It's over.

Happy New Year fond readers!

Well the holiday season has treated us well. Making our way west, Toronto-bound was an experience. Now that we have come and gone, we have eaten, I have apparently shed some weight (stress-related I'm sure...we all know I don't know what exercise means) and drank too many glasses of Champers on NYE2009-10.

Back into reality, people tend to think of January as the 'write-off' month. Well, let's think about it; the first week is done, the second week, people are slowly checking their emails, maybe looking for a new job, eating leftovers...whatever. By the time you get to the third week, you realize January is basically over.

It's a shame really because December is pretty much the same thing.
I'm not going to write a whole thing about the fact that December pretty much ends around the 5th as people get holiday crazy, food crazy and just plain crazy but that's over and done with and not very timely in my opinion.
So, moving forward...

Kids, January is a brilliant month. You realize that there is a whole new year ahead of you, people make resolutions, eat better, stop smoking/drinking/(insert your vice here) and start appreciating the world getting back on track. We're no longer in holiday mode and-thankfully- there aren't any coming up (if you count Valentines, we are no longer speaking) so let's embrace January together.

So here's to 2010, put on that cute outfit you bought over xmas (which you probably can't get into now, greedy...), have cocktail parties with your friends, catch up with them and laugh at all the BS you each had to deal with from family members over the holidays and now:
GET-OVER-IT.

XX BIAS

velvet corseted pearl detail strapless dress-Vintage 69
elastic pyramid studded belt-Mendocino
Fold Hi leather ankle booties- United Nude

party wear. really?

So, the holiday season is upon us. As a Jew, I generally don't get too involved with all of that nonsense. Usually over the holidays, the only way I get into the spirit is with the eating bit. Most people think that over Xmas, all the Jews go to the movies and eat Chinese, but not my family or the past couple of years when I've been thrust in the situation of having to be festively cheerful.

But seriously, over the holidays the best way to stay within the seasons greetings sort of thing is to decorate and throw a dinner party.

This year, I was fortunate enough to share it with a couple of Frenchies, another Jew, my main man and some guy from Northern Ontario. The dinner itself was eventful but the best part was dressing it up.

I'm not going to call myself a Martha Stewart but nothing says the holidays like gold fake tinsel with teeny tiny gold Jewish stars on it, snowflake decorations and a couple more Manorahs and Dreidles.

Anyways, I'm sure this is all very riveting for all you out there but seriously, just know this, any chance a Jew gets to eat, drink and dress up in all the gold and lavish wear they have is a holiday they will celebrate.

Now, I am doing a more modern twist on the season's party get up. I read recently somewhere, I can't remember (Guardian? Elle? Grazia? I don't know) that separates for the parties is a good idea. Not only do you get to wear all the lovely bits on sale that you got during this fabulous time, (or on Asos where the clearance section is my year-long holiday browse) from lovely dramatic skirts and blousy tops, or perhaps you will dare the harem with a sexy plunging neckline to bring it from business to party (think: Mullets), and lots of chunky gold goodness.

So friends, try to spread that holiday cheer around...with separates.

oh and Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas

Happy Kwanza

Seasons Greetings

Feliz Nadidad

Happy Hannukka

and a very happy New Year

xx BIAS

Hot pink blouse with gold detail embellished buttons, Rokit

Structured black waffled skirt with tulle and gold faux belt, River Island

Stacked YSL brogues

Motorcycle Jacket

I'm into jackets at the moment, although I think I always am.
I think there are two things that I probably have way too many options of: shoes & jackets.

This is a newer item. It's from my mother's favorite store, Anthropologie and I must say, it's a new favorite of mine.

Slightly overpriced but a couple of really nice pieces.

This jacket is in a motorcycle style with a bulky zip, silver hardware and a crop fit.

Anyways, the wind is howling outside over Mt-Royal, on goes my brown velour Belaggio suit from Las Vegas and a menthol B&H. Dirty.

xxBIAS

Dress, American Apparel

Wedges, Kenzo

Jacket, Anthropologie

Belt, American Eagle (hard to see but it's there and chocolate brown)

Necklace, gift

Boulevard St-Laurent

Living in Montreal has been a fabulous experience. People in this city are beautiful and laid back. At the moment, it's good to be back, although I'm sure the charm of this snow will wear off pretty quickly. Ho Hum. At least it's not London rain...

I found this gorgeous hardware studded belt during my last trip home to Toronto. There are these tiny pyramid studs all over it which I'm quite into at the moment...hinting at Balmain perhaps. Anyways, I like this one, it's a bit heroin chic...minus the heroin...minus the skinny à la Moss.
Oh well, it's just chic.

black sweetheart waffled H&M dress

black studded elasticated belt Mendocino

XXBIAS