Gilt 

This week I received some recent purchases from Gilt.com Since I am currently broke, I used the store credit I had from returning a few ill-fitting items a couple of months ago. I've been waiting to find the perfect items to use my credit on, and I finally found some. I bought three pairs of Wyeth NY heels and two sparkly Avaleigh tops.  Check it out:

I wore the last pair to a recent job interview and was complimented on them by the manager interviewing me. 

And here is a picture of me with the shoes and the white sequined tank top I got:

Top Ten

My picks from the Pre-Fall 2013 Collections

1. Carolina Herrera

I am absolutely in love with this gown (and with everything by Carolina Herrera, for that matter). Lucy Liu looked absolutely stunning in it at the Golden Globes:

2. Bottega Venetta

I love the Mad Men-esque feel of this dress.

3. Prabal Gurung

I would wear this dress constantly if I owned it.

4. Gucci

I will bet you money we see Anne Hathaway in this beauty very soon.

5. Erdem

Erdem's Pre-Fall collection hits all the right notes. This is just an example of their floral and feminine pieces. I want every single one.

6. J Mendel

This dress looks like it should be worn by an angel: soft, fluttery, white, and lacy.

7. Nina Ricci

Right now, I wish I worked in an office so I had an excuse to wear this suit.

8. Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton always produces something to covet, and this pink jacket and skirt combo are no exception.

9. Stella McCartney

Colorblocking is big, and this dress does it perfectly.

10. Jason Wu

Give me a gold-sequined top any day.

Wish Fulfilled

Remember this beauty I posted as my #2 pick on my handbag  Lust List a couple of months ago? 

Well my wonderful boyfriend gave it to me for Christmas! Turns out he read my blog for gift inspiration, and I am certainly glad he did. I think I am going to keep both him and the bag around for a long time. :)

Here it is, my new go-to bag:

Satin and Leather

Outfit

Last night I wore this outfit to go out with friends. 

Wet Seal Blouse - $8, Pato's Closet; Tart Black Lambskin Leather Dress - $79, Gilt.com

Tuesday Lust List

Fall Boots

My internet was down yesterday, so I didn't get a chance to post the lust list. Here it is, a day late:

7. Valentino Garavani Boots

Get it here

I love anything with flowers on it, and these boots are perfect to bring a little Spring into Fall.

6. Diane Von Furstenberg Cut-Out Boot

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Eggplant purple is one of my favorite colors, and the cut-outs give it a lacy look, which I love (as you will see).

5. Rag and Bone Boot

 

Get it here

This boot is edgier than I would normally wear, but for some reason I love it. 

4. Madison Harding Mell Bootie

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I love, love, love the lacy boots this season! And this one is remarkably affordable!

3. House of Harlow 1960 Arissa 2

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I love rabbits, I showed them in 4-H for eight years, but I have to admit, I also love wearing their fur. That's probably why I love these boots lined with real rabbit fur. (Sorry, furry-creature-loving friends.)

2. Fendi Victorian Colorblock Boot

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I was in love with this boot the moment I saw it. I have a soft spot in my heart for Victorian clothing, I guess. 

1. Dsquared2 Lace Boot

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What's not to love about this boot? Lace! Gold Heels! Pink Soles! These are the shoes I'll wear in Heaven...

The Return of the Green Sweater

Outfit

Today I did a variation on an outfit you saw before: different belt, scarf, and jewelry. What do you think?

Vintage

Outfit

Last night I went out in a vintage ensemble. I wanted to try out my new hat from Fremont Vintage Mall:

What I'm wearing: vintage hat - $8 (Fremont Vintage Mall); purple plaid coat - $19 (Fremont Vintage Mall); white angora sweater - free (my mother's from long ago); necklace - I don't remember (it is a charm from another necklace re-threaded on a piece of ribbon)