Winter Fun...

I do so much blogging sometimes I forget to post on events and outfits I have worn in the past weeks.  This is one of those posts.


Three weeks ago my girlfriends Cindy (right), Shannon (middle) and I attended a casion night themed Gala hosted by {CarStar} to raise funds for {CysticFibrosisCanada}.  The event was held at {Carmens} in Hamilton and we got all dolled up to attend!  Cindy is wearing this great maxi from {DorothyPerkins}, Shannon's LBD is from {leChateau} and mine is Michel Antoni for {AdditionElle}.  A combination of accessories from {leChateau}, {Aldo} and {Payless} round out the looks.

Shannon and I playing with our hundreds!  All of us were 'KILLING' it at blackjack!
Best part we got to sit all night and not stand on our heels for hours! lol 

All girls need a little bling right?  Check out all three of us were sporting some MA-JAH cocktail rings.

This night is one of my favourite of the entire year!  Not very often men wear tux's or great three-piece suits and we get to pull out our fanciest outfits for a night out.
I am already looking forward to the next gala and what we will all wear!

Fall Fun...

I had the honor of being the guest of my friend Shannon's parents to the 150th United Italia celebration here in Guelph this past Sunday.  This gala celebration included a concerto of the "AGOGICA" choir from Italy, and then a tasty 6 course meal at the local Italian Canadian Club.

The music was amazing, and as many of us remarked it was more of an Operetta then a choir.  Although I didn't understand a word (sadly, my background is Italian and I do not speak it) I was moved by the songs and the energy and love that the Italian spectators evoked.  In that moment I truly missed my Italian Grandmother who passed away 7 years ago, I knew that she would have loved this event, and I was thrilled that I could be there to enjoy this on behalf of my family.

Then came the dinner; man can Italians eat.  Stuffed by the third course, the speeches, conversation, and utter love for all things Italy kept the night moving right along.  Although I did have to leave and the dessert course had not been served, I was fully fed and left a 'happy Italian' and quite proud of my heritage.

Here are some of the photos from the event itself.

The program

The "AGOGICA" choir

The "AGOGICA" choir with Italian war veterans.  Check out their AMAZING hats!!

The Italian veterans doing a 'show' with the Italian Flag

Now Shannon and I got all doll'ed up for the event.  And had much fun doing so.  This is what Shannon chose to wear, doesn't she look great!

 

This is what I wore; dress- Alfani for Macy's, shoes- Calvin Klein, clutch- Old Navy, sunglasses- Forever21