July Wishlist

Wishlist Wednesday

A list that will probably be the most lust-worthy to date. *le sigh*

1. I'm ready to move out!...but honestly & realistically, I am in no financial state to do so. Boo. But a girl can dream about owning her own place... Development in downtown Honolulu has been booming especially in the Kaka'ako area & I wish I could say all in! This one looks particularly fabulous & would be insanely convenient for where I currently work...plus, no traffic worries!

A rendition of a potential view of Diamond Head off in the distance...but look at that price tag, yowza--what a life!

(Symphony Honolulu)

2. I have only come to realize how special every M.A.C. collection & collaboration is...or maybe that just shows how much of a "consumer" I really am haha. Circa 2005-2006 M.A.C. paired up with Disney and released a small collection of lip conditioners that some refer to as "tint toons". These were later followed by a collection of Villain-inspired products. I remember seeing this particular Miss Bunny lip conditioner listed in a magazine back in the day...but sadly it was too late for me to get my hands on this product :(

(PC: Flickr)

3. Rose gold (anything) is my newest obsession. So it was no surprise that the minute I saw these Frends headphones, I WANTED. While the price tag is comparable to other popular brands like Beats by Dre, I wonder if it matches in terms of quality & performance... this would def be a very fashionable & functional accessory, which may lead me to cave eventually. Perhaps I will save up & treat myself around the holidays ;)

(Taylor, Frends, $199.00)

4. I have been on the hunt for one of these olive, utility jackets for a while...I think my want for one of these arose as a result of Bella Swan's style in the Twilight movies (Something Clever: A Fashion Blog has a great summary of Twilight fashion here). However, the urge to buy this type of outwear laid dormant for a bit until I saw Holly Ann-Aeree's most recent outfit of the day post! So the Googling began & I stumbled across this gem of a blogger who has fabulous style, Tanfizzle! ...and so I fell in LOVE with this particular olive, utility jacket; who doesn't love pieces that are 2-in-1?! Sadly this is far outside of my price range so I'm looking for some cheaper alternatives...any ideas?

(PC: Tanfizzle)

PJK Patterson J. Kincaid x the man repeller Lost Boys Utility Jacket
(Revolve Clothing, $348.00)


5. ...and of course my wishlist would not be complete without a pair of shoes...& Chanel's espadrilles take the cake! One of the hottest trends of the summer & I WANT...I think I would go for the black/white combo since I don't think I can pull off these bold colors like blogger Aimee Song...too bad I can't have...

Chanel Canvas Espadrille Shoes
(As seen on Song of Style)

6. I decided to add one more wish to the list this month because I desperately want to travel & live in wanderlust! ...and of course to travel fashionably, you need a great suitcase!!

The Anna Sui for Tumi (Super leger international carry-on; $395) is the perfect carry-on for those wanderlust adventures--fun, flirty & feminine! Sadly, I can't find anywhere to purchase this from anymore :( ...& I really wish I could have the entire fabulous collection! haha :)
(Article by Seventeen Magazine)

As you can see, all are definite wishes. Would you purchase any of these?

What's on your wishlist?

...perhaps one of these days I can make one of them true :)



xoxo
~carlykins

5/23/13 Thrifty Thursday - Valerie Joseph Boutique

Thursdays will focus on all the ways a lovely lady can keep up to trend without breaking the bank! Let's be thrifty gal pals, time the share the steals & deals!!

For you 808-ers, are you looking for a store that offers hip, trendy items at reasonable prices? Hit up Valerie Joseph Boutique located on the ground floor of Ala Moana Center!

If you've never shopped here before, they sure know how to make your experience GREAT! Sizes & stock of clothing, accessories, etc. are LIMITED, it's just the way VJ herself runs her store. It ensures that your items will be as unique as you are! Check out their Facebook page & Instagram; there are constant updates for new merch!! (I have to admit I have become quite the stalker on their social media platforms since VJ's style is awesome)!!

There always seem to be promos running all year long--thanks for thinking of us fashion hungry gals V! As such, one of my more recent visits had me walking out with more items than I had originally planned...started with the jacket, then I threw in a necklace... The sales girl was a TOTAL enabler and mentioned VJ's buy 2 get the 3rd 50% off! Naturally I couldn't pass up a good deal, and I am SO happy with my purchases--I can't wait to show them off :)

 

(How cute is the packaging?? All about the details baby!)

Customer service here is also FABULOUS! You'll leave feeling like a Queen. If you still need more convincing as to why you need to give this place a look-see, check out the rave reviews on Yelp! Happy retail therapy shoppaholics ;) See ya there!

xoxo

~carlykins