Wishlist Wednesday: Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is...

With Christmas fast approaching I've been tasked by my mother with coming up with a few ideas for presents I would like to receive from "Santa" this year. While there is honestly nothing that woul dbe appreciated more than some generous cold hard student-loan-payment cash, there are a couple items that I've had my eye on. Nothing crazy like my November Wishlist Wednesday but a few items that I would really love. Dear Santa, if the elves must spoil me perhaps these...

A Mortar and Pestle.

Andrew and I love to cook anything and everything. We frequently cook meals together and so we've been amassing quite a few new kitchen gadgets along our culinary adventures. Recently, we tackled a pumpkin cheesecake recipe that required us to grind whole cloves...a difficult feat when you don't have a mortar and pestle to use! Because we cook so often I'm thinking it's worth the investment to finally get a mortar and pestle for grinding spices and making quacamole (my fave!). I really like this option that I found on Amazon for only $10.99. It's the 4.5 inch Greenco Marble Mortar and Pestle in white/gray. It looks clean and it's small enough that I don't feel guilty adding it to our already overstocked kitchen cabinets.

A Wide Angle/Macro lens.

I've also been researching new lenses for my camera and I really like the macro capability of this lens (good for the blog photos right?) and the look of wide angle photos (for regular life picture taking). So this 52 millimeter 0.43x Altura Photo Professional HD Wide Angle Lens (w/ macro Portion) for only $29.99 is the perfect tester. If I really like I could invest in a better macro lens when I can afford one and give this to my sister, who just recently purchased a DSLR before her honeymoon.

A Wireless Adapter.

Pretty much all my wishlist items are camera related, haha. I researched this Nikon WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter for $39.99. It's a really cool attachment that allows the photos you take to wirelessly upload to your phone/tablet automatically. It also lets you use your phone to view the photo and activate the actual shutter (so you can actually see the photo before you take it even though the camera may be propped up across the room!). I love to post my nails on Instagram but I really only like the photos taken by my DSLR so I can't easily upload. I have to plug the SD card into my computer and then email the photo so I can access it from my phone and then post from the phone. Quite the process! :( This makes it easier.

A Shutter Remote.

If the wireless adapter isn't an option I would love this very simple option instead. It's a less expensive Foto&Tech FTML-L3 Wireless Shutter Remote that is only $9.99 and still lets you activate the shutter from across the room. You can't use your camera to preview the photo and the photos you take won't upload to your phone/tablet though because it doesn't have that capability. This is small though and doesn't have to be plugged into the camera so it sticks out awkwardly. This can just get thrown in my camera bag and pulled out when needed. It's also easier to hide this remote than a giant cell phone in the pictures taken.

A Flexible Tripod.

I'm also interested in the Vidpro GP-24 Gripster III Flexible Digital SLR Camera Tripod. This is a cheap but great option because it's only $9.58 and it has flexible legs so you can wrap it around things to secure the tripod. You also can accommodate any type of angle or hill the tripod might be set on. Can you say great deal?!

A New Planner.

I am a girl who loves planning. I plan and scribble notes constantly and I can't imagine entering a year without a planner to keep track of everything in my life. Last year, I invested in an Erin Condren Life Planner (remember my planner review post from last October) but I'm not sure I want to invest $mucho$dinero$ in a planner again this year. The EC is really steep and despite the custom coloring and various cover options, I think I would like this adorable Sugar Paper Planner from Target instead. It does the same job as the Erin Condren, you can still use stickers and stuff in it if you want, and how adorable is the black/white/gold? Clearly, I'm loving those colors right now...hence my new blog banner! Plus, this planner is more transportable because it's smaller and it's only $9.99 so it definitely beats the $50+ pricetag of Erin Condren life planners. I'll leave the EC life planners for the chic college students and busy moms!

So, what are you hoping Santa spoils you with this year??

Wishlist Wednesday: November Edition

I have officially started my countdown to Christmas. Of course I am much too old for Santa Claus but I do like to spoil myself every now again (mostly around Christmas and then again in May around my birthday) so I typically will have a wishlist going of items that I am drooling over and want to buy for myself. Today's post are my November Favorites, things on my wishlist to buy for myself. Naturally, I'm not Ivanka Trump or Paris Hilton so these items may require some serious saving!

