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When: Christmas Eve 2008.

What I: Vintage brocade swing coat, gray and black lace sweater and matching scarf by Hazel, vest from H&M, purple velvet tiered skirt by BCBG Max Azria, gray tights from Old Navy, socks of unknown Italian origin and boots by Restricted.

What II: Printed dress by BCBG Max Azria, gray tights from Old Navy, socks of unknown Italian origin and boots by Restricted. (I love this second outfit, but deemed it too fancy for beers. )

Confession: I went ice skating today! It was fun (and cold). I also baked shortbread and made a big fat breakfast and last night I met friend and FFAF reader “photojenna” for drinks last night! That was a blast. I’d never been to Toronado’s in the Haight and it was fantastic. I’ll have to take the tomboy back with me on a date sometime. I tried around 5 beers (tiny little pours – just a gulp or two for tasting) and settled on a glass of Affligem Blonde Ale and a pint of something called White Christmas by Bay Area brewery Moylan’s. Both were delicious!

The two of us just sat and talked for 3 hrs. – mocking the douchebag who came to our table to ask us what we’d do if we were bionic (!!!) and had just one week to live and marveling at the strangeness of family when I ran into a cousin of mine just outside of the bar. We exchanged one of her fancy Australian cigarettes for one of my Djarum Blacks. Afterward, I met her lovely family and we sifted through a box of clothes she couldn’t take back with her to NYC, which brought oohs and aahs and giggles in equal parts. And then? AND THEN! I took the REALLY AWESOME armchair with matching ottoman that she re-upholstered herself, but had to part with. I am sitting in it now. I love it. It’s deep and comfy and perfect.

And finally, this car was parked just outside of our building earlier tonight. It is so special and I had to share it w/ y’all. Also, here is the awesome shirt I purchased from Lola Starr’s Dreamland Roller Rink at Coney Island, with a Kum & Go cap to boot:

MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!

XOXO,

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