Well, I did say I was boycotting Black Friday shopping but I didn’t say in which world I was staying at home. So technically it was not a fib, or maybe just a little ivory one. I thought I’d share what I found at The Attic with you since I really loved the items that jumped into my shopping cart begging me to take them home.

I love wearing shades green since it goes so well with eyes and red tresses. I found a whole combination of things that I think prepare me for any holiday occasion. Many thanks to Mirja Mills, the creative brain behind EMO-tions hair, who so very generously provided a touch up on my hairband so it would match my outfit. Her hair at the event is a most wonderful and elegant shade of grey that goes with so many things. Mine is tinted to be a little more green. So ladies, if you get the hair know that it is fabulous and is a lovely neutral soft dove grey color which will go with many of the items already in your closet. Thank you again Mirja for being so wonderful and giving.

The jumpsuit is a must have. One look at the color HUD and you will have to get it.

Finally the shoes finished off the outfit and I know I will wear these with many things.

Well time for me to put away my Linden Express card and save up my pennies for rent. I need a roof over my head since I didn’t buy an umbrella today.

Goodies:

Pantsuit: Essentials You Used to Hold Me, Lavian

Shoes: Ciao, Sage, Bushu

Hair: Roberta, Red, .:Emo-tions

Purse: Clutch Bag – Graceful Flight, VinnWong Gallery

Bracelet: Pearl Rain, Coffee, Mandala

Earrings: Medusa, Copper, Kunglers

“Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.” ~Oren Arnold

So here we are, just past Black Friday and on our way into the holiday season. I have not shopped on this weekend in many, many years. I boycott the stores on this weekend because I have a friend that works in retail who has been robbed of her holidays  and time with her family because she works long grueling hours through the season. I am sure we would all shop just as much if the hours were shorter, and feel better about it because we knew the retail clerks were having time to enjoy the holidays too. But this was not to be the subject of my post today so I’ll get back on track….

I have had time to pause and do a lot of thinking lately. Yes, this can be a scary proposition, but do not fear, it has been a good exercise for me. I am feeling rather more in the holiday spirit this year than I have in quite some time. Perhaps it is because I am looking forward to some family time that has been sparse in recent memory. Or perhaps it’s because we are scheduled to welcome 3 new family members in the next month. No, Santa is not bringing any puppies or kittens, but a pair of twins is part of the equation. I just find myself feeling rather optimistic about the holidays and the gift of family. On this track, I have been pondering about the mindset of people around this time of year. This thought has bounced around my grey matter in the past, yet still it remains relevant; Why can’t we be this giving, generous, polite, and forgiving all year long? Why do we feel we can only be ‘in the holiday spirit’ one month of the year?

As a wonderful friend of mine always says…that is just my take on it. My wish for everyone is to enjoy this holiday season and make time to be a better you…and be comfy!

Goodies:

Top: Sweater Shirt, Nordic, BlackRose

Pants: Acire Slacks, Dark Blue, Purplemoon (::PM::)

Shoes: Flaunt Shoe, Red, Azoury @ MOM (The Men’s Only Monthly)

Earrings: Nyorai, Silver, Mandala

Location: Vespertine

As you may have guessed I’ve been a bit off my normal track of late. The old saying about the straw that broke the camel’s back is where I have been. My poor camel was so overloaded his hump turned into a slump. Without boring you will the details, my personal life, business life, and my SL life have all been rather tumultuous lately. You know how you can handle anything if you have one refuge to retreat to and recharge in? Well, mine have all been in a state of disrepair. Needless to say, some things became very low on my totem pole of priorities; like my blog posting. I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to those who have been there for me. There have also been a few folks who, without their knowledge, have said and done something and made my day when I thought I would barely be able to make it through, much less actually form a smile. So thank you to people who listen and laugh and cheer others. You are a blessing to the universe.

I want to publically say a huge THANK YOU to two very wonderful designers who have been supportive of me by including me in their bloggers list. Those two people are Trinityraine of Trinite and Jaylen Oh of Me So Sexy (MSS) . I am wearing the new Ellen Shoulder Coat of MSS, and a pair of my favorite shoes from Trinite, The Sophia, in pink. I can’t say thank you enough to these two wonderful designers.

I wore this outfit to the Pink & White Party for the Fantasy Angels where they announced the first ladies to continue the casting process. Several folks messaged me telling me they loved this look. Those types of compliments always bring a smile to my face and make my day.

Thank you again for allowing me a break and I will do my best to be more consistent in the future. Now I have such a backlog of outfits to share and lots to tell you about what I have been doing. I better get busy!

Goodies:

Coat – Ellen Shoulder Coat, Checker Pink, MSS @ O9 (modified the alpha to wear the coat on it’s own)

Bustier – Natasha bustier, Ivory, Zaara

Slacks – Skinny Leather Pants, Finesmith

Shoes – Sophia, Pink, Trinite

Necklace – **C+** necklace, Silver, +:+WTG+:+

Earrings – Nyorai, Silver, Mandala

Hair – No. Drama, Reds, No. Match