Window Shopping + Daydreaming

I like clothes. I won't lie. I don't think they're a necessity for a full and happy life (Well, we have to cover ourselves... but you get what I mean!), but I really really like them. Even more so... I really like shoes. I never thought I'd be a shoe girl. Constantly being asked "Why do you wear the same black flats every single day?" I would just pout off with "I'm not a shoe girl. I don't like shoes. I don't care about shoes." Boy, how the times are changing! It all started with some funky Dolce Vita wedges and then it just snowballed! Dolce Vita, Blowfish and finally... my true (shoe) love... Jeffrey Campbell.

I was browsing around LuLu's today and I couldn't help but peruse the shoe section like a wide-eyed kid in a candy shop. So many beautiful soles... they need to be adopted into my wardrobe! Quickly! Here are my six favorites that I'm drooling over! All but two are JC... sigh. Let's start a "Kaelah needs pretty shoes!" fund, yea? Totally!

1. Nina Sheona Capri Platforms: I think I just love the chunky look of the heel and the bright pink accent straps. The studs on the side toughen up the feminine color and make them just look like ultra rad shoes! I'd wear them with this BB Dakota by Jack Fiona strapless dress! With the Eliza Doolittle Black purse!

2. Jeffrey Campbell Ford Platform Booties: I love the subtle cutout of these booties and that duo-tone brown! They're like the little sister to the famous Litas and they've got a sexy vibe going on. I'd wear them with this Tulle Apricot Preserves dress! With the Melle Bianco Violet Blush Pink handabag!

3. Michael Antonio Studio Mercer Ankle Booties: Hold the phone! Just look at these! I die! Those buckles and subtle tan color... They kill me! That wedge heel is so insane! I'd wear them with this Ophelia's Flowers blush pink dress! With the Material Girl Multi Stripe purse!

4. Jeffrey Campbell Sunny Orange Platform Wedges: The color combination of these are begging to be worn all Spring, Summer and Autumn! Paired with pretty tights or a statement sundress, I can imagine lots of picnics in these babies! I'd wear them with this Sunshine Coffee brown dress! With the Queen Palm beige handbag!

5. Jeffrey Campbell Daisy D Platform Wedges (Cheetah): I already own the Daisy D platforms in Navy+Red Bow and I love them! These are just begging to be brought into my wardrobe! I've been fearful of animal print in the past but these I just need! I'd wear them with this Splendiferous ivory dress! With the Proper Passage Pink tote!

6. Jeffrey Campbell Lana Ankle Boots: I'm obsessed with the curve of the chunky heel on these! The hidden platform and the cut out back heel are just fierce. They're the perfect equilibrium to a ultra swanky and feminine sundress, or even a white sundress with a black studded motorcycle jacket. Oh my stars! I'd wear them with this Dolly's Day Drive red dress! Maybe throw in the Hip Hip Hooray Floral Fanny pack just for fun?!

I mean... my birthday is only 50 weeks away! ;)

Wishy Wishy Wishlist!

I'll be turning the big 2-3 in 11 days! Birthdays have never really been my cup 'o tea and I'm not too sure why. I love to celebrate with other people and make pretty presents for their day, but I don't get too into mine. But it does give me an excuse to "window shop" online and compile a ridiculous wishlist of things I wish I could procure! I took a few minutes to pick and choose a few things that have stuck out to me the past few weeks to share below! You'll be able to tell there is definitely a trend going lately!

1. swaying in the breeze dress via shop ruche, $44.99 2. jeffrey campbell lita heels in distressed brown leather via solestruck, $159.95 3. stila eyeshadow in jezebel, eden and java (not shown) via sephora, $18 each 4. jeffrey campbell foxy heels (skyline view) via modcloth, $137.99 5. too faced designer sample set via sephora, $45 6. girly bird gets the worm dress via modcloth, $97.99 7. jeffrey campbell foxy wood fur platforms via solestruck, $139.95 8. marc jacobs "daisy" perfume via sephora. 9. paint the roses red dress via modcloth, $99.99 10.  public figure dress via modcloth, $159.99 11. jeffrey campbell wedges (good morning sunshine) via modcloth, $139.99

It's obvious that I've grown obsessed with Jeffrey Campbell shoes and I'd love to add several more pairs to my pre-existing two. I can already tell that 23 will be a year of high shoes, red dresses, and hopefully lots of personal style evolution! I feel like my style has changed so much in the past couple of months. I hope that the change continues!

It's quite possible that I could sustain life shopping only via Sephora, ModCloth, and Solestruck. Ooh la la!

I'm still trying to write up my "23 before 24" list so I can share my goals for the year. I'm wondering if it makes me a boring person that I can't think of 23 things!

