Moody Style: Pops of Color

I fell in love with this dress from J.Crew last year and made sure to grab it before it sold out.  And I’m so glad that I did because the fit is fantastic and it has the perfect amount of pops of color.   Despite the negative reviews it got online, I think it’s a perfect summer dress.  Do any of you have this dress? If so, what do you think about it.  Do you love it or hate it?  

Dress: J.Crew Cove Floral Surf Dress (similar here, here and here);

Necklace: Kendra Scott Rae Long Pendant Necklace;

Bracelet: Kendra Scott Arden Station Cuff (similar here);

Bracelet: Target Pave StoneLink Bracelet;

Bracelet: Loren Hope Small Sarra Cuff inIridescent;

Watch: Coach Boyfriend Bracelet Watch (similar here);

Clutch: Target Striped Oversized Pouch with Beaded Tassels;

Shoes: Nine West  MeanToBe Two-Piece Ankle Strap Sandals

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Moody Style: Striped Dress

I’ve been checking out some cute spring and summer dresses over the past few weeks and I’ve found a few cute ones over at OldNavy.  One of the things that I love about Old Navy is the great quality, style and super low prices! Here’s a quick tip: I usually order my clothes online because they tend to have some sort of extra discount as well as free shipping and returns for purchases over $50.  I added a few of my favorites from my wish list including the one that I’m wearing below. Let me know if you have any favorites.

{Dress: Old Navy SleevelessPonte-Knit Sheath Dresses;

Necklace: Forever 21 Pearl Necklace (similar below);

Bracelet: Alex and Ani 'Star of Venus' Expandable Wire Bangle;

Watch: Coach BoyfriendBracelet Watch;

Shoes: Nine West Classica Ballet Flats (similar below)}

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IG Roundup

Hi girlfriends – Happy Weekend to all of you! In case you all missed any of my Instagram snaps this week, here's a quick recap! I’ve also added some links below just in case you want to shop. 

J. Crew Stripe BalletTee (similar here and here)

J. Crew Factory Classic Button-Down Shirt

J. Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt (similar here, here and here)

J. Crew Factory Crystal Burst Necklace

J. Crew Keeper Chambray Shirt

Pim + Larkin Windowpane sweater (similar here)

J. Crew Factory Crystal Sunburst Necklace (similar here and here)

J. Crew Toothpick Jean In Blacksmith Wash (similar here)

Coach Sue Haircalf Pump (similar here and here)

Kohl’s LC Lauren Conrad Foil Dot Sweater (similar here, here and here)

J. Crew Factory Two-Pocket Chambray Shirt;

Zara Checked Shawl;

J.Crew Matchstick Jeans;

Jenny Bird Always Hustlin;

Nine West Snooze Smoking Slippers

Moody Style: Gold Dots

Now that we have cooler temperatures here in Florida, I’ve been all about layering lately.  Nothing keeps me warmer on a chilly day than either a wool coat, a down vest or a plaid blanket scarf like the one I’m wearing here.  The oversized style and soft fabric makes this scarf one of the coziest scarves in my closet. I love it so much that I bought it in several colors.  If you’re obsessed with this scarf like I am – check out my previous posts on plaid blanket scarves here.  I paired the scarf with a gold polka dot sweater that I searched long and hard for in the beginning of last year.  And I’m so glad that I did because it turned out to be a perfect match with just about anything that I wear with it.  I also added a chambray shirt, a pair of dark rinse jeans and leopard flats to complete this casual look for any time of day.  What are some of your favorite items in your closet? Or do you have any items that you wish you had in your closet?  Let me know in the comments below. 

 {Sweater: Kohl’s LC Lauren Conrad Foil Dot Sweater (similar here, here and here)

Shirt: J. Crew Factory Two-Pocket Chambray Shirt; Scarf: Zara Checked Shawl;

Earrings: Kate Spade Crystal Square Stud; Bracelet: Jenny Bird Always Hustlin;

Jeans: J.Crew Matchstick Jeans; Shoes: Nine West Snooze Smoking Slippers}

Moody Style: Chambray and Leopard

I can’t believe how quickly the year is going and that tomorrow is December 1^st.  I officially have to figure out what I’m getting people for Christmas and get my lists and budget together. Over the past few years, I’ve been pretty successful with setting a budget and really sticking to it. Here’s how I do it. I create a list of all of the people that I plan to buy presents for and I set a dollar amount as my overall budget.  Once the budget is set, then I look at my list of names and decide how much money I want to spend for each person.  I just make sure that the dollar amount set for each person adds up to my overall total budget.   The next step is brainstorming gift ideas within  the budget range that I set for each person.  And track the spending with an actual dollar spent column to make sure that if you go over or under then I can adjust the budget on someone else’s gift.  I also factor in a few extra gifts for random unplanned gift exchanges.  Once I decide to start shopping, then I head to the bank to take out cash for the overall total budget. I use only cash for my purchases to make it a little easier to track everything that I’ve spent. Do you guys set a budget for your gifts? Do you stay within your budget?  What are some tips that you use when budgeting for the holidays?

