Moody Style: Blue Bows

Happy New Year’s Eve from Florida! I can’t believe it’s already time to ring in a new year.  Woah - 2015!!! Where is the time going? I hope that you all had an amazing holiday with your loved ones.   I’m just getting back home from visiting with my family and I just realized that I never posted any outfit pictures on my blog for the entire month.  So, here is a quick post with my last outfit for the year.   I hope that you all have a fun and safe New Year's Eve!

{Sweater: J. Crew Mini-Bows Sweatshirt;

Shirt: J. Crew Factory Classic Button-down Shirt;

Skirt: J.Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt In Double-Serge Wool;

J. Crew Factory Crystal Sunburst Necklace;

Watch: Coach Boyfriend Bracelet Watch;

Bracelet: Coach Bangles;

Shoes: Coach Pumps (similar here)}

Moody Mondays - Giveaway Alert!

I've partnered with Respect the Shoes to co-host a great little giveaway on our Instagram accounts (you can enter here). 

One lucky lady has the chance to win a pair of Kate Spade earrings and bangle bracelet, a J.Crew jewelry tray and a set of coasters, a set of Target note cards and pens, a Starbucks buffalo plaid mug and a $50 gift card to J.Crew. 

All you have to do to enter is:


1. "Like" the giveaway post and follow both @moodygirlinstyle and @respecttheshoes on Instagram
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2. Repost the giveaway photo with hashtag #styleandshoesholiday

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The giveaway open to US residents only and ends on December 22 at midnight (Eastern time). A winner will be selected randomly on December 23. Good Luck!

Ready. Set. Gift. // For the Techie

Are you shopping for a gizmo-loving friend or family member this year? Well I am, so I’m going to keep this gift guide intro short and sweet, so I can get to shopping.  Check out 10 of my ideas for last minute gifts for your favorite techie. Let me know if you have any additional suggestions for this gift guide.

1. Gopro Hero 4 Silver // 2. Learning Thermostat // 3. Charge Me Up Solar Charger  // 

4. Tile  // 5. Smartphone Attachable Lens-Style Camera // 6. Portable Wireless Compact Printer // 7. Tower Fan // 

8. 3D Printing Pen // 9. Nike+ FuelBand SE // 10. Rechargeable Purse Wristlet 

Ready. Set. Gift. // For Him

The final countdown to Christmas is here. With only 10 days shopping days left before Christmas, I’m definitely feeling the pressure.  Luckily for me I only have a few more gifts to buy, but a couple of them are for the men in my life. I’m always at a complete loss when it comes to shopping for men, unless I have a specific gift in mind.  Whether you’re shopping for your father, brother, husband, son or boyfriend – the task seems nearly impossible.  Well have no fear.  I’ve put together a list of 10 classic gifts that should help you out while shopping for your special man. Check them out below.  What are you buying for the man/men in your life?

1. Dual Power Bank // 2. The New York Times 36 Hours Guide: Asia & Oceania // 3. Wireless Grill Thermometer // 

4. Herringbone Flannel Shirt // 5. Genuine Leather Watch Case // 6. Classic Woven Men's Pajamas // 7. Money Clip Card Case // 

8. Travel Kit //  9. Etched Globe Spirits Decanter // 10. Elements of the Perfect Shave Mid-Size Kit

Ready. Set. Gift. // For the Hostess

It’s so nice to be invited to holiday parties and now that my calendar is filling up, it’s time to start thinking about a thoughtful gift for the holiday hostess. Whether she likes to cook, loves to drink coffee and/or wine or decorate her home, I’ve put together the perfect gift to give the gracious hostess at your next holiday soiree. Here are 12 ideas under $50 that says thank you.

1. French Press Coffee Maker // 2. Essential Oils Hand Lotion and Hand Soap // 3. Soap Trio //

4. "Eat, Drink, Merry" Wine Bag // 5. Mercury Tealights // 6. Cable-Knit Slippers // 7. Buffalo Check Tea For One Set // 

8. Leaf Dessert Spoons // 9. Metal Wing Bowl // 10.  Bay Leaf Wreath with Burlap Ribbon Hanger // 

11. Golden Sparkle Champagne Flutes // 12. Petite Decorative Candle Set