This shows both the HP Pussycat Blouse on me, as well as what I have to put up with during my tripod self-photo shoots. Do you think he wants ALL the attention? (Answer: Yes!)
My bow, if you could see it better, looks perfect only because it's not actually tied. I used a hair elastic to cinch the ties together in a faux-bow. Hah! FoBo, cute. You have to get REALLY close to me to see the hair elastic, so I'm going with it. Far easier than wrestling with tying a stupid bow a million times to get the ends even.
Rear view. Note to self: Don't stand like this in real life cuz you're pulling the skirt up. Waist, it's nice to see you again. ;-)
These are my latest new shoes. I suck at shoe-in-the-mirror shots. I need more light in the bedroom.
Here's the Zappos pic, so you can actually see the shoes.
I really, REALLY wanted these first. Until I remembered I don't actually wear silver. Of course, last week I didn't wear black either. ;-)
I need to be sewing the cammie purses, but instead tonight I'm going to be re-sewing a couple of pleats on some skirts so I can wear one tomorrow. They haven't ripped, but I can tell I need to secure the stress area better before the stitches do work loose. Tomorrow when I get home from the office, I'll work on the purses for a couple of hours.I want to have them done by the end of the weekend so I can cross that project off my list and shop for a coat.
In work related news, I was invited to a sit-down meeting this afternoon with my boss and my boss' boss, where they proceeded to tell me that the person I'm filling in for will be returning from her maternity leave in 2 weeks (which is about 6 weeks earlier than expected), because she's out of paid time off and needs her paychecks. Don't panic. Without missing a beat, they also told me that they will definitely be keeping me on in my current status until at least mid-January while working hard to get me in the budget for a permanent position because THEY LOVE ME. Yay, they like me — they really, really like me. ;-) (The feeling is mutual.) So while I have a bit of time before I know anything for sure, all signs are pointing in the right direction and I'm thrilled! 2012 is looking to be a goodie, even if I don't recognize THAT birthday.
I'm very happy for you Debbie! It is great when you love your job... and it is even greater when the job loves you back!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!! That sounds very promising!! I think this calls for more shoes. :D
ReplyDeleteThat's great!! Congratulations on a permanent position! It feels good to be loved. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome good news about your job! YAY!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, anyone would be a fool to let you get away. Congrats for now and my fingers are crossed for you long-term!
ReplyDeleteGood news! Congrats. Cute shoes too :)
ReplyDeleteThat's really good news about the job.We are all pulling for you to get a position there since it is seems to be a perfect match. I'll take the silver shoes. Everything I've wagged home lately is in the gray pallette. You are so good with popping those prints you could probably get one with gray and colors you like to use on top and make one of those neat skirts you have been stitching up.I kind of need a print near my face either in a scarf or top as I have not let my hair go gray yet. I am sort of using the gray like a black in a wardrobe capsule I started recently and am really loving wearing it. mssewcrazy
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the job news! I'm sure that permanent position is well-deserved, and will be confirmed!
ReplyDeleteAnd on a body note...holey moley girl - you are shrinking in such a GOOD way - you are looking good!
Congratulations! Isn't it just the best when your employer(s) appreciate all the hard work you're putting in? Keeping my fingers crossed that they find room in the budget to keep you on for good.
ReplyDeleteGreat news and would you look how great you look too!
ReplyDeleteWow, Debbie. That is fantastic! You had that Sally Field moment.
ReplyDeleteHelen
Debbie, sounds like you'll be entering that special decade with good things going on. It's always been true for me, when one door closes, another one opens. It's just really hard to see past the doorway sometimes. Congratulations for the good news.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's super for you right now!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!
ReplyDeleteAny great company like the one you talk about, would be stupid not to make room in their budget for such a talented, superb employee as you.
ReplyDeleteI have to laugh about your wardrobe ... the only thing you don't make are shoes. But, if you were so inclined, give you hammer, chisel, glue, and you would probably learn to make them too!
