materialistic misconceptions...

sometimes, i wonder if my love for clothes and shoes and handbags and jewelry gives off the impression that i am something that i'm not... a stuck up, materialistic bitch. i've never quite understood why people who don't share the same love of fashion somehow equate fashion to shallowness!? i understand it's nonessential, but geez, other than food, water, and shelter, isn't everything kinda unnecessary!? we all wear clothes, what's wrong with wanting them to be special?

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i'm not sure when the concept of spending money on well-made and classic pieces of clothing became such a ridiculous notion. i'm in no way saying that you should spend money on clothes if it's outside of what you can afford, but i don't understand buying tons of junky cheap clothes that are going to eventually fall apart when you can purchase a few quality pieces that will last a lifetime. i'm not saying that a forever21 shopping spree isn't fun once in a while, but i find that i am most rewarded when i buy things that are quality...

have you heard of the term cost per wear? basically, it's the cost divided by the amount of times you can wear the item... do this and you are left with actual value per wear... just an example, so say you buy a pair of 25 dollar shoes and you are able to wear them for one summer before they crap out, you have spent 25 cents per wear... now say you buy a pair of 125 dollar sandals, but you can wear them for 5 summers, your cost per wear is still only 25 cents per wear and you won't have to re-purchase sandals for 5 years!!! i'm a big believer in cost per wear...

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i have helped tons of friends, who were hesitant to spend any money on themselves let alone on clothes, learn how to dress their bodies with clothes that make them feel ah-mazing!! it's brilliant how on their own they end up leaning towards nicer brands and more well made clothes. it's addicting.

so basically this is a giant rant for me to say... purchasing nice things and loving fashion isn't an issue of materialism, the humble everyday fashion lover just wants to wear beautiful things that are going to last.

the fall wish list.

so, i have officially been the worst blogger ever, but i figure, sometimes it's a good thing to be too busy to blog. the hubs, the boys, and i have been truly enjoying time together in sunny california. it's been a very exciting time trying to figure out the giant new city we live in. we just had a slew of visitors and i'm finally slowing things down, so i thought i'd start with a fun little post about my must haves for the fall.



despite what i thought about california... that it was always sunny and never cold... i was very much mistaken. san diego gets quite chilly on a weekly basis... not that i'm complaining, but i definitely wasn't prepared for that. my family is from southern florida, so i'm not used to having to wear a hoodie to the beach. but i love it. i am so spoiled to living anywhere else. but i am so excited that fall/winter fashion will still get to make an appearance. here's my list, click on the photos to shop.



X oxfords

purchased from zappos, i got these puuurrrty nicole oxfords. i love the color. and i apologize if you want to buy them too... i think i bought the last pair... i can't find this color anywhere. i can't wait to wear these with rolled up skinny jeans and long flowing skirts. 

_ gingham shirt

i want this shirt... so bad. i know it's completely random, but i can't wait to mix and match it with other neutral patterns and leopard. oh yes, leopard... see below. 

_ leopard cardi

this cardigan is a freaking steal. it's only 25 bucks!! prints are so in for the fall and i love leopard print anything. 

X round sunnies

so, i have been coveting a pair of round glasses for quite some time now. these warby parker glasses are a genius deal and i love. love. love. the vibe of them. plus, money goes to a great cause. 

X new jeggings

i know it's not very exciting, but my pair of jbrand skinnies are literally falling apart... time to replace.

**i ended up purchasing a pair of gap jeggings. shockingly they look and feel just like j.brand... and they are about half the price**

_ skinny cords

i love the feel of skinny cords. especially in a great neutral color. 

_ rich brown bag

how perfect is the bag?!?! it's the most genius color for fall and the size is perfect because i need to downsize my life. 

so those are my must haves. what are coveting for the fall!?!?