Want It Wednesday: Accessories

Some people go to work because they have a family to take care of, a point to prove, to help others or for self accomplishment. I go to work because at the end of the day, I feel justified wanting the things I want and the buying the things I want. I know how materialistic that sounds but it's still motivation and at least I'm not sitting at home wasting my life away. Being the most indecisive person in the world, my wishlist changes way too frequently which is why I'm usually reluctant to buy something expensive unless its been idling on my list for a significant amount of time.

Givenchy Antigona (buy here)

Usually, I would not consider handbags merely an accessory because they're an entire personality on its own. But for the sake of this post, I had to mention this beauty as it is one of my most coveted bags of the season.

Chunky Knit Scarfs (buy at Zara)

Wearing a scarf is always associated with this warm fuzzy feeling that builds inside me. My favourite type of scarves are the huge knit ones; the chunkier, the better. I feel like they add interest to an attire and pulls the look together. 

Wilfred Carmen Beanie 

If you've seen my last post, you might know that I have developed an indefinite love for the "salt and pepper" colour scheme. For me, beanies are only to be worn in the fall/winter. I will never understand why some people wear them in the summer... Nevertheless, they are a cute accessory to casualize an outfit by giving it a cool laid-back look.

Dogeared Pendant Necklace

I'm a firm believer of karma, which may or may not be the only "force" I truly believe in but that's not the sole reason why I love this necklace. I think the collarbones are the most beautiful part of the a woman's body and a dainty chain necklace only enhances that beauty.

Tiffany's Atlas Hinged Bangle

The new Atlas collection at Tiffany's has such breathtaking and classic selections. Not much to say about the jewelry as they speak for themselves. 

So I have yet to decide if I want to do Want It Wednesdays in categories or just random items that I want at the time. If I had time, I would love to share all the things on my wishlist and hope to eventually relieve some of that longing. 

Splurge Sunday: Herve Leger

Splurge Sunday is where I share the items that I would buy if a couple hundred or thousand dollars were to fall out of the sky into my lap. These are the anti-commodities that I believe girls are allowed to lust over.

Herve Leger is like the pioneers of body-con dresses. The iconic bandage design is classy and sexy. The brand offers many styles of dresses but my all time favourite would be the "signature essential" shape. What drawns me to these dresses is their versatility. On its own, it's the perfect little dress for a night out with your girlfriends or date night with your significant other. Paired with a blazer, it can be worn to more business related events or cocktail parties. The skirts are also recognizable and can be paired differently in multiple occasions. Although I don't think it's necessary for me to own such a dress at this point in my life, they are still a beauty to look at and I hope to own one (or some) in the future.

Here are some of my favourite designs:

Buy at Shopbop for $880 (My idea of the perfect LBD)

Buy at The Outnet for $675

                                               

Buy at The Outnet for $525

Buy at The Outnet for $900

Buy at Net-A-Porter for $1250

I truly believe that these dresses will look beautiful on any body shape. They cinch you in at your natural waist to create or accentuate a hourglass figure. The ribbed bandages conceals extra "flubber" that you have after a night of drinking and eating. These are definitely a luxurious addition to a girls closet but the style is so iconic, one is allowed to dream about eventually having the chance to slip one on.

WANT: Louis Vuitton

I've always been a fan of Louis Vuitton. In fact, it was the designer that opened my eyes to the world of luxury fashion. The thing about LV is that there are some items that I drool over while there are others that makes me wonder how anyone would buy such monstrosity.  I used to be obsessed with the Damier Ebene pattern and while it is still my preferred canvas, I now tend towards Epi or Vernis leather. To speak of it, I absolutely despise the monogram canvas. If was ever gifted any item with the monogram canvas, I'd throw it back at their face or sell it. But since I'm feeling extra positive today, I'm only going to share with you my top Louis Vuitton picks if a couple thousands dollars magically appeared in my wallet.

Neverfull MM in Epi leather

I've been eyeing this bag before Louis Vuitton even released this design. I remember telling me friend how if LV ever came out with an Epi leather Neverfull, it would buy it without thinking. When I finally got to see and try on the bag in person and I was impressed but not completely sold due to a couple of reasons. First, the price tag at around a ridiculous 2Gs. Another thing that turned me off from this bag is the pochette that comes with it. Since I already own the Pochette Accessories in the same black Epi leather, I have no need or desire for another. Also, the Michael Kors Jet set Tote is almost identical in structure but about the quarter of the price. Finally, I'm still not comfortable with the fact that this bag only has a single latch closure and no zipper. Nevertheless, I still really love the look of this bag and its versatility. It looks even nicer in the indigo colour.

Monceau BB in Patent leather

I just can't get enough of crossbody LVs. The Monceau BB is the perfect size for on the go and can be easily dressed up or down. I love the patent leather finish and this pinky-nude colour is perfection.


Before writing this post, I always thought there was an endless list of items I want from LV. But after thinking about it, these items are basically the only goodies I would spend my money on or want to be gifted. I feel like LV is trying too hard to increase their luxury standings and attempting to compete with the prices of Hermes and Chanel. In fact, they even publicly announced this strategy shift to attract higher-end customers. Am I the only one who thinks that is absolutely ridiculous and just goes to show how shallow society is. The inflated prices definitely do not make me to think "oh LV is becoming more exclusive so I should buy more bags" but it does make me consider purchasing some of the items I've been wanting now before prices go even higher. What do you guys think?