Wednesday Want List: Baroque

Alright, you guys didn't think I'd leaving you hanging just because I'm traveling across the country right? Ok good. You can follow my adventure if you follow me on Twitter/Instagram. My handle on both is @saarrraaaaivy.

1. Baroque Peplum Dress | 2. F&F Baroque Waist Belt | 3. Baroque Fit & Flare Dress

4. Passion Black Brocade Boot | 5. Baroque Artwork Clutch | 6. Baroque Pearl Ring

Ok so when I discovered the name for this particular trend in fashion I immediately went there in my head.

But honestly, this stuff is so up my alley. Especially since I love antique looking things and dark clothing. It's like they decided to put my two favorite things together just for me!

1. This peplum dress by Izabel London is fabulous. Perfect for NYE parties or holiday parties alike because it also comes in red/black as well as black/white is only 26GBP and is something you can wear more than once. Perfect for a spring wedding too.
2. I love this belt. I honestly think I am going to move it from my "want list" to "own it list" because it's cute, it's only $10 and I don't see this trend being filed in that "what was I thinking" column of regrets.
3. This dress is adorable, only $55 and would be perfect for the holidays as well as totally fashionable!
4. These Baroque booties are to die for! I'm not very big on peep toe though I do own a few, I'd wear these straight into the ground even at $150 a pair. Found them at MissSelfridge.com. I think they have really nailed this trend.
5. Obviously this purse is amazeballs since it's SOLD OUT on Karenmillen.com but I bet there's one just like it somewhere. Perhaps it's time to get the sewing machine out? It was only 95 GBP but with delicate gold embroidery it's worth the price. This clutch is perfect for the party season.
6. I love this Pearl Ring from DorothyPerkins.com. It looks like an antique with a central imitation pearl on gold colored metal, matches the trend and it's only $11!

What do you think of this trend? 

Would you rock it or toss it?

Wednesday Want List: Holiday Outfits

1. Nights in Gold Dress | 2. Knitted Xmas Polar Bear Jumper | 3. Crochet Wave Dress
4. Flirt Rhinestone Studded Pumps | 5. Midnight Rider Pants | 6. Qupid Lace Booties

It's getting to be that time of the year where holiday parties are in abundance. Don't worry, I have some goodies from my affiliates Lulu's and Nasty Gal to keep you covered if you are still wondering what to wear.

1. This dress from Lulus.com could be used for a holiday party and then again at New Years as long as you know that there won't be anyone from the Holiday party at your NYE bash - unless you're like me and don't care. I like wearing outfits more than once, makes me feel like I got my money's worth. This dress is even better because it's only $40. So if I wore it twice, it would be like I paid $20 for my holiday party outfit and $20 for my NYE outfit. That's a win-win. You know what else is a win-win? The dip in the back. Go on Lulus.com and check it out.
2.  Now if your holiday part is one of the "Ugly Sweater Parties" variety then this sweater is perfect. Odds are, someone will think it is ugly. I, however, think it's cute and an awful idea to waste money on something you'll only wear to one ugly sweater party once a year. Who has room in their closet for that? Not me and definitely not a New Yorker. Plus, it's $100 at TopShop for this one so obviously if you're going to spend that much money on a sweater for a party you better want to wear it more than once. Oh, and don't even say you can find one at Goodwill for $5. I tried and apparently people are hoarding them and selling them online for $75, because that is actually happening according to my room mate.
3. If your holiday party is a little more laid back or colder you can get away with this beautiful dress from NastyGal.com, which you can wear again since it's $68 and it's cute.
4. These shoes can go perfectly with either outfit which is why I picked them. That and they are only $45 from Lulus.com and you can wear them over and over.
5. These pants from NastyGal.com were the perfect match for the "ugly" sweater above it and could be worn multiple times. Everyone needs high-waist skinny ankle pants.
6. These lace booties from Lulus.com are $51 and may only go with the pants outfit for the crocheted dress but I'm sure you can find another use for them because they are all so cute.

I get the pleasure of going to my relatives house down in Redondo Beach for Christmas this year. They always have the most fabulous parties. They have money and their house is huge and the people that come are always highly educated so I love to pick their brains and converse with them about politics and things they'd think someone of my age wouldn't know about. But I've always loved being able to do that. When I was younger I would always much rather converse with the adults than go play with the other "kids." At least now I can drink with them!

How many holiday parties are you planning on attending this year?

Wednesday Want List: Oxblood

1. Fluffy Oversize Oxblood Jumper | 2.  Oxblood Bowler bag | 3. Sequin side Dress by Love
4. VAIN Velvet Lips Ballerinas | 5. Essie Nail polish in Oxblood | 6. Scrolled Trim Shorts in Oxblood

One of the things I love most about fashion is that with a change of the seasons I get to explore a new part of myself and express that side through fashion. As I said in my vlog about my giveaway my favorite nail polish was NYC in Lincoln Center. Because it was oxblood. OXBLOOD IS MY FAVORITE SHADE OF RED YOU GUYS. Sorry, excited much? Anyways, I am beyond thrilled that the fashion world has caught up. About time something I love besides owls be available in mass. Yes, that is coated with just a tiny pit of bitterness about newsprint from last week but whatever. Onto the goods.

