Today is my last day at work in 2009. Most of the people in my office have already taken off for the holiday, so it should be a quiet and very productive day. Given that most people are off today, I decided to keep my outfit a bit more casual than what I typically wear to the office.
I found this sweater and scarf combo on the clearance rack at Target over the weekend. I am trying to incorporate more patterns into my wardrobe and this sweater is a start, I have a feeling it will be very versatile. If only I could break out of my love of neutrals.
This morning my 6-year old son had his promotion test in Tang Soo Do (karate). It was a two-hour long test in which they were tested on all forms and at one point had to throw 100 consecutive punches while squatting. He also broke two boards with his fist. He was promoted from white belt to a white belt with gold stripe. 
Like a lot of women, I tend to gravitate to wearing more neutrals (particularly black) during the winter months. Today I made a conscious effort to break out of the rut and wear more colors. I was really pleased with the end result. I think chartreuse and purple make a good combination. Unfortunately, I fear the head-to-toe color is temporary...
Last night, Rob and I attended a Christmas party for my office. Per tradition, we played the "White Elephant" or "Yankee Swap" game. For those of you who have never played, each guest brings a wrapped gift and places it under the tree. Each player then chooses a number out of a hat to determine the order. The player with #1 starts and selects a gift from under the tree. The next player can either choose a new gift from under the tree or steal the gift from player #1. This goes on and on, until each player ends with a gift.
Necklace - Target
With the temperatures dipping into the single digits and the wind whipping up to 60 mph, I crave comfort and warmth. A simple sweater dress, leggings and boots provide both of those. I just picked up these black suede slouch boots and I am loving them! They are very comfortable and go with everything. Definitely a winter staple this year.
Like most people, December is a busy time of year with the holidays. For me and my family this our busiest time of year as we have many birthdays to celebrate. Today is our daughter's birthday. 
In most areas, the snow was less than an inch. However, it was enough to cause headaches and multiple accidents during morning rush hour. Thankfully, I made it work safely.
My boss and I showed up to work both wearing black and this shade of green. Of course, colleagues took this opportunity to tease us. Several asked if we called each other to discuss our outfits. What can I say, great minds think alike.
As promised, I wore a different LBD today. This is a wrap dress that I chose to pair with a jacket. This dress is both stylish and comfortable, but it the V-neck is low and a bit risque for work. A black lack cami underneath and a jacket on top, convert it to work ap
propriate wear.