“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale
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Suited. Ann Taylor is having a big sale. I picked up a camel suit for court.
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Topped. The Rack has great leather jackets. I love this rose-colored one.
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Punchy. This pretty, puffed-sleeve Minkoff sweatshirt is so fun.
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Sold. 50% off at Banana Republic. I’m thinking this leopard dress for NYE.
Chatted. Holiday small talk tips for surviving work parties.
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Partied. These green velvet jeans caught my eye, or go for a velvet skirt.
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Great post – really enjoyed the hopeful images from The Atlantic.
The Atlantic article is such a lovely piece-thanks for all that you share!
Loved reading the ‘solo for the holidays’ article.
I am newly single for the first time in 17 years. The last time I was single social media didn’t even exist! I’m going to adopt the author’s attitude around seeing the possibilities rather than stewing in jealousy. Onwards and upwards.
Thank you for the Atlantic photos. Brings to mind a line from my favorite poem, Desiderata, “With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.”
Thanks for the Seeing Yourself as a Leader podcast link Abra. It looks like I’m unexpectedly becoming a manager in the New Year and this is perfectly timed.