Out with the Old and in with the New

 My outfit yesterday and the first outfit of the year!

Another Ann Taylor Loft inspiration:

I was initially planning to wear my black sequin skirt but it would have been too much for preschool so went with waxed/coated jeans instead... Plus the necklace is on loan from my sister so thought better wear it again before I return it to her.

Cardigan - very old

Top, Necklace - Ann Taylor Loft

Pants, belt - Forever 21

Boots - from Turkey

Purse - Q

YESTERDAY:
1st day of preschool for my daughter and since my son is still off school he came with.
We returned 'winnie' which we had over the holidays and my daughter got to present what she did with her.... It was nice to see my mommy friends that i hadn't seen for couple of weeks so we all went to lunch after class to catch-up.

And her friend gets Winnie but the twin sisters are not keen on sharing...

Going, going, gone

 My outfit on New Year's Eve!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

 I have to admit I bought the entire outfit that was shown in Ann Taylor Loft's website:

but then last minute I decided to not use the belt but use the necklace instead...

 I ordered this necklace but they were out of stock. My sister who tends to buy very similar items happened to purchase it too so I borrowed it from her!

And I could have worn the classic pointy toe patent leather shoes but I thought these just added so much more glam and interest. The ironic part is they are my stepdad's gift to my mom and we forgot they were at my house so she didn't get them or see them yet. I asked her of course and knowing my mom she said of course I could wear them!

 Layers of fringed tulle....

Top, Necklace, Skirt - Ann Taylor Loft

Heels - Victoria's Secret

New Year's Eve -
We had such a fun night again with the same group we were just at Big Bear with. But this time our friends that live very close to us hosted just like last year. Each family had a bedroom for themselves and since the kids had already spent the 2 previous nights together they were totally fine going down. We also put them down super late so that might have helped too. So late that when we told them it was time to go to bed not one resisted or wined. They were probably wondering when we were going to remember and put them to bed!
The adults were having too much fun chatting and having a dance off and playing games before and after they went to bed. We even had fireworks on the roof top deck and entered the new year there!
The next morning our hosts cooked an amazing breakfast. What luxury!

 My son wanted us to line up in height order... :)

In her glittery party dress:

My handsome boy:

Glow stick fun

 The ladies...

 Dance off to Wii

 Drinks and fireworks...

Adults before NYE:

 The Ladies and the Men...

 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Flame & Fortune

 You saw yesterday I wore this same jacket/coat in a very casual combo of skinny jeans and boots and a beanie. Today wanted to show how you can vamp up the same jacket...

The inspiration was from January 2011 issue of Lucky Magazine:

 Obviously this was a very 'lady like' combo but I decided to twist it up a bit!

 I wore a peplum mini with a window pane graphic top and these funky hose I got last year but never worn to really edge it up. The lita's help of course and the yellow necklace adds unexpected pop of interest...

 This hose actually came with additional tie on black ribbon but I wasn't going there..... As it was crazy enough as it is...

 This jacket was so soft and comfy all day long....

Jacket/coat - 'Khloe' in poppy by kikaPaprika

Top - Ann Taylor LOFT

Skirt - Forever 21

Hosiery - Asos

Necklace - Send the Trend

Cuff - Stella & Dot

Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell Lita's

Sunglasses - House of Harlow

TODAY:
Started the morning trying to get our christmas card ordered before heading to my mom's house for a play date/party gathering with a new group of Turkish Ladies I have not met before. Always enjoy meeting new people.
Then came home to rest a bit to find my husband and finished the big TV installation and now everything is working. We tried to try out the 3D glasses but they needed to be charged so that will be for tomorrow.
Then went to a dinner party at our friend's house and had a great night.
And a big surprise tonight when we were getting the kids ready for bath after teeth flossing my son's TWO teeth came off. His first two!
It was such a surprise and excitement. One of them actually fell to the floor and the other one was bent out so I pulled it off. Found the other tooth washed them both and blotted his bloody mouth. Luckily we have been talking about this so he was not freaking out. He actually was pretty excited that tooth fairy will come tonight and he expects two gifts!
Even my daughter is excited the tooth fairy will be visiting our home.