red shoes/boots in the first outfit!

Thank you so much for the link and the shout-out! I'm so glad you were inspired to bring out your own leather skirt. And hey, check the label - some leathers are washable (not kidding! I have a machine wash/dry leather long skirt and I tried it). It depends on the lining - if it's acetate you're out of luck.

I've been to many parties at the local Mess - they are always a blast! Glad you were able to get some time with your hubby and be a couple on a date. :)

Thanks also for the comment on my blog - I really appreciate it.

Cheers,
Sheila
Stephanie Faris said…
Stylish! And I'm loving your purses. Are you one of those people who has a different purse for each outfit?
Dimple said…
You do look great, and I noticed the purses which you featured, but I am SO happy your son has improved! What a blessing! I remember trying to keep my son from wandering all over every place; what a relief to find that unnecessary!
May you have more blessings--today and everyday!

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