Not a Party Dress…

DYT-Type-One

DYT type One
DYT type One
DYT type One
DYT type One

{Navy Blazer  Talbots, thrifted   Navy Pants   Nine West, thrifted   
Gold Sequin Tank via Zellers   
Gold Clutch and Shoes, also thrifted   My DYT Type 1 Fancy}


 
This is not a party dress.


No New Years Eve Party for me tonight.  You know the ones I mean.  Balloons, party favours, loud music, cheap champagne, and buffet dinners.  I confess to a disinterest in big New Year’s Eve parties.  The mister and I will be celebrating the closing out of 2012 with a few dear friends.  An early evening show {Les Miserables}, followed by dinner at Milestones.  It may not be fancy, but it makes us happy.   I faced a slight dilemma when it came to choosing my outfit.  I did not want to be at a suburban movie theatre looking as though I had made a wrong turn and missed the red carpet.  I did, however, want to have a little glam going on for dinner.  This outfit is what I decided on.  With an overcoat on, I will likely blend in with the family movie crowd.  And at the restaurant, I can show off a little sparkle.  I can see that my navy pants and blazer are not matching in this gorgeous sunshine, but in low light they seem to look fine. Please stay tuned for a pretty dress reveal  in 2013.  It’s a promise to you and to me.  
 
 
Today, I am linking up with Patti at Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday. 
Please visit Patti and her friends.





It’s great to be back after taking a little break.  
I really appreciate all the support you’ve given me in twenty twelve.
Happy New Year!  May you be blessed in 2013!  

 

27 Comments

  • Reply grunge-queen December 31, 2012 at 1:10 am

    Great solution and I love the sparkly bits, Sue. The length of the pants is very chic. Happy New Year ! Xo

  • Reply Val Sparkle December 31, 2012 at 10:06 am

    I wouldn't have noticed the different navy shades if you hadn't mentioned it. And where did you get that sunshine?! Lucky you, and the view of the mountains just makes my heart sing! Our mountains down here are not big enough!

    I really, really love your shoes best, but it's a great ensemble!

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas December 31, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    Thank you and a very Happy and Healthy New Year to you too!

    Sue xo

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas December 31, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    Isn't that sun glorious? Surprisingly, it has started to snow here, but I don't expect it will last. Ah, the craziness of PNW weather. Mountain in background is Mount Baker in Washington.

  • Reply Pam @ over50feeling40 December 31, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    My kind of New Year's Eve and also my kind of outfit…just enough sparkle to be fun! Enjoy the movie and the evening! happy new year….

  • Reply Debbi@SheAccessorizesWell December 31, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    What a pretty outfit. I love the sequins sparkling underneath–like stars in the night sky.
    Happy New Year to you.

  • Reply Crazy Ravens Studio December 31, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Sue that is a lovely outfit. I'm envious of your evening out. My stupid car has been in the shop since just before Christmas and my husband really hurt his back about the same time. Looks like a very quiet evening at home in front of the telly. I will have to celebrate later in the New Year. Hope you have a great time.

  • Reply LPC December 31, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    You have such good taste. Elegant but contemporary. I hope you have a very, very happy New Year.

  • Reply LPC December 31, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    P.S. If you added an RSS feed subscription link I'd follow you:). Friend Connect scares me these days…

  • Reply Patti @ NotDeadYet Style December 31, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    The perfect outfit solution, I think! Chic and just a touch of sparkle for the holiday. And of course, the gorgeous curls! Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday and Happy New Year.

  • Reply Shirl December 31, 2012 at 11:32 pm

    You sparkled in the movie theatre too. (I noticed as you were coming back up the stairs to your seat.) And the lights caught your bow necklace in the restaurant as well. Very pretty and I am glad you are having so much fun blogging. Happy New Year, Sue.

    Shirl

  • Reply Sacramento Amate January 1, 2013 at 3:05 am

    Happy New Year!!!
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  • Reply silvergirl January 1, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Hi Sue,
    This is my first time over to your blog and to tell you the truth I am not even sure how I got here. lol
    One click leads to another, etc
    But, I did find you and enjoyed scrolling through your blog and hope to come back often
    I am totally jealous of those fabulous gold shoes you are sporting
    Hope you NYE was fantastic
    Brett

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 1, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    What a lovely way to describe the tank Debbi. Happy New Year.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 1, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    I hope things brighten up for you soon!! That being said, a quiet evening with the telly, your hubs and dog sound lovely too.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 1, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    Thank you so much! Happy New Year!

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 1, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    Will do! I'm not that techie, and it's time that I learned something new. Will update you when I have updated this little blog.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 1, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Happy New Year Patti!

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 1, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Happy New Year Shirl! Yeah for a little sparkle.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 1, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Happy New Year to you to! xo

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 1, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    Hi Brett, Well however you got here, that's fine by me. Hope to see you again soon too.

    Sue xo

  • Reply Style Sud-Est January 1, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    Hi Sue!
    Happy NY to you
    Looking lovely and very classy!
    I love the way your paired your bling
    The shoes oh my ! Love silver! I have a pair of stunning vintage silver shoes,i will get them out one day

    I did not forget your feature Sue, just a bit busy and lazy,sorry,but soon i promise
    I'm so intrigued by the dress you will featuring soon!

    Take care

    Ariane xxxx
    P

  • Reply Natalie January 1, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    Classy and stylish! Great pick!

  • Reply Lynn Dylan January 1, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    Happy Holidays! Great job on blending the movie-go with the dinner out. You got both of them covered. And I am with you on the party scene!! xoxo Lynn

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 1, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    Happy New Year Ariane! I would love to see your shoes, you've got the best finds ever.

    No worries about the feature. It's all good. My dress isn't too special, but I just want an occasion to wear a pretty dress, LOL.

    Sue xo

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 1, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    Thank you Natalie. Time for me to head over and get some healthy food tips.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 1, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    Happy Holidays Lynn. Look forward to seeing lots more of your creativity, both outfits and paintings.

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