1. Oxblood sweater - Ok, it's not cold in Florida. Well, not by your standards I'm sure. As I write this it is 57 degrees with a high of 77 degrees. I'm wearing a cardigan as I have since the beginning of November where it maybe dipped down to a low of 40. Everyone else probably has snow and sub zero temperatures but not me. I'm toasty in my cardigan. So I love this sweater because I can wear it with nothing over it and it is absolutely ravishing! It's also only $57 from ChicWish. 
2. Oxblood bowler bag is perfect for those who have to wear a coat because your bag goes on the outside. It's nice and roomy to fit all over your necessities in and it's only $76 at Topshop.
3. The Sequin Side dress is not only a high-low in oxblood but it also has open sides. How many of trends can we fit into one dress? It's obviously a front runner for dress of the year. SO CUTE. It's only $57 at topshop too. 
4. VAIN Velvet Lips Ballerinas shoes are to die for. Aren't those lips cute? Plus they have studs, plus they are in oxblood and they are only  $44 at topshop. Honestly, between the dress the bag and the shoes I'm going to go bankrupt!
5. Essie is kind of on the expensive side for me as far as nail polish goes. I can't see spending $8 on a bottle of polish I might only use once or twice within a few years but in Oxblood I'd buy it in bulk! It is widely available at many retail stores like Walmart, Target, Walgreens, CVS, ect. So don't get mad because I didn't put a specific link to it. You can find it anywhere.
6. Lastly these Scrolled Trim Shorts in Oxblood are to die for! I have a pair that isn't quite as cute from Lauren Conrad Kohl's line. Yes, I know gasp I bought something from LC even though I dislike but hey! They  were cute and on clearance and in oxblood and it was last year when there was NOTHING in oxblood. Sue me! These ones however aren't LC's and they are only $45 from ChicWish.

So look, I made it through one whole WWL without putting anything skulls in it. You're welcome. I had to ignore Alexander McQueen's WHOLE line because everything is in skulls and oxblood this season. If I had won that $550 million dollar lottery drawing I'd be dressed head to toe in his stuff.

What's your favorite fall shade?
Do you like the oxblood trend?

Wednesday Want List: Newspaper Print

So, have you heard about my Giveaway? ENTER IT!

1. Smiley Face Newsprint Jacket  | 2. Sew It Would Seamstress Dress  | 3.  Vintage French Script Club Chair
4. John Galliano Newsprint Bathing Suit | 5. Sally Henson Nail Strips in Love Letter | 6. Newsprint Shower Curtain

Ok, seriously why is it so hard to find ACTUAL newspaper print items? All I can find are dresses made out of newspaper. Excuse me but can we say rain storm?

1. This vintage Franco Moschino jacket is only available second hand so it's sure to be expensive because Moschino is a couture designer. But if I was rich and I wanted it bad enough and I was a model so I could be sure it would fit, I would get it.
2. The Sew It Would Seamstress Dress is on Modcloth's Most Wished For List, which means that A LOT of people added that dress to their wishlists. SO WHY ISN'T THERE MORE NEWSPRINT?
3. This fabric chair is another one of those "If I was Rich..." items since it's a ridiculous $1645! I wouldn't let anyone sit on it. "You might get it dirty" would pop out of my mouth and when they look at me funny I'd end up shouting the price at them. Yeah, I'm nuts. Champagne taste on a tap water budget.
4. Again, not paying 135 GBP for a bathing suit, even if it is perfect and designed by John Galliano. The answer is no. Save for your camera and put this one away. *sigh*
5. This is extremely affordable and apparently well worth it. My best friend got this exact print and she said the application was easy enough, and it lasted 10 days without chipping. You can't use the leftover scraps again which was a bummer for her because they are on average $10. But I pay more than that to have my nails done anyways. So this is about right on the money.
6. So this SHOWER CURTAIN from Bed Bath and Beyond is hilarious and totally something I would put in my bathroom. Although I will admit I'd probably spend way too much time in the bathroom reading the "articles" than I should. It's $40 though so I can't see the value in that.

Rihanna wore a newspaper print dress in her music video for S&M, Sarah Jessica Parker wore a Christian Dior newsprint dress from his spring collection in 2000 for Sex & The City, Lady Gaga wore a newspaper print jacket and so did Ali Larter's character in Legally Blonde (which is what sparked this post). This isn't a new concept. Why has it not been ridiculously recirculated like bell bottoms yet? SO RUDE!

Is there a trend you'd like to see happen? Using the word Fetch doesn't count.

