Mood Board – Living Room Inspiration

Sorry I’ve been a little MIA lately, between work, Hurricane Matthew and a family wedding I’ve been extremely busy this month so far.  Anyways, do you all have a Pinterest account?  I’ve been obsessed with the site lately and I’m constantly pinning some amazing home decor finds, fashion inspiration and healthy recipes.  If you haven’t had a chance to check out my Moody Girl In Style Pinterest page yet, please consider checking it.  I’m pretty sure you’ll find a few things that you’ll want to pin.   

Now on to this fun post.  I’m currently looking to buy a new place and I’ve been obsessed with surfing the internet for home decor inspiration especially with my living room.  My living room furniture right now is so old and it's just not my style.  My living room set was just something I purchased when I got out of school for the right price at the right time.  If I had it my way I would have gotten rid of it a long time ago.  Since I dislike my furniture so much, I’m determined to move into my new home with new furniture and a fresh, timeless style. So far, I’ve decided that the color palette of my living room will be cream, gold, blue, gray and espresso brown.  It’s a pretty neutral color combination, so I can add in another pop of color if I get bored.

I’m most looking forward to updating my hand-me-down tan couch to this one from Overstock.com or this one from Pottery Barn.  I haven't fully decided yet on which couch I'll get.  I’ll probably continue to search online for the right one, but I know for sure that it will be a gray couch.  I also really love the idea of this coffee table from World Market and I think this plush geometric rug will add an eye-catching element to the room instead my drab tan carpet.  I’m also obsessed with this chair from Overstock.com, - the blue color is just the perfect fit.  

Well, check out my favorite pieces below for my new potential living room.  What do you guys think about my picks? Let me know if you have any other furniture suggestions for this room or if you have any favorites from the post. I'm also thinking about doing more of these home decor boards, so let me know if this is something that you would like to see more of on the blog. 

Map Canvas Art / Gold Mirror / Trellis Shag Rug / Uptown Sofa / Ceramic Vase / Dots Pillow / Faux Fur Pillow / Black and White Pillow / Leopard Pillow / End Table / Bottle Set / Carved Wood Coffee Table / Table Tray / Table Lamp / Hand Figurine Set / TV Stand / Tripod Floor Lamp / Faux Fur Throw / Nailhead Chair

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In the Mood – Currently Loving

I finally put together a quick list of some things I’ve had my eye on this month. Sorry for another last day of the month post, but I’ve been pretty busy lately.  Well check out some of my must-haves for the month and let me know what you think.  And just so you know, everything listed below is under $100.  Have a happy weekend friends!

1. Half Moon Faux Leather Crossbody Bag / 2. Studded 50mm Cat Eye Sunglasses / 3. Leopard Print Slouchy Beanie / 4. Ferris Open Toe Bootie / 5. Lattice Detail Floral Print Shift Dress / 6. Turtleneck Body-Con Sweater Dress / 7. Lace-Up Neck Ribbed Body-Con Dress / 8. Scoop Neck Shift Dress / 9. Plaid Square Scarf / 10. Geo Pattern Square Scarf / 11. Chevron Square Scarf / 12. Geo Pattern Woven Square Scarf / 13. Check Square Scarf / 14. Plaid Blanket Scarf / 15. Heritage Plaid Triangle Scarf / 16. Cold Shoulder Tee / 17. Print Smock Neck Tank / 18. Cotton Canvas Anorak / 19. High/Low Hem Knit Off the Shoulder Top / 20. Rope Lace-Up Top

Moody Style: Fall Florals

Happy Hump Day Friends! Are you all loving the floral prints that have been popping up everywhere this fall?  I normally think of florals in the spring and even summer season, but I have to admit that I’m a little obsessed with the darker, moody blooms.  I love that these florals prints are flourishing in rich jewel-toned colors like burgundy, burnt orange, royal blue, purple, forest green and they are all set against a darker or sometimes black background.  I think these florals are just the right touch for the fall season.  And you don’t have to break the bank to keep up with this trend.  Check your closet to see if you have any floral pieces that can work double duty with your existing wardrobe. Keep your outfit limited to one floral piece and start simple by pairing it with a neutral.

If you don’t have any fall florals, then there are several ways to incorporate these blooms into your closet. A floral dress is a perfect way to pull off the fall floral look.  Pair a shorter dress like this one with some booties and a hat or pair a longer dress like this one with a denim jacket and some lace-up flats or heels and you’re all set. Another way to try the trend is wearing floral pants like this one and this one.  Since the pants are already a fashion statement, keep it simple by pairing it with a solid sweater or t-shirt for a complete look.  And finally, a floral jacket, like this one, can immediately add life to your look. Just add it to a t-shirt and pair of jeans or your favorite LBD and you’re ready for a night out.  What do you guys think about fall florals? Do you love it or do you only want to wear florals in the spring?

