Moody Style: It’s Been A While

Happy Holidays Everyone! I hope that you all had a wonderful holiday season with your families and friends.  I know that I did.  Wow…I can’t believe how quickly this month has flown by.  I only recently realized that it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything to my dear old blog.  I’ve been so overwhelmed with traveling back and forth for work, doing a ton of laundry and packing, Christmas shopping, decorating/wrapping, that I was barely able to get anything else done let alone blog.  Every weekend has been packed full of events and let’s just face it, I’ve just been exhausted.  I hope that 2013 adds a little bit more organization and structure to my life.  Anyways, I have a handful of posts lined up over the next few days and I'll be posting them very soon.  So, stay tuned. Did you all enjoy your holiday? Did any of you travel anywhere special over the holidays? Let me know in the comments.

Shirt: Banana Republic Striped Boatneck Tee; Scarf: J.Crew Polka-Dot Scarf;

Pants: Banana Republic (old); Earrings: Coach Pave Stud Earrings;

Watch: Coach Boyfriend Bracelet Watch; Shoes: Brooks Brothers (old)

Holiday Gift Guide for the Men

I’m not sure about you guys, but I always have the hardest time finding the perfect present for the men in my life.  Lucky for me, I only have to buy two presents for guys - something for my step-dad and my BF.  My stepfather has always says that he doesn’t need anything for his birthday or for Christmas.  He’s a pretty easygoing guy that just likes it when you spend time with him.  And my BF always says that I don’t need to buy him anything because his family didn’t exchange presents when he was younger.  He’s just happy spending time with his loved ones.  So, now you see my dilemma.  I try to honor their wishes, but I really enjoy buying gifts for others and seeing the recipient’s face light up with delight.  Anyways, I just recently finished my Christmas shopping, but wanted to provide a list for anyone else that struggles with finding the perfect gift for the men in your life.  For this week Fresh Picks to Follow, here’s my top 10 gift ideas for the man who has everything he needs and claims he doesn’t want anything for Christmas.  Let me know if you have any additional suggestions for this gift guide.

1. J.Crew - Cashmere Crewneck Sweater…$225.00

2. Cool Material - Beer Bottle Tumblers – Sol…$28.95

3. Brookstone - 3-Piece Gift Set—New England Patriots…$119.99

4. Williams Sonoma - Beer Making Kits…$39.95

5. James Andrew Miller - Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN…$18.00

6. Brookstone - 1080 HDMI Pocket Projector…$299.00

7. Photojojo - Canon Camera Lens Mugs…$24.00

8. Cool Material - Bar10der…$50.00

9. Coach - Transatlantic Travel Carryon…$698.00

10.  Motorola - DROID RAZR MAXX HD 4G Android Phone…$150.00

Holiday Gift Guide for the Girly Girl

If you are still trying to figure out what to get the girliest of girls, then you’re in luck.  I have some perfect suggestions for the adult woman that likes a little glitz, glitter and glam in her life.  I had so much fun putting this list together because I would personally like to have every single item on this list. I also know that several women like my sisters, mother, and some of my best friends, who all love anything and everything sparkly, would adore this list. For this edition of Fresh Picks to Follow, here are several gift ideas for the woman in your life that’s in touch with her inner girly girl. Let me know if you have any additional suggestions for this gift guide.

1. J. Crew - Flower Lattice Necklace…$228.00

2. Hunter – Original Tall Gloss Boots…$135.00

3. Voluspa 'Maison Blanc - Orangerie d'Azahar' Boxed Candle…$27.00

4. BareMinerals® - 'Marvelous Moxie - Hot to Trot' Lip Gloss Collection…$25.00

5. Marc Jacobs - Stripey Lips iPhone 4G Case…$38.00

6. J. Crew - Pavé Heart Bracelet…$125.00

7. Urban Outfitters - Glass Jewelry Box…$49.00

8. Victoria Secret – Cotton Mayfair Pajama…$39.50

9. Coach – Legacy Leather Penny Shoulder Purse…$198.00

10. M·A·C - 'Fabulousness - Smoky' Eye Palette…$39.50

Holiday Gift Guide for the Food Geek

I wouldn’t consider myself a true foodie, but I sure do love to cook it and I love to eat it.  I decided to work on a foodie post after my weekend getaway at my bestie’s house.  My bestie’s fiancé is a food geek and he cooked for us over the entire weekend.  Each dish looked and tasted like a gourmet meal.  I was really impressed with the fact that each meal was prepared with ease.  I took note of some of his favorite tools and gadgets to create his culinary delights.  And I wanted to share some of them with you below.  For this edition of Fresh Picks to Follow, I picked out several gifts to satisfy every appetite.  Let me know if you have any additional suggestions for this gift guide.

1. SushiQuik - Complete SushiQuik Starter Kit…$69.95

2. Weber - 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker Charcoal Smoker…$299.00

3. Dean And Deluca - Limited-Edition Pantry FEED 15 Bag…$120.00

4. Lodge® - Cast Iron 12" Skillet…$29.95

5. Uncommon Goods - Mobile Foodie Survival Kit…$26.00

6. Vinturi - Wine Aerator Tower Gift Set…$69.95

7. Magic Bullet - NutriBullet…$99.99

8. Anthropologie - Bamboo Bread Board Set…$75.00

9. Rubbermaid - LunchBlox™ Salad Kit…$12.99

10. Le Creuset - 3 1/2 qt. Round French Oven…$220.00