The day I have been anticipating for the last couple of months had come and gone. Last night was HSBC's Holiday Party at the World Trade Center with the theme Party Central.
And this is the outfit I have spent serious time (and money) putting together.
As what my friend Ed says, "Work it!"
I had so much fun putting the whole outfit together, and it's worth it. Me thinks it's my favorite among all the outfits I have worn in the three Holiday Parties of HSBC that I have attended.
After work, I went home to the apartment for a quick shower and to curl my hair. And then I went to Mich's house where I changed into my outfit and put my makeup on. Yep, I did my nails, hair and makeup. Surely beats going to the salon. Aside from saving, I styled myself the way I wanted to. :)
at Mich's house
We met with Dane and TL Jimmy at the office, and off we went to World Trade Center.
What followed were performances by the different departments (and managers), yummy yummy food, a raffle of fancy gadgets, a performance by local band Sandwich, good times, and LOTS of photos by my friend and teammate Frank. :)
me, Asther, Mich
me, Dane, Ali, Asther, Frank
notice my eyeglasses in my right hand :D
my date for the evening, Dane :)
Sandwich :)
Because I am a loser and I have work the next day (which was today), Dane and I left halfway through Sandwich's performance so I can sleep. I didn't really want to leave but he was persistent. We left WTC at 12:12am and I was tucked safely in bed by 1:30am. Then I woke up at 4:30am and went to work for my 6am - 3pm job. :)
The performers and the emcees (especially Sam Oh) did a good job and the prizes for the raffle were great. However, I still prefer the parties we had before. Last night's event was a bit more, umm, low key in that there were no red carpet entrance (this girl likes her red carpet photos LOL), photobooths, nor souvenirs. Still, I'd say the night has been awesome and magical. I had a blast last night, and I would certainly remember it for a long, long time.
And I just want to say this. Others might say (and believe me, I have heard a couple of people do) that I am just wasting my time, effort and money on frivolous things like this. But hey, I am not harming anyone. And I am spending my own money and time and I am not inconveniencing anyone else in the process. I just want to look pretty and fabulous and I am happy dressing up. If you don't want to dress up, that's fine. To each his own, so please let me be. :)
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And yes, don't listen to those who think that buying pretty things and dressing up are pointless. They are missing a lot. Hahaha
great outfit, luv d hair especially!
and yup, dressing up is an art--:D ;) some people spend on paints and canvasses, or films and plastic cameras and lenses, ... putting together a whole "look" is the same ;)
but you should get contacts though, you look great on the pics!
loves
and all your hard work on putting the outfit together really paid off! gahhh! im jealous of the whole outfit... but thing is i can't pull off looking pretty in stockings! LOL!
also, i know this is a bit too much to
ask for, but i recently changed my
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wondering if you can give me a favor
and stop following and then follow
again with that url. it's one of the
reasons why you're not getting any
updates from me anymore.
thank you so much :]
loves, abby
looks like you had a fun fun fun night eh? :D good for you!
ps. your job looks so fun, haha
don't mind those people. what matters is that you're having fun doing what you're doing! :)
there's nothing wrong with that!!
i tagged you and i also have an award for you pretty! pick it up on my blog :)
Sounds like a great night!
ignore those negative people.. they are just jealous coz u have style.. :)
i actually share your posts to my officemates about reasons to dress up.. :)
Nothing raises my hackles than to have other people tell you what you can or can't do. The best way to deal with this is to ignore them. Only you can live your life the way you want it to.
As long as you have your emergency funds, you have to enjoy the fruits of your labors, too. I don't advocate stinginess, only sound personal finance management.
I so love the dress and the fishnet stockings, dear krissy! I'm so glad you enjoyed your evening.
Btw, we received your Christmas card. It brought a smile to my daughter's face since she also has a pink pet. Kisses from my daughters and me! Thank you so much for the stamps! My daughter calls you "Ate Krissy" now. She reads your blog, too.
@ Mia: Thank you! Now I really wanna go through with having a digiperm :D
@ Anagon: Ooh, I love that! Thanks! :)
@ Rej: Thanks! :)
@ Nina: Thank you! I wish I can wear fishnet stockings everyday haha!
@ Kym: Thank you! Haha it's easy to see that I was the most excited in dressing up :D
@ Rick: Absolutely! Thanks! :D
@ Toothfairy: Yep, I am definitely saving up for them :)
@ Abby: Thank you! It was my first time to wear stockings, I was a bit afraid at first, but no regrets :D And yep I followed you again, thanks for the heads up! :)
@ Manju: Thank you! :)
@ Amynaree: Thank you! :)
@ Cha: Aww thank you! I will be heading over to your blog after responding to comments :)
@ Jessica: Hear, hear! Work is a detriment to our social lives :D
@ Mahryska: Thank you! :)
@ Teeyah: Being a girl is so much fun! I would never want to trade places with a boy :D
@ Andhari: It was! Thanks! :)
@ Kay: Thank you! Aww Kay, you're so sweet, thanks! :)
@ Miss Guimba: Thank you, thank you! I am glad you received it na. :)
and I love your hair! ^^
am now following your blog :)
@ Superchuboink: Oh yeah I remember that! Wow, thanks! :)
@ Nikolett: Thank you! Oh I'm sure after you graduate you'll have lots of reasons to dress up more! :)