Summer Wish List + Style Question

I have hit the point where I am not really sure what my style is these days. As much as a I look for clothes online,  I can never seem to find anything I like. There is a growing list of clothes I need, but but a shrinking list of brands I actually like. Please let me know if you know of any websites you like to find cute summer clothes! 

| Wedges | Sunglasses | White Jeans | Tank | Monogram Necklace | Knot Earrings |

     There have been some cute things around. I really want a new pair of white jeans (my old ones just got, well, old looking) and I think that GAP has some great pants. I have a pair in black which fit really well so I might just need a white version. I also would love to find some cute gold jewelry. I have earring that are legit, but I actually want a fake pair that I could wear around all the time. 

     Other items that I am searching for are nude wedges, cute summer shirts (love the basic tanks but would like others too) and a gold necklace. I really just need a lot of random clothes, but for now, this is a decent start. 

What kind of clothes do you like for the summer?

xoxo,

Maddie 

Christmas Wishlist

It was almost impossible this year to figure out what I wanted for Christmas. I typically build up a list throughout the year, but this year I just didn't. There wasn't any particular reason, but maybe because this fall I was just too busy to actually shop. Either way I did manage to come up with some idea for my family.  

| Collective Giftcard | Red Sweater | cookbook | Anchor Sweater | Scarf | Hand Cream | | Perfume | 

     This year all I seem to want to wear is sweaters, but I never seem to find any that I like. I have looked at tons of websites, and so far I have only found two I like (from Madewell and KJP). Madewell has become one of my favorite stores these days and they really do well in the sweater department. Clothing wise I would also love a white scarf. I have two plaid scarves that I adore, but I can't wear them with patterned clothes. A white scarf would be so easy to wear. My mom has one that I always stole in high school, but now I think I need my own. 

     No Christmas list of mine would be complete without food being involved somehow. I would like some gift cards to local coffee shops in Madison, so I can go out for a treat without feeling bad spending my own money. I also enjoy cooking my own food for dinner instead of eating in the dining halls, so I could really use a cookbook so I don't keep making the same things over and over. 

      Whenever I need need to add something to a wish list, lotion or perfume is always a go to. There are so many options for someone to give with a wide price range. Anything from a small five dollar hand lotion, $25 roller ball perfume or a full bottle are always gifts that I love and use. The winter weather makes my hands really dry and a girl can never have too many perfumes. 

What is on your Christmas list? I could always use some ideas.

xoxo,

Maddie

College Clothing Wishlist

It seems that with college coming up, I am finding more and more holes in my wardrobe. Some are because my mom and I share various things, and others are due to new types of things to do, such as going out. In addition to those reasons, I also have found that a lot of my shoes are getting really worn out so I should probably invest in a new pair with the amount of walking I will be doing. 

| Black Jeans | Booties | Sperry | Sundress | Tank | Demin Shorts | Sweatshirt | 

Out of all of these, I would want the booties the most. I have been wanting a pair for almost two years now, but I can never seem to find ones that I love. If I do find a pair that I really like, they tend to be really expensive (go figure). I would also really like a pair a of black jeans. I feel like they would be perfect for going out with friends for dinner or to a concert. Finally, I think jean shorts would be great to have for the days when you want to wear a t-shirt, but would want to look a little better than wearing chino shorts. 

What would you like for this school year?

xoxo,

Maddie

Christmas Wishlist

Instead of doing a December wish-list this month I thought I would change it up and share with you some of the top things on my Christmas list. This isn't everything i'm asking for, but I always go by the rule if there's more on the list, the less likely you are to know what you're getting. I hate figuring out what i'm getting ahead of time so this helps me keep that to a minimum. This year I am asking for a variety of things, which will make getting everything so much more fun! So with that, here is my 2015 Christmas list! 

Hunter Boots: I really want these boots in black. I think they are super cute, and now that it is going to be snowy for a long time, it would be a good thing to have some water proof shoes. I already know so many different outfits that would look adorable with these and I just can't wait!

