wish list: dress fever

row one: split side LBD / olive T-shirt midi / cutout racerback 

row two: powder blue lace-up mini / cutout mini / racerback shift dress / blue popover dress 

row three: asymmetrical tank dress / color block slip dress / floral maxi / green wrap dress / twisted hem midi

Happy Tuesday, babes! How's your week going so far? I'm incredibly excited because my mom's best friend is flying in from California tomorrow, and we always have so much fun when she's here! We're planning a girls night, dinner and drinks, a day trip, and lots of other fun stuff over the next few days.

In other news, my shopping lately has developed something of a pattern. When warm weather hits, it's almost impossible to find me wearing jeans because I am ALL about the dresses. Adam says I have dress fever, and I can't argue with that! I may or may not have purchased five of them in the last two weeks...oops! ;)

These are some styles I found and love, but the two styles I can't get enough of this year are shift and swing dresses. I typically lean more toward fitted cuts or A-line skirts, but for some reason I'm really loving the flirty feel of loose dresses. I just got this one in purple (and love it) and I'm considering ordering this one now, too. There's no such thing as too many dresses, right?

P.S. my spring wish list, a pretty linen dress and my favorite jacket for summer

warm-weather necessity: wedges

1. G by Guess  2. BP 3. Michael Kors 4. BCBG 5. Dolce Vita 6. Steve Madden 7. Jeffrey Campbell 8. Guess 

There are so many reasons to look forward to summer, but one at the top of my list this year is wearing wedges. If you've been following miscelenious for a while, you might recall my little surgery last year, which prevented me from wearing heels for the majority of the summer (and most other types of shoes, sadly). So, this summer I am so ready and excited to wear cute new wedges! I want to invest in a really nice pair that will last a long time and go with everything... Maybe these adorable Jeffrey Campbell cutout wedges? Or the Michael Kors espadrilles with a nautical vibe? All of these pairs would be so versatile and fun for summertime! 

Which wedges are your favorites? And what are you looking forward to wearing most this summer? 

P.S. last year's summer wish list and my spring wish list

spring wish list

1. BP panama hat 2. gem earrings 3. sunnies 4. denim dress 5. pastel iPhone cover 6. Essie "Chillato" / Essie "Cascade Cool" / Essie "Stones n Roses" / Essie "Pret-a-Surfer" 7. color block tote 8. Too Faced "Naked Dolly" 9. white moto jacket 10. rose gold watch 11. blush crystal pendant 12. nude flats

I have to say, this might be my favorite wish list yet. I am so ready for spring and all the pastels and colors that go along with it. Fall has come and gone, and winter is taking too long... I'm ready to move on to blushes and nudes, textures and airy fabrics, and bright summery nail colors. I've been wearing a lot of muted colors like blush and beige, especially in my makeup (nude lipstick, anyone?), and I'm excited to transition them into spring for a fresh feminine style.

Some of my top favorites on this list include the pink mirrored sunnies, the rose gold watch (only $20!) and this white moto jacket from the Cupcakes and Cashmere collection. I love the juxtaposition of a leather jacket for spring. Pair it with a printed sundress and you've got yourself a match made in sartorial heaven.

What's on your shopping list this spring? Do you prefer muted neutrals and pastels or bolder brights? 

P.S. Last year's spring wish list, last summer's wish list and my favorite nail colors 

all I want for Christmas...

pajama shirt / black crystal ring set / Essie nail polish in "Ignite the Night" / Too Faced Melted Lipstick in "Rosy Orchid" / Kate Spade iPhone 6 case / NARS satin lip pencil in "Palais Royal" / silver bar ring / "The Grand Budapest Hotel" / Y-chain necklace / gold bar earrings / BCBG glitter pumps / Too Faced lipstick in "Naked Dolly" / chain cuff / volcano candle / bralette

I love making gift guides, so naturally I had to continue this year's series with a little wish list of my own ;) And of course my Christmas list would have three types of lipsticks on it...is anyone surprised? Even though there are many things I could add to my list for my kitchen or apartment in general, I still believe that presents are a time for giving things that people want as opposed to what they need. Most people will buy needs before wants, so I think it's nice to surprise them with gifts they might not go out an buy for themselves. Aka, this fun pajama shirt, glitter pumps and a fun movie that I love.