Wednesday Want List: ModCloth Outting

1. Milkshake Things Up Dress | 2.  Charter School Cardigan in Ivory | 3. Darling Spiced Cookies Bag

4. 'S Marvelous Heel  | 5. My Pet Octopus Necklace | 6. The Pearl I Love Headband

So the news just said that 43 million people are expected to travel this weekend all thanks to Thanksgiving (pun intended)! You're going to want a cute outfit to go to all of your Thanksgiving dinners (you do have more than one) don't you? Good. I've got the perfect one, all from ModCloth.com!

1. This dress is absolutely stunning isn't it? It's the perfect balance between casual and dressy, especially paired with these accessories. So whether you are dressed up for meeting the beau's family for the first time or hanging with your own who's seen you through your sweatpants phase it has you covered.
2. It's fall, it gets chilly and perhaps with all that cooking heating up the house the in-laws have the A/C cranked up. You'll need this cute cardigan to cover up, but not too much.
3. What is the perfect outfit without the perfect bag? I'm not the only one who thinks so. This item is currently out of stock but have no fears, it will come back. You'll have to put your name on the wait-list, which I imagine Christmas will come sooner than your shot at this bag.
4. Shoes make an outfit. You could dress down with flats and be comfortable but the hells makes this already casual outfit more dressy. I'd rather be over dressed than under dressed.
5. This whimsical necklace will help with any awkward lulls in conversation. If you're an introvert, items like this are perfect because it will have other comes to you to break the ice and give you something to talk about. Unless someone's crazy Uncle tells the story about the time they met an Octopus while in the Navy. I don't have an advice for how to get out of that. Maybe excuse yourself because you have to make sure the cranberry sauce has cranberries in it?
6. Lastly, add a dash of ultra class to your look with a cute hair accessory. I chose this headband because it fits perfectly with the look and feel and it will go with any hairstyle and mostly any hair-do. If you leave it down or throw it up headbands go with it. This piece also dresses up the outfit without making you feel too overly fancy for the casual parts of the evening.

I hope everyone has a marvelous Thanksgiving!

Wednesday Want List: Lulus.com

1. Gown & Out Black & Gold Sequin Maxi Dress | 2. Complementary Collars Blue Halter Dress | 3. Tulle Intentions Black & Gold Sequin Skirt
4. Ghost Black Velvet Skull Print Pumps | 5. All That Jazz Studded Navy Jacket | 6. Wildfox Poison Vial Rose Gold Necklace

 

Today is a special Wednesday Want List, for I am proud to announce that I am now an affiliate with Lulus.com!

LuLus.com started with the vision of providing the latest for the fashionably hip along with providing exceptional value, quality, and superb customer service. Since its inception in 1996, LuLus.com has grown from a mother-daughter dream to one of the web's most outstanding shopping experiences. We offer a select choice of clothing, shoes and accessories. Our brands consist of emerging new designers. We buy in very limited quantities and many of our items come fresh from our designer's studios.

I got so excited that went to Lulu's and did some window shopping. There were so many things that I wanted to get but didn't that I had to create a WWL out of my wishlist!

1. This Maxi dress would be the only Maxi dress I'd ever wear, even for $73. Naturally because I'm 5 ft I would probably need to get it hemmed, thus the main reason why I own zero maxi dresses, but for this dress I would.
2. We all know my love for skater dresses provided you caught the WWL Skater Dress edition but the funny thing about this dress is I somehow designed it in my head. Let me explain, I was writing a short story and my character needed a fancy dress. My dress was teal and had mess covered cut outs where the black band is but it's this dress otherwise. When I saw it my jaw dropped and I was like "dude, if that comes in teal I'm getting it" but alas it does not. Weird huh and it's only $39 so it's completely affordable.
3. I used to have a tulle skirt like this one and I loved it. This one is $42 but look at it, it's just so pretty and it will fit any season. I would pair it with a black with black sequin tank top or maybe this one and wear it to a New Years party!
4.  Skulls. Heels, guys this is me we are talking about. This one is obvious and at only $44 these are a steal!
5. Studded Navy Blazer. Now I have a black blazer I could add some studs to but who wants to spend time doing that? (Just kidding, I'm probably going home and doing that tonight.) I actually love the cut on this one. It fastens mid-waist but only goes down to the pant line. I loved that the blazer was paired with wine colored jeans. A lot of people have a hard time with navy but I think this essentially red white and blue outfit is perfect.
6. This is a poison necklace by Wild Fox. I love poison rings and poison necklaces. Now you don't have to put poison or anything in it really. But if you add glitter to it you could sprinkle it around. You know for all my fairy or Ke$ha lovers out there.Now you'll probably balk at the price, a whopping $75 but it's rose gold and with all those "We trade cash for Gold" commercials out there you have to know that it's worth something. But who would want to get rid of something so cute? Not moi, that's for sure.

What's on your Lulu's Wishlist?

Wednesday Want List: Patriotic

So the poll results are in.... I knew in making this post that I could either be packing for another country and renewing my passport to celebrating and staying home with my family.

