Shameless Wish List of Want

December 6, 2007 by Morgan  Send to a Friend

After writing earlier this week (over at ThreadBanger.com) of my sincere desire to become completely wardrobe-self-sufficient through strict devotion to both thrifting and sewing machine, I now offer you something to the complete opposite effect:

Inspired by BYT’s HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES (and price-wise by the insanely ridiculous one at Style.com), I’ve come up with a dream list of things I’d LOVE to have bestowed upon me this holiday season. Like a shamed What Not To Wear nominee (or Wayne and Garth), I’ve given myself a $5000 spending limit. Self-indulgent? Yes. But I’ve also donated $5000 imaginary dollars to CHARITY via Buy Less Crap, so we can all feel good about this. And as always, feel free to leave YOUR wishlist in the comments section…

Grey Ant Tuff Glasses, $270 at Creatures of Comfort. The perfect stocking stuffer! Also, I need a new glasses shape, and this is it. Peter Jensen Low-Top Bunny Sneakers, $136 at Creatures of Comfort. I wouldn’t dream of paying more than like ten bucks for a Keds-ish shoe, no matter how much I know I’d wear it. It would be against everything I stand for - but I’d totally wear them if purchased FOR me. Mike & Chris Bryant Italian Leather Lambskin Hoodie in charcoal, $902 at Shop Robertson. Because….wow. AND it has a hood.

Grey Ant “Etiquette Jean”, $330 at ShopBop. They really seem like the perfect pants to wear while writing a thank you note FOR THE BEST GIFT EVER. Elizabeth & James Muscle Tee, $95 at Neiman Marcus. Because right now the only thing I own that was designed by the Olsen twins is my 5 years-old, $12 blowdryer. Something’s got to give. Marc by Marc Jacobs “Mighty Weekender”, $458 at Barney’s Co-Op. This looks really soft, but like it would stand up to being thrown around a bit. You could also put more presents IN the bag and I would like that a whole lot.

Marc Jacobs Short Trench Coat, $1900 at Net-A-Porter. This trench, while ostensibly A CLASSIC, is nothing if not frivolous in price - but it’ll look gooooooood when Spring’s Crayola colors hit. Creme de la Mer, $220 at Neiman Marcus. I mean seriously. Don’t you feel like you’ve been reading about it in magazines for YOUR ENTIRE LIFE? I MUST KNOW WHY IT IS SO REVERED. Listen to Neiman’s description: “There are those who insist Crème de la Mer has produced astonishing results. Some might even call it miraculous.” MIRACULOUS. AND I heard Kate Moss uses it like I use Jergens Cherry Almond, which is liberally, which is crazy because the $220 price tag is for just 2 ounces. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Knit Dress, about $450 at Brown’s Fashion. I’m actually going to go ahead and say that this isn’t as crazy a splurge as the previous two pieces in this set - I feel like this is sort of basic but cool enough that you’d want to pull it out every single year for at least ONE holiday party. So really, it’s the gift that keeps on giving - and isn’t that the VERY BEST KIND?!

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