Fresh Picks to Follow – Red+Pink

For this week’s Fresh Picks to Follow, I linked up with AV’s Friday’s Fancies because I was too busy to   think of a topic for this week.  Just because Valentine’s day is over, it doesn’t mean you can’t deck yourself out in reds and pinks.  For this week’s Fresh Picks to Follow, here are my top 10 ways to wear this unique pink and red color combination. What do you guys think about wearing these colors together? Let me know in the comments.

1. Big Buddha - Stripe Tech Gloves…$28.00

2. P.A.R.O.S.H - Striped Shift Dress…$485.58

3. Anthropologie - Dipped Rope Necklace…$298.00

4. American Apparel - Baby Rib 3/4 Sleeve Raglan…$22.00

5. Missoni - Dégradé Sheath Dress…$1520.00

6. Kate Spade - Colorblock Tiff Dress…$358.00

7. Gap - Essential Striped Rib Tank…$19.95

8. Echo - Tech Hat…$45.00

9. Alexander McQueen - Red/Pink Wrap Scarf Bracelet…$295.00

10. J. Crew - Pixilated Houndstooth Skirt…$148.00

Moody Style: Birthday Weekend

I just want to start off by apologizing for my absence over the past week.  I’ve been traveling for work like a mad woman lately and I don’t know if I’m coming or going these days.  I’m pretty sure I’m back on track, so bare with me.  I feel like I keep saying this over and over.  Hopefully, I’ll get it together.  Well, I just had another birthday on Monday and I had a great birthday celebration.  My birthday kicked off with a quick weekend trip to Miami, FL with my sister, C.  We went to a Miami Heat basketball game, hanging out in South Beach, shopping and of course eating some amazing food.  Speaking of food, have any of you been to Seasons 52 before?  I went there for the first time this weekend and I loved it.  One thing that I loved about this restaurant is that everything on the menu is less than 475 calories.  I know…I was surprised too.  I have to say everything that I tried was delicious.  If you have a Seasons 52 in your neighborhood and you haven’t tried it yet, then add this restaurant to your to –do list.  I’ll let you know how my actual birthday turned out in another post.  Do you have any birthday traditions that you always do every year? Let me know in the comments.

Dress: Anthropologie Cap Sleeve Column Dress; Necklace: Anthropologie La Ramba Bib Necklace;

Earrings: Anthropologie Honeycomb Hive Earrings; Wristlet: Coach Madison Large Wristlet;

Watch: Coach Boyfriend Bracelet Watch; Shoes: Kenneth Cole Pumps (old)

Fresh Picks to Follow – Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Are you thinking about what to get you’re loved one for Valentine’s Day? I always try to come up with something different every year for my BF, but in the end I’m pretty safe getting him a nice and spending a night out at dinner.  I’m lucky because he’s pretty easy to shop for. Anyways, I came up with a quick list of some great gifts for men and women, if you’re still shopping around for the perfect present.  For this week’s Fresh Picks to Follow, here are my top 10 ways to show your loved one that you care on the most romantic day of the year. What are you doing for Valentine’s Day? Let me know in the comments.

1. Cherry Moon Farms - Deluxe Hand-Dipped Valentine's Day Berries - 1 Dozen…$39.97

2. Coach - Bleecker Leather iPad Case…$198.00

3. Crate & Barrell - Gala Fondue Set…$29.95

4. Red Envelope - Personalized Famous Couples Throw Pillow Cover…$59.95

5. Donna Karen - Travel Silk Pillow Set…$49.95

6. Godiva - Signature Chocolate Truffles Gift Box…$30.00

7. Message Envy - Massage Envy Gift Cards…$75.00

8. Teleflora - Rosy Posy Bouquet…$49.95

9. Diptyque – Oranger Standard Candle…$60.00

10. Red Envelope - Diamond Crusted Heart Earrings...$99.95

Moody Style: Sparkles and Stripes

I love the look of pattern mixing especially on some of my favorite bloggers like Lisa, Lily, and Tara.  I’ve been able to dabble in mixing pattern here and there, but not nearly as much as I would like.  Unfortunately, I don’t have a chance to experiment at work because I usually wear lots of suits.   So, I usually let loose with my outfits on my days off from work and on the weekends, like I did here with today’s OOTD.  I’ve seen this polka-dot sequin top just about everywhere and I had to grab it when it went on sale (I know, I’m still shopping, but that’s a whole other topic for another day). Have any of you tried to pair polka dots with stripes? Let me know in the comments.

Shirt: Ralph Lauren Button-down shirt (old); Shirt: J.Crew Polka-Dot Sequin Top;

Earrings: Anthropologie Vintagette Glamour Posts; Jeans: Banana Republic Skinny Straight Jeans;

Watch: Coach Boyfriend Bracelet Watch; Shoes: Coach Lynne Pump

Moody Style: Paint Me Plaid

Are you guys mad for plaid like I am? I’ve wanted to grab a plaid shirt for a little some time now, but I just never bit the bullet until recently. I’m sure you’re wondering why…right? Well, I wanted to make sure that I found the right print and colors for me.  And thank goodness I finally did.  This Boy Shirt in Red Plaid from J.Crew immediately caught my eye a few months ago – especially since it was the only one in the store and luckily in my size.  Don’t you love it when that happens? I love the look of this shirt and I love how versatile it is too.  I was a little worried about wearing this look to work, but it surprising turned out great. What do you guys think?  Eventually, I plan to grab at least one more plaid shirt to make sure that I fulfill my little obsession for plaid.  Do any of you have any plaid items?  What’s your favorite piece? Let me know in the comments.

Shirt: J.Crew Boy Shirt in Red Plaid; Skirt: J.Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Double-serge Wool;

Earrings: Anthropologie Vintagette Glamour Posts; Coach Sterling Rondells Pendant Necklace;

Purse: Coach Legacy Leather Mini Mini Crossbody; Watch: Coach Boyfriend Bracelet Watch;

Shoes: Coach Platform Heels (old)