Mandy Moore has returned from the abyss to blog about her daily regimen including pilates and acupuncture. Check out the latest blog of the 23-year-old singer/actress:

“oh long lost friends! i’ve returned to say hello and wish you a belated happy new year (technically i find it appropriate being that we are still in january).

anyway, i wanted to let the peeps “down under” know that we’re going to be in australia from february 28th- march 11 to open for my friend ben lee and a few dates with kelly clarkson too. i was lucky enough to both sing on ben’s record (please check out his album “ripe”….it’s really fantastic) and have him out on the road with us late last year, so i’m thrilled to do it all over again. kelly’s also a sweetheart and obviously a talent, so we’re looking forward those shows as well. also, “wild hope” is being released on february 23rd there…..so check it out, maybe??

it’s been awhile since we’ve visited and i can’t tell you how much i love being there. i guess it’s safe to say that we’re all quite excited to say hello again and introduce this record/new musical direction. hope to see you guys at some of the gigs!!

other than that, there’s not too much to update you on. i’ve found some down time during the writer’s strike to nest a bit. i’ve fallen back in love with being home in LA and have really taken to my daily routine of pilates, acupuncture, driving around town listening to good jams, etc…..

i’ve also set up a bit of a music room at home and have been pushing myself to write and learn some piano and guitar (although i am TERRIBLE, i REALLY REALLY want it….grr!!) good stuff is coming though and i CAN’T WAIT to start working on the next record already. i’ll keep you in the loop……..

hope this find everyone well and i’ll be sure to check in again soon.

xoxo, m”

Mandy Moore picks up a few photography-related items at Samy’s Camera and walks to her Prius hybrid on Monday in Los Angeles, Calif.

Mandy, 23, was a recent guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and spoke about her days when she was 15 and toured with the Backstreet Boys and ‘Nsync.

Mandy recalled a funny insult from Justin Timberlake when he said, “You have big feet for a girl!”. Go pick on someone your own size Mr. Timberlake!

10+ pics of Mandy getting her photography candy… More Here! »

Mandy Moore grabs a bite to eat at Pastis in the Meatpacking District neighborhood of NYC on Thursday.

Earlier this week, Mandy, 23, was spotted treating herself to a manicure and pedicure at West Hollywood’s celeb favorite Kinara day spa.

The “Wild Hope” is expected to travel and possibly tour in Australia and Asia in late November/early December and Europe in early 2008!

Watch out world, Mandy’s coming!

Triple threat actress, singer and style icon Mandy Moore on the October 2007 of Lucky magazine.

On experimenting with new clothes: “I’m really loving serious fashion lately. Up until recently, I was always too nervous to experiment with different looks and also to try out super-feminine styles.”

On who she looks up to fashion-wise: “One of the things that has been important for me is to learn to dress only for myself—I always admire the people who figure out what looks good on them and then just go for it.”

On wanting to change up her wardrobe: “I woke up one morning and realized I’d become totally stuck in a rut. I can get very lazy,wearing just jeans all the time. So I’m really challenging myself to try more glamorous, girly things with a lot of bright color.”

Mandy, 23, can be seen in this month’s indie comedy Dedication and is currently on tour for her new CD Wild Hope.This issue of Lucky is on newsstands now. Check out Lucky Mag to win Mandy’s cover look!

Mandy Moore pays a trip to the salon before she boards her tour bus on Saturday.

Performing in San Diego on Saturday, Mandy will continue to tour throughout the United States.Mandy’s latest album, Wild Hope, has been met with both success and critical acclaim.

Mandy is currently on tour with Paula Cole and Rachael Yamagata, as she has shifted her music away from pop. Check out some behind-the-scenes footage from her first music video Extraordinary.

Mandy Moore shows off her bad ass tattoos from her upcoming guest spot on sitcom How I Met Your Mother. The actress/singer plays Amy, a tattooed party girl Ted locks lips with while out on the town.

Mandy has said, “I got offered to guest star on the Season Premiere of How I Met Your Mother and there is no way I could pass that up– the show’s hilarious. I’m a bit nervous but mostly excited, as it’s the perfect opportunity to play someone a bit unlike myself.”

How I Met Your Mother season 3 premiere “Wait For It” airs on Monday, Sept. 24 @ 8PM ET/PT on CBS.

Check out that hammerhead shark tattoo on Mandy!

Mandy Moore takes a stab a covering “Umbrella,” originally performed by R&B songstress Rihanna.

Mandy explained why she chose to cover this song: “This was one of my favorite songs of the moment. I’m not a big Top 40s type of listener but you just can’t deny how melodic this song is.”

MUST WATCH!!!!!

Mandy Moore slips into a sexy black corseted Dolce & Gabbana dress at the New York premiere of Dedication at the Chelsea West Cinema on Tuesday. The 23-year-old singer/actress finished off her look with Fred Leighton jewels and dark red Christian Louboutin pumps.

“My favorite part of shooting an indie movie like this is being here in New York City,” Mandy told Entertainment Tonight. “It’s my favorite city in the whole world, and getting to spend six weeks here working on a film that I was really passionate about — no money, no budgets, no time — there was a challenge in and of itself with that, but it was great material.”

30+ pictures inside of Mandy bringing her Dedication to the red carpet… More Here! »