Welcome back, Lust-Have List!

Although last month was the first time in years that I didn’t publish my monthly Lust-Have List, it feels like it’s been more like 6 months instead of only 2 months since the last LHL. However, it’s back.

The things I’m currently lusting for this month are mostly practical and things that I can easily incorporate into my everyday casual chic life. I’m a simple girl.

Here’s this month’s and the first Lust-Have List of 2016:

• Clean Reserve Six Piece Travel Set – Clean scents are my bread and butter and they an excellent job at creating scents that are simple, cleans, and blendable. This travel set combines 6 travel size scents will make it even easier to create your own mixture of scents.
• Mug Warmer – This is a necessity for me at the moment, because the mug I use at work doesn’t do a great job at keeping my beverages warm. So, this mug warmer would be clutch to have on my desk.
• Slip-On Calfhair Sneakers – For the past couple of years, my favorite shoes to slide on have been a pair of leopard print slide-ons from Sam Edelman. However, they have seen better days and I need a new pair of classic slide-ons that are comfortable to wear anywhere, but chic enough to wear to the office. Therefore, I’m fawning over this pair from Kate Spade. The contrast black and white with the touch of leopard print make these shoes a perfect contender for my next pair of shoes.
• Between the Wolf and Me book – As I mentioned in my ‘Hey 2016!” post, I plan to read/finish more books this year and Between the Wolf and Me is the next book I want to read in February. I’ve heard great things about this read.
• Fossil ‘Sydney’ Satchel – A money green leather satchel is perfect for winter and is an easy piece to transition from winter to spring, when the time comes.
• Kendra Scott ‘Auden’ Earrings – I want a new pair of statement earrings to add a little sparkle on those days when I more concerned with being bundled up and warm than styled. These Kendra Scott earrings are breathtaking, but still can work with everyday looks.

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We made it to November and it’s officially the beginning of holiday season, which include Thanksgiving and all the sales you can imagine until Christmas.

Unfortunately, it appears that I’m starting this month off in combative mode by trying to stop a cold from settling into my body. I spent the majority of my weekend in-doors and sipping on cold medicine and fresh orange juice. I even contemplated taking a week off from Stained Couture.

However, I feel a little better thanks to plenty of rest and peppermint tea. So, let’s start this month off, as usual, with the November 2016 Lust-Have List!

• Tom Dixon Brew French Press – Sipping french press coffee is one of the ‘it’ things to do, especially to floss on the ‘gram (Instagram). However, french press coffee is kinda awesome and I’ve been wanting to try at home. This copper one is so pretty and chic. It’s almost too pretty to use.
• Faux Fur Moto Jacket – For the fall, I’m all about utilitarian bomber jackets. However, for the winter, I want, no, need a moto jacket. I might be a little more than obsessed with this faux leather one from Forever 21. The deep hunter green is so chic. Even minimalistic me is enjoying the look of the faux fur.
• Kelsi Dagger Brooklyn Duser Bucket Bag – I’ve been looking for a cognac colored bucket bag that was simple, timeless, and within a certain price point. This cognac bag found at Urban Outfitters is pretty much perfect.
• GLAMGLOW Ultimate Anti-Aging Set – I’m going through one of my beauty and skincare obsessions and GLAMGLOW has become one of my new indulgences. Their face masks are pretty pricey, but so worth it. This holiday gift set combines my love of GLAMGLOW and my fixation on anti-aging. I might have to pick this up for myself and have Santa bring me something else this year.
• Heeled Oxford – I love the look of a well-tailored and classic looking heeled oxford. I love the slight edge that the touch of camo added to these from Banana Republic.

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September was great, fast, but definitely great.  I had an amazingly chill and perfect birthday (September 26) weekend that I happily spent with friends and family…and even a couple of pleasant naps on my sofa. No shame and definitely no complaints. Ultimately, I’m just very happy and blessed that I was able to enter another year on this earth.

Hopefully, October will be just as great. The weather has been consistently chilly and I’ve even woken up to condensation on my car. It’s been hot for so long that I almost forgot that warming up my car was still a ‘thing’. Ha!

Let’s welcome October by checking out the things I’m crushing on this month on the October 2o15 Lust-Have List.

• This limited edition red Ombre’ brush set from Sonua Kashuk is probably one of the most illogical items I’ve wanted in a long time, because I practically already have all of the original version of these brushes and would only be buying them for the gorgeous red ombre’ look of them and for that same reason, I wouldn’t even use them. So, I would be buying these for decor…and I’m totally okay with that decision.
• Considering that we just had 90 degree temperatures last, looking for a winter coat is very premature. Still, this classic wool blend coat from H&M caught my heart and potentially part of my next paycheck.
• Leopard print is my favorite neutral for fall and winter. Yes, leopard print is a neutral and these buckled leopard print flats are so cute and can go with any look.
• I’ve recently been slacking on my skincare game and the main area of slacking has been paying attention to my eye area. Fortunately, I don’t have undereye problems, but I won’t to prolong that blessing. The last undereye cream I bought irritated my eyes…TREMENDOUSLY. So, I want to give Origins’ Planscription Anti-Aging Eye Cream a go, because I’ve had great results with Origins’ eye creams in the past.
• I haven’t owned a green handbag in a long time and I feel like that needs to change and preferably in the form of this chic and sexy Cali purse from Rebecca Minkoff archive collection. Unfortunately, it’s only going to be available for a few days. However, I will just have to think about all the memories we could’ve shared.

