Birthday Wish List!

Sorry I haven't gotten back into the swing of blogging yet. Don't worry, it will happen soon. I am almost positive. In the meantime...let's look at fun pretty shiny things! My 28th birthday is coming up soon, on February 9. Yay birthday! I thought I would post a fun birthday wish list. And yes, part of it is a fantasy wish list. But part of it is real. :)

Okay, this picture didn't work out exactly how I was hoping, but ... I'd really love to have a month of yoga classes at Bloomington Power Yoga. I've been wanting to start yoga classes since LAST January, and I think it's finally time. Plus it's a good way to round out my running, pilates, and Zumba! :)

Sephora gift card! Who can't use one of those? I heart makeup. :)

Okay, can't find a good photo - or item - online, but I really want a covered casserole dish. Large-ish and small-ish. I don't have anything oven-safe with a cover. And I need one!

Yes, these were on my Christmas list. Still love them, still want them.

I AM IN LOVE WITH THESE SHOES. They are soooooo gorgeous. And also sooooo above my price range. Sigh. Tory, can you please make cheaper shoes???? (size 9, by the way!)

When Matt left, he took his camera. Which also happened to be OUR camera. Which means I am camera-less. Which is bad. I really really really want a DSLR...but I don't really know much about them. So I picked this one because it's Nikon and it's expensive, you I mean...it must be good, right?!

But that's not really a realistic birthday wish list item. So since the DSLR is mostly on my fantasy list, I'd love to have this cute little point and shoot. Plus, it's PINK! How fun is that??! I loooooooooove it!

Well, that's about it. I especially want that fun pink camera! Isn't it pretty? FYI ... I received my birthday present from Matt before he left. I am now the proud and happy owner of a beautiful "new" (to me) antique dresser. Our old dresser was in pretty bad shape, and this one is beautiful and perfect! Sad to say I don't have a photo. Because, you know, ... no camera.

Shaina's Christmas List: Forget-Everything-Else-Because-These-Are-The-Only-Things-I-Really-Want Edition

I'm so sorry...I know I've been neglecting the blog lately. I'm not even sure why...just a combination of work being busy, and home being busy, and just generally feeling...you know, busy. But I thought I'd throw together my LAST and FINAL Christmas list.

Okay. I know, this looks ridiculous. But I have been wanting YogaToes for awhile now. Every time I wear heels or tight shoes, I daydream about how fantastic it would feel to stretch my toes out at the end of the day. And every time I get back from a run, and my feet feel all weird and crazy, I wish I had some yoga toes to stretch them out again. I have a lot of foot issues with running...my toes, my arch, my over-pronation...and I would just love to pamper my feet a little bit with these bad boys. :)

Now that I am working on becoming a serious runner, I would LOVE to have a Garmin Forerunner. This is the 405CX. It is SO COOL. Over the winter, my runs will become longer and longer, and I'm really going to need to have a good way to track everything. This is at the top of my list for Christmas/Birthday/whatever. I'm also so happy the Garmins started looking less like crazy wrist computers and more like watches. :)

I am dying, dying DYING to have a Nikon DSLR camera. There are so many, and I'm really not sure which one is best for me...but I would really love to get back into photography again, and I'm going to need a camera while Matt is gone (he'll be taking our digital camera with him). I have so many friends who have this amazing camera, and wow...the quality of the photos is amazing.

So, now that you know what I'll be asking Santa Claus for....what's on YOUR Christmas list this year?

Shaina's Christmas List: Things You Can Wear Edition, Part Two

Welcome to my Christmas List, Things You Can Wear Edition, Part Two!

Up first: running clothes. Now that I've committed to running the Chicago Half Marathon next September, I need to up my supply of running clothes. I currently have one running t-shirt and one pair of shorts that don't ride up and/or drive me crazy. Two years ago, my parents gave me some great cold weather running gear - a pair of fleece-lined running tights and a lightweight running fleece. I LOVE BOTH OF THESE ITEMS and I may or may not be wearing the fleece running tights right now. What??? They're super comfy!

