Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin'

I have created, yet another "Fall Wish List". This time I actually do not own any of the items that I'm "wishing" for. We have a few holidays coming up (Columbus Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving), who would like to send me a care package?? :)

Fall Wish List Part 2 by klutzinhh featuring a bib statement necklace

Ever since Amanda and Biana posted about this bag, well what can I say, it's fully on my radar now and really, I could use a taupe bag to match the taupe booties I have. It's only right, right? Happy Halloween to Lauren? How can I sneak this purse into my collection??

I've really been wanting a black watch for the fall and winter, since last year. I really enjoy this Kate Spade one, however a more affordable option would be the Instant Splash Chronograph Watch ($25!) from Charming Charlie's. Oh, I wouldn't mind this one too. #crazycatlady

Plaid scarves are all the rage this fall. Or was it last fall? Well, I started googling "plaid scarf" and found that Zara had these last year. Forgive me blogger for I have sinned but what the hell is Zara? Is it an online only store, or can I actually go to one in person.  Regardless, Zara's "Plaid Tartan Scarf" is sold out but the one available on Amazon is only $24 plus shipping.  Someone in the comments said it reminded them of the Zara one, and "blogger" is in the title of the item so I guess this is a blogger staple item. Whatever, I want! P.S. I just re-googled "plaid scarf" and the glitter guide popped up from Nov. 2013. Last years trend still going strong this year! I got this scarf two weekends ago with a coupon for $10. Who knew MK and Ashley still had a fashion line? P.S. it looks way cuter in person.

A plaid skirt and camel colored blazer. I've been a blazer freak lately, wearing at least 1x a week. I have navy, black, pink and now it's only fitting to throw in a camel colored one!  I prefer to wear dresses and skirts to work, because I LOATHE dress pants. Like give me freezing legs or dress pants and I'll take the freezing legs anytime.  I have a few pencil skirts, grey, black and a navy-ish but I like the idea of the plaid once again.

The clarisonic Mia has been on my mind for quite some time as well. I've heard mixed reviews about them that either people love them or hate them. Do you have a Clarisonic Mia and how do you feel about it?  I've really been amping up my skincare routine and hope to share that next month to see if I have gotten results from what I've been doing. I was thinking that this would be a great addition to my routine to really clean out my pores

Who knew that you would need to transition statement necklaces? I didn't think so. But looking at my hot pink, turquoise and coral collection, I'm thinking they need to be placed away and taken out for Spring 2015.  One piece I'm lacking in my collection is a rhinestone/crystal statement necklace. Who can find me some affordable pieces (under $20). 

As  you've read in past posts, I'm really not a makeup queen.  I was browsing pinterest and saw this cute Bobbi Brown palette and I was just suckered into the colors.  I've had the Naked Palette and I actually gave it away to a friend because I never used it.  That killed me really because of how much money it cost.  I'm a little disappointed that this Bobbi Brown seems to be on the super pricey end, but I really enjoy her cream eyeliner and wouldn't mind having this.

For shits and giggles, a Tory Burch fitbit. I never use my polar FT4 watch anymore. I can't be bothered with the band around my chest honestly.  It's just too much.  Mainly because it's too big for me on the smallest setting, so I had my mom sew in extra loops to make it tighter. But still, the band around my chest really pisses me off.  In comes the fitbit.  On the Tory Burch website this neckace looks really cute (obviously couldn't wear to gym) but I'm wondering how large this is in person. Does anyone use a fitbit and how does it compare to other fitness trackers?

Lastly, the iPhone 6. I currently have the 5 and what can I say, I like to be up-to-date with the latest and greatest gadgets.  I had contemplated doing the "AT&T Next" program, where you can purchase the phone and pay in monthly installments but no joke, it ends up being almost $700 dollars (aka full retail price).  I knew it would be, but when you think to yourself "oh, 30 bucks a month! not bad! i'm saving that on gas taking the van now!" and okay, yeah, no big deal. But when it adds up, who the hell am I? CRAZY!?! YES.  For now, I will have to have googoo-gaga eyes at Rachel's phone because she will be getting it soon (she had an iPhone 4...oh my lanta!). Seriously though, who wouldn't want this adorable case???

Fall WISH list...you know because I took an oath.

It has come to my attention that the Fall 2014 season is really cute this year. Lots of neutrals, lots of booties, and cute lounge pants. I love how I decided in August that as of September 1st I wouldn't be shopping for myself, you know since I went a little crazy during the summer. I think mainly I'm just a sucker for everything, because honestly what else would make me cave so hard every time I go shopping?

