Fashion and Friendship Friday (and a Giveaway)

Yesterday I had a big deadline for my full time job. I know I promised to work on finding a blogging, work and life balance and I'm not really doing that yet. The main paycheck won out over the last two weeks. I'm taking a three day weekend and I'm working on some fun things for next week. Behind the scenes I have been making some things happen. Today, my dear friend and blogger Alison, is giving away the beautiful Fortuna necklace (in either gold or silver, your choice)!! I read her blog, Wardrobe Oxygen, daily. Alison was one of the first bloggers I ever met in person.

Fortuna Necklace (three ways)

If you follow me on instagram, you saw this photo from the DC Goodwill gala. I'm wearing the Stella and Dot Pegasus necklace in this photo. We don't get to see each other as often as we'd like but when we do, it's always a great time. Alison is celebrating 10 years of Wardrobe Oxygen and I'm thrilled to celebrate her success and her wonderful blog.

Make sure you check out her blog and enter the giveaway!

Happy Friday Real Girls!

The Light from Broadway and Sequins

On Tuesday night we went to the Kennedy Center, with our good friends, Kevin and Joey to see La Cage aux Folles.  It was such a fun show and we had a great evening with our friends.  You've gotta love a show in such an historic venue that is so irreverent. I took a few pics with my camera phone.  I didn't bring my big camera because I didn't want to have to lug it around. I wore my new sheer maxi, a sequin sweater and a basic tee.  I wasn't thrilled with my top but it gave me the all black look I was going for with the outfit. Now I'm on the hunt for a top that will complete the look.

Sweater - Kohl's (no longer available), Shirt - Vera Wang for Kohl's (no longer available, similar here), Skirt - Bobeau (Nordstrom), Shoes - Coclico (Simply Soles Georgetown), Bag - vintage, Necklace worn as a Bracelet - Saks off 5th, Earrings - Target, Watch - Timex (gift), Bangles - vintage from my Mom

This was a fun and easy outfit.  I would have liked for the sweater to be a bit shorter or maybe I should have worn a belt. I'll try that next time. I'm sad that you can't see my great shoes.  But you can see what they look like in this post.

You all know I'm testing out red lipsticks.  I promise there is a post coming. Last night I tried out, Sephora Collection in Hot Tango 05.  When I got home, I looked in the mirror and had a revelation.  A month ago, I would have tried that lip color on and immediately dismissed it.  Wearing red more often has made me more comfy with these bright reds.

My Honey affectionately calls my friend Joey, my Boyfriend.  She says I tell him more than some of my girlfriends and I'd prefer to shop with him that most girls I know. That's true. He's a great friend and I adore him. It's also worth mentioning that Joey has lost 150lbs + over the last few years.  He's amazing! 

I also adore Joey's partner Kevin.  I've known Kevin since he was sixteen. He worked for me when he was in high school. I can't believe we've known each other for over twenty years!

She may kill me for posting this picture but it turned out so great, I have to... Here is a photo of my Honey and I.  I think it's a great picture of her.