Some Current Wants

My four closest friends and I always email each other a wish list when our respective birthdays are approaching. With September just around the corner you'll never guess whose turn it is, mine! Instead of emailing those ladies, I decided to make this year's wishes public, for all to possibly glean ideas from. Here goes nothing.


1. Filigree earrings

I'm really into lace right now, and filigree earrings are meeting my need for that delicate, antique-y thing that lace does for me. Currently I'm trying to buy silver jewelry, and I realize these are gold, but I like them. There are tons of cheap jewelry options like this right now at forever21.
www.forever21.com


2. This book

I don't want to say that everyone who pays attention to fashion knows who the Sartorialist is, but everyone who pays attention to fashion knows who the Sartorialist is. His book just came out, like the pages should still be warm when you get your hands on it. (The paperback version, ladies. The hardcover is a megabucks limited edition kind of thing.)
www.amazon.com




3. A tulip skirt

I'm thinking tulip skirt with colored tights and strappy shoes for fall. Something neutral colored, similar to this one, which is a super duper bargain from charlotte russe for like $20. Yes, I realize that it will fall apart after a few wears, I'll be gentle with it.




4. This tee shirt, I thee wed

This shirt is on saaaaaale right now at Urban Outfitters (.com) and I am loving the houndstooth pattern. I'm even willing to step outside of my color comfort zone to get into this little baby, whom I will christen Orange Julius should he become mine.



5. Key necklace

Every week in the Sunday NY Times, the ad for Tiffany key necklaces reaches out from the page and taps me on the shoulder. I try to look the other way, I really do, but I love those things. They're just the right amount of antiquish charm from grandma's box o jewels to be worn with a cardigan this fall...and for the rest of my life. Fred Flare has a friend-friendly priced version for like $12. Once again, it's gold and I would rather it be silver, but sometimes sacrifices have to be made.
www.fredflare.com




6. Another book, I'm a nerd

Seriously, I've had this book on a list of books I want for at least two years, so I'm just taking this opportunity to throw it out there. It's called Taking Things Seriously by Joshua Glenn and Carol Hayes, can also be found on Amazon.com.




7. Last thing I'm saying... a pashmina-esque scarf

I won't name any names, but someone borrowed the only faux pashmina I have ever owned and did not return it. Every time I've flown since then I've missed that thing, cause they can double as a mini blanket. I don't want a real one, but I do want a real soft one. In a neutral enough color for me, i.e., blue, olive, khaki. If I were a betting girl, I would bet that one of these can be found at TJ Maxx.