The happiest place on earth

The holidays are magical, wonderful . . . families and friends get together and everyone seems to be in high, happy spirits. . . for the most part. The holidays can also be difficult when dealing with a loss or when you miss someone. It can be a very sensitive time for a lot of people. So this year we decided to visit Orlando. I rented a house on airbnb and we drove here.  Yup, 14 hours.  We split the trip in two days.  We stopped in Pensacola the first night and arrived at our destination by 5 pm the next day.  I am so proud of our little men, they are such good travelers (knock on wood).

We visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday. We've been twice in two years but this time Niko enjoyed it so much more. He's a bit older and loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. He was so happy meeting his favorite characters. I must say I felt truly happy and blessed to be spending the holiday with my family in such a magical place. My dad, sister and my brother and his family are also here. It's been great and when I think about my mom I think of how happy she must be watching us spend the holidays together in such a great place. Everyone must visit Disney during the holidays it's absolutely beautiful and so much fun. 

I wish everyone a joyous season filled with love, laughter and kindness.

xoxoxo

Naked

Remember Carrie's infamous naked dress? The one she wore on her first date with Mr. Big? Well, I have  the equivalent. I wore celebrity favorite, Jovani, for my 30th birthday in Miami and it was perfect but I haven't found much use for it since. Why the illusion of nudity? I don't know. Hmm, attention maybe. Not sure. I mean many have done it before me right? Britney Spears at the 2000 MTV VMAs and J. Lo in her on the floor video. Perhaps it's not the need for attention but the need to stand out? Is that the same thing? Regardless for some reason some women love to flaunt it.   Me included.   I just wanted something unique and pretty and of course sparkly.  I don't anticipate making much use of this dress, for one it stands out so you'll remember seeing me in it if I wear it more than once but I can't get rid of it! I love it.

It was my friend's birthday on Saturday and we were meeting for dinner at Panache.  I wanted to wear something nice but I refuse to buy any more clothes.  Time to get creative.  I decided to pair my "naked" dress with a Sabine skirt that I purchased from Piperlime and B by Bryan Atwood sparkly peep toe booties.   The dress served as a top.  I must say I was very pleased.  I received many compliments and inquiries on the dress.

I think next Halloween I'll dress up as Katy Perry and wear it again.  What do you think?

                                             

I purchased the dress from Signature boutique in Georgetown.  Jovani 7757 dress found here.  If paying that much isn't in your plans I've selected other options that are not exactly the same but will help you stand out in any party or special occasion.

And now the pics . . . .

Jovani 7757 

What do you think of my outfit? Hot or not?

And now the look for less . . . .

  Delia's sequin mesh dress $59.50

 Kimchi Blue Ice Princess Dress $99

Asos Mesh dress with sequins $96.75

Nasty gal winged mesh dress $68

Confetti Sequin dress $78

 Motel Gabby sequin plunge back dress $116

 TFNC sequin dress $96.75

 

Love sequin halter tutu dress $80.91

 

Lipsy embellished body-con dress $105.54

 

Lipsy embellished mesh dress $123.13

So many dresses!