the christmas wishlist '09

1. Yves Saint Laurent Sculpted Platform Pump, $399. The Imperiale is undeniably a cult favorite for its twist on YSL’s classic Tribute pumps. The black suede makes quite the statement with its unusual pattern, and the sculpted heel makes for seemingly comfortable shoe. Le sigh. My heart palpitates at this shoe; I have a particular affinity insatiable obsession for classic, sky-high heels. The higher the better.
2. NARS Single Eyeshadow in Mekong, $22. I’ve already promised myself that the next time I step into Sephora I will purchase this little baby for my own makeup collection. Time and time again I’ve admired the color, swatching it each and every time I visit the store – why I never picked it up baffles me. I admit the NARS packaging is a heart-stopper (clean, sophisticated, & classic!), but more importantly, the lasting power and pigment of their shadows (and blushers) is well worth its price. This is perhaps the most gorgeous brown I’ve come across. Sephora describes it as an “espresso infused with gold” – which is quite accurate but hardly captures the beauty of the shade. You lovely non-pareils probably can deduce that I prefer neutral colors for my eye makeup; Mekong would be perfect as a liner or a smokey eye.
3. Style Stalker Peep-Shoulder Dress, $119. Perfection in my eyes. Yes, I harbor a love for body conscious LBD’s. But more specifically, long-sleeved ones for their added sophistication and versatility. The fact that sleeves on a dress are far less common than the ubiquitous strapless or spaghetti-strapped versions makes me yearn for long-sleeved LBDs. The American Apparel version will always hold a special place in both my heart and closet, but Style Stalker’s rendition with a sexy cut-out? I dieeee.
4. Hervé Léger High-Waisted Bandage Mini Skirt, $600. It is quite self-explanatory as to why this item has made my rather exclusive wish-list. Again I shall restate that I have a penchant for black body-con skirts, of which, Hervé Léger is undoubtedly the king of. I do love the design, and the high waist balances out the mini aspect of it.
5. Emporio Armani Diamonds Intense Parfum Spray, $68.50. I have wanted to try this fragrance for so long now. I believe it was two years ago or so when I was first captivated by an ad in ELLE and, accordingly, fell in love with Beyonce’s bedazzled dress and the name of the perfume. One whiff of the sample and it was everything I hoped for in a perfume. But even if the scent was nothing spectacular, the bottle itself is a piece of art worth displaying atop my vanity.
6. Longchamp Légende Handbag, $800 – $900. Perhaps I stand alone in this belief but Longchamp is one of the houses that produce bags of utmost quality and timelessness. The Légende in particular has caught my eye for a while now, its shape, silhouette, leather, and roomy interior making it the most versatile of handbags to tote around my massive amount of stuff.
7. MAC Lipsticks, $14. Viva Glam II, Creme d’Nude, Blankety, Captive are only few on the wish-list. I’ve gone from a lip-gloss girl to a lipstick one, partly for the sophistication of whipping out a tube, partly for the longer staying power and color pay-off. I especially adore nudes and mauves for the daytime, and deep plummy-reds or blood-red berries for a special evening.

♥

bisous,

La C.