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Moody Style: Floral + Polka Dots

Have you mastered the art of pattern mixing?  I know that I haven’t yet.  I’m always worried that I’m going to mess up and look crazy in the end.  I’ve been able to pull off a few outfits here and there, but only after trying to replicate the same look from some of my fellow bloggers.

I know that some people have a hard time with this trend, so I came up with a couple quick tips that could be helpful avoid feeling silly when mixing patterns. From what I’ve seen so far, the key to mixing patterns it to mix different types of patterns together that vary in scale. For instance, wearing stripes with florals, plaids with stripes, and smaller polka dots with larger polka dots.  Another tip for successful pattern mixing is picking out some coordinating colors in the patterns or focusing on one base color in both patterns.  

And if mixing patterns is too much for you, you can also cheat a little bit like I did in today’s outfit.  When I saw the Beryl Skirt on the sale rack at Anthropologie, I knew I had to grab it because of the instant pattern mixing.   So go on and mix those patterns.  Let me know what you think about this trend in the comments.  Have you started incorporating pattern mixing into your wardrobe?

Sweater: Ann Taylor Loft (old); Shirt: Ann Taylor Loft (old); Skirt: Anthropologie Beryl Skirt;
Earrings: Poppy Flower Earrings; Necklace: Anthropologie Moon Leaves Necklace; Bracelet: Poppy Flower BraceletWatch: Coach Boyfriend Bracelet Watch; Shoes: Ralph Lauren Zabrina Heels


Holiday Gift Guide for the Secret Santa



I don’t know about you guys, but I’m a little behind in my holiday shopping this year.  I’ve picked up a few things here and there throughout the year, but I’m nowhere close to being finished.  Yesterday morning I finally wrote out my Christmas list and I tried to come up with gift ideas for everyone. I had an idea for most of the people on my list, but there were a few that left me completely stumped.  So, I decided to put together another holiday gift guide in the attempt to come up with some ideas for myself and anyone else that may need it. 

For this edition of Fresh Picks to Follow, I picked out a few gifts that are affordable and shouldn’t break the budget.  And the best thing about this guide is that all of these picks are under $25.00.  I hope that this guide will be helpful for anybody that needs help figuring out what to buy for a Secret Santa gift exchange, for a friendly coworker or a last minute gift. Let me know if you have any additional suggestions for this gift guide.


1. Uncommon Goods – Corkcicle…$22.95
2. Anthropologie - Handpainted Folk Owl Mug…14.00
3. Williams Sonoma - Soiree Wine Aerator with Stand…$19.95
4. Red Envelope - Handmade Gray Sea Salted Caramels…$24.95
5. Anthropologie - Pretty Pansy Vase…$18.00
6. Pier 1 - Apothecary Jars…$19.95 - $24.95
7. Bed Bath and Beyond - The Original Whirley Pop™ Stovetop Popcorn Popper…$19.95
8. J.Crew – Glitter Notebook…$12.50
10. Bath and Body Works - Slatkin & Co. 3-Wick Candle Sleeve ($5.00) and 3-Wick Candle…$20.00
xoxo Moody Girl

Fresh Picks to Follow – Critter Sweaters


When J. Crew came out with the French Hen Sweater earlier this year, I have to admit, I wasn’t the biggest fan.  I was surprised how insanely popular the chicken got and how quickly it sold out.   After a few weeks, the sweater started to grow on me a little bit.  I started to see it’s styling possibilities and tons of bloggers were also testing it out.  As cute as I thought the sweater was in the stores and online, I wasn’t moved to buy one.  In the end, it just wasn’t for me.  This fall I’ve seen an influx of critter sweaters at various retailers with a wide range of animals and price points.  Whether it’s a fox, a cat, a dog or even an owl, there is a sweater out there with your favorite critter on it. For this week’s Fresh Picks to Follow, check out my top 10 critter sweaters with a touch of whimsy. Have you indulged in this trend yet?  If so, what critter are you wearing? Let me know in the comments.

1. ASOS - A Wear Penguin Sweater…$61.57
2. J.Crew - Frenchie Sweater…$98.00
3. ModCloth - Best in Bow Sweater…$99.99
4. ASOS - Cat Sweater…$56.29
5. Madewell - Giant Jackalope Sweater…$88.00
6. Old Navy - Softest Printed-Crew Sweaters…$29.94
7. C Wonder - Scottie Dog Intarsia Sweater…$78.00
8. Burberry - Owl Detail Cashmere Sweater…$1295.00
10. Anthropologie - Ursus Intarsia Sweater…$128.00

xoxo Moody Girl


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