I am so proud of the United States. I was literally crying happy tears for all the victories that were won. Tammy Baldwin is the first openly gay Senator to be elected and almost every Republican wing nut who made some ridiculous statement along the regards that if rape occurs it's God's will or that the vagina has biological counter effects for rape were NOT elected and that several states that were voting on Marriage Equality have passed laws allowing for same sex couples to be married. Huge victories and I am just so proud to be a citizen of a country that says "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free" and means it.

Anyways, you guys are sick of politics, as am I, back to what you really came here for... THE CLOTHES!

This week I wanted to do a few looks since yesterday was Election Day. My friends and I have had a contingency plan, that if things didn't go how we hoped that we were all fleeing the country for our sanity. So in preparation for that I did three looks that were seemingly patriotic.

• Look One:  For 'Merika
• 1) Lori Lace Jersey Flare Dress in Red from French Connection ($148)
• 4) American Flag Print Heels ($40) on ebay 

• Look Two: To wear to France who also has red, white and blue as their nations colors.
• 2) Chain Back Skater Dress from Rare London ($40)
• 5) Studded White Converse from Etsy ($125)

• Look Three:  Because if all else fails, go back to the Mother Country where they speak English!
• 3) Jarlo Womens Blue Embellished Shoulder Dress from Psyche UK ($120)
• 6) Gina Drew Slingback Platform Shoes at Harrods ($1400)

Obviously, I am going to be wearing Look Two or Three on my way to the airport! Obviously, I'll be American at heart and I'll definitely keep you posted on where I'm headed to... Just kidding I'm killing it in Look One. I'd never abandon America, are you crazy? I love this place!

So that's it for this week's WWL. I'm not sure if I like the new look that I've been using for affiliate want lists. I like that it is cleaner but yeah that's about it. What do you think about it? Do you like the other one more? Or do you hate them both?

Enough of the special edition WWL's or are you against structured posts?

Wednesday Want List: Nasty Gal

This morning is a bit of a treat for you, not only do I have a guest post up over at, Julia's Blog entitled There's No Wine In Mom, so please do go check that out. I'm writing about one of my favorite subjects, the ever lovely Princess Ivory.

1. Witching Hour Dress - $78 | 2.  Dripping In Sequins Skirt -$48 | 3. Tiny Bow Tights -$18
4. Crystal Skull Clutch -$38 | 5.  Studded Diamond Blouse -$58 | 6.  Skeleton Hand Ring - $15

But also this week's Wednesday Want List is extra special. I have recently become affiliates with Nasty Gal and I wanted to make a special Wednesday Want List to introduce to you some of their new products as well as introduce them as affiliates. Nasty Gal is one of my favorite places to draw inspiration from concerning style and over all look. For at least a year I have gone on their website and coveted numerous looks.

Nasty Gal started out as an eBay store by one Sophia Amoruso and from there her story just sucks you in. "At the age of 22, Sophia settled in San Francisco and turned her love of vintage and her fantastic eye into the eBay store Nasty Gal Vintage. With only her killer instinct and intense passion for the project (along with a few hundred bucks), she moved out of the city and set up Nasty Gal's headquarters in her apartment. She did everything herself: mined for gems at Goodwill, shot & styled each look, wrote product descriptions, and did her best to spread the word online. Each week, her stock would spark bidding wars among tastemakers across the globe—from Australia all the way to New York. Soon she started asking friends for help. Eventually, those friends became employees. Nasty Gal moved into its own studio space and its own URL, leaving eBay in the dust to build what would become one of the most coveted fashion brands of our time. " - Nasty Gal About Us

But I'm not the only one raving about this company. There are plenty of others out there who already love them. Refinery29, WhoWhatWear, and a multitude of other fashion websites have raved about or included their products in posts, lists, ect. Basically they all say the same thing, Nasty Gals Do It Better.




What do you think of Nasty Gal's clothing, like it, love it, or leave it?

Wednesday Want List: Skulls

1. Floral Skull Sweater at SheInside.com | 2. Broken Heart and Skull  Dress at Grindstore.com | 3. Skull Skinny Jeans by Nasty Gal  

4. Skull Embossed and Studded Satchel at Boohoo | 5. Skull Ring by Aoud | 6. Skull Bracelet by Gina Tricot

Ok you guys, I really tried to hold myself back with this one. I know almost every week I barage you with skulls. I can't help it. I want all the skulls ok? EVERY single one of them. If you follow me on polyvore you have seen my collection of skulls and I just added a ton to "my items" because well, duh. But it's getting closer to Halloween and that means that skulls are invariably a part of that. ;) Really, it's just an excuse for me to go bananas. I did however make a goal of not making it entirely Alexander McQueen. See, I'm not the only one who thinks skulls are the epitome of fashion! Roll your eyes at me, see if I care. McQueen is a fashion God and if he and his designers like to use skulls with everything who are we to judge? That's right, we're not. Or are we?

