Just for Now

The week seems to be flying by, and somehow it's already Thursday. I am looking forward to the weekend, when I can sleep in! I have been going to bed way too late every night, even though I say to myself everyday that I will go to bed by 10. It just doesn't happen.

Today I'm wearing one of my favorite fall/ winter colors: maroon. The Black Halo Joan Sheath Dress is a great dress for work: very professional looking and sophisticated. I feel so grown up when I wear it. The dress is no longer available to purchase online, but you can browse a variety of Black Halo styles on websites like these, plus high-end department store sites:

• Revolve Clothing
• ShopBop
• Tobi

I am also wearing my patent leather BCBGirls Stela Pumps in Raisin, which are also not available online anymore. I like these pumps because the heel is not too high, and they're pretty and comfortable.

It's been so cold the last few days, so Chapin made chicken chili last night for dinner. It was ready by the time I came home from my hair appointment, and it was so nice to eat something so filling and warm. I also wrapped my first Christmas present of the season. That present sure does look lonely under the tree, though. I better get going on my shopping. There are only three weekends left before Christmas!

All You Need is Love

Today's weather can only be described as "yucky": humid, rainy, foggy and just very, very gray. Although it's not as cold as it was yesterday, a cold front is on its way. I guess that's to be expected, since today is the last day of November!

I am in Betsey Johnson today. She was probably the first real designer I took a shine to, after getting one of her dresses on sale at Neiman Marcus to wear for our engagement pictures back in 2003.

I consider this dress a throwback to the 1950s, something they might wear on Mad Men. The cap sleeves and belt all do their best to accentuate a tiny waist and slim the arms, while the full skirts hides bigger hips and thighs. This is probably one of my favorite styles... in fact, I love the fashion from the 1950s and early 1960s. I especially love the dresses Grace Kelly wore in Rear Window.

The shoes today are from Nine West -- the Nine West Women's Cawley Platform Pumps -- and I have my Michele bag with me, of course! I'm usually not without it these days. I am hoping to convince Chapin to buy me a Michele watch for Christmas! :)

Since I am wearing Betsey Johnson today, I also want to give a shout out to one of my loyal readers who is not related to me: Laviolet! She is a fan of Betsey Johnson as well. Thanks for reading!