A Passion for Fashion

It's the annual company Christmas party! Translation: free food and drinks... Tis the season. Anywho, today I am going to talk about fashion again and the dangers of fashion and about Billy Corgan and Jessica Simpson.. WTF??!

So, let's quickly talk about wardrobe malfunctions because at least year's company Christmas party I had one. Awesome. I love thigh high stockings. I don't love thigh high stockings that do not stay up. Nothing will beat minceing (to mince, minced?) into the venue with one stocking scrunched around my ankle. What fun. Lesson learned: Always bring an extra pair of stockings.. always.. Also, bring a mini sewing kit with you. Button popping off? At work? Sew it back on. Lesson learned.

So this year I have decided to forgo the dress and go for the pantsuit. It's easy to ritz up a pantsuit for an evening out if you don't have time to stop off at home first. Today's work outfit is a black pantsuit and under the jacket a short t-shirt dress and no jewellery. I did my hair and make up this morning but left the lipstick off for now. When it's time for the partay I will switch the t-shirt dress for a bedazzled gunmetal tank top I got a few years ago. Add crystal earrings and crystally blingy watch and a big ass crystal flower necklace (it used to be a broach but it broke so I put it on a silver chain) and I'll be blinged up yo. Instead of bringing my tote to the party I will bring a grey silk clutch to hold my tampons and keys and id and subway card and lipstick and compact powder and perhaps some deoderant and the Torah.

Apropos company Christmas parties... You most likely don't want to be known forever as the girl who made out with the company accountant/mailman/CEO (if you do then power to you but really?) do you? So mind your liquor! I love to drink and get a little wiiiild but there is a time and a place for that- weddings, baby showers, Bar Mitzvahs are fine. Watch your consumption and don't try to keep pace with the company drunk. There is always a company drunk. If you are drunk, stand beside him and people will think you are sober. If you are the company drunk then sorry and "hi" I'll be standing beside you.

What to wear at a Christmas party? It's up to you but be careful not to over sluttify. My boobs and I have a decent relationship. We've known each other for a few years but as time passes they've opted for a more private existence. They like to come out for parties but at work they prefer to stay hidden for the most part. There is no reason why your buddies can't come out for a work party but try and balance it with a more conservative bottom. Short skirt, wear a less revealing top. But remember, this may be a partay but your coworkers and superiors are there too and you just never know what could be around the corner. If you are drunk and slutty that promotion might not be coming (if you work in a certain industry then these might be the exact qualities they are looking for so ignore me and whore it up). If you dress conservatively, try and change it up by adding funky accessories. Christmas parties are a good reason to wear sparkly stuff too. Go shop. Buy cheap bling. Go.

Ok, WTF about the Corgan/Simpson date? Really? What the...? It's like Lonnie Anderson and Alice Cooper... Dolly Parton and John Lennon... I'M SO CONFUSED!!!