Patagonia Re-Snap Pullover: I think I want this pullover in red or pink, but either way all I know is that really want it. I have a deep love for pull overs and quarter zips so I know this would be worn all of the time. 

Victoria's Secret PJ set: I think Pajama sets are one of the cuter things in life, so I want a set or two from Victoria's Secret. My favorite patterns are Red/Green Plaid and Red/White Dot. I just think that waking up in warm flannel pajamas is a good way to start any day, even a Monday. 

Nixon Watch: I have been wanting a classic looking watch for quite a while now and I think that I may have found the perfect one. This is a super simple looking watch but it would go with a lot and would be a nice addition to any outfit.

Kate Spade Stationary: It's really hard to go wrong when you are looking at Kate Spade things and this stationary is no exception. I just love the idea of being able to write really cute thank you notes to people, and to hopefully get one back in return.

Moccasin Slippers: I honestly don't know why I don't have a pair of slippers already since I live in a cold place, but I don't so here's the solution. These L.L. Bean slippers look like they would be extremely soft. They would be perfect for me to slip on in the mornings and to wear on the wonderful snow days.


I absolutely love reading other peoples Christmas lists so if you wrote a post on your list, or read a really good one, please let me know! 

Anything special on your Christmas list?

xoxo,

Maddie

November Favorites

Old Navy Flannel Scarf: I want plaid scarf so badly! They so are cute and just add a little more to every outfit without being insane. This one really comfortable. I know that by being flannel it will be so warm and cozy. I can just see all types of different outfits that I could make with this scarf.  

Great Lakes Clothing Company Long Sleeve: oops.. I just bought this. So I guess it can't really be on list but I can say, I want another. These shirts i would say are better than Vineyard Vines. There fabric is heavier, but still has the same softness that all of the other shirts have. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a new shirt for the winter.

Vineyard Vines Fair Isle Boot Socks: Vineyard Vines new holiday line is to die for. I seriously want everything! The new socks are probably one of the best parts. I love these socks for their fun colors and cool design. I am really hoping to find a pair in my sock drawer soon.

Southern Proper Tartan Frat Hat: I have been eyeing up this hat for so long. It is so fall and wintery that it would be fun to have. It also has a cute pattern so it would be totally different than the hats I have now. The only issue is that I could only use it for about 2 months out of the year because it gets too cold where I live to wear a baseball hat instead of a winter hat. 

Vineyard Vines Tartan Shep Shirt: This is probably the cutest shep shirt out there right now. I saw this in the new arrivals and I just am in love. The tartan on the back is just so cute. I also really like how it is white, because it is just so different then what I have (Navy) so I could wear it with a lot of different outfits. If I had this shirt I would probably end up wearing it all year even though it is a seasonal item.

xoxo,

Maddie

October Favorites

This month I had some difficulty coming up with 5 things that I wanted. I don't really want that many new things at the moment. I'm not sure if that's because I don't want to spend money or if I maybe got a lot at one time and now i'm good for a bit. This month I came up with some smaller things that I wanted that aren't clothes (other than the sweatshirt). These are items that I don't want only for october, but they are more an in general wishlist deal.

Nude Heels: I want these shoes for homecoming, which is about part way through October. They would look good with my dress, and I feel like I would be able to wear them anytime I wanted.

Essie Nail Polish:  I really like the color "in the lobby". Essie is my favorite brand of nail polish, mainly because the color always comes out as it looks in the bottle. This is a really big deal for me because I hate it when you by a color and then it is a totally different shade than you expected.

Turbie Towel: My hair looks the best when I can dry it in a towel and then let it be. The issue with that is that I have to use stand big bath towels so it is really heavy on my head and can get annoying. These would be nice to have so I can fix all of these problems, and have better hair.

College Crewneck: This is my only clothing item, and it's because I am hoping to visit this Madison sometime this fall. I'd get this because college crew necks are always so comfortable and easy to wear. I love putting one on with leggings and running shoes and calling it an outfit.

