Pre-Fall Must Haves

Early Fall Wishlist

It's that time of year again! What pieces are on your Fall wishlist?

Birthday Wishlist

My birthday always sneaks up on me. Two weeks and counting! Below are a few things on my list. I'm really hoping for a new winter coat. No, Santa Monica hasn't gotten significantly colder in the last year but I'm planning on making quite a few trips to Boston and CT so I'll definitely need to be bundled up. Similarly, a new scarf and boots would be great. The bag of the moment I'm loving is the Balenciaga suede little number below. I love the black one but gray is also pretty darn cute. A couple fall tops and day dresses would round out my Fall wardrobe nicely. My friend, Morgan, has the huge Baies candle and it is so cool. 26 isn't such a big birthday so I probably won't get any of these things but there's always Christmas !! : ) 

May Wishlist

I've got a lot of safari-themed colors on this wishlist...Army greens, hides, nudes and grays are on my mind for May - with some blues, of course. 

Wednesday Wishlist

I've been loving creams and nudes and light pinks recently - can you tell from my wishlist below?? P.S. how amazing are those nike calf hair wedges?? NEED.

 

Birthday Wishlist

My birthday is Friday and with a cross-country move in the last week under my belt, I haven't put too much thought into presents. I don't actually expect to get any of the below because I have pretty much asked for furniture and other home accessories for our new apartment but if I wereeee to get something I would love anything off of the below list. I would like anything and everything below at anytime for that matter! Dream on, Clare. Dream on...

 

Bike

 

 

Shopbop Sale

70% off of a bunch of great styles on Shopbop. I'm in trouble.

 

 

Pre-Fall Wishlist

I know it's not even August but when cozy sweaters and luxe materials start making their way onto my favorite sites, I can't help but get excited for Fall and giddy about the leaves changing. Below are a few things I'm dying to to add to my wardrobe.

 

 

Vest

Cardigan

A Few Closet Additions (and wishlist items)

Hi everyone! Hope you had a great weekend. I flew back from Raleigh this morning and went straight in to work, which is always tough but that extra time always seems worth it. I've been doing a little bit too much shopping recently and I thought I'd share.

I got this adorable Maya Brenner "C" necklace and this picture doesn't do it justice. It is so dainty and cute. You can get more than one letter (up to 4) and she also has state and country necklaces.

I have been scouring the web for months for a good deal on a new fall bag and I finally found a good one on the exact bag I've been wanting for 2 years! Behold my lovely new PS1. Cannot WAIT to start using this.

Wishlist

How cute are these booties from Steve Madden? Affordable and stylish

I love this topshop skirt for it's color and shape and it's only $50

This dress by Nicholas is so so cute (not exactly fall/winter but I love the color)

Hermes Belt

I've been dying for an Hermes belt for the last few years and I'm thinking that I may pull the trigger and get one for my birthday in September. My roommate, Morgan, has one that is taupe/grayish on one side and black on the other and it is adorable. I also love the brown leather. Which would you get? They look so cute with a dress or with white pants or jean shorts or pretty much anything. I'm thinking gold buckle. 

Mid-Summer Wishlist

It's all about transitional pieces this late in the summer as pre-fall is out and we're starting to see sneak peaks of fall collections which are certainly getting me excited for the leaves to turn! Some items on my wishlist:

*Images from Shopbop.com, Saks.com and Julievos.com

1. A drapey blouse -  the kind of shirt you don't think to buy but then have and wear forever. This AIR by Alice + Olivia blouse comes in black and tan. I prefer black

2. A transitional long dress - to dress up or down. I love this Rory Beca navy beauty.

3. A relaxed leather and jersey jacket - I've been searching for the perfect black leather jacket that doesn't look too "biker chick" and this one just might be the one for me. If only it wasn't $800... Helmut Lang just does it for me.

4. Gold coin pendant necklace- my grandmother, Mimi,  had an old coin of hers put on a gold chain and it looks good with everythingggg.This one by Julie Vos won't cost you an arm and leg and is super cute. I'm guilty of purchasing it...

5. A bright printed dress in a girly silhouette. This Nicholas one fits the bill and how cute is it with those neon strappy heels??

 

6. A transitional scarf - because you can never have too many and this print and color are so cute.

7. Strappy tribal sandals - These Rachel Roy ones are so fun

8. Perfect bag - I thought my cravings for this Chloe Marcie bag would go away after I got the Philip Lim Pashli satchel but they haven't. They're back and stronger than ever for fall!!

Wednesday Wishlist

New day, new wishlist... What are you guys craving?? I find myself already looking to fall!

*Images from Afterdrk.com, Fashion-gone-rouge.tumblr.com, Manboss.tumblr.com, Pinterest.com, Shopbop.com, Fashionvibe.net

2013 Ultimate Wishlist

When the Poweball hit $500 million, I couldn't help but think of all of the things I would do with the winning money. I obviously thought of trips and real estate but then I got to thinking about the absurd shopping spree I'd go on. When I didn't end up winning the lottery (shocking, I know), there were still a few things in my mind that I decided I wanted. Below is my ultimate 2013 wishlist. Obviously, I'd throw in a few more luxe items if I know the full half billion but these are a few things that are actually attainable for a normal person who doesn't win the lottery. Here's to hoping I don't break the bank!

Fall Fashion Wishlist

 

1. Adidas x Opening Ceremony shoes // 2. Camilla Skovgaard shoes // 3. Miu Miu shoes // 4. Sweater (similar) // 5. Sweater (similar) // 6. Lauren Merkin clutch // 7. Proenza Schouler bag // 8. Mullberry bag  // 9. French Connection dress // 10. DavidYurman ring // 11. Ikat iPhone case // 12. Cartier bracelet // 13. Blair Ritchey travel clutches// 14.Helmut Lang blazer