1. Look at that sweater. What could be cuter than a skull sweater? That's right, there's nothing cuter than a skull sweater. Except maybe if there was a tiny puppy in it. But that's not scary. $30
2. Obviously if there is a skull print dress, I will find it and buy it and I will rock it. It's only $39 (24 GBP). You think I'm joking? I almost bought it. Until shipping it to the US made it run $70. :( No skull dress for me. It's not even black either. It's navy and red and white. So it's more patriotic than anything else. Well, maybe it will go on sale? Or maybe you will all chip in and get it for me for X-mas? If you did I promise I'd save all my skulls items until next Halloween! Unless you like them too and in which case, cyber high five!
3. Skull pants. SKULL PANTS YEW GUISE. These ones are from Nasty Gal, whom I love. These puppies are a whooping $78 though. So like the dress they'll sit in my puppy-dog-eye pile.
4. Now, most people think that if it's got skulls on it that it has to be all black and gothic and while looking at these all put together, yeah it kind of does look like that. But then there is this satchel. Subtly they embossed skulls onto the leather and applied round studs. Granted the bag comes in gray and black as well but look, I can be diplomatic and try to include something for everyone. $60
5. I'm not sure if I've used this ring before. I feel like I have but I love it. I really should just break down and get it but it's $100 and if I can't spend that on an article of clothing I am sure not going to spend it on Jewelry. I don't even wear that much jewelry. I'm more of a gemstone wearer too. But it's cute. Oi, my internal monologue on this one is coming out.
6. So perhaps it is best that I end with a cute and affordable $15 skull bracelet from Gina Tricot. Because really I could get my skull fix and be done with this. That is until I remember that dress....

Are you guys sick of me always including skulls? 

What's on your Want List?

Wednesday Want List: Pumpkin

1.AKIRA Chiffon Blouse with Stud Collar in Pumpkin | 2. Pumpkin Up the Jam Dress | 3. Jason Wu Vallonia Silk Print Dress
4. Sheriff in Nude Leather  | 5. SAMIRA 13 skull cluster ring | 6. Alexa Snake Print Leather Bag

Today's Wednesday Want List features shades of pumpkin! Most people cringe at the sight of anything orange but fall is the perfect time of year, with all the leaves changing to match, to wear your orange colored items with pride. Plus, with Halloween coming up if you love the holiday as much as me or if you love any excuse to dress up this helps you flex your fashion muscles and expand out of your comfort zone with an excuse, "But it's Halloween!"

1. This blouse blends my love of fall colors perfectly with my love of studs. The subtle accent of studs on the collar makes this look chic rather than another boring orange collared shirt. At $40 you can pair it with black pants for a cute Halloween outfit for a party or some jeans as pictured above and wear it any time.
2. This cute dress is from ModCloth and has a cute little cutout on the breast that reveals just enough to be sexy but not sleazy. At only $45 you can pair it with a cream or brown cardigan and the shoes from #4 on this list and you have a cute fall look.
3. Jason Wu makes another appearance in my hearts DO WANT list, this one sadly is $2,238 though making it extremely out of my budget. Maybe when I win the lottery dude.
4. These shoes are so cute. All my Brits reading this can get it for 70 GBP (shipping is free to U.K) but my mainland U.S people have to fork out $110, PLUS shipping. The color shown here is nude leather, which sounds weird since these are supposed to be "pumpkin" but it looks like the same color as my pumpkin chai frap that I get from Starbucks. That counts right? They do come in a much brighter orange called Pumpkin Suede, but I thought I'd give you some relief from all the orange. :)
5. Skulls, what else is new? Doesn't it seem like every week I have something skull or polka dot related on my want list? Told you I love them. Now, I'm not a big fan of orange but I love this skull ring from Samira 13. Are you sitting down? I hope you are because get this, it's a $8534.00 ring! *faints*
   The description reads "[This] silver ring from Samira 13 features a gold-tone band at the back and a wide silver pave-encrusted front with a cluster of coral skulls." That's it? That's all you have to brag about for a ring that costs as much as a car? Oi vey. Add this to my "When I Win The Lotto" Want List. It's so cute though.
6. This Alexa Snake Print Leather Bag by Mulberry falls a little bit closer to affordable (compared to that ring) because it costs $1,904. I still can't afford it but if I ever were to purchase an orange bag it would be this one. Look at it, it's fabulous!

Would you wear anything in a shade of pumpkin?

Wednesday Want List: Owl Love You Forever

1. Owl Short Heels by Melissa & Jason Wu | 2.  Owl Tassel Bowler Bag by ASOS |  3. Owl Bookends by Patch NYC
4.  Owl Pocket Watch Necklace by Umbrella Laboratory | 5. Owl Pillow by Patch NYC | 6. Owl Across Body by Yenzi

If you've know me personally, you know owls are my favorite animal. Or maybe have frequented my myspace back in 2009 when MySpace was still relevant. (Side Note: I love you JT but I'm not going back to MySpace no matter how sexy you make it. I have enough social media to keep up with as is dude.) Then maybe you saw my owl tattoo?No? Well, then you get another little glimpse of me now don't you?

