what i want

Dear Santa:

You did not deliver.

As you know I am inspired by and obsessed with the 1970's. I simply cannot live another year without a vintage mongolian lamb fur vest and long shaggy goat fur boots.

Please make sure to check your list twice and send these down my chimney so as to provide holiday cheer for years to come.

Signed,
I still believe in you, but only if I get the goods

hard candy christmas

First, I'm now consciously trying to integrate quirky faux fur into my wardrobe wherein quirky is defined as obviously fake. I need the distinction. If I wanted a snow leopard coat, well, let's just say maybe I had one in a former life and maybe in this one the perfect estate sale will present itself.

Second, let me introduce you to my favorite moccasins. Vintage minnetonka and technically owned by my mother. I've been borrowing them for three years now. I love them. These were purchased at a lovely flea market - Ola Padreta - which is now closed. They were purchased alongside the original pink moccasins which I have now purchased two replacements for in my normal adult size 5 mocassin foot instead of my kindergarder size whatever. But back to the white moccasins. They are perfection. The ankle zipper is the perfect zipper length and a nice old metal type. The fringe is fun and just the right length. My favorite parts though are the hand stitching and lack of hard sole.

jacket: faux fur, forever 21
tee: delias
jeans: delias
sunglasses: forever 21
shoes: vintage, minnetonka

what i want

Dear Universe:

Please find a way to bring me this Missoni caftan.

Signed,
Pretty Please

these boots are made for walking

Confession: I have spent the past four winter seasons in search of my own personal holy grail - the perfect black casual boot. Perfect brown casual boots are easy. Trust me I own no less than six pairs of them. But black - much more of a challenge. I found these at DSW and used one of my DSW reward coupons towards obtaining them. I heart them. I think I might buy a second identical pair. You know, just in case.

Jacket: faux fur, forever 21
Dress: forever 21
Leggings: hot topic
Boots: DSW, Steve Madden
Bag: flea market
Bangle bracelets: various sets from forever 21
Necklace: forever 21

yes, faux fir, a first

My commitment to purchase only vintage furs combined with my inability to locate a proper black fur shrug resulted in my first faux fur purchase. Today, it's debut:

Jacket: faux fur (sigh) forever 21
Shirt: vintage, no label
Pants: Delias
Boots: Steve Madden (note side fringe not visible)
Purse: flea market

Aside: I challenge other fashion bloggers to post a photo sans any cosmetics. This one was taken prior to any chance to even apply moisturizer.

in the bag

For you curious types - what I keep in my cosmetics bag daily. Items are listed by row from left to right respectively.

Row 1:

1. Ahava Essential Dead Sea Treatment Dermud Intensive Nourishing Hand Cream. Dead Sea minerals are the best on earth. Love it.

2. Finger Paints nail polish in Black Gumdrop. I love this color. It is the perfect purple/black for all seasons.

3. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion. This is an essential mainstay.

4. Clinique All Bout Eyes. Also an essential.

5. Herbal Essences Shimmery Nights hair gloss. I love the way this smells, the way it makes my hair shine, and the fact that it has diamond dust in it.

6. Dermalogica day bright moisturizer with SPF 15. I love the light shimmer and tint in this day moisturizer.

Row 2:

1. Spirit Guide Essential Oil. This is the perfect amount of perfume if dabbed on your pulse points.

2. Alamay lip gloss - label missing but LOVE this color. It is unfortunately discontinued.

3. Clinique Full Potential Plump & Shine Lip Gloss in Crushed Opal.

4. Clinique Full Potential Plump & Shine Lip Gloss in Camisole.

5. Clinique Long Last Glosswear Spf 15 in Bamboo Pink.

6. Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Radiance.

7. Green By Nature Lip Gloss in Strawberry Mint

i am woman hear me roar

Because sometimes you just have to scream a little, even if you're screaming quietly.

Dress: Vintage, thrifted
Tights: Nine West
Shoes: Nine West
Sunglasses: Forever 21