Moody Style: Oldie But Goodie

Hi everyone! I’m sorry that it’s been a little quiet over here on my blog, but I’ve been a little busy.  As some of you know, I started a new job this week, so I’m just getting use to everything – the new schedule, a ton of information and all the new people.  All I can say is that there is a drastic difference between working for the state and working for a large corporation.  So far, I welcome the change.  I’m also looking forward to the next few weeks because I’ll be in training until I get my first assignment.  That alone makes me very happy. I love the simple fact that there is a training period.  Go figure! 

I forgot to take a picture of my outfit on my first day, but here’s a little something that I wore yesterday.  I found this dress hidden way in the back of my closet.  I think that I’ve had this dress for about 5 years now and for some reason I never really wore it.  However, once I put the dress on my body yesterday, I nearly kicked myself for not wearing it sooner.  Now I’m wishing that I bought it in brighter colors.  It’s a perfect go-to dress for the summer.  Do any of you have a dress or an outfit that you gravitate towards when you can’t find anything to wear?  Have any of you found an oldie but goodie in your closet that you’ve forgotten all about and now you’re getting tons of compliments? Let me know.

{Dress: J.Crew Pique Polo Dress (old);

Scarf: Coach Oblong Scarf (old);

Earrings: gifted; Necklace: Ann Taylor (old);

Ring: Banana Republic Turquoise Sunset Ring;

Shoes: Chinese Laundry Beaded Sandals (old)}

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xoxo Natasha

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