1. It figures that I would love those shoes. Jason Wu, hot pink and owls. Need I say more? They are 85 GBP, plastic and bubblegum scented. YUM!
2. Handbags are my Achilles heel in fashion, so it makes sense that I want to order that bag next week right? It's $56 though so I'm sure that will be on my "wait til it goes on sale" list and I'll forget about it.
3. I've been eying these bookends at Target for two weeks now. I have so many bookends though. I wonder if I'll break down and get those too? I need to stop buying things! I'm moving for Pete's sake, I can't take all this crap with me!
4. That steampunk style necklace is made from a pocket watch that the designer put wings with. Totally cute and it's only $20!
5. This pillow is also from Patch NYC for Target and yes, I've been eying it too. There's also another set of Owl throw pillows that Brittany and myself have had to save each other from. We suck at sticking to our lists when we go to Target.
6. This cute owl bag is from an online store in the UK, oh those Brits and their brilliant fashion! This store had tons of cute owl themed accessories. This bag is only $55 and my favorite part about it has to either be those eyelashes or the bow. I mean c'mon, do owls even have eyelashes? So cute though.

What's your favorite animal and have you entered the giveaway yet?

Wednesday Want List: Fall Fashion

1. Cable Knit Sweater by Ralph Lauren | 2. Cable Knit Dress by Carven | 3. Knit Hat by Wet Seal

4. Tan Slouch Mid Calf Boot by Soda | 5. Chocolate Brown Satchel by Kangol | 6. Patterned Scarf by M Missoni

I love Autumn. It's my favorite season. Probably because I love the colors and I love sweaters. I love cardigans and cable knit and jackets and coats but that's getting way too into Winter and this is about Autumn. This is about browns and oranges and forest greens, dark purples, grays, navy and rusty reds and mustard yellows. Yes, this is about fall!

1. So obviously I had to include a cable knit sweater. This one by Ralph Lauren is $265 but looks like one I have that is a knock off I got from Ross. 
2. There's a nice tan sweater dress. I love sweater dresses with leggings underneath and then boots. So cute. This one by Carven is $825, yikes! But I bought a cute red sweater dress for $20 at Sidecca a store inside the mall in Santa Clarita Ca and this is never going to go out of style. Marshalls and TJ Maxx will have some soon as well that you can get for much less but still as comfy.
3. The beanie has a little bow on it! So cute. On days where I don't want to do anything fancy to my hair I throw on a knit beanie and done. $11 at Wet Seal.
4. Autumn would be nothing if you didn't have a cute pair of brown boots to accommodate those cooler temperatures. In Florida its too hot to wear these during the summer months so the second it gets cool, my boots come out. Try the nice Mid Calf boots by Soda. They look snazzy and are only $25.
5. Now I wouldn't be me if I didn't sneak a purse in there. Sure, you can buy brown purses and use them at any time but this is a satchel. Totally different, or at least that is how I am justifying it to myself and it's only $50.
6. Again, I understand that scarves are now considered year round and with this one from M Missoni being $200 I'd wear it all year around too! But there are plenty of places to get scarves like this for a lot less. I just loved the pattern and colors.

That's it for this weeks Wednesday Want List and I hope you enjoyed it.

What's on your Want List?

Wednesday Want List: Polka Dots

1. Polka Dot Body Suit by Chiara | 2. Polka Dot Dress by Mod Cloth | 3. Polka Dot Scallop Shorts by House of Fraser
4.Polka Dot Shoes by Brian Atwood | 5.Polka Dot Messenger Bag by Motel | 6.Polka Dot Tights

This week's Wednesday Want List is something you should have seen coming for a long time. Partially inspired by Dot, this week's Make Up Monday post I bring to you 6 of the cutest things featuring you guessed it - POLKA DOTS!

I actually own more dresses with polka dots than anything and I do have polka dot tights & a polka dot bag but those shorts? GIMMIE. Also, the Polka Dot Bag by Motel? If you live in the UK it's free ship & returns and students get a 20% discount. How awesome is that? More retailers need to offer student discounts. After all, they are paying for school and they will most likely wear these things to class where other students will ask them where they got that cool dress or handbag and that's the best advertising out there!

Wednesday Want List: Chevron

1. Chevron Swimsuit by Fables by Barrie | 2. Belted Chevron Stripe Tube Dress by  Charlotte Russe | 3. Chevron coat by Matthew Williamson 
4.Tilly Aztec Woven Chevron Flats by BooHoo.com | 5. Chevron Bracelet by House of Harlow 1960  | 6. Chevron Color Block Tote by J by Jasper Conran

Wow, sorry guys I didn't realize that this wasn't scheduled at all but left on draft mode! :( Talk about a sleepy night last night but here is today's WWL! Enjoy.

This week's WWL features the much sought after and highly popular Chevron Print. I do believe my favorite House of Harlow 1960's bracelet has again made my WWL and is barely holding onto that spot after finding the Chevron Swimsuit from ModCloth! It's in the exact bathing suit style that flatters my body... Unfortunately it is sold by the piece (top and bottoms are separate) and is completely out of my price range as far as bathing suit purchases go.