 {Shirt: Old Navy Classic Chambray Shirt;

Skirt: Old Navy High-Rise Twill Pencil Skirt;

Earrings: J.Crew Crystal Fiesta Earrings;

Necklace: J. Crew Crystal Fiesta Necklace;

Watch: Coach Boyfriend Bracelet Watch;

Bracelet: J. Crew Factory Square Stone Bracelet; Bracelet: Coach Bangles;

Shoes: Nine West Boots (similar here)}

Moody Style: Motorcycle and Shimmer

Happy Monday Everyone! I love finding great deals when I’m shopping and I pretty much only buy things when they are on sale or with some type of discount.  As many of you may have noticed, one of my favorite places to shop lately is J.Crew because they always have some type of sale or a discount offered. I found these motorcycle pants earlier this year during one of the store’s 50% off sales and I’m so happy that I found my size.  I love paring up pieces that have a little edge to them with feminine and girly pieces.  The seams on this motorcycle pants adds interest and a little edge without any of the bulk from your typical cargo pants.  So, I decided to wear the silk eyelet top and shimmer earrings to jazz up the look.  And I think it was the perfect combination of both hard and soft.  What do you guys think? Do any of you own these pants or any pants that are a little edgy?  How do you style them?

{Shirt: J. Crew Silk Eyelet Top;

Pants: J.Crew Seamed Motorcycle Pant;

Earrings: J.Crew Crystal Shimmer Earrings;

Watch: Coach Boyfriend Bracelet Watch;

Bracelet: J. Crew Factory Square Stone Bracelet;

Bracelet: Target Pave Stone Link Bracelet;

Shoes: Nine West Snooze Smoking Slippers}

In the Mood: Nine West Friends and Family Event

If you need to stock up on some fall shoes, then you need to take a trip to Nine West - ASAP.  Nine West is hosting a Friends and Family sale where they are giving you 30% off your entire purchase.  The sale is valid online and in-stores through October 28, 2014 at 11:59pm ET and you don’t need a code either.  The discount will be reflected when you are checking out.  The store is also offering free shipping on orders of $75 or more for a limited time only – which is pretty awesome.  I recently bought some shoes from Nine West (here and here), but I might have to return to the store to pick up at least one more pair.  Check out some of my favorites below.  Do you plan on buying any new shoes? Let me know which ones are your favorites.

Camya Platform Heels

Chorus Over The Knee Boots

Classica Ballet Flats

Snooze Smoking Slippers

Moody Picks – Leopard is a Neutral

Jenna Lyons definitely got it right when she said, “As far as I'm concerned leopard is a neutral."  Like Jenna, I take my leopard in small doses and I believe leopard print shoes are the easiest way to liven up an outfit.  I’ve always loved the look of leopard print and as a result this print is slowly taking over my shoe collection.  One can never have too many shoes right?  Well, I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite leopard shoes from this season that will be sure to add a little flair to your life.  Are you looking to add a touch of leopard to your wardrobe?  What’s your favorite way to add leopard to your outfits?

1. Asos Swiss Pointed Heels

2. Target Mossimo Supply Co. Dedra Flat

3. Nine West Speakup Pointy Toe Flats

4. J. Crew Collection Metropolitan Calf Hair Ankle Boots

5. Sam Edelman Opal d'Orsay Pumps

6. Audrey Brooke Hylda Leopard Pump

7. Steve Madden Elusion L

8. H&M - Pumps - Leopard Print

9. Stuart Weitzman 'Hi Times' Calf Hair Bootie

Moody Style: Scalloped Peplum

I love the black and white windowpane print on this adorable peplum top.  It’s so easy to pair it with any bright solid color like I did here.  I can’t wait to wear it with red, hot pink or a bright green.  I also love the scalloped detail at the bottom of the top and around the little cutout on the back.  I forgot to take a picture of the cutout, but it was a major selling point for me.  Check it out on Anthropologie’s website to see the details.

{Shirt: Anthropologie Clovelly Peplum Top (here);

Necklace: J.Crew Resin Arrowhead Necklace (here);

Watch: Coach Boyfriend Bracelet Watch (here);

Bracelet: Target Pave Stone Link Bracelet  (here);

Pants: J.Crew Factory Skimmer Pants;

Shoes: Nine West Blissfulo Peep Toe Wedge}