Holiday Wishlist | Color Play

Since I celebrate Hanukkah most of my gifting is already done. But for the rest of the world, the holiday frenzy is still going strong. So, this is the first of three holiday wish lists/gift guides I will be making until Christmas. I will be posting one a week and they will all be themed. This weeks theme is color play and I have split the list into three color themes, monochrome, neutrals, and oxblood. Sure, there isn't much color in my color themed holiday gift list, but in my defense sometimes basics are the way to go. Especially if your going to be asking for some less affordable gifts, you will want pieces that will last and you can wear over and over again. And yes, I went for splurge-worthy items for this list, but don't worry next week I'll have gifts under $100. If you want to save money, then you'll have to wait for next week's list, however, if you'd like to use the holidays as an opportunity to splurge (which is what I like to do) then shop these items below:

Zara Boots · Equipment Sweaters · Rag and Bone Cocktail Dresses

Wanted | Sweatshirts

There was a time when sweatshirts were reserved solely for lazy days. However, the sweatshirt has been reinvented and given a new purpose. Now, thanks to the likes of Kenzo, Givenchy, and many others, the last place you want to be wearing your sweatshirt is indoors on the couch. Whether it's a simple sweatshirt paired with a skirt or some leather pants, or a statement sweatshirt with a great pair of jeans, the sweatshirt has become a wardrobe staple. And of course, there is nothing I like more than clothing that not only looks good but is super comfy. So obviously I've been on the lookout for the perfect statement sweatshirts and you can shop my favorites below: 

Kenzo Sweats & Hoodies · 3.1 Phillip Lim Sweats & Hoodies · Sandro Sweats & Hoodies

Clothes For Thought | Now Trending

This is my first attempt at a digital version of a Clothes For Thought collage. And while it came out better than expected, I definitely prefer cutting pictures out of magazines and gluing them to paper. There's something about having the pictures in your hand that makes putting together a collage so fun. But, that's not to say I won't try photoshop again. Anyway, I made this collage as an ode to all the fall trends we love so much. Pretty pinks, perfect plaids, simple sweatshirts, lots of leopard, and anything cozy to keep warm. And yes, the quote was meant to be a bit ironic. 

Fashion icons are consistently telling us not to follow trends and to be ourselves but at the same time we look up to them for following and sometimes creating those very trends they don't want us to follow. My advice, don't count out trends. Never put something down because everyone's wearing it. If you love it wear it. I love being inspired by what others are wearing. I don't think of it as copying them, it's purely inspiration. Just take the trend and do it your own way. So, wear what you like and if you like these trends shop my picks similar to the clothing above:

Kenzo Sweats & Hoodies · Topshop Crewnecks & Scoopnecks · Topshop Sweats & Hoodies

(All images found on www.whowhatwear.com)