Sequin Zara Skirt: What to Wear to A Work Holiday Party

The Scene


It's the most wonderful time of the year: holiday office party time ;) 

Mr. Diabolina and I decided to start the night with a leisurely dinner at The Gorbals so at least we'd have a nice meal together before the obligatory tight-lipped wine-sipping with co-workers.



Started with the bacon wrapped matzo balls---sadly not as amaze as I expected.

And grilled squid with garlic and lemon---my favorite dish of the night.

Confit turkey leg and a lamb burger (not pictured)---both insanely good.

Roast carrots and fried kale---greasy good for you ;)

Then with full, Santa bellies, we made an appearance at my work party. Everyone talked about work. No one made ass.



Joy.


The Outfit
Banana Republic top
Zara sequin skirt

The Accessories
Dolce and Gabbana heels
Chanel bag
Bracelet from the Fashion District

The Grade
A

The Commentary

Built the outfit around this new sequin skirt. LOOK at the splatter effect of the different colored sequins!!!! Love love love it. Especially fond of the longer length---no hoochie coochie allowed for a work holiday party.

 I work at a tech company i.e. there are NO fashionistas for miles. So I thought the skirt would be enough to blow minds and was going to simply pair it with a crew neck black sweater. But then I remembered: I dress for myself not other people.  I like to stand out, not blend in. So dug out this old top that was hidden in the back of my closet. It must be nearly a decade old by now. Love its drape and material. Manages to make the deep v neck not so scandalous.

Decided to add a pop of red with the lips and my new favorite makeup staple: a cat eye.

And this little $10 bracelet that I nabbed in the fashion district. Very House of Harlow.

 

The cherry on top was my mom's borrowed Chanel bag.
Want to live in this outfit. Very J to the Lo.










It is festive but still professional. Just the right balance. Plan to reinvent it for Christmas in Vegas and maybe even New Year's...

The  Inspiration

What I Wore for My First Trevor Project Board of Directors Meeting: Polka Dots and Prada

The Scene

Last week was bananas. Soooo busy that my birthday didn't even factor in my top three events of the week. So what nabbed the top spot?  My first Trevor Project Board of Directors meeting!!!!  Proud to announce that in the last month, I was nominated and voted onto the pretigious board. Feel honored to join  such an incredible group of dedicated, self-less people like my college BFF Sable Crow. Ready to start working even harder for an organization that I love and truly believe is helping change society. 

One of my first orders of business as a board member? A meeting last Monday with the DELICIOUS Mr. Brad Goreski. I mean...do you die????  I did.  We met over dinner at SoHo house (me-OW!) to discuss my pet project: getting fashion brands and influencers more involved with Trevor. 

Brad was full of wonderful ideas, palpable enthusiasm and geniune passion. ADORE his face!  During the meeting, he also revealed that, like yours truly, he is a thirtysomething Leo, a USC alum AND a huge Real Housewives of New York fan. Love, love and LOVE. We bonded over all of it as well as Brad's self-professed "obsession" with my Valentino heels. When he told me that they are his favorite shoes ever, I thought, "Yay!!!!" and revealed that---DUH!---I wore them for him.

However, I failed to mention to him that we actually met a few years ago at a Trevor event when I was a tispy superfan and asked for a pic after we talked crying on Bravo.  

Or that I dressed Mr. D up as him a few years ago for Halloween!!!!

I figure that's, um, more second friend date material ;)

The Outfit

Forever 21 top

Dolce and Gabanna skirt

The Accessories

Marc by Marc Jacobs clutch

Prada heels

LA Fashion District necklace

Louis Vuitton earrings

The Grade

Pass

The Commentary

For my first board meeting, I wanted to look professional but fashionable.Wanted to be the new girl that wasn't trying too hard but wasn't easy to forget. Plus, I knew we'd probably be huffing it to dinner & drinks somewhere in WeHo after our meeting so I knew I should wear sensible shoes.

Needless to say, the ladies and men of the board loved that for me Prada = sensible.
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The Inspiration

What to Wear on the Sunset Strip

The Outfit
Forever 21 tank
Dolce and Gabanna blazer
American Apparel liquid leggings

The Accessories
House of Harlow-inspired necklace
Valentino studded heels
Vintage purse
LA fashion District stud ring
Forever 21 bracelets

The Grade
A

The Commentary

Dinner at The Andaz. With three hot menz. My loinz.

Mr. Diabolina regailed us with the latest tales of his big shot trial

And my two newest pretties discussed everything from pull ups to architecture to civic duty. God I love smart gorgeous peoples.  

The Food

Oysters with shallot vinegar and roasted port sausage

12-hour-cooked boneless suckling pig, sunchokes, chestnuts, cahors win sauce 

The Special Duck

Slow Braised beef cheek, farm green cabbage, baby rainbow carrots

Seared diver scallops with farm chestnut and celery ragout, black truffle

The Commenary

Spent the whole day in sweats working from home, riveted to all the horrifying news from Japan. So devastating. Such a beautiful country and a lovely people. Easily my favorite country that I've ever visited.




Was so out of sorts that dressing to leave the house was utterly flummoxing. Decided to be safe. Copied my favorite new go-to, no-brainer work outfit



Switched out the big day purse for a tiny quilted cross-body.

And instead of the wide leg trousers and sensible heels added the leggings and studded heels. Needed a bit of rock and roll since we were heading to see a friend in a band at the House of Blues after dinner.



Piled on the bling

Matched Mr. WeHo's blingy sneaks. He said he wore them for me. Love.

The Inspiration