Another top contender is the coat by Matthew Williamson! It is getting closer to coat season for most of you. As for me, I'll be roasting in Florida during the autumn months so a coat is just out of the question but I love the fall colors in that coat.

That's it for this week's Wednesday Want list. So tell me,

What's on your Want List?

Wednesday Want List: Back to School

1.Sugar Skull T-Shirt by Oaklandish | 2. Burberry Double Breasted Wool Coat | 3. American Rag Skinny Jeans in Black
 4.  Converse, in Teal  | 5. Brown Necklace by Wallish | 6.  Jansport  Backpack in Hot Pink

I'm sure everyone has started their classes by now and seen what everyone is wearing? My schools always started right after my birthday and one year I actually had to go to school on my birthday. I was so mad. But some of you lucky ducks just started this week after Labor Day. When I was in high school I was a bit of a rocker. I basically only wore band t-shirts, jeans, converse and hoodies. So I did a little back to school shopping so you can see exactly what would have been on my want list for school.

Wednesday Want List: Suitcases

So this week's Wednesday Want List is in response to my need for a suitcase. Obviously this isn't timely, it would have been better placed at Spring Break or the beginning of Summer when everyone goes on their travels but it fit into my life and isn't my blog about, well, me? Yup.

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Last week was the first time that I personally had to find a suitcase. Before I had always just used a duffel and then when I was younger I just packed in with my mom. Now that they charge for checked baggage on most airlines I was determined to make everything fit into a carry-on. I did a packing test run the weekend before I was leaving and tried to fit everything into a backpack. Yeah, that did not go to well.

If I had the option I'm not sure which one of the above I would go with.

1. If you haven't picked up on my love of my love for polka dots I am not sure how you can even function on a computer because I've made it pretty obvious over the weeks. My bathing suit top is polka dots. My mom laughed.
2. I love old suitcases. I have one of those but it has a broken latch and I really didn't want my clothes strung all over the airport or for the case to get dinged up. It's basically just for looks and I got it for $5 at the Goodwill.
3. This suitcase is completely made from Recycled products. I mean, who doesn't love being frivolous and eco-friendly at the same time. That's like not being frivolous because it cancels it out. Karma, people, karma.
4. I also love LOVE LOVE trunks. As in, I'm totally jealous Harry Potter got to bring a trunk to Hogwarts. That's how much I love trunks.
5. I really just loved the print of this one.
6. Skulls - I mean c'mon. That's almost as much of a no-brainer as the polka dots. It's no wonder I'm not more outwardly punk rock looking than I am. My face is full of holes from piercings of the past and well, kind of present? My tattoos might be kind of punk rock? No, I think we can all agree I'm just trendy. *shrugs*

Now I didn't have a whole lot of time to find something I truly liked so I went to Walmart and got the following:

It was MORE than enough. I'm actually kind of mad at myself. I only spent $50 on it and I was able to fit a TON of things in it. I didn't even wear half of what I packed, which means I could have saved myself some money but eh, now I have a new suitcase. The laundry bag and shoe bag are quite handy and while I already had a 3 piece toiletry set, I did use the clear plastic one. It's pretty sturdy and SNAPS in so I don't lose it. I put all of my belts in the front part and in the netting I put my first aid kit, fishnets and bathing suit. Pretty snazzy yeah?

Wednesday Want List: Mui Mui

 1. Red Short sleeve tunic with black accent bow | 2. Light Pink Rouched dress  | 3. Black Short mini skirt
4. Black Mary Jane  Peep Toe Heels | 5. Black Sunglasses | 6. Light pink handle  Genuine Leather Handbag 

So as you are reading this I am on my way to Los Angeles for my Gramps funeral services. :( But I will not miss a WWL so here it is even if it is short and less detailed than the others.

Over the last several weeks I have noticed a trend with my selecting things for Wednesday Want List. That trend is a personal gravitation towards the brand Mui Mui. I hadn't heard of it until I started actively using Polyvore. Crazy I know! But this is basically the top things I have found myself trying to put into collections and I decided this week, what the hell use them all!

Wednesday Want List: BIRTHDAY WISHES

Hi guys. So even in light of yesterday's events I'm still publishing the posts I have scheduled. So if they seem upbeat it is because I wrote them when I was upbeat.

Anyways, back to it! I mentioned in last weeks Wednesday Want List, this week is a special edition for my birthday next Monday. Not even the usual template has been kept and there are quite a few items on it and they are of course under the guise that if money was no object what would I buy? Well, obviously money can't buy everything on my top five. The ultimate birthday wish I have this year would have been to see my gramps one last time but we know that can't happen.But if I were merely a consumer and cared nothing for love, happiness, health, the cure for cancer and time travel (you know, to see my gramps) then these would be on that list. *dreamy sigh* Someday these might be mine.

