December 15, 2012

My semester ended Dec 14 and by noon Dec 15th I was in Union Square, San Francisco! 

And Christmas was everywhere...not to mention quite a few folks in the Christmas spirit.

Apparently I arrived in San Francisco on the day of Santa-con. 

This involves dressing up like Santa and  drinking at bars all over town.

 

Even the cable cars were festive! 

December 13, 2012

" You're only as young as the last time you changed your mind "...or hat. 

Original quote by Timothy Leary. 

Tonight was last hat class and ALL we did was look at each others hats and eat and eat and eat!

ps. Once again I am in bold red and gray !?!

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Bold red wool scarf borrowed from hubster's closet :o
Black fake leather boots from Sears
Gray wool cap from hat store in Gaslamp district of San Diego, CA
Pretty bow earrings covered with fake pave diamonds
Triple steel rings from Borrega Springs, CA

December 12, 2012

 
Another day, another celebration! Am really liking pairing bold red with gray, it's not as predictable as red and black. And it's a luncheon so you can't look like you're trying too hard...

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Goofing around in the 'photo booth' with my City of Dana Point cohorts.

December 11, 2012

The holiday frenzy is beginning and today was a double -header...event in the morning and class immediately after. My outfit needed to be jolly, serious and comfortable and this was my final selection.

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I was instrumental in orchestrating a display of artwork at the city community center by the Exceptional Need Students in our city. The city hosted a reception and a good time was had by all...and the artwork is outstanding!!

December 9, 2012

Stopped in beautiful woods literally blanketed with Fall leaves. 

Wish I was going hiking but, unfortunately it was just a pit-stop.

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Favorite boots from San Francisco Loehmans
Green knit scarf with dangly pom-poms ( love ! ) from a last Friday of the month sale at California Mart in Los Angeles fashion district
Sunglasses by Ralph Lauren
"Bling" package of wedding ring, watch and diamond hoops all from hubster

December 6, 2012

So many hats and only one head! 

This is my last hat class and next week is the final. I have succeed in wearing a hat to every class and other students started wearing hats also!

Next week for the final I will wear one of the hats I made for class BUT, hats are very nuanced and difficult to get just right... I came close but, my hat proportions need a little more tweaking.

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Burgundy wool felt hat from Hat store in Berkeley (?)
Burgundy boots from Nordstrom
Diamond posts gift from hubster
Bangles from Nordstrom
Rings from Silpada
Antique brooch from favorite online resale site ( no, I'll never tell the name )

December 4, 2012

It's December and I've decided to start sneaking in those cheery holiday colors of red and green. With my jacket and carnation pin I feel like a Mary Engelbreit drawing.

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Red suede ballet shoes with perfect little heel from Zara
Belt with embroidered trim from Walmart
Gold hoops gift from girlies
Class ring from CSUF
Gold bangles from forever
New carnation brooch ( love it! ) from Licensed Artists craft fair last month

December 3, 2012

Another day, another birthday celebration! This time it's lunch and the birthday boy is my most favorite person in the whole world - my Dad!! 

Happy 81st birthday Dad, keep on dancing!

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The most precious possessions a person can have - family <3

December 2, 2012

The picture doesn't show that these pants are a really cool brocade fabric so it's a contrast of dressy fabric in a casual style. Love 'em with my ruffled collar vest from Karen Kane outlet ( $10!! ).
 Going to Ron's 66th bday party and it was a happy, happening evening.

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Brand new leather pumps by Clark ( super comfy ) from favorite thrift store
Silver circle necklace from Steinmart
Silver hoops from Nordstrom
Silver bangle from Mexico
Favorite turquoise ring from Borrega Springs