What are a few items on your wishlist?!

PS; Angiieee asked for my address for cards and things of that nature and it's always in my FAQ, but I'll share it below. (Please, do not feel any sort of obligation to send anything! I'll admit I do always love keeping and collecting sweet cards and letters from blog readers! I also attempt to respond to them all, but I officially earn the title of World's Worst Penpal!) A simple Happy Birthday comment would be way more than enough! :P

I currently can accept mail at:

Kaelah Bee

649 Thomas Avenue

Hohenwald, TN 38462

USA

Currently Coveting: Raw Amethyst Jewelry

I've never really been a jewelry person. I blame my tom-boy roots and my abundant tattoos [I mean, they kind of stick out on their own! No need to tacky it up!]. I steer clear of necklaces because I feel like they don't play we ll with my chest piece, and I loathe bracelets, and I can't wear "regular" earrings.. sheesh! I do love rings though. Sort of. Sometimes. Whatever... The point is: I don't wear jewelry. But... I have been fawning over the most amazing raw amethyst cluster jewelry on Etsy lately! There is something undeniably  beautiful, yet edgy, about all of that rough stone and the whimsical purple. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way because I've seen gorgeous photos floating around the blogosphere as of late. Maybe I'm subject to peer influence, but whatever the cause, I like it and I want some! Here are a few favorites I found while perusing Etsy!

These would undoubtedly make a lovely gift for any lady in your life! [*hint hint*] All of the items below were handpicked by yours truly based on aesthetic quality and affordability. Be sure to visit the shops linked because you will die at some of the goodies up for grabs!

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9`

What is your thought on the edgy gem jewelry? Too much? Just right? 

Wish Upon A Star - Wishy Wishlist!

I typically don't ask for things for Christmas anymore. I guess I've just found myself in a place the past few years that if I want something, I'll try to work really hard to acquire it myself. There's a true sense of satisfaction that comes with finally acquiring something you worked so hard for. Of course, who will deny that they love gifts? I definitely do, but there's less room for disappointment or anything like that. Plus, I really just love going home and waking up at my Mom's house on Christmas day. Drinking a huge huge cup [read: bowl] of coffee from my favorite mug and sitting around in pajamas watching the Macy's Parade. I honestly, truly love that. But for the sake of entertainment, let's just say I had lots and lots and lots of money or all of this stuff was readily available at my fingertips [I also hate shopping online for clothes!]. If it were, this would be on my list (though I could definitely live with just the dresses!):

Cath Kidston Messenger Bag 

Cath Kidston Spray Flowers MakeUp Set

Fred Flare Goodies: 1 // 2 // 3

ModCloth Dresses: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4

ModCloth Dresses: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4

ModCloth Dresses: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4

Mod Cloth Dresses: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4

ModCloth Items: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 

And of course random giftcards for places like Amazon, Target, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, etc etc etc. But who's being picky? :P haha 

That was fun. And tiresome! And really makes me wanna go dress up! By the way, Outfit Posts will resume next week! Huzzah! I will finally have some breathing room and they shall return! Looking forward to it. I feel like I've been living very blah during the last couple weeks of school! xo

What's on your holiday wishlist?

PS; I'll be drawing a winner for the Miss Violet Lace giveaway later today! Stay tuned or submit a last minute entry if you haven't yet!

Want Wednesday!

This week's wishlist is via ModCloth! I splurged a bit and bought 7 dresses and 1 jacket this weekend during the huge Last Hurrah sale (I hope they fit!) but these are all regular priced items that I'm currently drooling over. Oh ModCloth, hook a girl up!

b&b reservations dress, $69.99 / kind gesture dress, $47.99 / perfumed rose dress, $44.99 / blooming brush strokes dress $64.99

pretty in pastels dress $69.99 / trimmed to perfection dress $57.99 / skies of blue dress $84.99 / sewing class dress $53.99

every direction dress $52.99 / get connected dress $67.99 / too much fun dress $77.99 / with a smile and a wink dress $53.99 / you've got it jade dress $52.99

Is my floral obsession still showing? I love the "Sewing Class" dress because it slightly reminds me of Woody from Toy Story! Pair it with a sweet pair of rustic brown cowboy boots and girl, you're ready to go! 

What are your Wishlist Wednesday wants from ModCloth?

Wishful Thinking -- A Wishlist of Sorts

Nothing makes a sick girl feel quite as good as some window shopping... well, online window shopping I guess you'd call it. I caught glimpse of some pretty spectacular duds on Spotted Moth today and I thought I'd share! (Though I have to say... I'd snatch up that Carpenter Bee bag, too!)

