It's back! Due to financial woes, lots of work, and a holiday that really is important, I did not go to Clemson this weekend. I'm really bummed that I don't get to see all my girls at once in our home away from home (because let's face it, that's what Clemson is no matter how old you get), but all will be okay. Life will go on and we will all be reuinted again soon.
So instead of being down that I'm not at home, I'm back to window shopping! This week I'm focusing on accessories. I think at this point I'm quite set on dress pants, sweaters, and tops (at least for this week). Although, the major thing I am lusting for this winter is item number 1.
1.
Land's End Luxe Wool Pea Coat
When I was home this past weekend visiting my parents (who of course get the Land's End catalog), this orange pea coat was on the front and I became instantly drawn to it. Although after scoping online, they seem to be out of the orange in regular size, you can never have enough pea coats! I've got a pink one from NY and Company (another one of my obsessions), but I would love either an orange, purple, or royal blue one. Obviously orange or purple for Clemson, but royal blue would be functional for high school football games when it starts to get chilly.
Side note rant for the morning: The weather needs to make up its mind. I need to either know that I can still wear sandals because it is warm or be excited that it's fall. I can't take this wish-washy weather where one day I need a scarf and the next I can wear my faux Jack Rogers and don't need a jacket. It's annoying and it really messes up my outfits that I plan the night before I have to work.
2.
Lilly Pulitzer Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Print Tote Bag
As some of you know, I am an advisor for the local chapter of my sorority. While I may have been the biggest slacker advisor EVER this fall, I do, in fact, plan on being much more involved as of now. Between homecoming, long range plans, and moving, I just did not have the time to commit this fall that I thought I would. With that being said, Lilly Pulitzer has come out with new sorority prints, and Theta was one of those chosen! I am OBSESSED with this bag. I love Lilly and I love Theta; here's the product of the two. As soon as I get paid, I am pre-ordering this bag. Although, if my parents or grandparents decide to read this and want to follow the link to pre-order for me, you know, just a thought! :)
3.
Clarks Dark Brown Wallabees
Now, I know that I have a pair of these already. But....they are seriously the most amazing shoe EVER. I absolutely love my wallabees. I would wear them year round if my feet wouldn't sweat in the summer. They are the most comfortable shoe that I own. I love the days that I wear them to work. I always feel a little happier on those days because I am so comfortable. I would love a pair of the dark brown ones. The ones I currently have are their sand colored ones. And while they are great, you know that you can never have enough shoes. And as my mother taught me, if something fits in one color, you shouhld buy it in every color.
4.
UGG Duck Shoes
Okay.....I know my parents are probably like "Seriously? Our daughter wants duck shoes?" My big sister in the sorority has a pink pair of these and she wears them when it's raining. I have never been able to find a pair in my size....EVER. I think I literally spent all of college looking for duck shoes in my size to wear during the rain. (I do love my rain boots, but as a professional, it's really hard to justify wearing rain boots into a high school when so many students are wearing them, too.) Well....THANK YOU NORDSTROM! And I feel like it's fate because these duck shoes are in royal blue; one of my school's colors is royal blue. :)
5.
TOMS Houndstooth Slip On
Ok....I know I said I thought these shoes were the most ridiculous things ever and that it was just a fad that I would not participate in. BUT....after living in the Low Country for over a year now, I have come to realize that while I will never wear these shoes with shorts, they really do some like a convenient and reasonably priced shoe. I like the Houndstooth pattern that could be worn with jeans, dress pants, or even a black dress. As I said, I would never wear these with shorts.
For now, that's all the window shopping I can do. While I do love window shopping, I hate it when I can't actually buy anything. So for now, I'm going to go grade some papers and spend the day of atonement thinking about what my next plan is. Happy Saturday and GO TIGERS!!!
