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Wednesday, 11 December 2013

What I Wore Wednesday: Work Christmas Party

I've been working since I was 15 years old but in all those years (you decide how many) I've been to exactly 3 work Christmas parties.  I know it doesn't seem fair to me either; one in 2001 when I worked for night club/concert venue in DC (oh the stories I could tell...), one in 2008 when I worked for an alcohol education charity and my third last Friday for my current contract.

We went to Brown's on George Square in Glasgow where the regular Christmas meal suspects were present: turkey, crackers with crowns and games and lots of wine.  I really love the people I work with so it was a great night to just hang out and relax with them.  I wasn't sure what I was going to wear but then when my fellow Lassies mentioned buying new dresses I went into a panic.

I hit up pretty much every stores at Glasgow Fort on the Wednesday night before our night out: HM, New Look, River Island, Next, TopShop, Wallis, Oasis....I even ventured into Quiz. NOTHING. Thursday day I spy a super cute sequin skirt in Marie Claire from Primark so I go and buy it in two colours to coordinate with tops at home. Get home and my super cute skirt looks really frumpy on me. So I raided my closet and after only one possibly viable option decided to take a last ditch trip to my lover: TK Maxx.  I should have known just to go there from the start!


Velvet Hair Bow Headband- ASDA
Black and Red Keyhole Dress- TK Maxx
Black Ankle Boots-New Look

So I had a rotten time trying to get photos but the dress is black on top and deep red with a sort of damask pattern on the bottom. I've never work a keyhole dress before as I wasn't sure if it would suit me. The dress was great standing up but sitting down it was probably a bit more boob-a-rific than anticipated. Luckily the top part of the keyhole meant I didn't look too pornographic--at least I hope that is what it did!

I really wanted a big glittery Crown and Glory hair-bow ala the always fabulously accessorized Miss West End Girl but I couldn't find one in Glasgow to save my life. So I settled for this massive velvet bow headband from the little girl's section at ASDA-- keeping it classy as always.
I'm convinced I look like a demented Lady Gaga in a Christmas crown--what do you think? Does your work have a Christmas party?



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48 comments:

  1. Melaina2511 December 2013 at 12:27

    Lovely dress, I like the patterned skirt! :) Hope you had fun at your Christmas party :)

    Away From The Blue

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  2. Melaina2511 December 2013 at 12:35

    I had the same problem at a party last week - standing up was fine, but sitting down required great attention as the split on my skirt was indecent! They need to provide chairs in changing rooms so we can try outfits out properly (although I can't blame shops for the split in my skirt as I made it myself)

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  3. Melaina2511 December 2013 at 12:44

    My office doesn't have their party until Christmas Eve...so I have to wait a little longer for the free food...haha.

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  4. Melaina2511 December 2013 at 12:50

    I went to an ex-pat Christmas lunch yesterday, I'm sure it was a much quieter affair than yours ;) But fun nonetheless. I adore that dress, looks so good on you, I tried one similar on while I was in the UK and it just didn't suit me at all

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  5. Melaina2511 December 2013 at 13:33

    Looking good, hope you had a great time x

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  6. Melaina2511 December 2013 at 13:45

    So cute!

    Love,

    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

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  7. Melaina2511 December 2013 at 14:15

    Awwww you look lovely!

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  8. Melaina2511 December 2013 at 14:17

    You look gorgeous! I love the dress and the headband is adorable! Just one question - I don't see the linky for some reason!

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  9. Melaina2511 December 2013 at 14:52

    So pretty! I love holiday party looks!

    The link-up doesn't seem to be live this week.. hmm..

    x. Sabrina | Simply Sabrina

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  10. Melaina2511 December 2013 at 15:07

    The colors of the dress are perfect for a holiday party! Our company does not have Christmas party (I think we are just too big and all over the place).


