Lotus Blossom Design: Look of the Day: Emerald Green & An Embellished Tortoise

The holiday season is here, and so are the festivities...from work parties, to family and even a night out with girls (that you rarely see beyond playdates for the wee ones). I finally wore this Fashion Star blouse that Express had purchased last season from one of the up and coming designers, and sadly NBC's last season airing it. There are still a pair of palazzo pants that need to make an appearance, also from NBC's Fashionstar. They're both silk and so they wrinkle so easily!!!! I don't even know why I even bother ironing.

For the work day, add a high waisted pencil skirt. I say high-waisted because one lift of the arm in this blouse and your belly button is on display. A quick switcheroo in the ladies' room into your favorite skinnies or my favorite...Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans and you're all set for those after work drinks with that man or your girls.

Sunglasses: Cynthia Rowley from TJ Maxx

Bracelets: LBD mint sparklers (one of a kind score from a jewelry party I hosted)|| Rings: Icing|| Earrings: Maxxinista Steal!!! I tossed the earring holder card with the designer's name :(

Now, let's talk about THE bag...it's lightweight, tortoise print and crystal embellished Shourouk bag. You could go handsfree or tuck the slinky chain in the bag and voila, it's a clutch. I follow Lucky Magazine on Instagram and on Black Friday they announced an awesome #LuckyBreaks...50% off of everything on www.shoplesnouvelles.com. So needless to say, this bag + the BCBG Max Azria leather moto...my Christmas gifts have been purchased.