So even though on August 27, 2014 I initialed my coworkers calendar that I was saving every damn penny I own, I did secretly buy a few of the items below prior to Monday, the first.  But here is my wish list for Fall 2014, regardless of what I do/do not have:

 

Wish List for Fall 2014 by klutzinhh featuring vintage black boots

Old Navy grey shirt / T shirt / Mango pink top / Citizens of Humanity super skinny jeans / Restricted equestrian boots / Mossimo vintage black boots / Scarve / Smartwool tube scarf / Kate Spade New York Baxter Street Marian Handbag in Asphalt... / Junior's Slim Jogger Pant : Target

GIVE. ME. IT. ALL.

Ok, blush pink infinity scarf?? YES! I may get this. It's only $12.00 seriously. Give me the okay!

We all know I have the purse already.

I bought the grey and white plaid button down in Old Navy and I'm still undecided about it.  It's so cute in person but they only had a size small and usually I'm an XS. It fits me, loosely.  Is that the style or should it be more fitted?

The blush pink soft 3/4 sleeve tee? SO FREAKING SOFT. Yes I have this. I got it when I bought the plaid button down.

I love this cardigan, and if I was rich, I would get it.  But since I'm not and I'm on a budget, I found something very similar in my good old pal Marshall's closet. I believe it was Lucky Brand and wool material.

Those riding boots.  I saw those last season on DSW.com and I'm seeing them again this year.  I really really like the combo of black and brown leather.  I do actually wear black and brown together often, and don't believe that this is against "clothing rules" to match them.  These are really cute and I like the little straps at the bottom.

Target Booties. MUST HAVE THESE.  I never had a short heel bootie before and these would be so cute with my sweaters and skinny jeans!

Tan infinity scarf.  I don't know when I jumped on the infinity bandwagon but I have.  At first, I was so seriously confused how to style these scarves but now I just think they are so easy and I wear scarves usually every day once the weather gets cooler. I like this color because it's so versatile.

The slim jogging pants from Target.  I think these pants will be the next "Philip Lim 2.0 for Target bag" mad rush to have.  Yup, I jumped on the bandwagon train again and snagged myself the Heather Blue and Heather Grey. They are really soft.  Time will tell how long they last with washing!

And lastly, Citizen of Humanity skinny jeans.  I've been in the market for a new, good quality pair of jeans.  I just tossed a few that were not looking the greatest anymore.  I have a gift card to a high end shopping mall in Jersey that I can most likely find these at. So technically I wouldn't be spending any money on them :)

What's on your fall wish list?  (<--yes I just went there and ended my post with a stupid Question).

If I were unattached

If I were unattached, what would I do?  More specifically, if I weren't married, had a mortgage, and two pets, what would I do?  I've thought about this so often lately.  And just because I think of this "often" doesn't mean I would change my life if I had a chance - - I would never.  I'm very happy with my husband, our home, and our two little fur-babies.

But anyway, I've thought about what I would do if I were unattached... here's my list.  I guess you could call this a bucket list, but an unobtainable bucket list since I am attached. Anyway, who cares? Here's my list!

1. Move to Tampa, FL. 

I've always wanted to live in Florida, and no not for Disneyworld.  I visited the University of Tampa in high school as my prospective college and fell in love at first sight. Is this not the most gorgeous Academic building ever? Anyway, I chickened out and went to a local university in NJ. 

2. Get a dog.

How could you not love a face like these?

3. Move to a Caribbean Island and become part of the Hotel Entertainment Staff.  Exercise and party all day long with people who are happy to be away from their lives?? Sign me up!! 

4. Buy any purses I wanted at any given time. Ok this sounds slightly ridiculous, but having a mortgage requires me not to frivolously buy things!  To have the ability to buy a $300 purse (i would never btw) would be great, if I didn't have to think about my cable bill, insurance, mortgage, water, gas, electric yadda yadda. So maybe I'll change purses to "ANYTHING". 

5. Try my hand at a random job I wish I could do now.  Photographer, Interior Designer.  You can't just up and quit your 9-5 to pursue a job career like these.  They are hard fields to get into, and stay in! and become known!  Props to anyone who has been able to follow their dreams and do this. I would never be able to in my current life.

6. Leave my job and work for a year with Habitat for Humanity.The Global Village volunteer program looks like such an amazing opportunity! I would be able to learn about the culture, and become part of the local community and participate in cultural activities. This particular trip would be one I'd look into.

7. I would visit the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.

8. I would take surfing lessons in San Diego, CA. Who wouldn't want to have the skills [and body] of Kate Bosworth's character from Blue Crush?!

9. I would work at Google, Inc.

Seriously, I love Google.  It's my go to for everything.  I would love to be part of their company!

I'm going to end it there for now.  So what I gathered from this post, I need a career and location change! What are some things you would do if you were "unattached" i.e. single, without pets, without a mortgage, whatever!