The Essentials: December 2014

December 9, 2014

This month's essentials are a little bit different than the rest. This time around, my selections revolve around amazing things that would make great gifts for others or yourself.

Lots of great picks for anyone into fitness, staying warm, or staying within the trends. And as always, doing this research lead me to purchase quite a few things for myself.

Shop my wants below:

1. Topshop Cable Beanie, 2. Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish, 3. Louise et Cie Gold Plated Pave Octagon Post Earrings, 4. Marc by Marc Jacobs Commuter Case, 5. BEARPAW Desdemona Boot, 6. Sonix Striped Heart iPhone 6 Case, 7. H&M Wool Blend Coat, 8. Old Navy Makeup Pouch, 9. Jus by Julie Juice Cleanse, 10. Madewell Mittens, 11. Michael Kors Leather Tote, 12. Sweaty Betty Yoga Leggings, 13. Chin Up Apparel Tank, 14. H&M Skirt with Pleats, 15. Madewell Booties, 16. Nike Vintage Jersey Sweatshirt, 17. Old Navy 5-Pack Sock, 18. Penfield Rockwool Shearling-Collar Vest, 19. Splendid Striped Mini Dress, 20. Asos Blanket Scarf, 21. Old Navy Glittery Pointed-Toe Flats

Also, can you believe we're this <-----> close to entering 2015!! Ay carambas!!

The Essentials: November 2014

November 4, 2014

Give me ALL of the turtlenecks of the world and anything that glitters and we are golden! Or at least a little bit closer to creating a dream wardrobe that can make the office holiday parties a little more fun.

Also, did I ever mention how I don't have a closet in my Brooklyn apartment. I mean we have one here, but it's incredibly tiny and the boyfriend stores his flannel in it. It's kind of tough, but one day (the big man upstairs as my witness) we will own our very own Brooklyn brownstone and it will have so many closets we won't know what to store in them. For this month, my focus is on comfortable shoes and luxe (but affordable) basics.

I already bought the oxford shoes (19) and am obsessed with them - expect a post featuring them soon!!

Shop my wants below: 1. Acne Studios Canada Wool Scarf, 2. This Works Deep Sleep Bath Oil, 3. Free Country Equinox SoftShell Jacket, 4. Rebecca Minkoff Paris Phone Bag, 5. Tieks in Golden Glitz, 6. NARS The Multiple in Copacabana, 7. Cat Footwear Corrine Boot, 8. H&M Circle Skirt, 9. J. Crew Tissue Turtleneck Tee, 10. House of Harlow 1960 Triangle Trellis Drop Earrings, 11. Urban Outfitters Felt Panama Hat, 12. J. Crew Flounce Felt Mini Skirt, 13. Ted Baker London Opulent Blooms Trousers, 14. Quilted Koala Duffel, 15. Little Miracles Organic Energy Drink, 16. H&M Sequined Dress, 17. K. Bell Cable Knee High Socks, 18. Sorial Rubina Tote, 19. Aerosoles Accomplishment Oxfords, 20. J. Crew Chunky Turtleneck Sweater, 21. H&M Circle Dress

Anything in particular you're loving from above?

The Essentials: October 2014

October 1, 2014

Time to start building up the wardrobe that will inevitably protect me from Polar Vortexes but not drown me in a sea of bubble jackets.

Looks like I got the cheetah bug too - personally, I think cheetah printed shoes can make almost any outfit pop! But hey, that's just me. Besides the cheetah fascination there is also a ton of statement pieces, not to be worn all at the same time of course. I'm also considering new items to work out in and comfy knits to sleep in - fall has always resonated the start of a new running season and extra snooze time.

Shop my wants below:

1. J. Crew Beanie, 2. Michael Michael Kors Printed Mini Dress, 3. Madewell Ames Boot, 4. Kenneth Jay Lane Resin Earrings, 5. RGB Nail Polish in Black, 6. J. Crew Cropped Sweater, 7. Diane von Furstenberg 440 Mini Shoulder Bag, 8. H&M Wool-Blend Biker Coat, 9. J. Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt, 10. J. Crew Plaid Mix Scarf, 11. H&M Padded Parka, 12. Calvin Klein Pajama Pants, 13. Madewell d'Orsay Flat, 14. Madewell Monogrammed Transport Tote, 15. Kind Bars Peanut Butter & Strawberry, 16. Madewell Flannel Ex-Boyfriend Shirt, 17. Karen London Gypsy Ring, 18. H&M Sweater Dress, 19. J. Crew Curator Cropped Crepe Tapered Pants, 20. Nike Gym Vintage Track Pants, 21. J. Crew Mon Cheri Sweatshirt