#Fighting the urge

This is what I call a first world problem. I have been fighting the urge, for over 6 months now, to buy cap toed pumps. Now that the holidays are approaching and everyone is asking me what I am putting on my Christmas list, it's getting harder not to take the plunge and spoil myself. What I should be doing is saving money, helping the poor and studying, but thats no fun lol.

Granted this season is a time for giving not receiving, so I am not asking for anything from other people, but it doesn't mean that once finals are over I may not treat myself.

Why I've been fighting this urge you are thinking, becuase the area and profession I work in and will (fingers crossed) have a career in calls for the professional timeless look. The truth is I love it, I love the sophisticated chic look but that doesn't mean don't I like to break out of my comfort zone and go a little wild. Granted going a little wild for me is cap toed shoes but I am an adult, I don't have time or desire to go crazy and wear some crazy spiked shoe with a lions head on it. (I am pretty sure I saw a shoe on facebook that looked like my description, EWWW!). My co-workers were saying that I don't or shouldn't invest in trendy shoes, I normally don't listen to others regarding my style choices but since I am a student on a limited budget I need to act and purchase responsibly. (Oh how I hate responsibility)

So since I should be studying, of course I am actually looking at shoes. So I need your help, should I or shouldn't I? Here are my top picks!

Sam Edelman: I have a few pairs of his and love them all!! The Desiree pump is so beautiful, here are my two color options. The first is black and simple, barely notice its cap toed, perfect for the office:

 So chic I am in love!











The second option is more colorful and I say perfect for the holidays:

Awe don't you just love!










There is also this lovely Sole Society pump by Julianne Hough, the colors are office worthy with a little bit of a twist:

This next shoe's design just drives me crazy at how sexy it would look on my feet, French Connection definitely does this style justice:

I mean seriously, how could you not just fall in love with these lovelies!










Last but not least the always chic Michael Kors, I love how patent leather always makes a black pump look sexy and elegant.

So there you have it, what do you guys think? If only I was a millionaire and could have them all in my closet...oh first world problems!

I hope everyone isn't going crazy getting ready for the holiday season! Remember what the real reason for the season is!

#Remember Remember November

It's been a while since I've done a post and I am sorry but school has been a bit more overwhelming than I had anticipated.
It is finally November, and here in California the air is crisp and the leaves are changing. You know the holidays are approaching when Starbucks breaks out their red holiday cups! I can't wait for the holidays, although they are chaotic and busy, it always means a break from school to spend time with my family. Before I start talking about Christmas (I'll leave that for a later post) I am thinking about Thanksgiving break and travels.
A good friend of mine is traveling to New York in two weeks and I couldn't be more jealous, if I had the time or money I would join in a heart beat but since that is not an option Ill sit in California and just dream of traveling. This season is high travel season, people flying home to see family or flying somewhere warm to escape the cold weather. The other night I had a dream that I was on a cruise to the Caribbean, granted it isn't that cold here yet, it was still a wonderful thought.
So what does all this travel talk have to do with travel, other than give you the itch to hop and a plane and have an adventure, well its about travel essentials. I know way to many people that do not dress comfortably on a plane or who struggle finding the perfect carry on bag.
Since I can't travel I will dream of it while sharing my favorite travel carry on bag options and attire:

First is the bag: The perfect carry on bag has to be spacious enough to carry everything you need, passport, wallet, electronics (phone, laptop, tablet), items to freshen up with, and the bag has to be comfortable, and easy to maintain. Last thing you need is a needy bag that gets dirty every time you might rub it against something or someone, I mean you are bound to touch a many number of things.

My favorite bags that I am coveting and look perfect for travel are:

Lo & Son: O.G. bag in army green

This bag is perfect, the fabric, the color, the texture, the spaciousness..just check out the website on all their bags. They are the ultimate chic travel bag, it has everything you need in a travel bag plus you still look chic and put together, PERFECTION!







There is also Longchamp the Boxford

I've loved Longchamp since I studied abroad in Spain. All the East Coast students had Longchamp book bags, they all dressed so classy with their fancy bags, I was so envious. With this bag you can be the envy of all other travelers.








Although both bags are a bit pricey (a couple hundred) it is worth investing. You need a sturdy travel bag that will last you a while and still looks nice. In order to achieve that you have to be willing to invest.

Now attire.
My mother always told me I needed to look my best when I got on a plane, even when I was headed on a 12 hour non-stop flight. No matter the distance and time, flights can be hectic, there is a lot of bumping into others, squeezing into your seat and past people. All that movement can ruin certain type of fabrics or wrinkle you. God knows I hate wrinkles and I am obsessed with having my clothes ironed at all times, meaning that traveling can be a difficult mental challenge for me. I am always on the look out for chic outfits that will not make me look like I just got out of the dryer after a flight.

So what are the best travel clothes, first is the right pants. I advice against, linen, yoga pants, silk, satin. I love cotton and spandex mixed pants, look chic and comfortable. Or the reliable jean. Once ironed, jeans unless thrown under a pile of clothes tend to stay in a nice unwrinkled shape.

For this time of year I would recommend a fancy t-shirt with a wrap sweater. You never know how hot or cold the plane with get so the t-shirt wrap combo lets you have the best of both worlds, without having ruining your hair.
Plus sassy t-shirts are a big hit now so with a nice skinny pant, sassy t-shirt and cozy wrap sweater carrying one of the above bags, you are ready for any travel challenge that may lay ahead.

Madewell has some great tees:

And this Juicy Couture wrap sweater:

Make a great combo!











I hope you all have a great time getting ready for Fall and Winter travels!! And just remember just becuase you are traveling doesn't mean you have to only care about comfort, you can have both, comfort and style!