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Showing posts with label wishlist. Show all posts

it's what I want...

believe it or not, I haven't been doing much shopping lately... seems shopping requires you to have this thing called money. who knew.

but that doesn't stop me from ogling all the great new stuff stores are getting for fall (or from constantly browsing websites is some sort of masochistic ritual)!

here are some of my favourites from some of my favourite places to shop.

1. I don't need to inform you savvy style bloggers that colour blocking is way in right now... and I'm into yellow lately. 
2. I love everything by eco-friendly designer Annie Greenabelle! this dress is my fave.
3. classic and cute! I will definitely be needing sweaters for the glum Scottish weather.
4. shorts + tights are also back in a big way. and I will never stop loving polka dots.
5. favourite. thing. ever. SQUIRREL.
6. fantastic colours! I would wear this with black tights + black wedges for a mod look.

1. I'm willing my waist to shrink half an inch so that I can fit into this beauty. I've been wanting a white + purple floral sundress forever.
2. I actually want everything in this photo. props, styling team. love the belted blazer.
3. the next item up on my vintage "to buy" list. and it works for all seasons.
4. cropped black velvet jacket. I am so happy velvet is in again this fall! ♥ velvet.
5. I realized while packing I have very few dresses with short sleeves. this would fix that problem.
(*if any of you want the specific urls to find one of these pieces, shoot me an email/comment. I will never be able to own all of them, but I'd be happy to share them with you lovelies!*)

1. I really like the kimono version of this jacket, but there was no picture of it online. kimono jackets are so cool. you heard it here first, folks.
2. everybody needs a black pencil skirt. and I lost mine in the move.
3. burgundy hat! a must for fall.
4. loving the riding trend. this blazer would look great with skinny jeans + a chiffon button-down.
5. time for me to get some grown-up gloves. mittens just don't go with heels.
6. flat boots are going to be a wardrobe staple in chilly, cobblestoned Aberdeen.
7. and a pair in cognac brown, the best colour ever.

1. the dress I have been waiting to come back in stock for literally months. now it's back and I'm poor.
2. daisies are my favourite!
3. there's something I really like about this simple dress. probably the turquoise blue.
4. this dress is far to expensive, but I just love everything about it. not very "autumn-y", but I want it still.
5. heaps of love for circle scarves + purple!
6. been waiting on these babies for a while too. there's two pairs left in my size. please don't buy them.

(a whole wish list devoted to shoes. I'm that addicted.)
1. I will actually be needing these. it rains every. single. day. wellies are a national requirement.
2. I can't help it, I think these are awesome. they fill me with a desire to wear pink plastic jewellery and listen to David Bowie.
3. at least these look suitable for fall. vintage-look shoes are in, which is good for me because the heels are much more manageable!
4. I will never get sick of cute little booties. and I love the mustard colour.
5. I like sparkly things. sparkle sparkle.
6. my new obsession. I know the entire blogging world has a pair, but I'm allowed to give into a trend once in a while. especially when it's turquoise + jeffrey campbell.

now if any of you want to, you know, spontaneously send me a present for absolutely no reason... you have ideas of what to get me. 
GRIN. 
love love.

playing: pumped up kicks- foster the people

around the world

Brando and I are just a few short days away from our fabulous honeymoon vacation! I am so excited, I can hardly stand it. I've had my travel outfits picked out for weeks now. Spain and Morocco, here I come!

here are five other places I'm dreaming of going... and the dream outfits to go with them.

1. monsoon // 2. ollie & nic // 3. modcloth // 4. american apparel // 5. jeffrey campbell // 6. etsy

1. monsoon // 2. modcloth // 3. irregular choice // 4. topshop // 5. ollie & nic // 6. ruche

1. topshop // 2. asos // 3. h&m // 4. h&m // 5. jeffrey campbell

1. topshop // 2. american apparel // 3. ollie & nic // 4. jeffrey campbell // 5. american apparel

1. urban outfitters // 2. topshop // 3. jeffrey campbell // 4. coach // 5. etsy


which one is your favourite? where do you want to visit most in the world?


