Fashion Orgasm

The highlight of my Christmas? The total fashion orgasm I got from watching the documentary Valentino - The Last Emperor, which I received as a gift. http://www.valentinomovie.com/#home

The jet-set lifestyle surrounded by the most gorgeous gowns and clothing imaginable as designer extraordinaire Valentino prepared one of his last collections was total eye candy and fantasy viewing. Valentino was petulant, genius, childish, brilliant, stubborn and very very tan! I recommend the movie to anyone with a love of fashion and style.

Saturday was the most enjoyable and lovely day as I attended an annual Boxing Day party with GGF and his partner Jim, along with various family and friends. I found have a talent for the drums as we played Guitar Hero to the Beatles and what a blast that was, especially after imbibing some wine and champagne. Great food was eaten, including my very favorite chocolate truffles wrapped in white chocolate. There was alot of laughter and love. Divine.

The low point of my Christmas? Having my father comment on my weight and tell me "You look pretty heavy...you should join the Y." And Merry Christmas to you too Dad. I thought we were beyond this conversation; I thought I had set that very firm boundary so many years ago after years of his comments. His comments towards me regarding my weight began even before I would have been considered overweight or fat. And even though I realize his intention is pure, it feels like an invasion on something that is so personal. It's really difficult and it set the tone for my entire Christmas with my family. That said, I tried to let it go and realize that it's his issue entirely. This is what makes accepting our bodies so damned difficult and my wish for the new year is that I continue to find peace and serenity around this issue along with so many people who struggle with body acceptance.

In the words of Valentino as he stormed unhappily out of a meeting: "bye-bye"!