Anyway, I don't have anything specific picked out, but I'd love a couple of "fancy" (i.e. dry-wicking) long-sleeved running shirts, along with a pair of non fleece-lined running tights. And some good socks would be great.

And now, on to comfort....

I am totally loving these Ugg Dakota slippers...I would totally wear them as shoes. They look SO comfortable.

I have been wanting a pair of these Ugg Coquette slippers for several years. Ridiculous, really. They look SO cozy comfy - I am dying to wear them around the house!

This gorgeous bag is made by Michelle at MS Handbags, out of Sydney, Australia. I have ordered from Michelle before, and I have a fabulous shoulder bag and clutch to prove it! Working with Michelle was so much fun, and the quality of the bags is fantastic. Michelle - LOVE this one!

Y'all probably think this necklace is pretty cheesy, but I still think it's lovely. This is such a sweet, simple necklace and I'd love to wear it! *Note to anyone who may actually buy something like this: I'd definitely need the initials to say M&S. Because...I'm not wearing anything on my neck that says S&M!!! Ditto for the next necklace down. :)

I realize that this necklace may also seem a little cheesy, but I love it. Similar idea. This is from the Etsy shop Jeneri Jewelry, and was featured on Fantabulously Frugal's Etsy Monday.

Last but not least, I love this beautiful necklace from Etsy seller AliBaliJewellery.

Whew! I guess that's it for Things I Can Wear. Fun times!

Shaina's Christmas List: Things You Can Wear Edition

Well, I realized that I haven't posted in several days and wanted to post something fun! So, I have decided to do a new series of posts: Shaina's Christmas List. My MIL asked me the other day what I want for Christmas...I of course replied that I love anything I can wear. Shirts, sweaters, jewelry, shoes, accessories...if I can wear it, I want it. Here is, um, just the start of my Christmas list. And, okay, parts of it may be more of a...fantasy list. But that's okay, right?

I am loving these Steve Madden grey slouchy boots...I haven't had a new pair of non-winter boots since Oscar chewed up a pair of nice black leather ones a couple of years ago. Thankfully, he doesn't chew up shoes anymore, so I think these would be safe from his pearly whites.

I saw this super duper long sweatshirt today at Old Navy. At first I thought it was kind of weird, but then...I realized how awesome and comfy it would be in the winter. Maybe with some leggings. And my big boots. Oh god. Did I just say leggings???

Lisa just bought this sweater, and raved about it. I love this pretty deep indigo color.

I tried this on today and LOVED IT. Old Navy has some of the cutest cheap stuff around, I swear.

I also still want all three sweaters I posted about here.

I really want a statement necklace, and I'm loving this one I found on Etsy.

Or this one from Anthropologie.

Or this one.

Or this one.

Or this one.

Or this one.

I have really been loving the skinny belt trend! This hot pink one is so much fun, and would bring a great little pop of color to a black outfit...don't you think?

I have seen this patent tortoise skinny belt all over the J. Crew catalogues as of late, and I have totally fallen in love. I even saw it at the outlet on Saturday, but sadly...didn't buy it. I still really, really want this belt.

I love animal print...but the hubster does not. However...these cute flats would be great for fall and winter! Plus, they would go great with the belt. :)

This fun yellow coat has been all over the blogs and the interwebs, and I have to add myself to the list of people who would love to call it their own! The bright yellow is fantastic.

I LOVE the beautiful blue color of this winter coat! No, I don't need ONE new coat, let alone two, but ... holy crap, is this gorgeous, or what??!

This is a great fall/winter blazer in SUCH a pretty color. J. Crew calls it "iris." I call it...pretty dark purpley-aubergine-y. Okay, maybe Iris isn't so bad.

