Lodge moccasins, Archie Grand for J. Crew notebook, Printed iPhone 4 case, Weatherby rain boots, Skinny calf hair belt

Looking for some cute gifts for Christmas? Christmas shopping makes me anxious! This + money usually leaves me scrapping gifts together last minute but J. Crew has you covered with their Very Merry Gift Guide. Here are a few that caught my eye!

(Gasp. $60 for a belt? Gaaah.)

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Just stumbled upon this cute little shop called Stitched + Adorned. All items are from independent designers and hand picked by the shop owners.

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This list could have like, thirty items on it I promise you! I don’t know if I’m just a weird person or something but on my favorites side bar, I have a folder for my favorite shops and I just make wishlists, constantly. Always adding things. Anyway, here are a few items from my Urban Outfitters folder.

If you’ve been following me for a long time, you may recognize that Deena & Ozzy tote from past wish to wears. I am just in love with it, but the reviews for it are so mixed that I keep teetering about buying it. And I can’t get over how cute & clever this eyeglass case is!

P.s. thanks to all who entered the giveaway. The winner is announced here if you’d like to see if you won!

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My mom has taken pity on me being a poor college student (and maybe reveling in the fact I’m the last kid she has to put through school) & is going to take me back-to-school shopping for the very last time tomorrow. Gasp.

She tends to stay away from crowded malls and their prices, so we’ll be probably be stopping by stores like Gordman’s or Old Navy, etc. I’m crossing my fingers on Old Navy because it crosses a few basic items off my “legitimate clothing list”. Ehem, see it here.

This has been another “is it fall yet?” post.

P.S. Mom, if you’re reading this…as J. Lo use to sing, “my love don’t cost a thing”. Love you.

#wishtowear

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I’m drooling over striped tops lately. During summer months every girl seems to channel the whole “nautical” theme, so I like that Motel switches it up with color, fit, and style! Their Marley sweater in black and cream is definitely calling my name.

And guess what? Not only has Motel extended their summer sale but they’ve made  even more final reductions! Like Emilia dress (pictured above) in red and white stripes. Snag some sales here! + check out Motel’s tumblr where you can keep up with new arrivals & sales as well as see how your favorite bloggers are sporting their Motel purchases.

You can see photos of my first Motel purchase here!

#wishtowear

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Another slice of #wishtowear or rather “clothes that Alissa can’t afford but shamelessly adds to her favorites folder anyway”! This round is from Threadsence, who not only has killer creative lookbook (sneak a peek here!) out but has a great Indie-Urban mix of clothing. I’ve been drooling all over their shorts collection.

And I may or may not have found a few items that would be perfect perfect for a fall/wintery day. A day that isn’t in the +100s… Seriously guys, dreaming for that weather!

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ASOS is having summer sale up to 70% off and guess who has zero money to spend there? This girl right here. So here is my pining list of items that I need to have for summer fall. Because, we all know I’m a winter child and never buy summer clothes. Even during a summer sale. Even when it’s 103° outside and any type of heavy layers sounds like an overheated nightmare.

Has anyone snagged anything special from this sale?

*See previous #wishtowear here!

Since I have zero budget for clothes right now, I do the mature thing and taunt myself by making clothing wish lists and then irritably delete them. So why not share my window shopping (via the web) what I would be wearing if I had the dolla-dolla bills yall.

bringing back the #wish to wear #pacsun