Winter to Spring Wish List - plus a sketch

I didn't make a post about New Years resolutions because I tend not to make them. Not serious ones anyway. A few that I did come up with included sketching more and dressing more professionally at the office.

I'm going to start a weekly sketch post on Mondays featuring my Moleskin book sketches. Aptly named Moleskin Mondays, because I have a thing for alliteration. Clearly.

I'm throwing one out there for today just because.


Inspiration from the Sartorialist

On to the wish list. I wanted to be more consistent with work wear. I've found that during the week I'll look completely casual, then other days I look like I'm going for an interview. I know that I'll have some fluctuations here and there. However, I do want to create a more consistent look while not being boring.

I also like being able to wear bright colors for this season because it is really so gray outside.

A few things I have on my wish list for this season:

Banana Republic Striped Blazer


Banana Republic Slim Ankle Pant

Banana Republic Bella Pintuck Dot Blouse



Colorful dresses from Ann Taylor. Blue, Green



Pencil skirts from Loft. Yellow, Lace



J Crew Café Capri


We'll see what makes it's way into my closet. :)

Gift Wish List: Sense and Sensibilities

I firmly believe that an amazing gift speaks to the recipient, offering an experience well beyond the initial gifting.

Here my gift wish list based on my favorites and five senses.




1. Sight - Harry Potter 8-Film Complete Set. My best friend and I have shared joy in this series for a good while now. Midnight premieres, getting attacked by little crabby old ladies at the theater (I kid you not), and of course our crush on Ron Weasley. A movie marathon is calling me.

2. Smell - Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh. When Calvin Klein discontinued my signature sent, Euphoria Blossom, I had to look elsewhere. I prefer light clean and floral scents. This fragrance hits the spot.

3. Touch - West Elm Sculpted Origami Pillow. Chilly temperatures and a need for chic calls for this pillow to snuggle up to. I love West Elm accessories and decor pieces. This pillow has a gorgeous knit texture.

4. Sound - A Charlie Brown Christmas: Original Soundtrack. You can keep your ridiculous Wham! and other crazy holiday music. After working in retail for five years after high school, I really began to hate holiday music. A Charlie Brown Christmas, however, different story. I love Jazz music. This soundtrack brings back childhood memories while keeping my adult sensibilities in mind.

5. Taste - Salted Caramel Chocolate Peanut Bark. No explanation needed. ;)

November Wish List

There are a few things on my wish list for next month. Whether they'll make it to my closet is another thing. I have a trip to Guatemala coming up, so... we'll see how things play out.

Boots


I own this boot in black and love it. I wanted to purchase a brown option to replace my crummy pair from Target. I'm torn between the wine and cognac colors. The cognac boots I've seen in person lately look really scruffy and kind of faded. I wanted a richer cognac.


Rose Gold Watch



One of my friends has a Michael Kors watch similar to this one. I've been wanting to join the club for a while.


I saw this picture on People, and really wanted to complete my own version.



Navy Blazer


I tried this beautiful blazer on recently. The wool was light, the buttons were gold. Swoon.


Red Scarf




New Blush Palette




Are you wishing for anything in particular for November?