Two Are Better Than One

Hooray! Finals are over and now I can relax and enjoy the Christmas festivities! {Currently at a family Christmas party.} Since finals put me behind in my scheduled posts, I've decided to make today's a sort of "two in one" special; a OOTD and a What's In My Bag.

First OOTD:
This morning I had just gotten home from dog sitting and needed to quickly make a wardrobe change for our family Christmas party. I've been dying to wear these new pants but since they're mostly black I wanted to make them a bit more festive and bright with a red bubble necklace & white shirt.

 

 

Bringing Decision Points by George W. Bush with me to the party cause I'm sure there will be some down time to read and relax.

Outfit Recap:
Shirt $8 at Old Navy
Pixie Pants ~$30 at Old Navy
Quilted Vest  ~$30 at Old Navy
Red Bubble Necklace $20
Tortoise & Gold Michael Kors Watch $225
Embellished Flats $80 at Belk








What's In My Bag:
Always carry the essentials with you wherever you go.

Purse: Kate Spade
  -Again Decision Points for a good read. {Being the Bush lovin' Republican that I am, it's one of my favorite books. I love all books about/written by my favorite Presidents, and I highly recommend this one! In the book W. describes all of his difficult, important, wise decisions made during his presidency as well as his personal turning points in life.}
  -Vera Bradley Wallet/Wristlet
  -Kate Spade Double Zip Wristlet {Usually where I store an extra phone charger, headphones, and receipts.}
  -Lilly Pulitzer Umbrella {Because I hate rain and so does my hair so I'm always prepared!}
  -Southern Shirt Koozie {Cause you never know when you'll need it.}
  -Tory Burch Sunnies with Lilly Pulitzer croakies
  -Ticket from the Tryon Palace Eve of Revolution tour that we attended last night. {I despise New Bern but we had a nice time! Before the tour we were entertained by a sword swallower{is that the correct name?} and Signora Bella, who juggled flaming batons. The tour through the palace was more of an scripted interactive tour, jam packed with history facts. The night ended with a big firework display on the back lawn of Tryon Palace.}
  -Justin Bieber Hand Lotion {because it's my fave and I love the Biebs.}
  -My EOS egg
  -Red Estée Lauder Lipstick

She tucked away her coral lipstick and floated back to the party. // Kate Spade

Merry Christmas!
xoxo, L