* all scenic photos from google image search. 
I did not take these!

moonlight desires

I really want these crazy jeans...


and this skirt...


and these minty-green shoes...


darn my empty wallet. 

photos fr. lookbook and chictopia
skirt- romwe
shoes- romwe


Wishlist|I want that look now.


I just felt in love with those looks from Missoni SS 2012 collection.
I'll try to copy them soon.
Thank you Missoni for the inspiration!
Tomorrow I have my theatre show, wish me good luck.


Thank you for reading,
with love.
Sara Ottavia C.

summer dreams

tomorrow I officially start my new job. while that's good news enough, I'm excited to share something else with you lovelies... I'm already planning my first vacation!

Brando and I are going to Barcelona & Marrakesh in August! I'm so excited I almost pee my pants every time I think about it. I've never been to Spain and I've always heard it was beautiful, and Morocco sounds so exotic. I finally get to go somewhere warm for a change!

I can't wait to spend all day at the beach, eat in outdoor cafes, sip cheap champagne, ride a camel, buy a carpet, shop in the market.... it all sounds so wonderful right now.

of course I'm already picturing what I'll be wearing at all these activities. and while I have plenty of perfectly good clothes to pack, I couldn't help dreaming up a little wishlist of things that would be amazing for the trip...

 one.
the perfect summer maxi dress. I tried this beauty on in the store for fun one day, and I am absolutely in love with it. it's so gorgeous and ethereal and flattering. perfect with a floppy hat for walking along the beach.


two.
the floppy hat! sun protection, and so cute!


three. 
pretty patterned tunics. wear with leggings for desert adventures!


four.
for obvious reasons. this has got to be the cutest retro swimsuit ever.


five.
so adorable. I can definitely picture myself site-seeing in this beauty. 


six.
fun sandals, to add a little bling to the beach or the medina!

seven.
I've been wanting a corset-style top foreverrr. I really want a floral one, but this one has definitely charmed me. 

eight.
another amazing maxi dress, because one of something good is never enough!

nine. 
a lightweight, mint green vintage dress. <3


ten.
brightly coloured harem pants- comfortable and stylish, and not to scandalous for camel-riding...

eleven.
I'm just in love with this skirt. light + flowy + goes with everything. everything.

twelve.
have I mentioned my new obsession with irregular choice shoes? these darlings would be perfect for trotting around cafes.

thirteen.
to wear with high-waisted red shorts & big sunglasses.

fourteen. 
I've tried to find great pleated pants a thousand places, but no one beats american apparel for fitting me. these minty linen trousers are light enough for summer.


fifteen. 
no beach, no matter how far from Hawaii, is complete without a hawaiian print.

sixteen.
a vintage slip to wear under sheer summer dresses.

seventeen.
billowy sleeves for when you need to be covered...

eighteen.
vintage luggage to carry it all in!


1. monsoon
2. asos
3. monsoon // topshop
4. ruche
5. modcloth
6. new look (both)
7. modcloth
8. monsoon (they have the most spectacular dresses)
9. etsy
10. h&m
11. asos
12. irregular choice
13. topshop
14. american apparel
15. modcloth
16. etsy
17. asos
18. libbystory.com


of course, taking the trip usually means not much cash leftover to do pre-trip shopping with! I'm sure I'll survive. :)
I can't WAIT.

lovelove. 

playing: black cadilacs- modest mouse 

taking care of business...

I got the job!!

I'm so relieved. finally, some income! I haven't worked in three months. starting monday, I am officially employed at New Look. they have some cute things and I get a 50% discount, which is nice because, like AA, you have to wear only their clothes to work. 

in honour of my new position, I thought I'd browse the website and share a few things I might be purchasing in the future! (since I currently own zilch from new look...)










all items from New Look



it's no dream job, but money is money. and they'll let me do some travelling. I've decided that's really what this year is going to be about for me; going new places, flitting off to Ireland for the weekend, seeing concerts in Glasgow. so what if it takes me another year to become a "real" journalist? maybe I'll actually have something to say by then. 

anyways, that's my good news!
wish me luck.



playing: Best for Last- Adele