Adrien: Spring Wish List.

As per usual, I want All The Things. It's that magical time of year when I desperately want spring clothings but a) everything in the stores is a super terrible shade of fleshy pink and b) it's still 43 degrees outside. Mother eff.

But! I still want and I'm trying to be strategic about it. I AM TRYING. Here are the things currently on my spring wish list (and you'll notice a lot of it is the same as what I wanted last year. At least I'm consistent.)


One Really Great Pair of Shoes.

I freaking love these:

Chie Mihara mystery shoes

So so much. Enough to save like a crazy person to buy them. There's just one problem - they only exist on that one website and they're sold out of my size. They have a (way more expensive) yellow-heeled version but my heart wants red and only red. This is not a real problem, I know, but I love them and I can't have them and it's irritating.


Easy Floaty Blouses.

Maeve Pintuck Peasant Blouse

If I had a uniform, it would be this - skinny jeans, floaty blouse, cute shoes, jacket. I am having a hard time finding blouses I like that don't cost eleventy million dollars. I am okay with synthetics but I am not okay paying eleventy million dollars for synthetics.


More Everlane T-Shirts

Everlane Cotton V

I love my plain white v-neck t-shirt a lot and now I want all the glorious sad-hipster colors too.


A New Casual Spring Dress. (Or Two.)

Relaxed Holiday Dress

I have a couple of casual dresses from last spring/summer that I think are about done, so time to find replacements. I want to find some easy, cute options that are also decent quality. Boden comes to mind, I just need to bite the bullet and order a few. This pintuck dress looks like it would be a great easy summer option and the t-shirt dress has been tempting me for a while.


Cobalt Blue Jeans

Jen7 Skinny Jeans

I've been seeing bright cobalt blue jeans in the stores lately and I am pretty sure I need a pair. Maybe this pair of Hudsons. That is all.


A Neutral Hobo-Style Bag. Specifically this one: 

Too Hot To Handle Hobo

I know I just talked about this bag but I'm convinced it's the the perfect spring-summer version of my black Hillier hobo. Slightly obsessed.

Marianne: Spring Wishlist (DID I BUY IT?)

Checking back on my Spring wishlist, I have done pretty well to stick to it. Here's a little update.

 1. A new trench.

Cotton twill swing trench

DID I BUY IT? Nope. I didn't end up getting a new trench because I have not wanted to wear a jacket at all. I'm just...done. I think I'll move a trench to my fall wishlist instead, surely I'll be ready to wear a jacket again by then.

2. White jeans.

Pilcro Hyphen Chinos

DID I BUY IT? Kind of. I bought some cropped white Pilcro jeans off of eBay and I like them a lot--the cut is predictably great and the denim is substantial. I wish they weren't crops, though. It has made them harder to wear during this cool spring we've had.

3. Tortoiseshell Sunglasses.

Cole Haan 52mm Retro Sunglasses

DID I BUY IT? Yes. I found pretty much the exact Cole Haan tortoiseshell sunglasses I linked to at TJMaxx for $20 and I love them. The lenses are super dark and they are really flattering on.

4. Work appropriate Spring dresses.

Constance Printed Shirtdress

DID I BUY IT? Well not that one, but yes. I did buy a great spring dress, this Marc by Marc Jacobs number. I've only worn it once but temperatures are finally warming up! I could use a few more work appropriate warm weather dresses still.

5. Bensimon slip-ons.

Bensimon Tennis Elastic Sneakers

DID I BUY IT? Nope. I can't decide what size Bensimons I'd wear (HATE when shoes don't come in half sizes) and I'm kind of hoping to get some for my birthday, so I haven't bought these. I've been wearing Chuck Taylors to the playground on the weekends, and they are fine.

6. Black sandals.

Swedish Hasbeens Women's Braided Sky High Clog

DID I BUY IT? Nope. Still haven't bought new black sandals either. I am going to try and get my Miz Mooz's repaired first, but they are pretty messed up. I kind of want another pair of clog sandals.

7. Shorts and new t-shirts.

Pilcro Stet Roll-Up Shorts

DID I BUY IT? Nope. I still REALLY need shorts and t-shirts. I have literally one pair of shorts that fit right now, and they aren't even all that cute. I put on some old denim shorts and when I put my phone in my pocket they fell off! I might just get something inexpensive from the Gap or Old Navy for now.

Stay tuned for my summer wishlist later this week! I hope these don't bug you guys, they help me focus on what I actually need instead of what I just want.

Adrien: Spring Wish List.

I thought I did pretty well with my fall wish list. Creating it helped me to focus on what I really needed, rather than buying whatever shiny thing crossed my path. So, with the hopes of keeping that focus for spring, here is my wishlist:


Non-boring wedge sandals.

Toms Serpentine wedge

I found the Toms snakeskin wedges when I was searching for sandal ideas and I can't stop thinking about them. They aren't the *most* versatile sandal but I love them and they'd be just the thing to wear with a really simple dress.  Last year's wedge sandals were a fun purchase, but they're so tall I was always worried I'd bust my ass. This year I'm going for a more wearable height! I'll also admit that Toms has been producing quite a few cute sandals. Worth keeping in mind for summer.


Red cropped pants.

BR Hampton Fit crop

Maybe you're noticing a theme here from the Weekend Window Shopping posts, but Marianne and I have both been a little obsessed with red pants lately - she wants jeans, I want crops. I recently tried on the Old Navy Pixie pants (cheap and weird!), Boden's Bistro crop (odd fit), and Banana Republic's Hampton-Fit crop. The BR pair fit the best, so those might be what I go with.