I have been dying for a turtleneck sweater dress for the past 2 winters...and I still don't own one. This looks so simple, pretty and comfy! I prefer it in black but posted in grey so that you could see the details.

I don't care for most of the flower t-shirts around these days, but...I love this simple v-neck from J. Crew. Great for weekends and casual Fridays.

Pretty pretty pretty! I love this ruffle-y J. Crew cami in deep rose. This would look beautiful under a cardigan with a skinny belt.

Pretty! Grey! Ruffles! I realize that ruffles will probably go out of style soon, but I can't help it...I love the fun, frilly, feminine details of this gorgeous J. Crew shirt.

Love, love, LOVE this simple cashmere cardigan from J. Crew in sweet guava. And, in conclusion, I will also accept pretty much ANYTHING from J. Crew. Please and thank you.

I've been wanting a pair of skinny jeans...even though I'm not at my thinnest, every time I try them on, I feel like a million bucks. Just haven't bought any yet - still looking for the right pair. I have heard great things about these Born to Fit jeans from The Gap.

Wow...what a fun list of pretty things! I hope you have enjoyed! :)

Fantasy Wish List

I realized that yesterday's post was sooooo boring. In fact, I basically just said the same thing I wrote on Friday. I apologize. To make up for it, I have decided to post my fantasy wish list for fall. Putting this together was LOADS of fun...and while it may be a fantasy list, please note that I do still want each and every item on this list and, if you contact me, I will provide my sizes, mailing address, and colors of choice. :) With our one year annivesary, Christmas, and my birthday all coming up in a row, I figure I'm bound to end up with at least one of these things...right??? Right???? :)

Item number 1: a Greyhound from a Greyhound rescue organization. I would love for Oscar to have a little (big?) friend, and I LOVE Greyhounds. This one in particular looks like a cutie. You can read more about Greyhound rescue here.

Item number 2: A diamond Tiffany Key pendant. I realize that these are kind of trendy right now, but I also think they are absolutely gorgeous. The Tiffany Fleur de Lis pendant is a little steep at $2,975, so...
...I guess I'll settle for Item number 3, the Tiffany Crown Key pendant in silver, which is much more reasonably priced at $225. Je t'aime.
Ahhhh. Item number 4. The beautiful Hobo Bodega Bay bag in Mocha. You can call this perfect fall bag your own for a mere $388.
Item number 5: The perfect fall boot, brought to you by J. Crew. Naturally. They had some similar boots last year that I lusted after. These are called the Nottingham tall leather high-heel boots, which I think look perfect in "pony brown" for $325.
Ahhhh sweaters. Don't you just love sweater weather? It is my my favorite! Per usual, I am in love with several Anthropologie sweaters this year. Item number 6 is called the High Speed Cardigan, $128.
Item number 7, also Anthropologie, is so fun and swingy looking. I bet it would look great over some skinny jeans and my Item number 5 perfect boots. This is the Puckered and Pleated Cardigan, $128.
And my last dream sweater from Anthropologie, Item number 8, is the Gentle Current Cardigan, $88.
Item number 9: An iPhone! I really, really want one. But alas, until Verizon comes out with the iPhone, I will continue to lust after everyone else's.
Item number 10: A Macbook Pro. My four year-old Powerbook is seriously on the fritz, and I'm not sure how much longer it's going to last. I am definitely going to need a new computer before Matt heads to the desert, so I will be able to communicate with him whenever. Aaaaand last but not least, Item number 11. A Volvo XC90. Hey, I said this was a fantasy wish list, right??! I love these and think it would make a fantastic Mom-mobile when the time comes...don't you? I, however, would like it in silver. :)
So, there you have it! My fantasy wish list for fall. I would also like to add a few pairs of Louboutins and pretty much everything from J. Crew, which I absolutely cannot afford at all. Is it just me, or does J. Crew get more and more expensive every year?

Anyway - this was a ton of fun. What's on your fantasy wish list?