(from left to right & below): cream and sugar dress ($46.99), pollyanna coat ($64.99), maraschino dress ($39.99), antler necklace ($62.99), golden noodle necklace ($24.99)

I've heard wonderful things about Spotted Moth around the blogosphere... What's your opinion? Like the choices? Like the prices? Have you bought from them? If so, let me know what you thought! I guess I've got some more wishful "window shopping" to do!

By the way! Daily outfit photos will resume shortly! Hopefully I'll be 100% better tomorrow! Thanks for all your kind words and patience! Here's to kicking sickness' butt!

Monday's ModCloth Must-Haves!

1. E=M Sea Squared Dress, $52.99, 2. En Fuego Mini Dress, $52.99,
3. Plannin and Dreamin Dress, $64.99, 4. Rose To The Rescue Dress, $44.99

1. Molly Rosewald Dress, $49.99, 2. You Were Mint For Me Dress, $49.99,
3. Cuteopher Columbus Dress, $92.99, 4. Peaches For Me Dress, $47.99

Just a few things from ModCloth that I'm loving on this Monday! Seriously... do all of those dresses just not SCREAM Kaelah?! Eep! Love Love and Jitterbugs!

xoxo

Happy Almost-Birthday To Me!

This year is already flying by. I feel like just yesterday I was sitting in my Business Law class at 6pm, realizing that my 21st birthday would be spent discussing torts and the legal system. Not that I minded, though. I was never much of a drinker, even after turning 21. And now I abstain completely. However, the following weekend more than made up for my less-than-stellar birthday night. But here we are, another year later... This year I shall be turning 22 in Portfolio class (Tuesday, March 30th). I don't have anything special planned... I rarely do. I've never been much of a birthday gal, though I do love them when I DO celebrate. Whatever ends up happening, I'm sure it'll more than suffice.

But lets pretend I was given $1 Million for my birthday, yes? Yes. That sounds fun. Here are a few things I would buy! Woooo, Wishlist! {click the item's name to be taken to the sale page!}

{Molly Rose-wald Dress : $50}

{Fashion Democracy Dress : $50}

{Babycakes Vegan Cookbook : $25}

{Urban Ears : $68}

{Softies : $4 via Amazon.com}

{Hand Job: a Book of Hand Drawn Typography : $23}

And as always, giftcards to my favorite places because I don't know exactly what I'd spend the rest of the $999,000+ on. haha

What are some items on YOUR current wishlist?

dress.

i am in love.
Anthropologie's Golden Light Dress.
if only i could justify $188.

i'm [this] close to getting that Betsey Johnson
dress i've been watching on ebay. chances are likely
that it's a knockoff but it's equally as cute.

wishlist!

so i've always been incredibly independent, even to the point to where i'm damn near impossible to shop for at christmas. i LOVE christmas though. i don't ever get tired of the christmas music, the lights, the decorations, anything. i love showering people i adore with things their hearts lust for. thats just my love language i guess. but the holidays! i love it all. mainly because its the only time i really get to go back home to my parents' for a more than a day or two. but every year its the same routine... my mom asks "what do you want for christmas?" and my answer never changes "nothing really." because i dont NEED anything. and if i WANT anything special, i go buy it for myself. i dont wait for a special occasion. i've definitely tried reigning in my spending as of late (way easier said than done!) but i've been good about not going to the mall. huzzah! so heres a small little list of things i'd love for christmas (but i'm still not asking my parents for... i dont know.. i just... i dont feel like i need to be bought things... granted that doesnt keep my heart from wanting :P)

MY WISHLIST FOR 2009
(click titles to be taken to the sale page!)

FujiFilm Instax Mini Film
(because i just bought a chocolate Instax Mini 7!)
$15 (for a 2 pack)

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Fresh Minerals Smoothing Prep Primer
$25.00

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Mickey 28 Raglan Top
$15.80

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Vintage Run DMC Top
$17.80

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H81 Pink Floyd Raglan
$18.90

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Ruffled Sweater Cardigan
$24.80

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Glitz Beaded Bra
$17.80

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Metallic Sequin Bra
$17.80

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H81 Chunky Yarn Poncho
$28.90

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Courtside Sweater
$59.99

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Devonshire Dress
$69.99

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Ivory Owl Pitcher
$34.99

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and of course giftcards to: sephora, mac, apple, modcloth, shop ruche, forever 21, charlotte russe, urban outfitters, h&m, therapy, amazon.com, barnes & nobel, border's.

i have older wishlists at kaboodle but here is my "current" one:
CLICK HERE TO SEE!

yea yea yea the end. :)

whats on YOUR wishlist this year? do you have any fun holiday traditions or plans?!