Wish list Wednesday

The holidays are here again.  Which of course means my annual Christmas list.  Even as an adult I still make a list, this reduces the amount of unwanted gifts.  Which is also extremely useful since I am trying to reduce clutter in my life.  

The top of my list this year is the Louis Vuitton neverfull gm damier ebene.  

 I have a slight handbag obsession, and my hubby chooses to assist me by adding bags to my collection once a year.    I have never picked out a bag so expensive, but i love classic bags.  I debated long and hard between the MM and the GM.  I fully believe the MM would be good if I didn't want to have the bag double as a diaper bag/travel bag.  So the GM made the list. 

You can't ask for a new handbag without putting an organizer/shaper on your list. 

 

I found this one for $25.   

Next up on my list is this card cubby from cardcubby.com.  I stumbled upon this $20 awesomeness while reading some blogs.  It seems like the perfect solution to my mass collection of gift cards. 

There are tons of colors and it was hard to decide but this tropical teal color is gorgeous. 

This year has been the year for bags because up next is this awesome smiling face bag. 

It comes in three sizes but I want the medium size.  Which is $89.  I like this one and the all blue bag. 

I have been wanting a structured clutch for awhile.  I found this British inspired skull clutch. 

This reminds me of an Alexander McQueen clutch.  

With all of the bags on my list it's probably a good idea to throw a wallet on the list.  

I love the black wallet and for $45 that's not bad for such a classic wallet.  For some reason I have only a few wallets and when I find one I love I tend to use it until the wallet slots hate me and don't hold my cards anymore. 

Next on my list are phone covers. 

I am loving these Chanel nail polish phone covers.  

I have been dreaming of bangles and the red and orange enamel bangles are right up my alley. 

These run around $38 a piece. 

These bracelets are amazing.  At $6 you can't pass up this great stocking stuffer.  

I especially love the Tiffany blue and infinity bracelet. 

This giraffe bangle is unique. 

I would also love a full length mirror and bracelet holder.  

I can't wait for Christmas.  I have almost finished my shopping.  What's on your list? 

Quick gift idea

While attempting to figure out which size Louis Vuitton Neverfull bag I wanted for Christmas I was looking at youtube videos to attempt to choose the right size.  While doing this I happened to stumble upon a "30 min" hand knit scarf tutorial.   It took me another ten hours before I actually decided to watch the tutorial, and I figured while I was at it why not just follow the video and make myself an infinity scarf.  As a knitter I have a ridiculous stock pile of yarn, and had received some grey yarn that I planned on using for an infinity scarf.  So I pulled it out and got to work watching the video.  For people who are not knitters it is very easy to find a tutorial that is easy to follow.  The one I was following was very slow for me, but this is only because I have been knitting for almost two years and it is the exact same thing just using your hands.

Here is the finished product.  This was taken at around three in the morning, so I was just trying to take a quick photo.   The following day after hearing feedback from a friend for thinking it wasn't long enough I realized the first photo did not do it justice.  So below I have it layered for a longer look.

The scarf took me about an hour to finish, and I actually made another one during the Seahawks game on Sunday.  That one I didn't time, but I'm fairly certain it took a bit longer than a half hour.  I have seen many people fall in love with this scarf, I being one of them.  The ease and inexpensiveness of this project makes for an awesome Christmas present for a friend or family member.  I used a ball of yarn and the sizing was perfect.  Maybe I will make a tutorial video later. 
For those who are knitters here is my pattern.

Hand knit infinity scarf
CO 15 stitches( I doubled my yarn) Make sure you don't make them too tight they need to be able to move on your arm.
K 30 rows(the video I watched said 20 but I like longer scarves.)
BO
sew ends together if you want it to be an infinity scarf, otherwise sew the ends to finish the scarf.

If you have any questions please leave a comment, I will do my best to help.  Oh and if you look up 30 minute infinity scarf you should be able to find a youtube tutorial. 

Back to basics

Have you ever walked down the street and witnessed something so terrible that you couldn't believe your eyes?  I know I have on countless occasions wondered what these people had going through their minds when they dressed themselves, but than I ask myself Self, what if these people did not have any fashionable upbringing?  What if they never picked up vogue(gasp the horror)? What if they never bothered to care what they put on their bodies?  Once I started questioning myself I realized there is a good chance that these people need my help.  So in this installment of fashion 101 I will discuss basics, and no I did not leave out the from the sentence. 

Basics: key pieces that are necessary to complete a wardrobe.  They provide basic pieces that once adding some trendy pieces complete your outfit. 

Why do we need basics? 

Basics not only assist you in looking put together, but they also prevent you from wearing only trend pieces, and either looking out of style or spending a ridiculous amount of money. 

What are basics?

Please take my list and adjust it to what you need.   This is also only going to be clothing. I will do a separate shoe post. 

- suit: I suggest a grey or navy blue, but black works as well.

- pencil skirt:

- slacks: it's very important to have black, grey and tan.  Navy blue would be good as well. 

- jacket/blazer: helps complete professional outfit.

- excellent dark denim with a great fit. 

-T-shirt: the solid tees you can get at gap.  No I don't mean the kinds you get for free at races. 

- Lbd: no it doesn't have to be black.  Just make sure to have an amazing figure flattering dress in your closet.  You never know when you will need to dress up.  

- Gold and silver jewelry: I'll go into more detail on this in another post.

- Pea coat:  I am adamant on pea coats.  They add a classic look that males you look put together.  

Why is it important to invest in basics? 

Invest in yourself and get good quality pieces that will last for decades.

I must cut this short, but this is just the start of fashionizing the world.