Shirt: Elodie Strappy Babydoll Tank (sold out) / Necklace: Kendra Scott Rae Pendant Necklace (similar here) / Earrings: Kendra Scott Elle Drop Earrings / Bracelets: Bauble Bar Gold Mary Links Bracelet and J.Crew Pavé Chunky Chainlink Bracelet (similar here) / Clutch: Forever 21 Racing Stripe Faux Leather Clutch (exact match here) / Jeans: Banana Republic Blue Distressed Wash Skinny Ankle Jean (similar here) / Shoes: Sole Society Dakota Peep Toe Bootie (similar here)

In the Mood – Tory Burch Private Sale

Today is the last day for the Tory Burch Fall Event sale. If you spend $250, you’ll receive an extra 30% off sitewide when you use the code FALL16.  It’s a pretty amazing sale and I really don’t want you to miss out on it. So, I’ve put together a quick list of some of my favorite handbags and other accessories that are still available.  I thought I was going to do more damage with this sale, but I only purchased the Thea Mini Bag.  It’s been on my wish list for the longest time, so I had to pull the trigger. Have you guys bought anything from the sale yet? Let me know in the comments.

In the Mood – J.Crew New Arrivals (October 2016)

Have you all checked out the new arrivals at J.Crew yet?  I hopped into the store earlier this week on my lunch break to see the new arrivals in person, but I didn’t have a chance to try anything on yet.  However, I did manage to walk out with this Perfect Shirt because I’m obsessed with the colors in this plaid pattern.  I can’t wait to wear it.  I’m also really loving the Rhodes Blazer in Houndstooth Wool – I mean those elbow patches are just perfect.   The next item on my list of things to buy is the love the houndstooth pattern and the elbow patches are just perfect.  I also think the Combo Tweed Dress is just darling for fall.  I’ll have to order it soon so I can try it on because I don’t think my store will get it in stock.  Are you guys excited about the new fall additions? Which items are you most likely to buy? My favorites items from J.Crew are pictured below and I’m sure they will  put you all in a good mood! Check them out and let me know what you’re loving this month.

1. Silk Wrap Dress in Cherry Print / 2. Pleated Windowpane Dress / 3.  Combo Tweed Dress / 4. Sailor Skirt in Double-Serge Wool / 5. Rhodes Blazer in Houndstooth Wool / 6. Perfect Shirt In Navy Stewart Plaid / 7. Pleated Midi Skirt In Wool / 8. Tuxedo Ruffle Top in Stretch Silk Georgette / 9. No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Houndstooth / 10. Gemma Cap-Toe Flats in Tweed / 11. Wide-Brimmed Italian Wool-Felt Hat / 12. Daisy Tortoise Earrings / 13. Lookout High-Rise Cord / 14.  Cambridge Cable Chunky Turtleneck Sweater

In the Mood: Splurge, Save, Steal (Fall’s Hottest Trends)

I’m not sure about you guys, but I constantly find myself going back and forth on whether I should just save up the money and splurge on big ticket items like a $2500 purse or a $500 pair of sunglasses or save my money and just buy the cheaper and more affordable version!  It sure would be great to not have to worry about money and splurge when you want to, but this is the real world.  And 9 times out of 10, I just focus on finding the best dupes I can find.  So today, I thought I would share some of my favorite “look for less” options with you all.

One of my favorite deals is this saddle bag from TJ Maxx mostly because its almost identical to the Chloe version.  And how great are these scalloped ballet flats for $43? They look just like the $495 ones here. I don’t’ think I’ve ever paid over $75 for a pair of jeans before, so I don’t understand paying $245 for these designer jeans.  Now if they go on sale and the price is reasonable, then I’ll definitely pick them up. Lately, my go-to place for jeans is Old Navy since they sell for under $50.  In my opinion, designer sunglasses are way too expensive to buy at full price especially since people tend to lose them or break them so easily.  Lately, I’ve been buying affordable cat eye sunglasses like this one HERE, this one HERE and I have my eye on this one HERE.  They are still stylish and I save a ton of money.  I have a utility vest from Old Navy from forever ago, but this one HERE is a great alternative to this Rag & Bone vest.

What are your thoughts on splurging vs. saving? Would you rather save up and buy the name brand or steal and get the look for way less?  Also, let me know if you like to see more splurge, save or steal posts on my blog. I had fun putting this together for you all. 

Row 1: Chloe Lauren Scalloped Ballet Flat, Sam Edelman Francis Flat, Athena Alexander Toffy Ballet Flat

Row 2: Chloe Hudson Small Shoulder Bag, Sam Edelman Heidi Saddle Bag, Antik Kraft Studded Tassel Saddle Bag

Row 3: Tom Ford Lily Cat Eye Sunglasses, Ted Baker Cat Eye Sunglasses, Target Cateye Sunglasses

Row 4: Rag & Bone Bennet Cotton Utility Vest, Gap Tencel Utility Vest, Maison Jules Zip-Front Utility Vest

Row 5: AG The Legging Ankle Jeans, BlankNYC Instagirl Distressed Skinny Jeans, Old Navy Mid-Rise Rockstar Skinny Jeans

Linking up with these fabulous ladies:

Debonita of Elegantly Fashionable Classy Monday Blog Link Up

Lauren of Fizz and Frosting Mix It Mondays

Rachelle of Pink Sole #HowISummer Linkup

Carylee of More Pieces of Me and Jenna of Sincerely Jenna Marie Hello Monday Link Up