What I Want Now- Birthday Edition!!!

This post was originally posted on June 23, 2009.

So today is my 24th birthday, and there are a few things I will be wishing for when I blow out the candles on the fabulous cake my mom is making for me!

I am totally into florals right now, with the ruffle detail on the top, this dress is just too cute!!!

I love this dress in theory; the color is beautiful!  I would have to try it on and see how these ruffles look on my hips, but it so light and gorgeous!!

This floral high waist skirt is really cute; I an see it worn with a tank/wife beater and some cute stilettos or some cute little flats and gladiator sandals.

I have been needing and wanting some cute little flats, that aren't boring.  I love the neutral color, and the ankle tie is so cute.  These would be cute with a skirt, cropped trousers, jeans, or some cute shorts.

I need some new tan/brownish shoes, and these would be great! I can imagine them with the blue ruffle dress above; too cute!!
Anyone who knows me, knows I love a statement shoe!  I saw these on steve madden's website, and I have got to have them!!  The light suede is great for all seasons, and the blue is divine!!

So there is my birthday wish list; if/when I get any of these items, I will be sure to share!!!

Live, Love, Be Happy,

Quelle

What I Want Now: Headbands!!

So in recent months, I have developed a small affinity for headbands.  They are so cute, and can be a playful addition to any outfit.  I prefer headbands with some kind of attachment; plain ones don't quite work for me.  I love the big pieces on the ones I am going to share, because they make a statement in themselves. What do you think?

I love the hunter green color of the feathers;  this headband will go great with jeans, a cute tee, and some lace up oxford peep toe stilettos or with a flowing maxi dress and metallic sandals.

I am such a girly girl at heart, I love stuff with bows.  They allow me to be a bit young, yet still elegant.  I try to stick to age appropriate bows, like this cream headband.  The color is great for summer.
This flora headband is divine!!!  It will look great, with a cute pencil skirt and top or cardigan for the office.  This headband would look great with hair pulled back.  Loves it!!!

Live, Love, Be Happy,

Quelle

What I Want Now: Straight/Slouchy Trousers

So I really want some straight/slouchy trousers, preferably in a cotton fabric.  I think they will be very flatterring, but not too tight like skinny trousers.  These pants would be cute with super cute high heels or to work, as a teacher, rolled with cute flats.  Unfortunately most of the straight/slouchy leg trousers I like are way out of my budget; I found a fabulous pair at H&M, but there si no H&M in Houston or Texas for that matter (the travesty!!!!).  I found a really lovely pair on 

net-a-porter.com by Alberta Feretti (way out of my budget right now), but here is how I would wear them to lunch or dinner with those of whom I love.

This gray color is perfect!!  Not too light or too dark.  Gray is an underrated neutral that we should wear more of.  The light high waist of these will hide my slowly growing pudge (an ab workout regimen is on its way, LOL)

This tank is simple, which is necessarly when wearing a trouser with some pleating (sidenote:  ladies who have some issues in the tummy area, avoid pants and shorts with pleating.  It can possibly make you look heavier; if that is your issue).  Plus a simple tank or top, leaves a clean palette for a statement necklace.
Those of you who know me, know I love pearls; they are so classic!  I really love the edginess of this necklace.  It still has the classic pearls but the looping and rhinestone pendant make it divine!!!  And it is only like 13 bucks at forever21!
I love a colored shoe; it adds interest an otherwise bland outfit, especially when there is no print in the pieces.  I like the platform, because they are more comfortable.  The combo of black, gray, and cobalt blue, is super chic and fab!!!

This is one of many outfits I would wear (minus a few accessories, that I probably already have) if I had those Alberta Ferretti slouchy/straight trousers in my wardrobe.  How would you wear these trousers or something similar?

What I Want Now: Shoes!!

So I was doing some web searching, looking at shoes, and I came across these!!!  

I am very picky about the kind of sandals I wear, because I have some feet insecurities (Lord help me, lol), but these sandals are perfect!  I always prefer a thong settle sandal, as opposed to strappy ones, because I like how they look on my feet.  The gladiator shoe is totally in this season, but most importantly: this turquoise color is DIVINE!!  I love the studded details too.  I can see myself wearing these with jeans and a tee or a cute blouse, or a cute dress (short or maxi) throughout the summer.  I must have them soon (can we say b-day present?)  LOL!

OMG, I love me a funky(in a good way) shoe, and this shoe is Funk-ay LOL!!!  I love the pointed toe, that is not too pointy.  The hidden platform is so in, and add comfort.  I absolutely adore the color blocking.  I am a pink/purple kind of girl, so this magenta is so right for me!!  The architectural detail on the back of this shoe (the raised back) is so on point!  Add a 4.25" heel and these shoes are just right for me; I totally see them in my closet (visualization is key, lol).

When I get these shoes (it is important to speak things into existence lovelies!), you all will definitely know!

La Vie, L'Amour, Etre Heureux,

Quelle