Holiday Dinner with the Family: Bows and Quilted Leather

I love this time of year because any reason is a great reason to gather around a table full of goodness and hang out with family and friends. What made this holiday dinner so special, well it would be the first time I introduced my boyfriend to the only family I have here in Phoennix. My cousin Shon and her husband Carlos. This was a big deal for me especially since I had sworn off family introductions in the early stages of a relationship. But, hey, rules are meant to be broken and Eric is a nice guy. Twenty minutes into dinner I was reminded why this polite, easy smiling guy felt like the exception to my crazy rule.

This was the first time I asked Eric to take pictures for me, so needless to say, hilarity ensued. 

We eventually got it together.

Wool Sweater with Ribbon: Gap, Polka Dot Button Down: H&M, Faux Leather Quilted Leather Skirt: One Clothing, Tights: Target, Peach and Gold Purse: H&M 

The satin ribbon detail on this sweater is what makes it one of my favorites.

Earrings: Vintage, Necklaces from Goodwill

Being sassy or avoiding dog poo

Another bow detail on these suede wedged booties. 

Shoes: Dbdk

Life is Delicious...Go Taste It!

Dancing Shoes

When I was younger, I would put on shows for my parents. I made the costumes, gathered props,  choreographed dance recitals and staged plays much to my two younger sisters' chagrin. They had to participate. They had to rehearse. They had to put up with my crazy ideas or at least I thought so. One sister grew up and became a social worker and refuses to dance in public, while the other is a manager at a popular department store and still dances as a part of a dance ministry team. This week T invited us to her performance at a Miami theatre. She really shined and the show was amazing. I like to think that forcing her to take part in my crazy productions helped nurture my sister's love of performing, well that or the fact that she's just naturally a really great dancer. Same-Same.

Asymmetrical top by Rolla Coster, Pants by H&M

Shoes by Breckelle's - 

Ankle Strap Round Toe Platform Wedge borrowed from Mom 

( Thank goodness she's got excellent taste and big feet...too.)

Earrings from Knee Deep Vintage, Necklace Borrowed from Mom, Winged ring from Gather Boutique, Thumb ring is a nut ( as in nuts and bolts) that I started wearing as a ring. 

Being a bit silly outside of the theatre just before the show.



Proceeds from the performance benefitted victims of domestic violence.
Check out the D.C.L.A.R.E.  Visual Arts Community FB Page for more info on performances.

Life Is Delicious ...Go Taste It!