    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  11. Melaina2511 December 2013 at 15:21

    Ooo

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  12. Melaina2511 December 2013 at 15:42

    Great dress and so sad that you have not been to tons of Office Christmas Parties, such a fun excuse to dress up (not that we need an excuse right)

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  13. Melaina2511 December 2013 at 20:28

    I love the hair bow accessory. It is a bit sad that you've only had three work Christmas functions - but glad this one was fun. As a small business we've decided to do a group camping trip this weekend. Wish us luck!

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  14. Melaina2511 December 2013 at 20:56

    You look awesome, TK Maxx is the BEST! Thanks for the shout out sista and you are totally owning that velvet bow! xx

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  15. Melaina2511 December 2013 at 21:31

    Loving your headband, so cute ! :)

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  16. Melaina2512 December 2013 at 00:30

    The Dress is Fun & Sassy, Festive too. The hair bow makes it nicer and adds Glam. I don't see the link though. How do I link up? =)

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  17. Melaina2512 December 2013 at 02:42

    Love that bow!


    xx
    Katelyn
    www.katelynnow.com

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  18. Melaina2512 December 2013 at 04:15

    I love how festive you get for parties and special events. Such a fun lady you are!

    Amy @ http://www.thegiftedgabber.com/

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  19. Melaina2513 December 2013 at 11:25

    Gorgeous dress and you look great in it! I LOVE TK Maxx too. And who cares about booberiffic?!? I've never known anyone to complain about it ;-) Lucky you with your work do - I'm working for myself now so no such fun for me this year :-(

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  20. Melaina2513 December 2013 at 15:33

    Glad to join you another week. Will you join my link up today?

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  21. Melaina2513 December 2013 at 15:54

    That's what I miss too every Christmas...parties! School, Work, and Family party back home...but when I moved here, I believe I've only been to one xmas party. Anyway, you look gorgeous in your outfit. I wish I could wear something like that..but no boobs to support the hole! lol! It's just gonna flap around.. Happy Friday the 13th to you! :)

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  22. Melaina2513 December 2013 at 20:00

    Nice pink thing!

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  23. Melaina2513 December 2013 at 21:38

    Cute dress, I love it!

    Xx Kelly

    http://www.panache-lifestyle.com/

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  24. Melaina2514 December 2013 at 21:27

    Love your dress, it's so perfect and festive! xoxo

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  25. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:22

    Thanks Karly!

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  26. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:22

    thanks Kelly!

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  27. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:23

    It's actually a red crown :)

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  28. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:23

    Maybe you could start parties over there?

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  29. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:23

    Thanks! Sorry I've been so bad at joining other link-ups as I've just been so busy!

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  30. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:24

    I was self-employed for 3 years so it's nice to have a Christmas party :)

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  31. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:28

    Yea I have no idea what I did but it's up now!

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  32. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:28

    You gotta go big or go home!

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  33. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:28

    Thanks! It is okay it was from the little girls' section right? :)

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  34. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:29

    I messed something up! New link is live now x

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  35. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:29

    Thank you ;)

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  36. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:29

    MWAH!

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  37. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:29

    Oooh that sounds like fun! How was it?

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  38. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:31

    I know I've been working long enough you'd think I'd have had more!

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  39. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:31

    Aww that sucks. We had to pay our own way (it's a gov body) but it was still fun!

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  40. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:31

    Yea I'm not sure what I did! This week's linky is live though :)

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  41. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:32

    Yea I have NO idea what I did! This week's link is live though :)

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  42. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:32

    Ta lovely!

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  43. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:32

    It was fun :)

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  44. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:32

    Oh what fun! Lunches tend to be a bit more reserved than dinners ;)

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  45. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:33

    No free food for me; my contract is with a gov body so we paid our own way!

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  46. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:33

    Normally I'm really good about remembering to try and sit down in a dress but I think when I do that it's more about making sure it isn't too tight sitting! Didn't factor in boobage :)

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  47. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:34

    Thanks Mica!

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  48. Melaina2518 December 2013 at 18:34

    You just need to have your own!

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