My last thing I wish for is just a little more time in my day. Yes, I know that it sounds really corny but I get about 10-15 minutes of free time in my day, and I'm getting really sick of it. Thankfully I know that this item on my wishlist will come true because cross country ends in the middle of the month. 

Is there anything that you have been eyeing up recently?

xoxo,

Maddie

September Favorites

All I can say is that August flew by. I feel like I never got a chance to settle down this summer. Now that it is September my mind instantly switches to thinking about fall clothes. Fall is probably my favorite season for fashion because it full of layers and warm colors. I'm also really excited for the school year because now I get to pick what I want to wear everyday instead of wearing a uniform to work everyday.  I am not sure if I want to by a lot this September because I did get a lot for back to school (see what I got in this post) and I don't really need anything right now, but that has never stopped me from wanting things in the past. So here are my top 5 things on my wishlist at the moment.

J.Crew factory striped boatneck tee: I love striped shirts, but the one thing I don't like is when the shirts have a equal amount of each color. I prefer my shirt to either be majority white with thin stripes of each color or to be primarily colored with thin stripes of white. That is why I like the J. Crew tees and the other version that I really like is from Old Navy. These are cut a little differently but I think that they are still just as cute. 

I've been wanting some sort of a bootie for the last year and have been trying to find the perfect pair. That is the question mark because I would really love to find a pair that is leather, brown, and under $100. I really like this pair from Sam Edelman, but it is a little over my price range. If any of you guys know where I could find a shoe like this please link in down below in the comments.

This pair of Kendra Scott Elle earrings are something I really want. They would look perfect with my homecoming dress, which is this one from Nordstrom.  They  would also be great because I could wear them more than just once, which is what would happen if I got a big statement pair for the dress. I think that the pearl would be the best color to get it in, since I wear my pearl earrings all time and it would be another shape of pearl to wear.

A solid thinner belt is something so simple but I don't have it. I feel like if would be a nice change to have that along with the think woven belt I own. I really like this one from American Eagle because I can see it in store and it has a nice added touch with the gold accents, but I am still just looking around for the perfect one.

I have been eyeing the Kate Spade Cobble Hill Ellen bag almost all summer but I am not sure if I want to buy it. I am nervous that if I buy the bag and it is damaged that I won't be able to return it. If I got this bag it would be my only purchase this month, but that would be fine with me. I have seen it in store and it is so pretty and I think that I would get a lot of use out of it. 

Have a great September!

xoxo,

Maddie

August Favorites

I want to start a monthly post series about the top five things on my wishlist for each month. These items are going to be things that I am considering getting or just really wanting. In the following months post I will be saying what I did purchase from the previous months picks. 

Southern Proper Bowtie Tee: I have been wanting this t-shirt for a while now. I love the bows on the back and how colorful the back is without being crazy on the front. I would  recommend checking out this website for the cutest shirts and hats.

Fraternity Collection Long Sleeve Shirt: The Dodson: I have been wanting a long sleeve pocket t-shirt for a while so I might have to splurge on a shirt from Frat Collection. I saw this pocket pattern and I think it is so cute. It is like a pink seersucker and I would pair that with a darker pink long sleeve. It would be so cute under my black vest in the winter with some leggings or just with my white jean short the rest of the year. 

 Nike Free 5.0:This is another item that I have been wanting for what feels like ever. I know that I will be getting these since my mom always gets us a new pair of shoes for each school year. I probably will be looking at Rogan's shoes to see if they have a style from last year because I don't love the way the 2015 style looks, but it will be great to have any style if I get a pair. 

Target Statement necklace: This necklace is a clear knock-off of the J. Crew one, but it is in my price range which is a plus. I have seen this in store and I like the coloring of it. I can already make some cute outfits using this necklace in my head, so it will hopefully be seen in some future outfit posts.

Lilly Pulitzer 5" Magnolia Scallop Hem Short: I am hoping to get these shorts with Lilly Pulitzer's big sale at the end of this summer. I have been eyeing these for a while and I am really interested to see what they look like with only a zipper that can't be seen as opposed to the standard front of shorts. I also am in love with the color and pattern of them. They would just be so cute to add to my closet.