Joy in Palmland
Oh don't do that! My heart skipped a beat when I read the girl you're replacing would be returning in two weeks. I'm so relieved they love you too much to let you go. Yay!
ReplyDeleteNice outfit today, as always. You do need those silver shoes though. ;) I LOVE silver shoes. Silver is a neutral that goes with soooo many colours, just like pewter. I have a lot of silver and pewter shoes. :)
That's really great news on the job front. Really, it makes sense to bring good people on board whenever you can where ever you find them. Hope it works out for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat great job news. I hope it gets even better in January.
ReplyDeleteYour outfit looks just right. I love the bow-tied-with-hair-elastic trick, I will be using that one!
Congrats about the job! And who wouldn't keep you? The outfit looks really nice too. It should actually be more than hello waist. It's more like: Waist stop stealing everyone else's show! You're shrinking in all the right places!
ReplyDeleteOh what news, Debbie! My fingers and toes are crossed for you. Overall it would be much better to get a permanent position than the maternity leave replacement one you have now so this could be a good thing. The right thing will happen :)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you're wearing black! And it's not even winter yet. Are you running a fever? Have you broken off from us brown believers?
Cardigans: great idea. The jacket that can be washed, and worn at multiple sizes. RTW sweaters look better for work than cut and sewn ones. Thanks for the idea... I'm coming off of maternity leave too.
That is good news re: the job!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Whilst you're saying hello to your waist - can you please ask it where my one has been hiding ;) LOL ?
Yea! Great news for you.
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic news about the job Debbie - fingers crossed they get their budget sorted. So nice to be valued and appreciated by collegues. Congrats. Love the outfit and am adoring the shoes. I have a thing going on for black shoes. They look so comfortable also. I don't have any silver shoes in my collection and will have to remedy that!
ReplyDeleteKeeping my fingers crossed for you on the job front! Of course they love you.
ReplyDeleteWell, of course they like you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the job situation! I do think you need those silver shoes, tho...or I do ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm adding that HP blouse to my list. It looks great! Good luck with the job!
ReplyDeleteYou sure have pulled together a great work wardrobe in a short period of time. Finding a job you love, priceless. Those around me at work are saying, 'I can't take it any more' we are all counting the days (me), months and years to early retirement.
ReplyDeleteLiking the switch from brown and green.
Congratulations! What a wonderful meeting to go to. It's so rare to see a perfect fit between employer, employee and the job itself but you seem to have found it. Here's hoping they work some budget magic!
ReplyDeleteEverything is lovely: the shoes, the cardigan, the blouse and.... the dog!
ReplyDeleteI love shoes with large heels. They're more stable.
I just wanted to say that I'm loving seeing all of your new outfits. You are doing great with your weight loss! It's great that you've been able to stick with your healthy eating. I LOVE your new shoes, too.
ReplyDeleteAnd, I'm glad your job situation is so great. :-)
I love your photo companion! I have a feeling your company will definitely find a way to keep you, a good employee is sometimes hard to find!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I got a $10 coupon from Bealls emailed to me. Hope you are on their email list! If not I would be happy to forward the email to you so you can print it. It expires on 11/12. Congrats on the good news with the job. You are inspiring me to lose some weight!!
ReplyDeleteMary
Wonderful news! This means more shoes and fabric, right?
ReplyDeleteGreat news about your job!
ReplyDeleteI am so envious of your energy level! Every day, something new. Every day, more weight dropping off. Your positive attitude shines through all your posts of late, m'lady. I am in awe, and so very, very proud of you.
~Bev
Good news on the job - fingers crossed that they find the room in the budget for a permanent spot. It's so nice when you actually like your job !
ReplyDeletePersonally, I think all dogs are camera hogs LOL we can't keep our two out of the the shots either :-)
I am so glad the work situation is mutually delirious.
ReplyDeleteExcellent news, Debbie!
ReplyDeleteThat dog pic is priceless.
Love the shoes! Here keeping postive thoughts that everything works well with your job!
ReplyDeleteLove the outfits, and hooray for the job news! I knew they'd love you, of course.
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