Wednesday 19 December 2012

What I Wore Wednesday: Nativity, London & Santa Oh My!

Where has the year gone??!?! I made a folder for work called "Week 51" on Monday--how are there only two weeks left n the year? It's all flown by so fast and I know I'll blink and Christmas will be here.

On Friday Blondie Boy had his first Nativity Play at school; I wasn't sure what it was going to be like but it was just kids dressed up singing Christmas songs so my "separation of church and state" issues didn't really matter. Blondie Boy was a shepherd.



For the past two weeks he's been singing songs to me in the car and it's been super cute. He knew all the words and sang in tune so I was looking forward to seeing him perform with all his friends. This is what he did for the entire show:



Yup. He was happy, well behaved and cute but he didn't sing. He just stuck his tongue out. Stuck it straight out, to the left, to the right--anyway you can stick your tongue out he did it. He's obviously the next superstar.To be fair to him there are many stories of myself at age 3 showing my Mom and Dad my ballet recital routine over and over and when the actual recital came I stood there with my fingers in my mouth. I got over my stage fright so I'm sure he will too. Here he is actually singing Rudolph though just so you know he can actually do it.



I love that he says "very nice shiny nose" and "like toothpaste." I have no idea why we said that for the history part growing up but I promise you we did even though NotBlondeHusband hates it because toothpaste can't be of a historical nature--whatever it's funny.

As soon as the play was over we had to high tail it home to grab our suitcases and head to the airport and visit NBH's sister for the weekend. Blondie Boy was super excited to visit London (he's only flown through before) and see his Auntie Katie.  We went to the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park but most exciting we accidentally came across Santa at the South Bank Christmas Market!



Now tell me that's not Santa! Santa was very lovely and Blondie Boy was pretty star struck but managed to count out on his fingers for Santa which cars he wanted. Now if you don't believe explain this--after telling Santa what he wanted NBH and I found said cars that we've been searching for for months at Tesco in Clapham. I believe!

We had a great weekend and we've come back and it's still go, go, go! My outfit this week is from Monday. I was chairing a fundraising meeting for Glasgow Women's Aid and then went to get my eyebrows done. My salon is in the centre of town so I got to walk through George Square and the Christmas lights to get from my car to the salon.





Purple and Grey Striped Zipper Dress-LOFT outlet
Purple Quilted Vest-GAP outlet
Skinny Jeans-Old Navy
Black Boots-Sketchers
Grey Knit Newsboy hat-Adidas outlet

The sun goes down around 3:30pm now and once it's down you need a hat on! I liked this zipper details on sides of the bottom of this dress but the dress itself is pretty shapeless so I have to wear the vest over the top.  Also it is freaking freezing and you need a coat--to be honest I should have worn a full coat but I love my vest! I'm not sure if maybe a belt would help the dress? I'm a bit scared of belts if I'm honest. The dress is basically sort of sack of potato like around the middle if you know what I mean!

So we're 6 sleeps until Christmas and we don't even have a tree yet since things have been so hectic! If you celebrate Christmas are you ready?

Also I feel I need to say that I don't feel it is my place to say anything about the horrible events last Friday; I'm very clear in my own thoughts on gun control and the 2nd amendment even more so than ever after such a horrible tragedy. I urge you all to please sign this WhiteHouse.gov petition for legislation on gun control in the USA.


55 comments:

Melaina25 said...

That's so fun that you ran into Santa! I love your outfit as usual, I'm loving stripes lately!

Melaina25 said...

I wish my son's school did a nativity play. Thats cool.

Melaina25 said...

He looks so cute! I just love kids Christmas pageants, spent the last two nights watching my 3 oldest perform.

Melaina25 said...

OMG Blondie Boy is so adorable and what an awesome pic with Santa.

Melaina25 said...

Your little blonde shepherd is such a cutie! Hope we meet Santa Claus soon as well. Happy Holidays to you and your lovely family.

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Melaina25 said...

Lil guy is such a CUTE lil shepherd...enjoy the holidays!
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Melaina25 said...

I styled a puffer vest this week too! Vest + stripes + leggings made the perfect outfit!

Melaina25 said...

oh my goodness, cutest shepherd ever!

Melaina25 said...

I still love that puffy vest. I've had my tree up for a few weeks, but it wasn't without drama. I had a 3 hour window that was my only free time on the weekend this month. You can imagine that the Scot LOVED the ush to get the Christmas tree up at 8 am on a Saturday.
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Melaina25 said...

