Birthday Gift Ideas

With my birthday approaching (& consequently my sisters, we are 2 years & 1 day apart), I have been thinking about what would be the perfect, no-fuss gift for the girl who has everything. I compiled this list which I think would cover any modern girl. So here are some ideas for the next time you are in a gift-giving rut. I promise it will be easy for you and will feel special to the recipient.

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H&M Home Collection

There have been so many fun fall releases recently. As I am anxiously awaiting the Target x Phillip Lim collection, I find out that H&M has a home collection (through this post on Design*Sponge). After beauty items, home decor is next on the list of my shopping weaknesses. I love finding home items that reflect my style and make my home more comforting. When I initially heard that H&M was starting a home line, I expected it to be a bit garish. I love H&M for fast fashion, but you do have to weed through a lot of things that might not be up your street. However, while browsing through the collection online, I was pleasantly surprised to see interesting typography, scientific botanical,  grayscale cityscape, and lithograph-like animal prints, along with cozy sweater textures and copper metal accents. And all at an affordable price point. This line will fit perfectly in my Brooklyn apartment whether in the form of pillows, tea towels, or candles (but hopefully all of the above).

You can check out the collection here.

P.S. Red pandas! They know me too well.

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Phillip Lim for Target

This is hands-down the most excited I have ever been for a Target Collaboration. And I have been excited for them all. I stalked my Target at opening for a week during the Missoni extravaganza; I have pieces from the collabs with Jason Wu, Prabal Gurung, Sam Edelman, Kirna Zabete, and more. It's a great way to have access to high fashion. What is really getting me excited is the handbags. From my memory, no previous collection has truly had a nice array of handbags. Sure there were designer neoprene laptop sleeves, pouches, and totes, but no designed handbags. As you can tell by my picks, I am in love. One, the affordability, two, I am a vegetarian and try my hardest to buy cruelty-free products, so I prefer non-leather items. The colour options for all the bags is great too; they are just stunning. I love the trapeze style bag and am debating whether I like this rich yellow or the also available classic black more. Another thing I am loving is the oriental print, particularly in this shirt dress and pajama set. And, of course, I am lusting after the leather jacket. You can bet I will be outside of Target early morning on opening day, September 15.

You can see all the items in the collection here.

What items are you loving from the Phillip Lim for Target collaboration? 

Are you with falling for the hype or are the Target collabs not your cup of tea?

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Classic Wishlist

Just thought I would share some girly, classic items currently on my wishlist. 

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Diffused Light 

Zara Pointed Ballerina Flats

Diptyque Baies Candle

Too Faced Better than Sex Mascara

Teacup by Fifi Lapin iPhone Case

Zara Mini Office City Bag

Brandy Melville Rose Gold Chevron Knuckle Ring

Fossil Stella Rose Watch

As an owner of the original Zara Office City Bag, when I saw the new mini version on the site I was ecstatic. This will be perfect for fall, especially in this gorgeous navy colour.  I have been hearing so much lately about the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders. I am eager to purchase one but am debating between the Dim Lighting and Diffused Lighting. I think I am leaning towards Diffused, but if you own any of these powders let me know which you prefer! Another popular fad lately has been midi-rings. These rose gold chevron rings from Brandy Melville are the trifecta of trends and very inexpensive. I first saw the Zara Pointed Ballet Flats on Milk Bubble Tea's blog. Instantly it was love, so perfect. I love tea, bunnies, and my iPhone, and the print Teacup by Fifi Lapin merges all three and more with it's gray and blush colour scheme. I love the look of the packaging of Too Faced's Better than Sex Mascara as well as the cheeky name. The Diptyque candle and Fossil Rose Gold Watch are splurges that have been sitting on my wishlist for a long while now. One day, one day.

What's currently on your wishlist?

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Spring Make-up Wishlist

I have been having major make-up cravings lately! Here are some make-up products that currently are at the top of my beauty wishlist.

Nars The Happening Palette
Aqualillies for tarte lipstick in timeless
Illamasqua Speckled Nail Polish in Fragile
Aqualillies for tarte Eyes & Cheek Palette
Urban Decay Naked Basics

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