Giveaway: Win Any Bag from Moop

Today is my birthday, so it's the perfect time to share a reverse birthday gift with you all! For 24-hours only you can enter for a chance to win an amazing handcrafted bag from Moop. You get to choose any design you'd like from the Moop shop (your prize could potentially be valued at over $230). Both domestic and international readers are welcome to enter...and Moop will take care of the shipping cost to wherever you live too!

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

• Visit Moop and find your favorite bag...it can be for you or to give to someone incredibly awesome.
• Come back here and leave a comment on this post sharing your selection and why it is perfect for you.
• Be sure to include a valid email address and your first name and last initial with your comment or I won't be able contact you if you win.

• For a second entry, pin the bag you'd like to win over on pinterest. Include the hashtag #moopshop and @moopshop in the pin's description.
• Come back to this post and leave a second comment with the URL of your pin. Be sure to include your email address, first name, and last initial with this comment too.
• The giveaway will close tomorrow at 10am (Central Standard Time). The winner will be contacted by email and I will update this post with the winner's name as well.

Hurry on over and make your pick! Good luck to you all! xo Ez

UPDATE: This contest is now closed. The winner is being chosen by random selection and will be notified by email in just a short bit. Check back at the bottom of this post for the winner's name later today! Thanks for playing...and for all your sweet birthday wishes too! xo Ez

Update on Thursday, December 6, 2012 by Ez

Congratulations Monica P....you are the lucky winner! I've emailed you to confirm your win. Thank you again to everyone to participated in the giveaway! xo Ez

Color Inspiration Daily: 12. 05. 12

Trio Photographic Art Print by Jenn DiGuglielmo

What to Wear: to Your Workplace Holiday Party

Thanks for all your wonderful feedback on the What to Wear series so far. I've been having so much fun creating these little characters to share with you and your kind comments have been just lovely! So thanks again!

Today we have Sofie the deer visiting with us. She has an office holiday party coming up and is hoping to finally catch the eye of a special buck at work who makes her feel like a deer in the headlights (in the best of ways). She'll be playing up her feminine charm with a look that is classic, chic, and practical (she can reuse each piece throughout the year to create new ensembles). Sounds like Sofie is one clever doe!

Sophie Wears: 

• Sofie adores her Fringed Lace Overlay Blouse but since it recently sold out, she recommends this beautiful Fringed Lace Layer Tee in its place.
• She won't be able to help herself from feeling festive in a piece as pretty as this Tulle Party Skirt.
• Opaque Tights...because Sofie wants to look pretty while keeping warm.
• A pair of Sweetheart Vamp Pumps will add a touch of vintage chic to her look.
• Metallic Leather iPhone Case, because she'll need to have her phone presentable and in hoof to instagram pics and text juicy details to her bestie during the party.

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This post was kindly sponsored by Anthropologie. All opinions, illustrations, and fashion selections were made entirely by me.

High + Low: The Gold Skirt

With the holiday season upon us, and gatherings at what seems to be every corner, I'm sure some of you are on the search for the perfect festive threads. Adding a little sparkle is fitting for this time of year, but I'm not as glitzy as some of the lovely sequin offerings I see in stores. A good alternative? Metallics. They're just enough shimmer and less of a hassle. I love this golden Diane von Furstenberg skirt, but the price (and the length at only 14") certainly gave me pause. Good thing it only needed to serve as inspiration for my low finds!

Diane von Furstenberg Addie Jacquard Skirt $285 - Bloomingdale's | Wild Sparkle A-Line Skirt $38 - Francesca's | Gold Jacquard Full Skirt $72 - Topshop + Nordstrom | Monique Skirt $148 - Walter Baker

Color Inspiration Daily: 12. 04. 12

This Fox Plant painting by Anne Siems is one of the most gorgeous paintings I've seen in ages (via). See more of her work here.