Wish List: Part Four

Well it's already Wish List #4, and probably won't be too long until it's 104... As you may be able to tell, I have crazy amounts of things on my wish lists (with prices wayyyy out of my range) but it can't hurt to set goals, right? Well that's what I'm telling myself this is, Goal List: Part Four. Please just go along with it. Okay, I realize I need serious help.

Oh how gorgeous is she. I've wanted the Alexander Wang Rocco Duffel for I don't know how long, but since it's been tumblrized (when something goes out of style because girls on tumblr blow it up and have tacky, overdone street style pics with girls with top knots and cliche louboutins... a pet peeve of mine if you couldn't tell) so this is my new love. A bucket bag with the iconic Alexander Wang hardware on the bottom.

Alexander Wang, 860.00

Love these "shooties." Shoes that look like boots or vice versa. They are so fun, metallic, and snakeskin embossed. What else would you want.

Embossed Luminary Oxfords, 120.00

I love vintage tees, but vintage looking tees are just the same. I probably would wear it just like the model, with a button down wrapped around my waist.

Bonjour Tee, 48.00

It's pretty much known to everyone on the planet that I am a New York/London girl. This would be so comfortable and effortless, while showing off my (imaginary) roots. Plus it reminds me of a big Appalachian State sweatshirt that belonged to my moma in college that I wear constantly.

Melange Sweatshirt, 24.95

It is my dream to be able to encapsulate my spirit animal, Audrey. I mean I dedicate my blog to her, my life, my everything, so why can't I at least try to dress like her. Now I am totally against people trying to be her, that is a huge no-no in my mind (and if I see somebody trying to do it I will whip them, like girls who try to dress up as Holly Golightly for halloween.. no, go away) but classic black trousers, black shirt, and balet flats isn't too hard, right? I would add my own little flair of bright white socks, just for some contrast.

Curator Pant, 128.00

You can never have too many boyfriend jeans, and since I only have one pair (and they have the massive American Eagle stitching on the butt) I figured it's time that I invest in a quality pair. I love the cut and wash of these, and feel as if they have the perfect amount of distress.

Destroyed Boy Jeans, 128.00 

Since the bucket bag above is 800+ dollars, I found this cute little Marc one that is small enough that it is precious, but looks as if it would be useful and carry all of my junk.

Mini Drawstring Bag, 198.00

I'm obsessed with sandals that tie around the ankle, and these are in the most precious baby pink but then edgified with the snake skin.

Pink Sandals, 217.75

Samuji is this awesome, semi-new/up and coming brand that I love. It has gotten attention from fashion celebs like Leandra Medine, and since I agree with her on everything, I think that this brand is awesome.

Rooibus Crop Top, 400.00

Straws and Stripes

There's no denying the fact that my favorite print is stripes. It is the most versatile print and goes with absolutely everything. Almost half of my wardrobe is stripes, and it seems like it never stops growing, and I don't stop looking. I wear it all the time, winter, spring, always.. but it seems to fit in the most in the summer. I just wrote my last fashion column on French fashion, and obviously I talked about the breton striped tee and how it's the most essential thing in a French wardrobe. I've found some of my favorite striped looks, and added them with another essential, the straw hat, which I have never been able to pull off, and the straw tote.

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I'm Feeling: Snakeskin

A common theme in fashion is that "beauty is pain." Well I've coined a new mantra for myself and my style aesthetic. "Style is about conquering your fears." That fear that I am talking about snakeskin. I shudder anytime I even hear the "s" word, which is why it's ironic I am coveting snakeskin. As we have heard for a while, cheetah is a neutral, well now I am toying with the option of snakeskin as an option. A bag covered in the print will update a classic white shirt and jeans or a patterned dress with heels and a leather jacket. It graced the Fall Runways in an array of shoes, bags, and accessories. Take a look at some of my favorite looks of the trend.

1. Givenchy Fall 2014 // 2. Gucci Fall 2014 // 3. Michael Kors Fall 2014 // 4. Bottega Venetta bag, Fall 2014 // 5. Streetstyle, all images via pinterest and style.com

Handle This

Some brands have iconic labels, logos and prints, but this brand, launched in 2012 by designers Melissa Losada and Marcela Velez, is known for its simple gold handle. The designers were inspired by medieval armor, and in turn mixed that design concept with modern detail. This mix of architecture and luxury is the reason why these bags are on the top of my wish list! The bags have been seen on the streets and the red carpet on people like Leandre Medine, Cate Blachett, and Jessica Alba. Although this bag is essentially out of reach for me financially, I can always dream and hope that one day I will have a bag that has my two favorite concepts: fine lines and something that stands out.

1. Love the classic ivory with the gold. 2. This jade color is major! 3. Purple calf hair, camel, and croc... 4. Love this small calf hair option 5. Leandra doing her thing // 1 via m2malletier.com // 2-4 via pinterest

Anticipation

Unless you are a southerner, you don't know what it's like to anticipate snow. A good snow at that. Here in Asheville, the weather is so bipolar that one day it is 60 degrees, and the next it's 27 with an inch of snow (hey that is a lot for around here). But right now they are calling for 8-10 inches! I hope it does so I can sit inside all day with a never-ending cup of tea, analyzing that day's fashion shows. Speaking of all of this snow, it makes me wish that I was in the Swiss Alps skiing with Regina Lampert in "Charade". That is where today's inspiration comes from, the queen herself Miss Audrey Hepburn.

via pinterest

I love the way that Givenchy has her in a full fur outfit, not counting the chic brown leggings. If only I had the courage to wear a fur hat in the winter. Since I've been glued to any electronic device that this past week looking at fashion week, I'm starting to see a little pattern in the Fall 2014 shows. Fur accessories. Don't get me wrong, a fur coat is flawless, if executed the right way, but I do think that it can be a little over killed. A fur clutch or scarf is subtle yet unexpected, a contradiction which I think will go a long way. Here's a look at some of my favorite snap shots from the runway.

 1. Badgley Mischka hat + scarf// 2. BCBG Max Azria hand warmer// 3. Tory Burch satchel// 4. Oscar de la Renta scarf // 5. Tanya Taylor handbag// 6. Nicholas K hat// All images via style.com