My favorite event of the year is my daughter's Christmas program--the chaos and unexpectedness of it all is so entertaining. And that vest again! Ahhhh.

Melaina25 said...

Oh my goodness, his cute little voice!! LOVE it! ♥

Melaina25 said...

Three things I love from this post: 1. You adorable son! My first Christmas recital, I got the giggles! (Sigh) 2. I smiled at your use of "6 sleeps," which reminded me of a friend from Canada -- whose mother is from Scotland -- who also uses this phrase! 3. And your shout-out and link to sign the petition for legislation on gun control. Thank you.

Jen @ Librarian for Life and Style, http://librarianforlifestyle.wordpress.com

Melaina25 said...

Aw, Blondie Boy is adorable! Sounds like you guys already have a good start on the holidays. :)

Melaina25 said...

LOL! like toothpaste!

Bisous
Suzanne

Melaina25 said...

That pic with Santa is SOOOO cute!! Love :)

Melaina25 said...

Wow - he is adorable and the pic with Santa is great! Have the happiest of holidays and God Bless you and the family!

Melaina25 said...

You're both looking utterly gorgeous - shepherd is always a good look ;)

Melaina25 said...

Your boy is the cutest shepherd I have ever seen.

Melaina25 said...

i believe!! what a great coincidence! glad you found the cars he wanted. And dont you look lovely and snuggly! I love how you always look so happy and smiley in your photos!!xx

Melaina25 said...

Last nativity for my eldest!! Argh! Where did that go?!?! He looks so cute with his tongue sticking out!! X

Melaina25 said...

I know how you feel each time your son sings for you because my daughter would sing christmas songs lately and I never taught her any. But it's cute and I love listening to her. Love your hat too...for some reason I thought it was like a jockey hat. :)

Melaina25 said...

We have tree closet were our fake tree lives decorated all year...we are bringing it down tonight....

Melaina25 said...

He's such a sweetheart, your little man!! And that has to be the best Santa EVER!! XX

Melaina25 said...

Such a cutie pie! My little guy did the same thing (he was a shepherd too) and sat in his seat and never sang a word. ;) Too funny.
Love your striped dress!

Melaina25 said...

cute santa pic! love your hat too

Melaina25 said...

Love that hat on you! I put the link up badge in my sidebar!

Melaina25 said...

What a cute little shepherd! London at Christmas looks fun! I don't make a bit deal of decorating for the holidays but I love getting together with friends and family. Have a great one!

Melaina25 said...

he is such a little cutie!!! :D

Melaina25 said...

Your little guy is so cute!! Really liked the Santa too!

Melaina25 said...

The markets are definitely WAY bigger and WAY better than in Glasgow!

Melaina25 said...

Aw thank you! Grabbed it for £10 at the outlets lol.

Melaina25 said...

Maybe they were keeping quiet so they didn't scare the sheep :)

Melaina25 said...

I know right? He was so nice and jolly as well. Proper amazing Santa!

Melaina25 said...

Lol a tree closet---love it!

Melaina25 said...

Lol nope just a $10 one I grabbed at the Adidas outlet :)

Melaina25 said...

He was an expert tongue sticker outer :-p

Melaina25 said...

Aw thanks Rachel. I couldn't believe we found them in a friggin Tesco Metro!

Melaina25 said...

Aww thanks Margaret :)

Melaina25 said...

Thanks Jax x

Melaina25 said...

He was so star struck!

Melaina25 said...

Isn't it an awesome Santa?

Melaina25 said...

I know it's so random lol.

Melaina25 said...

So far so good!

Melaina25 said...

The "6 sleeps" thing is something I've definitely picked up here! I'm extremely anti-gun and things need to change back home. Enough is enough.

Melaina25 said...

I think he's a cute singer but I'm biased :)

Melaina25 said...

I know I'm kinda obsessed with the vest!

Melaina25 said...

We STILL don't have one. I'm currently trying to see if anywhere in Glasgow still has any. I feel like in the US there'd still be tons!

Melaina25 said...

Aw thanks Marissa :)

Melaina25 said...

Yours was super cute!

Melaina25 said...

Thanks :)

Melaina25 said...

It was the best Santa EVER!

Melaina25 said...

This was my first time! I was impressed there was no crying :)

Melaina25 said...

It was more nativity costumes than play but hey ho :)

Melaina25 said...

I know! Our normal Santa place wasn't open this year so I'm so glad we saw an awesome Santa randomly!

Melaina25 said...

What a cutie! And you look terrific! Casual and Comfy