Dreaming of Neutrals

Topshop Contrast Sleeve Army Jacket, OPI Berlin There Done That,

Zara Basic Velvet Slipper, Deux Lux Herringbone Backpack

Allow me to introduce what I am lusting over for fall 2012. I gave summer a stitch effort...currently even have a semi-bright polish on at the moment. But my roots are clearly neutral and every year I love them even more.

What are you lemming for this A/W season? x

Lust List #1

I thought I'd start a mega original series depicting current things/trends I'm lusting after...the Internet really takes window shopping to a whole new level. What a great world we live in.

1. Red-Orange nail polish.

Enter Essie Geranium, pictured below. I've been told that Fifth Avenue is another great shade. I've seen both next to each other in person and could not tell the difference though. Either way, I went through a good 19 years hating red nail polish, but after discovering reddy-orange shades, I've become a satisfied convert. Oh, and I'm 20.

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2. These Zara heels every fashion blogger seems to own. 

Ok, if I am being perfectly honest with myself, I am lusting after nearly all of Zara's stock at the moment. I largely blame the British YouTubers I watch (see: Vivianna) for showcasing their amazing finds this season! Seriously though, Zara has impressed me in 2012. Fast international shipping too! Always a plus. Being on the taller end of the spectrum (I'm 5ft7), I can't see myself actually wearing these, however one day I will grow up and embrace my stature dans talons!

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3. Floral blouses (this one is from HM). 

Loving these types of shirts for summer! Which is quite strange because I definitely lean towards more of a neutral, even utilitarian style overall...hmm describing your own style is not easy. I plan on doing OOTD's on here, so hopefully pictures will speak louder! Let's hope I am good and don't show my typical black on grey, grey on black self.

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4. Above Knuckle Rings. 

Trend-wise, I'm late on this one but I've been eyeing these silver rings from Fashionology for almost a year now! Need to bite the bullet and order a couple, even though I think they're slightly overpriced. The quality seems lovely however; my dozens of tarnished Forever 21 rings are hanging their heads in shame tsk tsk.

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That's all for now! Let me know if you enjoy the Lust List concept...I'd love to hear what you're lusting after at the moment x

xx Linds

Spring Retail Therapy

Checking in with a second post here! Not exactly on a roll but in my defense, finals are (finally) over....

This is how exams make me feel immediately after.

So what does a newly liberated student do with the unusual free time? Shop of course!

I basically wear variations of black and grey (black and grey, grey and black, etc.) so I decided to get in the spring spirit and pick up some colorful wardrobe items.

This pairing looks very Katy Perry..

One of the first things I wanted to find was a good pair of high waisted shorts. You'd think this would be easy to find, but not always the case. These from Urban Outfitters were a great bright blue, high waisted, and long enough to not make me look like I'm "working". Yes please. I threw in my new H&M bikini in the shot because...it's rose gold. And gorgeous. Somehow it made it into all my shots..

More BDG denim! And the bikini bottom for an artsy touch.

 Now these pants are the spring/summer brights I was referencing above. I don't know what it is about this orange-y, persimmon shade, but I love it and think it will look even better with a tan perhaps. Not to mention, these jeans are lightweight, high waisted (sensing a trend?) and the softest I've ever felt...highly recommend.

Attack of the rose gold trend!

And here it is (again)...the piece de resistance of my haul. H&M has always been on my good list, but this year they are bringing out some really chic swimsuits. From the rose gold hardware to the triangles; I will be rocking this all summer no doubt. I threw in a rose gold bangle I found there for only $5.95 for good measure ;)

Everyone likes a basic striped tee, right? This one has a shirttail hem (shorter in front, longer in back).

Lastly we have FLATFORMS! I finally scouted them out at my H&M after toying with ordering a pair off Asos for months...until they were sold out, of course. I don't know what it is about them that I like...they are very comfortable and a very manageable heel (about 2.5 inches). 

I also picked up an Essie polish in Cute as a Button. The photo is making it look very orange, but in reality it's more of a peachy pink with some red in it. Goes quite nicely with the bright trend me thinks :)

Well that's all for now, let me know your latest spring buys!

xx

Lindsay