Fun print blouses.

Anthropologie Mahdia Top

I definitely depend too much on t-shirts and a washable peasant-style blouse with a fun print is just as easy and looks a lot more put-together. I recently bought this one but I'd also like a few more. Something like the one above from Anthro and I LOVE this one. I already bought Marianne's Kaveri Henley but I haven't decided if I'm keeping it. (I think it looks way cuter on her.)


Really great t-shirts.

Everlane V

Despite what I just said, I do actually wear t-shirts a lot and there's no point in thinking I'm going to stop completely. That said, I would like to upgrade from my usual Old Navy favorite to something more enduring. Everlane has really interesting shapes and at $15 a pop for a made in the USA item? Worth checking out.


A new Magic Dress.

Old Navy tank dress

Every year I search for my Magic Dress. In years past it's come from Target, Loft, and American Eagle. It needs to be simple, flattering and washable. This one looks like it might have MD potential. Or maybe this one?


Big Pendant Necklace.

crashandduchess

Hey, you know that brass locket I wear all the time? Like, ALL THE TIME? I feel like I need to give it a break and find a new pendant to over-wear. I'm thinking about a big silver key and I really like this one on Etsy. I might also finally buy that House of Harlow pendant I've wanted for a million years.

Yay for spring! What are you guys thinking about buying?

Adrien: Fall Wish List revisited.

Back in October I posted an entry about my fall wish list. I was really trying to make an attempt to focus on what I actually needed instead of buying a bunch of random crap, which is usually how I roll. Winter clothes are more expensive but they also tend to last longer, so I wanted to buy things that I wouldn't hate by March. So, how did I do?


1. Black Skinny Jeans

I bought this pair which, while not exactly what I'd originally had in mind, have turned out to be a really solid purchase. They're comfortable, warm, and the perfect length to wear with flats. I wear them a ton.

2. Simple Grey Sweater 

I did, in fact, buy the exact sweater I posted about, the J.Crew Tippi. It was a good purchase for fall and spring, but the 3/4 sleeves makes it not so great when it's really cold. I wish they made a l/s version! I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

3. Bold Statement Necklace

I had kind of failed on this one but recently bought the J.Crew necklace I featured on a "Weekend Window Shopping" post. I will be posting a review tomorrow!

4. Black Sheath Dress

Total fail. I bought the Banana Republic dress I'd posted about and then ended up returning it because it fell in a weird place between day/evening wear. It just couldn't decide what it wanted to be. I did buy a little embellished black dress from BR that ended up being great, so that's my black dress for now.

5. Crazy Print Scarf

I bought my favorite print scarf during my trip to California and it's been a solid purchase. It's Calvin Klein and was only $15! It's not online, but this CK scarf looks perfect for spring.

6. Zip Pocket Shift Dress

The zip pocket shift was ordered and returned. Just not for me. I think the best dress I bought this season was the ponte striped dress from BR. Much easier to wear! It's sold out, but this new version is really cute.

7. Leopard Flats

I bought the Madewell flats I'd been mooning over and they are everything that leopard flats should be. True love.

8. Striped Sweater

I still do not own the super-dreamy striped Comme Des Garçons sweater of my dreams because that jank never goes on sale EVER EVER. Ugh. Love. NEED. WAH.

So, did you make a wish list that you tried to stick with or was it a free-for-all? Do tell.

Adrien: Fall Wishlist.

It's funny how my style has evolved and shifted over the past few years. I still love a crazy print but this fall I'm really into the idea of super-simple shapes with interesting details. I'm loving the current fall trends but I'm trying to stick with mostly classic shapes that I can spice up with a fun patterned scarf or bold jewelry. Here's what I'd like to buy this fall:

Black skinny jeans.
I mean I want black-black skinny jeans. I currently have a black pair of James Jeans skinnies but they're starting to bag out at the knee and the color is kind of black...ish. So annoying! I'm thinking something like this pair:

With a nice mid-rise? Yes? Yes.

Simple Grey Sweater.
This Tippi sweater by J Crew is basically perfect:

Simple, elegant, a good backdrop for a ridiculous necklace. I wish I could afford the cashmere version but I think merino holds up better anyway. (That's my story. Hush.)


Bold Statement Necklace.
I actually just bought a really good one (more on that soon), but I also want something totally crazy wacko like this one:

Black Sheath Dress.
I do not actually own a LBD and it's getting on my nerves. I just want something work appropriate that I could maybe wear twice in a week without anyone noticing. Sleeves would be nice. And not wool. Also, it needs to be washable. And come with a pony. This one might fit the bill:

Crazy Print Scarf.
I've got a couple  new ones that I'm already wearing but I'd really love to invest in something a bit crazier. Maybe this one! Just kidding. I think this pretty nugget is more my style:

Zip Pocket Shift Dress.
Definitely more trendy but it's exactly the kind of 60s moto detail I like and it's still such a simple, easy shape in a dress:

So good with tall boots or ankle boots or flats! Yes. Speaking of flats...

Leopard Flats. 
I've already blogged about this, but I'm waiting on a Madewell code so I can buy this pair:

They will be mine! Gimme a code already, Madewell. They are offering 0% back on eBates too. Great.

A Striped Sweater.
I have striped tops galore. I have LOTS of striped tops. What I do not have is the world's cutest boat neck striped sweater:

One Striped Sweater to rule them all! Sadly, it's so far out of my price range that it will never be mine but I'm pretty sure it would make me complete. Sigh. Maybe next year.