What's on your wish list this Christmas? Are you asking for more "wants" or "needs" this year? 

P.S. Last year's wish list, a gift guide for her and a gift guide for him

Color Coded: Wine

1. leather leggings  2. booties  3. leather crop top  4. cutout sweater  5. cabernet sauvignon  6. floppy hat  7. Maybelline lipstick in "Divine Wine"  8. OPI nail polish in "Lincoln Park After Dark"  9. Teavana tea tin  10. sequin dress  11. envelope bag  12. pumps

Have you ever met anyone or heard of those people who wear exclusively one color? Like everything they own (or at least the majority) is a shade of that one color. I read a cool story about it a long time ago by Joanna Goddard of A Cup of Jo and then when I was ringing up a woman at Versona last weekend she was buying a pile of cobalt blue items. She told me she wears it all the time because it brings out her blue eyes. Well, if I had to choose one color to dress in (besides black ;), I'm pretty sure it would be wine/oxblood.

It’s my favorite hue for fall/winter, but I also love it in the summer because it's a little bit unexpected for the season of brights. It’s such a versatile color, yet it still makes a statement. The wine color was everywhere last year, and the trend doesn't look like it will slow down this year. You can find it on everything from clothes and hats to lipstick and tableware, and I love all of it. Which is why I had to put together a color-specific sort of wish list of everything I love in the wine shade — including, of course, wine ;)

Would you ever dress exclusively in one shade? What color would you wear if you had to pick one? I don't think I could restrict myself, but there's something I love the concept of a monochrome wardrobe!

P.S. My fall wish list, my fall uniform and a beautiful cobalt dress 

My fall wish list

NARS Audacious lipstick in "Rita" / Sole Society booties in "Khaki" / gold bar ring / black booties / lip line protector / crystal brooch / statement necklace / pumpkin candle / felt floppy hat / half faux-leather leggings / BP flannel shirt / oversized plum sweater

Happy Tuesday everyone! I know I've mentioned it approximately a million times, but fall clothes are the absolute best. There's nothing I love more than putting together a layered look with different prints and textures. (You can see my first venture at that this year here.) I think this green and blue flannel shirt would look so great underneath a gray or cognac sweater, so that's definitely next on my list!

Of course booties are on my list, because I don't care what anyone says — you can never have too many ankle boots! I did just buy a cute new pair of booties (my first of the season!)  And have you see Olivia Palermo's new collection for Baublebar? It's (not surprisingly) gorgeous and absolutely perfect for fall. I can't wait to start adding sweaters and new accessories to my closet this year; I feel like I've been in a bit of a sartorial funk the past few weeks, but the cooler weather has really inspired me to create fun outfits and try out new looks.

What's on your wish list this fall? Any trends you can't get enough of? 

P.S. Fresh starts of fall, 2015 fall bucket list and last year's fall wish list

Summer wish list

destroyed white jeans / colorful wedges / tassel earrings / statement necklace 

tassel bracelet set / YSL lipstick / floral romper 

I'm currently taking a break from shopping and between new season essentials coming out, major sales and having lots of extra time for online shopping — it's not been easy to keep my wallet closed. That's why I thought a summer wish list would be a kind of compromise.

First off, I am crushing majorly on two things I've never cared for before this year: white jeans and rompers. I never liked white pants much because they can get dirty so easily, but I've seen so many cute styles with them that I'm falling in love. Same with rompers; I really like the ones that look like dresses. The added comfort of shorts make them the perfect answer to a windy day.

Second is the tassel trend. While I'm still not quite as head over heels as many of the bloggers I follow, it is definitely starting to grow on me. These earrings and this bracelet set from Baublebar would add such a fun look to a white dress.

