liste de désir

As you may be able to tell, I have been slacking on the posts outside of my weekly list of things that I want/need/can't live without. Between work and school, life is a bit crazy right now... which leaves little time for me to be 'creative.' But, alas, I do still covet things daily, so I am able to post about that!

As the day was winding down at work yesterday, we received a seemingly normal package of samples. These samples, however, were not just any samples. Within the box were two of the most perfect pairs of Leifsdottir pants. My affinity for all things Leifsdottir cannot be described in words. I can wander through Anthropologie and 90% of the shirts/dresses/pants I pick out ALWAYS turn out to be Leifsdottir. Their structure, fabrications and patterns are always new and different. On her website, Leifsdottir's designer says their customer is "hip, optimistic, curious, and cultured," and I think her clothes are a perfect reflection of her idea of her customer.

One of the newest pieces is one that I will own... it will have to magically appear in my closet (at least to my husband's eyes), but I need it. We're beyond want with this one, folks.

Denpasur dress, Leifsdottir, $278

liste de désir

Oh man, I am one day from falling behind on my goal of a once-a-week "liste de désir" post. At least I remembered today!

We had a meeting at work today that was "across the street," but really, it's about a quarter mile away. To complicate that walk, it's 40 and rainy and just altogether gross. With weather being similarly gross across most of the country, I started thinking about umbrellas. As I watched several hundred people walk to this meeting, there wasn't one umbrella that stood out. Most were black, with an occasional red thrown in. I was thinking to myself, "come on people, we work for a 'fashion' retailer!"

But I was no exception to the rule, as I had a red umbrella myself.

This is unacceptable! How great will a colorful, vibrant and fun umbrella be on a day like today? It's cold and dreary, but fun/bright colors will ALWAYS help brighten the mood. So, I set out on a search for the perfect umbrella, and http://www.umbrellas.net/ had a fabulous selection, with reasonable prices. My favorites are these:

$65, umbrellas.net

$50, marimekko, umbrellas.net

My favorite umbrellas, however, have always been Burberry. I don't know if it's the classic tartan, or if it's just an iconic piece, but I can't help but love it. As always with me, my choice will be purple (if given the option), and those I love the Royal Purple Check Walker.

Check Walker, Burberry, $275, www.burberry.com

liste de désir

As soon as February hits in Florida, spring fever starts. Whether you live in Florida currently, or are from Florida, I think it hits you the same way. I know the days are still cool, but spring fashions are arriving and Florida (or Southern California) are some of the only places you can actually "wear now." Most areas of the country are starting to break into the spring colors, but in silhouettes that are still able to worn in the dead of winter. When I lived in Minneapolis, I'm sure my friends thought I was nuts when I started to wear open-toed shoes and "summer" colors in February, but it just makes you feel better!

As a nod to that, here's my item this week for my liste de désir. One-shouldered styles are still projected to be big in spring, as are maxi dresses. Why not combine the two?

Emilio Pucci Stripe Asymmetric Stripe Dress, www.netaporter.com, $1,285

Combine with gladiator sandals and a cross-body bag for a casual day, or with platform wedges and a straw clutch for a night out.