Moody Style: Christmas Spirit

I’m officially on vacation until January 3^rd 2012 and I’m so excited.  I can’t wait to go to my mom’s house tomorrow to be with the rest of my family.  There’s going to be lots of eating, drinking and laughing.  And hopefully I’ll be taking lots of pictures (hint, hint). Now that I’m finished running around to crowded stores buying my last minute presents, I’m finally feeling the Christmas spirit. Crowded stores, rude people and long lines really put a damper on the holiday experience.  I was super stressed the past few days because of work and trying to get everything done before I left town.  Now I can chill out, relax and enjoy the holidays!  Anyways, I just wanted to take a break from packing, cleaning and wrapping presents to post a quick pic of an outfit from earlier this week. I’m not sure I needed the belt, but I wore it anyways. Let me know what you think. 

{Shirt: Anthropologie Daring Dart Blouse;

Sweater: Banana Republic Merino Cardigan (buy it here);

Necklace: Coach Pave Op Art Heart Necklace;

Belt: Anthropologie Fastened and Knotted Belt;

Skirt: Anthropologie Field Skirt;

Shoes: Coach Patent Leather Heels}

Dear Santa

There are only 4 days left until Christmas and I have a short list for Santa that I wanted to share with you all.  I don’t really need much these days.  I’m pretty settled in the clothes department…Anthropologie has made sure of that for sure.  Also, ever since I got my Mac Book Pro last month, I’m pretty content.   The only thing that I really want is a new camera.  I’ve wanted one for over a year now and it’s about time for an upgrade.  The camera that I have now is a digital camera with 5.0 megapixels.  I would love to upgrade my photos on my blog and my personal pictures of my family and friends.  I think that I’ve been a good girl this year, so hopefully Santa will read my list and grant my wish.  Anyways, here are a few things on my wish list (in no specific order):  1) Banana Republic - Gemma Wrap Dress; 2) Incase - Neoprene Sleeve; 3) Banana Republic – Patent Skinny Belt; 4) Canon - EOS Digital Rebel T3; and 5) Coach - Pave Stud Earrings.  Did you create a list for Santa this year?  What’s the number one item on your list? 

xoxo Natasha

Moody Style: Sangria

Hi everyone…I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend.  I had a fabulous full weekend, but I didn’t have too much time to rest.  Saturday morning I went to a graduation and a reception for my beautiful cousin, followed by an impromptu get together with really good friends and a bottle of sangria.  Then on Sunday, I went to church, then baked a batch of peanut butter cookies for a cookie swap and then went to a work holiday party later in the evening.  There was some good eats and lots more sangria drinking.   In between all of these events, I wrote up holiday cards and continued some of my Christmas shopping.  I’m still amazed how slow this process is going for me this year.  I’m usually all finished and everything would be wrapped and ready to go by now.  I still have 3 more presents to buy and I haven’t wrapped a single present yet.  I’m feeling the stress right about now, but the several glasses of sangria this weekend really helped me cope.  What about all of you?  Have you finished all of your shopping?  Are you feeling stressed this holiday season?

Dress: Anthropologie Jacinth Sweaterdress (2010)

Earrings: Coach Pave Stud Earrings (similar here)

Necklace: Anthropologie Binu’s Necklace (2010)

Belt: Anthropologie Bow and Angle Belt (2010)

Shoes: Ann Taylor Dark Brown Pumps (really old)

Fresh Picks to Follow - Holiday Gifts under $75.00

Happy Friday everyone!  I don’t have much write today, so here are my top ten holiday gift ideas all under $75.00.  Let me know what you think or if you have any additional suggestions for gifts under $75.00.

1. Lululemon Athletica - Lulu Pant II…$74.00

2. Origins - Ginger To Go and Stay…$55.00

3. Brother - 17-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine…$74.97

4. Kate Spade - Signature Spade Quilted iPad Sleeve…$70.00

5. Crate & Barrel - Cuisinart® Compact-Smoothie Blender…$69.95

6. UGG® - Scuffette…$75.00

7. Kiehl’s - Creme de Corps Collection…$59.00

8. Anthropologie - A Real Hoot Canister…$68.00

9. Brookstone - Yonanas™ Frozen Treat Maker…$69.99

10. Restoration Hardware – Luxury Plush Robe…$69.00

xoxo Natasha