November Lust Listt

It's that time of the year again, when besides staying warm, I want everything festive. Red isn't often a color that I find in my everyday routine, but as the days get closer and closer to Christmas, I find that the color makes its way into my life. Sometimes in the most inconspicuous of ways.

1. Zipped Bouclé Coat (Zara) - $129.00
   A big duster coat is must for me. Purely out of comfort, functionality and a little because of trend as well. Lose and boxier fits are very much in the now and I love how well a duster coat pairs with a pair of slacks and oxfords. Albeit I'd probably be wearing granny socks to cover up that sliver of skin between the cuffs of my pants and my shoes.
   
2. Scalloped Edge Glass Candle (Chapters) - $23.00
   I absolutely love Voluspa Candles and can't get over how purely scented they are. I recently ran into some trouble with one that I had purchased from Chapters, and that the wick burnt out after I had only burnt the wax down a half of a centimeter. The lovely cashier at my local Chapters willingly allowed me to exchange it for a new one with no questions asked, and now I can continue to burn one of my all-time favorite scents!
   
3. Gone Girl (Chapters) - $8.50
   I've been wanting to read this thriller novel ever since I heard about it from Youtube and being available on Audible. Now that it's a major motion picture (I'm a huge proponent of reading novels before watching films), I want to read it all that much more. For any of my readers that have both read the book and watched the movie, which one was better?
   
4. Studded Cuff Mug (Starbucks) - $11.95
   Because coffee wakes me up in the morning and gets me going. Coffee mugs shouldn't be boring! I love the studded detail on the base of this ceramic mug as well as the giant gold dot on the centre. I'm tempted to Sharpie in my favorite Starbucks order.
   
5. Stag Bottle Stopper (Shopbop) - $24.00
   I've recently gotten into drinking wines, and obviously my bottles aren't going to get demolished in one sitting (okay maybe sometimes). So I need something to seal it. If I'm going to get a stopper, I might as well go all out with this adorably looking stag one.
   
6. Glitter Ankle Boots (Zara) - $99.90
   Why? Ask why not. These are the perfect nod to the red slippers Dorothy wore in The Wizard of Oz, but with a slightly edgy twist.
   
7. Essie Winter 2014 Jiggle Hi Jiggle Low (Essie) - $10.00/each
   If you're a long time reader of my blog then you'll understand how much of an Essie freak I can be. With self-levelling formulas and amazing cremes that go on opaque within 2 coats, how much more can you ask for? Well, I could ask for their gel line, except that it's only available in salons. Oh well, a girl can dream right?
   
8. Color Sensational® Creamy Mattes In Craving Coral (Maybelline) - $8.00
   I picked up this lovely red shade while backstage at the Maybelline Studios of WMCFW15 and can't seem to put it down. I've heard that finding the perfect red lippie is quite the adventure, but before this one, I was never yet on the hunt. Since finding this one, I think it's safe to say that I'll never have to experience the trials and tribulations of struggling for the perfect red lippie.
   
9. HÅRTE (IKEA) - $14.99
   The overhead light in my room isn't quite luminous enough to brighten up my work space, so I've been looking for minimal desktop lighting options that allow me to maximize my workspace as opposed to sacrificing it for a lamp. The thin base as well as the flexible head make this LED desk lamp extremely easy to set and readjust to suit my needs while only taking up a small portion of my work space.
   
10. The Classic in Rose Gold/Grey Leather (The Horse) - $186.70
    I've long been a fan of the Australian timepiece brand The Horse and have admired their clean and simple aesthetic. With the release of their new Classic collection, I couldn't help but fall in love with some of their pieces again. I've been on the search for a light colored watch and something with a leather strap since all three of the ones that I currently own are links. Anyone up for sending a Christmas gift my way?
    
11. Silver Street Bottle Opener (Chapters) - $30.00
    I don't drink beers, but P and many of my friends do, and I'm often stuck prying open bottles with a towel. This would also make a nice addition to my barcart (the one that I dream that I own in my head). 

What lust-worthy items have made it onto your list for this month?

November LustListt

Did I not do any Halloween related posts because I was busy? No, I'm just simply not a huge celebrator of the occasion and didn't see any purpose in dedicating a post to it simply to conform to the norms of the blogosphere. I am however a large supporter of Christmas festivities so expect a large amount of posts leading up to the holiday.

And how quickly the holiday season has crept up on us! I blame the commercial industry, at the stroke up midnight of October 31st, the Halloween costumes and decorations disappear and are replaced by anything: green, red, white and sparkly. And as the weather gets colder and the daylight hours wane, my wardrobe slowly gravitates towards more and more black.

1. Silver Mini Ear Cuff - Ryan Storer | $223.00
   I love anything sparkly for the holidays and this ear cuff is no different.  Elegant and simple, the entire Ryan Storer collection is to die for. Unfortunately this particular item is currently out of stock, however over colors and styles are readily available on his site. If only I could get my hands on this specific one for December, I'd literally coordinate all of my outfits and hairstyles around it for the entire month and thereon after!
2. Skull Bank - Urban Outfitters | $24.00
   I've been on the hunt for the perfect ceramic beige/white skull and wasn't at all successful until @hellosylvia posted this on her Instagram. This little item is on the top of my shopping list once I've completed the long list of purchase presents I need to procure for the next couple of months.
3. Crystal Clip On Ear Cuffs - Shay Accessories (Shopbop) | $216.58
   Crystal anything is on my mind. I love the simplicity and sophisticatedness these jewels can add to any simple outfit.
4. Biker Vest - H&M | $59.95
   It's black, leather and edgy. Need I say more? I don't have one definitive style and enjoy being able to test-drive the latest trends and styles from stores that offer disposable fashion. Instead of committing to a shearling vest for roughly $500+, I can bring out the rocker chic in me through this cheaper alternative and not have to worry about breaking the bank - or in this case, I can buy more clothes.
5. Cesarino Hat - La Notte (Aritzia) | $22.00
   Every girl needs a hat in the winter. Especially here in Ottawa where the blistering winds can bring the temperature down to -40 degrees on a given winter day, a hat is essential to maintaining the health of your hair. That wind burn that you feel on your face from extended periods out in the cold waiting a bus or walking to a friend's house also happens on your hair. Although you may not feel the sensation, the friction of your hair shafts rubbing against each other really dries out your hair and leaves it tangly, frizzy and susceptible to split ends.
6. Gold Pig Bookends - CB2 | $34.95
   They're gold, they're pigs and I love reading books. What more is there to need to know.
7. Kimono - H&M | $99.00
   The intricate woven gold details on the shoulders of this kimono exudes femininity yet the black suggests an air of mystery. I enjoy lounging around in sweat pants and sweaters all day but why not kick it up a notch. Sometimes it's fun to "dress up" while you're "dressing down".
8. Wick Trimmer - Diptyque (Nordstrom) | $41.47
   I recently got back into the habit of burning candles and can't help but notice how frustrated I become when the candle burns low into its container and it becomes harder for me to trim the wick with a regular pair of scissors. These pair of wick trimmers, are elegant and allows me to prep my candles without worrying about spilling wax all over myself in the process of it.
9. Park Slope Vest - Talula (Aritzia) | $110
   My outfits usually consist of a sweater and a pair of pants to keep me warm day in and out. However I wanted to be able to still wear my lighter pieces of clothing yet remain just as warm. I love the look of a thick furry vest over top of a clean silk blouse, especially if the vest hangs a little over the waist line.
10. Classic Q Natasha Bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) | $399.10
    I don't have a simple black carry-all bag, case closed.