A Night in Tuscany

That was the theme of Cort's company Christmas party, but I have to say, I can't really think of anything the entire night that made me think of Italy. Not that it mattered or anything, because the night was so much fun.







Here we are right before we headed out the door. This dress was way cuter than it looks in the picture. It was a Ralph Lauren bias cut dress that had really beautiful rouching details. I bought it in a panic after my first dress didn't work out, but ended up really loving my 2nd choice. This look is brought to you by: TJ Maxx (dress), Janessa James-my sixteen year-old neighbor (hair), Forever 21 (accessories), and Target (shoes). And this look was compiled by Cami Wilcox, my stylist.







The party was at the Mellon Auditorium, on the Mall. There was a band and lots of dancing. Followed by delicious appetizers and a dessert room:) There were hoards of valets covering me with umbrellas from the taxi to the entrance. I felt super VIP. We got there right when it started so there's hardly anyone there in this pic, but it filled up really quick. The whole evening was a great reminder we don't work for the government anymore.

The best decision of the night was folding ballet flats into my coat pocket to relieve my feet from my heels. Wow, heels really hurt! Its been so long since i wore heels for anything longer than church and i forgot how incredibly uncomfortable they are. Made me really appreciate my mommy wardrobe of jeans and converse.







The cream puff tower in the dessert room.







My cute up-do fell out during the night (complications of having so much hair). This is us shortly before we left after eating waaayyy too many cream puffs and mini fruit tarts. It was a really fun night. Already thinking about next year!