Windfall Wants

So on pay day this month I'm going to be getting a little more than usual.

Let's be honest, I'm either going to put it directly into the bank (I'm ADDICTED to saving, and have been since I was wee) or going to put it towards the laser eye surgery I've been talking about for at least a year (sorry friends!).

However, it got me thinking. If I had got a much larger windfall, say, a few thousand dollars, what would I spend it on (frivously, of course)? Here are a few pieces I haven't been able to get out of my head. What would you buy if you were forced to spend a pretty penny?

alice + olivia: Alyssa embellished party dress -$1040

Christian Louboutin: Pigalle - $625

Mulberry: Alexa - $1500

Burberry: Mid-Length Cotton-Blend Military Trench - $795

But tequila IS my friend

HILARIOUS.

As a girl who brunches often, this bag might be just right for me. 

Is it wrong to have a purse just for ironic brunching?

Perhaps. But I still hope to see this out in the Annex one weekend morning. 

Who am I kidding. Afternoon..

Tadashi Shoji Spring RTW 2013

Freaking fantastic.
Is it spring yet?
I do love dresses so.

Tadashi Shoji Spring RTW 2013

 via http://www.style.com/

Friends

Being surrounded by friends this weekend has made me realize once again how very lucky I am. Sometimes you don't comprehend, I mean, really understand how many totally wonderful people you have around you. I have been so surrounded with love and affection and attention from those who love me that it is a little overwhelming.  Live gives you ups, and life gives you downs, but it's really hard to be sad when you are surrounded by such wonderful people who make you smile and laugh. My favourite things afterall.

Dear friends.
I love you.

Time to drink champagne and dance on the table

It is my birthday weekend. I hope/plan to indulge in all my favourite things this weekend. This may or may not include brunching, sushi, dancing, eating, throwing parties, attending parties, family dinner, and of course drinking bubbly. See you on the other side! (Where I will rightfully be complaining that I require a detox of some sort.)

Runway: Tory Burch Spring/Summer 2013

Love the preppy pretty styling from Tory Burch's RTW SS2013 Runway show. Beautiful skits and dresses. Today is one of the first chilly days of the year, and I'm already yearning for spring! (Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love fall... but I will definitely miss my dresses.)

All images via vogue.com

HBC Trench Coat

 Ok, ok, so it's been a while! Forgive me. It seems everyone I know is getting married, which means EVERY weekend since June I have been at a bridal shower, bachelorette or wedding. Which I love! Love is grand. Love doesn't allow much time for blogging though. That's ok. Just add me to that handy google reader or blogger dashboard, and you will be notified when I post something. Nice and easy. And because I'm not posting as frequently it means you won't be inundated. I came home from my 4 day Halifax wedding weekend with over 650 blog posts on my reader. Oh no! (See how I turned around my laziness/lack of time into a positive for you?)

So back to the task at hand. This gorgeous Hudson's Bay Company H.R.H. (Her Royal Highness) trench came through my email this morning. I love how stylish it is, and although a small part of me would love a Burberry trench, let's be honest, I'm not at the point where I would spend that type of money! At $295 this coat isn't cheap, but if it is great quality (hard to tell without looking at it in person) then it would be well worth it, as a trench can be worn for years and years.

HBC: H.R.H. Trench Coat $295 Cnd