Sparkle On - Merry Everything!

Merry Everything! Unlike 90% of my office, I was at work today. What to do for the last day? 

Did someone say, "Sparkle"? Yes, that is the correct answer.

• Dress - Max & Co.; last seen here (2nd outfit) in October (same purple tights/belt)
• Boots - BCBG Max Azria; last worn here a couple of weeks ago with a pink tiger dress
• Coat (below) - Samuel Dong, thrifted 

I dressed for practicality. I had a bunch of small shopping stops on the way home, so walking shoes were essential.

I figured it would be very quiet today - and it was. My awesome boss brought in two giant bottles of Baileys for our coffee, which made the morning zoom by. I don't think I've ever hugged so many of my coworkers. I shocked some of them (I am not a hugger), but after being at the company for nearly 6 years, I'm finally comfortable enough to hug.

There were many admirers of this shiny dress, of course. It's one of my favourites.

Outerwear:

I noticed it was raining when I went outside for my stair picture, so I actually didn't wear that consignment purple beret with my wool fingerless gloves (Parkhurst) and my thrifted fur boa.

I wore this hat instead. It's by Liz Claiborne (thrifted).

Whoops, my communicator badge has spun around there!

The stuff:

Fab boots. I lugged four large bags of purchases home and have spent the afternoon baking a cake, dyeing my hair and then making myself dinner. L is out after work for drinks, but I'm savouring my down-time.

Space-age bling:

I had to wear my Star Trek badge, and then I had to do nebulae earrings and a swirling galaxy bracelet.

• Belt - Plum
• Star Trek Voyager badge - MoPop gift shop
• Earrings - vintage fair
• Cuff - Midzo, vintage fair

My awesome quartet of Vice Presidents spoiled me this year. Two bottles of single malt scotch! Wow! I had a drink with my boss before I left early (thanks, Boss!).

Dear friends, gentle readers...May whatever you celebrate be full of joy. Merry Everything!