The Daily Stroll

Lizzie's Havin' A Party

I am having a little holiday party with some of our musical friends. The wives like to get all gussied up just for fun and I was freaking about what to wear since I just lost close to 40lbs and nothing fits- so I thought I would share what I found last minute, and a couple other things that I am going to use that day to make my life easier on a time crunch.

I don't know about you but as a mom I always make sure the house and the kids and the husband (and the food/drink) look great and give myself only 5 seconds to get ready. I am going to make an effort this weekend to give myself a bit more time but just in case I have a few tricks up my sleeve to save time.

The one thing I wish I had was a solid hour of not having to pick up a baby or take out the trash so I could let nails dry. We will see how it goes! That is what DVD's are for I think. Pop one in and let the kids watch so your nails can dry!!

Last minute dress- if you need one I suggest running into your local Target and snapping up something from Isaac Mizrahi's collection. The prices on the Internet are still higher than the store. I paid $24.98 for this little number and it is perfect! Tip: grab a size up. Isaac has been dressing women for like 20 years but still can't seem to get sizes right for us "real chicks". His shoes? Fuggedaboutit! (oh my gosh, saying that reminded me that I had a sexy dream about "Christopher" from the Sopranos last night). MEOW!



Isaac Party Collection- THIS DRESS HAS POCKETS!!!! Pacifier, lipstick, miniature size bottle of Jack Daniels (for me silly) - it all fits perfectly! It's Navy which is my fall/winter signature color.


Since I am going to be on my feet cooking and entertaining I think I will wear these flats with this dress. It may make me look 5lbs heavier but my feet and back will thank me. The coolest things is that Endless shoes has FREE OVERNIGHT DELIVERY! Plus they take $5 off of your order! Want to be like me and have these shoes tomorrow? You can!






I am going to do my make up really quickly with my essentials from Mommy MakeUp. LOVE their new Any Wear Creme. It does my eyes, cheeks, anywhere! I don't know if you can still get some by Xmas but you probably can by New Years Eve and it would look smashing darling!

If the nail God's unite and let me have an hour to do my nails I will put on a couple coats of my fave color of the season. Siberian Nights from the Russian Collection by OPI. Want to find it? Check out your local nail salon. It's the current special collection and any OPI carrier is bound to have it.

There you have it! I am on the fence about pantyhose. I really hate it. Maybe I will just super moisturize.... nah, probably have to wear it. UGH!
I collect vintage 1/2 aprons so I will throw one over my party dress and it will all be very "June Clever". I can't wait. 1940's dress, 1940's house, cocktails (and 4 four year olds), candy canes and Brie with figs!!

Happy Holidays!


PS. Reader Julie just wrote me this and I am running out next chance I get to buy some!::

Hi....

I wanted to share with you the best invention in the history of manicures. It's quick dry drops from Essie. The box is red and white. It is essential for moms with little or no time to let nails dry.  Your nails will be super dry, as in hard as a rock dry, in five minutes! You will need this if you are planning on wearing that dark OPI polish. Have fun at the party!

Best regards,

Julie

On the twelfth day

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On The Fifth Day

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