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Hey September!

September is one of my favorite months. In case you didn’t know, September is my birthday month. Although, I’m not one of those kinda obnoxious people that celebrate their birthday all month, I still have a love when September finally hits. Aside from my birthday, it’s also the month when fall (my favorite season) finally arrives. So there’s that to look forward to, also.

Back to this month’s Lust-Have list.

It’s only safe to assume that my September LHL is just a perfectly catalog birthday wishlist for me. I will admit that usually end up getting 1 or a few items off this list every year. I guess it serves that purpose. So, keep reading to see my birthday wishlist/ Lust-Have List for September 2015.

• planetbox lunchbox – A lunchbox that guides you in packing a healthy meal quickly and easily. The compartments are great for portion control and the design of a retro cafeteria lunch tray is great! Luckily, they offer different sizes that’s perfect for kids and adults.
• Rebecca Minkoff Finn Suede Flats – Fall seems to be the only time of year that I embrace a pointy-toe flat. I’m really smitten with these flats by Rebecca Minkoff. Fall-friendly color of oxblood with the mixture of suede and leather material is such a nice look. Plus, these flats can pair well with skirts or pants.
• Morey Platform Bed – I haven’t had a platform bed since college and I wasn’t the biggest fan of it. In my current life of minimalism, a platform bed seems the ideal way to go. This bed looks so simplistic that I feel like, with a few trips to Home Depot and a good drill, I could build this bed. However, I know that I’m not one to do that. So, buying this bed is the next best option. Actually, buying this bed is the only option.
• Ole Henrikson Invigorating Night Creme – Other than foundation, finding a good night cream has been very difficult for me. It’s either breaks me out or shows no improvement to my skin. For now, I’ve just been using coconut oil at night (what can’t coconut oil not do?) and it’s been doing a great job at moisturizing my skin overnight. Still, I’ve been yearning to try this new night cream from Ole Henrikson. Not only does it hydrate your skin as you sleep, but improve the texture of your skin, as well. So, I classify this as a need.
• Eddie Bargo Pyramid Bracelet – Thin, flat, and stackable jewelry is one of the trends from the 90s that’s having a moment is style and I want in on it. What I love about this gold-plated bracelet from Eddie Bargo is that it’s bold enough to stand on it’s own, but designed to look just as amazing when paired with similar styles.

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Well, August has arrived and I’m still trying to figure out where July went. Maybe, the record breaking heat caused my memory to sweat away…along with my make-up. Anyway…Hey, August!

Although the heat is still lurking, it’s slightly dying down and soon the coolness of fall will replace it. In the meantime, August is another one of my chill months that doesn’t include much other than my brother’s birthday. Since I don’t have any kids, the beginning of the new school doesn’t mean anything to me other than a tax-free weekend. So, my brother’s birthday is as good as it’s going get, other than a month of simple workdays and potential leisurely nights.

Maybe its just the anticipation of fall or the fact that stores are now advertising all of the new fall fashions, but some of the things that are on my radar this month are things that I probably don’t need for  a couple of more months. However, I’m all about preparation and scouting items I want. So, you will notice a couple of tthe things I’m lusting for this month don’t necessarily work for me…just, yet.

Still, here’s what I’m lusting for this month!

• BECCA x Jacyln Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed – All the make-up girls (and guys!) have been clamoring about this limited edition hightlighter all over my social media timelines. BECCA teamed up Youtube Makeup Guru Jacyln Hill to come up with this universally perfect peachy white gold highlighter that adds illuminating and soft pearl glow that compliments most skin tones. A must-have…and lust-have!
• Converse Chuck II Hi-Tops – In case you missed the news, after almost 100 years (98 to exact), Converse recently redesigned their iconic Chuck Taylor sneakers by adding more comfort in the form of foam insoles and no-slip tongue without taking away too much for the classic look.
• TopShop Over Sized School Holdall – One thing that I do look forward with Back-To-School fashions are the abundant of large purses that are roomy and presented as alternatives to backpacks. This one from TopShop comes with more than enough room to carry my life, but also a long, adjustable strap to sling it on your shoulders and also large handles.
• Apex Dumbell Rack – Recently, after only joining 3 months ago, I cancelled my gym membership. I hate admit this, but I had only been a few times and didn’t really like the environment. So, I’m looking for another gym. In the meantime, I recently took a liking to weight training. It’s really good and toning and burning fat. I recent bought some weights in different sizes that currently reside on the floor of bedroom and I might’ve stumped my toe a couple of times. Therefore, this dumbell rack is more of a need than a want.
• ASOS Curve Shoulder Stitch Sweater – Off the shoulder tops are having a moment that will carry into fall. I actually work in a cold office. So, I can actually use this sweater now.

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