Things I wish I put on my wishlist.

If I had a wishlist, that is.

I’m finding good company is much better than things on wishlists these days.

BB Dakota Bayfield jacket

*NYC Boutique “Shameless top”

Dolce Vita Mica dress

NYC Boutique draped shearling jacket

Ash Rebel boot

I’m just wrapping up the gift buying now, so I can’t indulge just yet. Sadface. I am really eyeing that DV dress and the Ash booties… love.

Also, use repcode prettycupcake to get 20% off of your first purchase @ Karmaloop!

Balenciaga or Manta Ray? You decide.

Good Sunday morning, blogpeeps! I have yet to go outside, but I am already enjoying my Sunday. So far, it has consisted of a cup of coffee, attempting to wake up the fiancé (mission failed), backing up some of my old photos onto my external hard drive, and listening to Tricky. Not bad for 9:30am on a Sunday.

I was doing some my regular blog reading, and Bag Craze posted new photos of Balenciaga’s Spring 2011 bags - and I’m not sure how I feel about them. This one in particular:

Hmmm… does it remind anyone else of a Manta Ray?

I may be the only person to think this, but this means that this is one Balenciaga bag that I will not drool over (the Holt Renfrew people are probably sick of following me around with a washcloth anyways).

Sources: Balenciaga image from Bag Craze; Manta Ray photo from a random Flickr album.

Random Pretty Cupcake Fact: I think Manta Rays are creepy.

Outfits my iPhone sees.

A couple photos from my iPhone over the last few weeks (excuse the stupid poses).

Michael Kors dress, Alexander McQueen cashmere scarf, Salvatore Ferragamo flats.

I like this look. Except that the dress was kind of short, but the black opaque tights made it not so… risque.

Jacob plaid bow skirt, Michael Kors sweater & scarf.

I looooove this sweater/scarf set. They are separate pieces that come as one, so I can wear the scarf whenever I want, and I can wear the sweater (crew neck) (fits amazingly) whenever I want. I want more of these!!

And lastly…

Alice + Olivia cardigan that I adore.

Hmm. Looking back at these outfits, it would seem that I like things that layer in front of me (like scarves or a wrappy-fun cardigan).

I love fall :)

A letter to all females.

Stop wearing Uggs. They look ridiculous on you.

And oh my - the collaboration with Jimmy Choo has me all kinds of angry.

source: saksfifthavenue.com

There is nothing about these boots (or any Ugg boots) that are attractive at all. It doesn’t help that females usually wear these with less than attractive jeans, or (even better) a denim skirt. Because that makes sense. It’s cold or it’s warm - pick one!!

I guess what I’m trying to say is that I think a pile of crap on your feet just isn’t all that attractive. Yeah, I get it, it’s comfortable. No, nevermind, I don’t get it, because there are plenty of other comfortable options out there that don’t make you look like you don’t care what you look like.

Enough of that.

I’m spending the weekend in Chicago with my fiancé to celebrate his birthday. One of my favourite US cities! So far, we’re sore from walking and our bellies are full - but we are oh so glad to be here.

Lanvin for H&M

I don’t normally like collaborative efforts like this - don’t get me wrong, I think it’s pretty cool that lowly people like us have access to such a limited collection designed by a great designer… but to me, if I’m going to spend money on a designer name, I will have a hard time justifying it if it’s something that is mass produced, in cheap-to-mediocre quality materials, with cheap-to-mediocre production processes. Snob, much? Sigh.

Regardless - nitrolicious.com posted the much anticipated price list for the collaboration. There are a few things on there that I actually like, but alas, don’t have the fight in me to wait hours/fight ravaging fashionistas.

I love the Ladies No. 20 dress, but I would have nowhere to go :(

DSQUARED2 Spinal Cord Dress

Is OMG amazing. Beyond amazing. BEYOND beyond amazing.

Wow.

Now that is an amazing LBD.

I still have to post about my week in Paris, but I’m awfully busy and incredibly lazy. Moreso the lazy than the busy, but you know how it is…. no, I don’t know what that means. Anyways. I have to plan a wedding and multiple fun trips next year. Bye bye money-that-should-go-towards-a-spinal-cord-dress. Bye bye.

source: shopbop

Shoe of the day! (Oxfords)

oxfords: browns, skinny pants: gap black magic cropped skinnies

I’m so late to the Oxford party. Nevertheless, I welcome these with open arms. Boyfriend keeps giving me strange looks, but I don’t care. They’re dreamy.

Gah, I love shoes.

Come on fall! (Military trench)

This is my “Come on fall!” series.

I am itching and waiting and itching for autumn to come!

jacket: BB Dakota

I have a thing for jackets, blazers and scarves - so I am counting down until the days I can start taking them out of my closet to get some fresh air. This particular jacket just came in the mail today! What a pretty little thing. I got it from Karmaloop - and you can get 20% off of your first order if you use rep code ‘prettycupcake‘.

The Roots’ new album, “How I Got Over” is on repeat on the iPhone (they do not disappoint).

Until next time… toodles!

Vince porn.

ican’twaitforfall!

Co-founded by Christopher LaPolice and Rea Laccone, casualwear label Vince is fast becoming the name to know in New York. This fall line comprises luxurious staples with a twist. Think shredded linen-blend sweaters, contrast leather shearling coats and draped leather jackets with jersey insets that make up the off-duty wardrobes of style mavens such as Kate Hudson, Renee Zellweger and Madonna.

I love oversized, drapey goodness for fall - it’s so warm, comfy and sexy - the three things I love to feel when the leaves fall.

source (images): shopbop.com
source (blurb): net-a-porter

I really want the Maison Martin Margiela book.

source: amazon.ca.

I was flipping through it at Chapters and it is so stunning! I love Margiela! If I ever have children, I might just name mine Margiela (female, of course).

Or Yigal.

Or Alexander.

:)

Happy Friday! I am going to spend my weekend catching up on sleep and… yeah. Sleeeeep.