OOTD: Decade by Decade

Hello everyone…I don’t know about you all, but I went a little overboard with yesterday’s Anthro sale.   I’ll post my shopping bag soon.  Did buy anything from this week’s sale or do you plan to sit this sale out? 

I mentioned a couple of months ago that I bought this skirt from Anthro during the Tag Sale.  Unfortunately, I haven’t worn it until now because I struggled a little bit with styling it.  This skirt just hung in my closet because I was looking for the right top to wear with it.  I know that the trend right now is pattern mixing and it looks really cool on so many people.  I even toyed with the thought of pattern mixing myself.  Especially after seeing several bloggers wear this skirt with a striped tops like Jinah from bonjour it’s jinah and Anjali from Goldenmeans.  Even the Anthro photo added below paired the skirt with a checkered shirt.  Despite seeing the pattern mixing trend in full force, I didn’t think that I could pull it off at work.  So, I played it safe in today’s OOTD.  Do you have any suggestions for additional looks for work?  What do you all think about pattern mixing?

Shirt: Ann Taylor Loft Tee

Skirt: Anthropologie Decade by Decade Skirt

Sweater: Anthropologie Climate Control Cardi

Earrings: Coach Pave Stud Earrings (similar here)

Necklace: Ann Taylor Loft Necklace (gifted)
Shoes: Vince Camuto “Renees” Brushed Snakeskin Pump

What do you all think about this look?  Would you wear this look?

xoxo Natasha

It’s My Blogiversary

One year ago today I wrote my first post on Moody Girl In Style (originally named Anthrobsessed)! That’s right ladies, today is my 1-year Blogiversary.  This blog has turned into a hobby I’ve very much enjoyed having these past twelve months.  I can’t believe how fast this year has flown by and how much fun I’ve had in the process.   To celebrate my first year online, I just wanted to take this time to thank my readers for making Moody Girl In Style a success!! Your support means the world to me.  Since I’ve started this blog, I've gained an amazing group of readers who leave the loveliest comments.  Without you coming back again and again, I would just be talking to myself and I probably wouldn’t have the motivation to keep writing.  So folks, I want to celebrate my blogiversary and thank all of my wonderful reader with a fun giveaway.   Please stay tuned later this week for details on a fantastic blogiversary giveaway!  

xoxo Natasha

Fresh Picks to Follow: LBD

Hi everyone - I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend.  I just got back into town late tonight and I didn’t have time to write my Friday Fresh Picks to Follow.  I’ve been pretty good about posting this weekly feature, but lately I’ve been a little distracted.  My aunt passed away and we recently had a beautiful memorial service in honor of her life and legacy.  She was truly an amazing, inspirational woman and I’m so happy that she was in my life.

When I thought about putting together this week’s Fresh Picks to Follow, I instantly thought about the little black dress.  I realized that I have a handful of black dresses, but only one that was appropriate for the memorial service.   So I wanted to focus this week’s feature on the LBD.  Since Chanel introduced the "little black dress" in 1926, it has become a staple in every woman’s wardrobe. The Chanel little black dress became a symbol of chic and sophisticated simplicity. Something that I noticed is that the LBD should not be trendy, but timeless.  In my opinion, the perfect LBD should have plain fabric and clean lines and it should look simple yet elegant.  To change the look from daytime to night, pair the dress with bold jewelry, a blazer, colorful pumps or a scarf.  Here are my top 10 LBD’s for this week’s Fresh Picks to Follow.  Do you have a favorite little black dress?  Do you have a dress that is work or church appropriate?  Let me know. 

1. Banana Republic - BR Monogram Cowlneck Dress…$130.00

2. Banana Republic - The Mad Men® Collection Lace Tipped Dress…$150.00

3. Maggy London - Illusion Back Pleated Matte Jersey Dress…$148.00

4. Ann Taylor - Draped Midriff Dress …$148.00

5. Black Halo - Jackie O Belted Dress…$345.00

6. Banana Republic - Gemma Wrap Dress…$98.00

7. White House Black Market - Asymmetrical Button-Detail Dress…$148.00

8. J. Crew - Alisanne Dress in Silk Taffeta…$235.00

9. Talbots - Luxe Flannel Pleated Dress…$189.00

10. Marc by Marc Jacobs - Lightweight Suiting Dress…$378.00

xoxo Natasha