Top Row:

• That Jasper Garvida Contour Dress is gorgeous and would be perfect to be my new little black dress. It's also a whooping$526. Way too much for me to spend on a dress.
• I've always wanted Chanel sunglasses. I actually almost bought some because I fell in love with them. Then I saw they were $800 and quickly put them back. My friend wanted to pay for half of them and my eyes about bugged out. The sad part is, I would have bought them if they were $400 but I hate people spending money on me so I refused and said I couldn't afford it.
• That fox necklace is so freaking adorable! I'm getting a fox tattoo for my birthday ;)
• Those god damn Skull heels by Alexander McQueen. Probably the second most coveted thing on my wishlist.

Middle row:

• The first being A CHANEL BAG. I've wanted one of these for so long but I just can't get myself to buy one because I am so incredibly hard on my handbags. I'd want to use it all the time because I spent so much on it but then I would get something on it or worse and I just can't bare the thought.
• Marc Jacobs bag. Now he is more reasonable than the Chanel and I love the Petal to the Metal birds. So cute.
• I've had my eye on the Val Clutch from House of Harlow since it came out in early 2011. It's near impossible to find one and I was going to get it for myself for my last birthday but things didn't quite go as I had planned in my life and well, maybe some other time.

Bottom Row: Basically this row is just filler. A few cute little things that I love.

• The Skull Ring on the end is adorable. I love it, and well,  anything skulls obviously.
• I purchased tons of make up when I traveled to Sephora for my free birthday gift.
• I also picked up another bottle of Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume because that's what I wear in the summer time. I also am looking for a new perfume for fall/winter. Any suggestions? Nothing too musky. I like a light floral or a fruity scent.
• And then of course the chevron bangle from House of Harlow is something I've had my eye on for a while. I love chevron print.

And so yeah, that's my birthday wishlist. My birthday is the 20th so feel free to come back and wish me a happy birthday then in the comments. I'd love it!

What's on YOUR birthday wishlist?

Wednesday Want List: Blazers

Floral Blazer from Dotti, 80 AUD | Ombre Blazer  from Asos, $83 |  Short Blazer from Mexx, $87
Knit Jacket from Wet Seal, $30 | Striped jacket from Pilot Fashion, $31| Red Boyfriend Blazer from Charlotte Russe, $40

Okay so everyone knows that back to school and fall are just round the corner so that means it is time for Blazers! I love blazers because they give any look the feel that you may or may not be walking into a business meeting and after your meeting is done, just shed the blazer and VOILA! you are ready to go shopping, ect.

So there are a few different types of blazers on here and I am give my suggest for how to wear each one!

• Any blazer with a funky print is great. It can help add in a mix of color if you are wearing all one color.
• A splash of color is great and this jacket mixes three very hot trends right now; ombre, neons and BLAZERS.
• Roll up your sleeves! Blazers do not have to be all suit dress and business meetings. Pair the mustard yellow with jeans and a white tank top, a chunky necklace and your choice of flats or heels and you are ready for a night on the town.
• Wear your blazer like it is a cardigan. I love the details on this one. It's classic black and white so if you are not feeling like a splash of color this will do perfect.
• A stripped blazer will do the same thing that a floral or print blazer will do but certain people can't pull off vertical stripes. If you can, lucky you. However, that's not why I like this blazer. I like it for the lapels. Look at the beautiful frilly design. That will easily draw attention and set it apart from the rest of your look.
• Lastly, a little red never hurt anyone.  I love how bright the red is against the rest of the outfit. You don't have to wear cobalt or canary yellow for an added touch of color. Red will do just fine.

That's it for this week's Wednesday Want List, next week is going to be a special edition WWL so be sure to check back for that. After that I'm thinking Ombre or Back to School. Maybe things around the house instead of fashion. What do you think?

What would you like to see here?

Wednesday Want List: Skater Dress

 Forever 21 $18 |  AX Paris $13 |  Strappy dress $29,
Mauve waist detail dress $47 |  Graphic Print Dress $35 |   Red dress $28

Now what I love about this week's Wednesday Want List is that all of these are under $50. Some of them are even under $20 meaning that you can populate your wardrobe with these dresses and have an outfit for any occasion without spending hundreds of dollars.  Wear them solo and you have an end of the summer dress to wear to BBQ's and out and about. Or throw some tights and cardigan on under them and you have fall outfits galore!

The other thing that I love about these dresses (and this is on a personal level) is that these are pretty much the only style of dress I buy right now because they fit me in a flattering way. I have large thighs and a flabby stomach. The waist on most of these dresses are empire, meaning they hide my stomach but hit mid thigh and cover that up but still show enough to be sexy. I almost always have to wear tights with them because they end up a little short in the back because I have a big butt, however, you can wear shorts like the one's Katie wore under her Little Black Dress if you are flying the dress solo but if you accompany it with tights then as long as the tights are dark you shouldn't have a problem baring all. Those style shorts are about $4-$7 at Ross or Marshall's and they typically look really cute.

What kind of items are on your want list?