In the Mood: Flower Lattice Necklace

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I don’t know about you all, but I am swooning over all of the jewelry from J.Crew right now.  Some of my favorites include the Bubble Necklace and Desert Bloom Necklace.  But the necklace that I have been craving is the Flower Lattice Necklace.  This beautiful necklace is the perfect statement piece for both day and night.  It comes in two different colors – neon peach and multi color – and I can’t decide which one I love more.  I’ve been obsessing over this necklace for a couple of months now, but I just can’t justify paying the $228.00 price tag at this time.  I’ll just wait until it goes on sale and pray that there will be a few of them left for me to buy.  Something tells me that I’m not alone out here.  Have you check out this necklace in person?  What do you think?  Have any of you brought this flower power home yet?  Let me know.

Fresh Picks to Follow – Swimsuits 2012

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The other day I was thinking about my summer plans so far and I’m pretty annoyed that I haven’t done anything yet.  It also dawned on me that I haven’t even put on a bathing suit this year.  Despite me living in Florida and having access to a few pools and beaches, I just haven’t had time to take a dip.  I’ve been checking out some bathing suits lately and I’m inspired to find one and take it for a spin.  Hopefully, I’ll be able to go swimming within the next month.  That’s at least one my short-term goals for this summer.  Is there anything that you have planned for the summer that you haven’t been able to do yet? For this week’s Fresh Pick to Follow, here are my top 10 swimsuits for summer 2012.  Did any of you buy a new swimsuit this summer?  If so, I’d love to know what you bought - let me know!

1. Victoria Secret - Very Sexy® Draped Push-Up Halter Top and Bikini Bottom…$42.00 and $25.50

2. Norma Kamali - Bill Halterneck Swimsuit…$350.00

3. Trina Turk - 'Cherry Blossoms' Bikini Top & Bottom…$58.90 and $50.90

4. Coach – Print Bikini…$148.00

5. Milly - Jade Garden Nikia Bikini Top and Long Beach Bikini Bottom…$64.99 and $59.99

6. J.Crew - Off-The-Shoulder Tank…$118.00

7. J.Crew - Anchors Aweigh Underwire Top and Belted Hipster…$62.00 and $58.00

8. Basta Surf - Tallows Pleated Top & Bottom Bikini…$119.99

9. Vix - Odette Bia Tube Top & Bottom Bikini…$92.00 and $92.00

10.  Marc By Marc Jacobs - 'Field Stripe' Bikini Top & Bottoms…$87.00 and $89.00

xoxo Natasha

Moody Style: No Gap or Break

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I’m pretty excited today because I only have one more day left at my current job.  It’s been very difficult to muster up the energy to wake up to go to work this week, but I did it.  As much as it pained me when the alarm went off each morning and as much as I would have liked to have some time off before the new job.  I’ve been working diligently each day. Unfortunately for me, I don’t have any gap between jobs because I start the new gig on Monday.  I know right - What gives?  And what stinks is that despite the fact that I’m leaving the office on Friday, I’ve been doing just as much work as before I turned in my notice.  It’s been  very frustrating.  I hoped that since I’ve even been training my replacement for the past two weeks that my last couple of days would be pretty slow.  However, I’ve apparently been in la la land.  After 2 ½ years, you would think I would have gotten picture by now.   Anyways, I have few things to do in the morning before I can pack up all my things and leave the office for good.   And, I can’t wait.  Have any of you left one job to pursue another opportunity?  Did any you have a gap in between or have a chance to take a break?  Let me know.

{Jacket: Gap Striped Two-Button Blazer;

Tank: Banana Republic Timeless Tank;

Pants: Ann Taylor Loft Marisa Trouser Leg Pants;

Earrings: Anthropologie Petite Daisy Posts;

Bracelet: Coach Legacy Bangle; Shoes: Gianni Bini (old)}