Choose Your Sparkle

Define the way you shine

Hello, Gorgeous! and Happy New Year!

I’d like to say that my night was mellow, but between the incessant fireworks and thunder and lightning reminiscent of Poltergeist, it was nearly impossible to simply chill. And yet chill I did.

From gold sequin boots to black stretchy pants

Before the holiday break I presented at a serious in-person meeting, dressed in a way that behooved a serious in-person meeting. I also wore gold sequined boots, which garnered an equal amount of compliments and modified side eye.

While workplace dress has devolved to often include pajama pants (or no pants!) on Zoom meetings, I’ll acknowledge that my disco era boots weren’t the right choice for that particular moment. And yet they were the right choice for me, since I desperately needed a bit of sparkle right then and there.

Last night on the other hand, I embraced the new year with a decidedly un celebratory outfit consisting of comfy stretchy pants and an oversized t-shirt. There may or may not have also been …