This necklace: Oh my gosh, I die. [Insert heart-eyed emoji a zillion times.] I saw it when I was shopping online for a Mother's Day gift and I couldn't stop staring. I can see it with a fabulous LBD for date night or a white off-shoulder top for daytime. Love.

Finally, bright pink lips and these gorgeous wedges. I love a good pink lip in the summer and, of course, wedges. This pair is especially fantastic with the tropical print. I might just have to buy them as a celebration for getting out of this boot at the end of 6 weeks :)

Hope you all enjoyed my summer favorites! What are you shopping for right now? 

P.S. Springtime favorites, mix and match pjs and Lilly for Target

Spring-time shopping: girly vibes

Maybe it's my mind's way of pushing through the last part of winter and grasping for any part of the spring warmth soon to come, but my tastes this month have shifted to a brighter, floral and generally more girly style.

1. Audrey Hepburn book (Amazon) 2. Mini bluetooth speaker (Urban Outfitters) 3. Kate Spade jewelry box (Nordstrom) 4. Gold lip stain mug (Shop Bop) 5. Gem drop earrings (Bauble Bar) 6. iPhone 6 case (Amazon) 7. Happiest girls pouch (Nordstrom) 8. Kate Spade notebook set (Nordstrom) 9. Textured flats (Express) 10. Opal gum drop necklace (Bauble Bar) 11. NARS satin lip pencil in Yu (Sephora) 12. Gold bar midi ring set (ILY Couture) 13. Kate Spade leather handbag (Nordstrom)

First on my list is that gorgeous set of midi rings. I found them on Hello Fashion's blog yesterday and ordered them last night. Second is this pink lip pencil. I went to Sephora last weekend to find a new pink lipstick and haven't been able to stop thinking about it since, so I'll definitely be going back soon to buy it. And even though I love ankle boots, my feet are so looking forward to wearing cute flats again, like this fun pair from Express.

There is so much great stuff on my wish list right now, and it makes me think back to this ;)

What's on your shopping list right now? Are you looking forward to updating your wardrobe for spring? Leave your comments at the bottom!

Related: fall favorites, Christmas wish list and statement necklaces

Santa Baby... My own wish list

1. Cheek to Cheek (Amazon) 2. Rose gold midi ring set (Forever 21) 3. Matching pajama set (Aerie) 4. Suede pumps (No longer available — similar style) 5. Monogram coffee mug (Target) 6. MAC lipstick in Heroine (MAC Cosmetics) 7. Blue and gold clutch (Francesca's) 8. Metallic eye mask (kate spade new york) 9. Red shimmer nail polish (Nordstrom) 10. Gold ear cuffs (Shop Bop) 11. Perfect tea steeper (Teavana)

Picking out everything for my gift guide and looking at all the other blogger guides out there gave me some great ideas for my own wish list, so I thought I'd share some of the other things I'm loving right now. It seems like Christmas will be here in a flash, so I need to start getting on top of my own present shopping — but I'm secretly hoping some of these will show up under the tree for me this year, too ;)

Wish List: Fall accessories

As you already know, I love fall — especially the chilly weather fashions (I've got a whole Pinterest board dedicated to exactly that). So I thought I'd share some of the accessories on my wish list this season.

1. Statement necklace: Style this up or down with an elegant dress or a graphic tee for multiple looks  2. Headphones  3. Statement ring  4. Knit scarf  5. Oxblood lipstick: I love the deep red color of this NARS Audacious lipstick in Jeanne for the holiday season...very festive and sexy  6. Stacking rings  7. Sunglasses  8. Tiered necklace: This one from Gucci is WAY out of my budget, but I still love it  9. Black ankle boots: The gold detail and the open design on this style are so versatile  10. Purple infinity scarf  11. Layered necklace  12. Nail polish: These navy blue, dark cherry and nude colors are absolutely gorgeous for fall  13. Tan booties  14. Berry lipstick  15. Clutch: The soft leather and shape make this a perfect accessory for any outfit, from cozy sweaters to date-night dresses

What's on your wish list this season? Anything like mine? :)