This Tahari ASL Sleeveless Belted Sheath Dress would be perfect for a job interview or wearing to work with a blazer and heels. I love that it's grey because I need a grey dress (I already have a black sheath dress) and the silhouette is flattering on literally any body shape. The belt is a nice accent too! However, this dress is priced at $129.00 so I would need a big sale to purchase it right now.

Next is the newest bag I'm drooling over.: the Michael Kors Hamilton tote with saffiano leather. First it was the Louis Vuitton Speedy but Andrew surprised me with that to celebrate my 25th birthday and my law school graduation. I've had my eye on it for awhile and I think this would be a really good investment for work. It's long enough that it could fit a portfolio or files in comfortably and I don't think it would be too bulky. Again, with a price tag of $358.00 this bag is out of reach for the moment.

Next are two things that inspired my blog's current look (gold dots). Say Hello to an adorable Kate Spade vase:

And an adorable Kate Spade wallet:

There's just something about white and gold dots that seem so classic and chic to me. This Cedar Street Confetti Dot Lacey wallet is $178.00 and the color is "Bridal Cream." Cute no?? Would be adorable as a wallet or as a clutch to use on its own for a wedding.

Lastly, I NEED this shirt for New Year's Eve this year. Is that not perfect?? I love champagne and if being a lawyer didn't work out I would have tried to be a professional celebrater. It's by a company called T and J and is sold for $32. Unfortunately the small and medium sizes are on backorder until December! Sadness! I mean clearly Kate Middleton has it right (photo taken from The Inner Duchess of Kate Middleton tumblr):

Because I passed both bars (and have been officially admitted to one so far) I may have to purchase one of these to celebrate. That's no small feat!

Is there anything on your wishlist right now?? Share it in the comments below!

Wishlist Wednesday: October Edition

I wanted to do a post about some things that are on my wishlist right now because I am just a shopaholic right now and there is no shortage of things that I would LOVE to buy. However, because I'm not working right now (UGH JOB SEARCH!) I have to seriously stop the spending or else my student loan payments will NOT be getting paid! Anyway, these are things currently on my wishlist.

These are my new obsession right now in pants. I've gained a bit of weight (a lot of weight) and so I've been slowly replacing things in my closet and of course I need pants! These are the Mid-rise Rockstar Sateen Jeans from Old Navy. I can't even chose a color--I seriously MUST have them all. How gorgeous is the deep purple? You can't go wrong with khaki or army green! And of course the dusty pink is just girly and fantastic.They're $36.94 but Old Navy usually has them on sale for $34.50. I'm not sure what "sateen" means because they're basically a comfy jean-ish soft material (so don't be confused into thinking these are dress pants). The deep purple color is actually named "Get Figgy With It" how amazing is that? Well done Old Navy! Before you order always google for coupon codes and see if Old Navy is running a sale. I feel like there's ALWAYS a sale going on there. $25 outerwear anyone??

Speaking of outerwear, my next wishlist item is this Old Navy Wool-Blend Peacoat in the color Creme Caramel. I bought a gorgeous mint green version of this coat last year from Old Navy (for $25!) and it held up really well and was pretty warm (especially with a sweater underneath) so I think adding a caramel color to my coat collection is necessary. Bonus points, it will look great with any of the rockstar pants I just talked about! The coat is sold at Old Navy for $59.94 but you have to watch because Old Navy is always always always doing sales. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for another $25 sale this year so I can scoop this baby up! This and the green rockstar pants would be a perfect Thanksgiving outfit, no?? Very autumn and cozy.

I'm also drooling over this Delta ring from Swarovski. At $149 it's a tad more than I'd want to spend on a random ring but it is really pretty. The set comes with all three so you get your gold, silver, and rose gold all at the same time and you can wear them all at once or one at a time.  I'm not sure I would really buy this but I do think it's pretty and I like the design.

And lastly, I would love love love to purchase a macro lens for the Nikon. I use the macro setting on my camera right now but I think having a designated macro lens would be even better. As you know I'm an amateur photog so I'm learning how to get the best photos. If you're interested in seeing some awful pictures go back and check out the first 2-3 years of this blog! 

There you have it, my current wishlist items. Maybe I'll make this a series or something that I can post monthly (or weekly because I have a shopping problem). Is there anything you're currently wishing for? Let me know in the comments below!