Girl Meets Dress

A few days ago I visited this store and I met this dress. Upon first glance I was intrigued and sensed a great need for further inspection. Here's a piece of advice so you don't all fall into the same trap I did - when you walk in a store where this, as adorable as it may be, is practically the cheapest item, don't ever engage in closer inspection of a dress because you will love it and it will be out of your price range. The black and white colors, the adorably cheeky zebra print, the hook-and-eye closure detailing in the back, and the amazing back triangle cut-out immediately won over my heart and I knew I had to have it. Unfortunately, while my heart was smitten my head was not. As you may have surmised, I did not purchase the dress (but don't think I'm not still considering it). Instead, I found this dress on the Lulu's website that, for only $34, I suppose would suffice as a pretty decent substitute.

Of Two Minds $320

Lulu's $34

Luella Love

I am madly in love with these Luella Zip Wedge Sandals by Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent. I initially noticed them last year and immediately added them to my Shopbop shopping cart. However, before I pressed "purchase" I realized that I really couldn't justify the $405 price tag. I've tried to tell myself that on the weekends I would absolutely, positively wear them every single minute (every second even) that I'm out of the house. Grocery store run? Heck yes I'll wear four inch platform sandals! Walking the dogs? I'm sure they'd look great with sweats! However, in all honesty I know I'm lying to myself. I love wearing heels at work but on the weekends I'm more of a ballet flat and flat sandal kind of lady. Alas, while I'll probably never own these beauties I'll always adore and pine for them.

What items are on your ultimate wish list?