Sunday Lust List: Cool Cuffs and Darling Dresses

1. Maison Martin Margiela 22-karat gold-plated arm cuffs: $1310
2. Miriam Haskell pearl cuff, available at J. Crew: $650
3. Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Mesh cuff: $900
4. Yves Saint Laurent satin jersey dress: $2190
5. Lela Rose jacquard-effect silk-blend dress: $1295
6. Diane von Furstenberg Della taffeta dress: $325

All available at net-a-porter unless otherwise noted.

Lust List: Red, White and Blue

The Fourth of July may be behind us, but there's no reason you can't show your patriotism year-round. In honor of our nation's 235th birthday, here are some fabulous red, white and blue finds to inspire you.

1. Antik Batik silk-chiffon maxi dress, available at The Outnet: $148.50

2. Christian Louboutin Rolando pumps, available at Saks: $695

3. Kenneth Jay Lane star-embellished metal bangles, available at The Outnet: $89.25

4. Marc Jacobs Day to Night Single purse: $525

5. Dara Ettinger Alicia rectangular stud earrings, available at Cusp: $100

6. Diane Von Furstenberg Issie top, available at Farfetch: $154

7. Toywatch Classic Plasteramic watch, available at Nordstorm: $176.90

8. Kenneth Jay Lane multi-strand coral necklace, available sold out at The Outnet: $46

9. Elizabeth and James Emery linen blazer, available at Nordstrom: $395

Sunday Lust List: Blog-Found Fun

This week's lust list highlights some fun pieces, fab shoes, and darling dresses found on some of my favorite fashion blogs.

1. Giles & Brother Archer Hoop Earrings: $95 (via Refinery29)
2. Joie Sashay Heels: $198 (via The Cut)
3. Splendid Shadow Stripe Dress: $110 (via Capitol Hill Style)
4. Prada Baroque Sunglasses: $290 (via FabSugar)
5. Apple and Ivy Bettingen Circle Button Bracelet: $15 (via Whipped Style, a new DC FABB friend!)

Sunday Lust List: Spring Has Sprung

Technically, it's not quite yet spring, but it sure is in the air. Once Daylights Savings Time happens (did you remember to turn your clock one hour ahead today?), winter is all but over.

The warmer weather, the sun staying out just a little bit later, and the promise of fresh flowers, brunch on the patio and wearing sundresses - it all has me itching for all things spring. I'm thinking brights, patterns, florals... The list goes on. Nothing like a weather change to reawaken the sleeping shopping beast.

Agrigento Pearls and Nest Ring: $330

1. Tory Burch Robinson Satchel in Sake Gold: $550
2. Jack and Lulu Yellow Lattice Folding Note: $50 for 25
3. Madewell Silky Trouser Shorts: $78 (only in size 0 and 10... boo)

1. ALC Kate Linen Jersey Stripe Dress: $394
2. Jenni Kayne A Line Long Dress: $450
3. Diane von Furstenberg Reina Silk Jersey Shift Dress: $298

What tops your spring shopping list? I'll share my picks later this week!

Sunday Lust List: All dressed up

It's gala season in DC. And while I have a couple full-length gowns hanging in my closet, waiting for a good reason to be worn, I can't help but look around. When my friend Danielle sent me this BCBG dress, I was hooked.

Issa silk-jersey gown, available at Net-A-Porter: $885

Azzaro Carmen evening gown, available at the Outnet: $2,458

3.1 Phillip Lim sequined silk dress, available at Net-A-Porter: $1,100

BCBG one-shouldered belted gown, available at Bloomingdales: $298

Sunday Lust List: Yes, on a Monday

Got a little sidetracked yesterday and didn't post this... But I love all these pieces so much, it's better late than never!

1. Moschino cotton-blend jersey wrap dress, available at The Outnet: $368

2. Vera Wang pearl medallion necklace, available at Bergdorf Goodman: $532

3. Madewell oxford slingback: $228

4. Dominic Jones fang 22-karat rose gold-plated earrings, available at The Outnet: $136.50

5. Blank NYC paneled leather pants, available at Nasty Gal: $138

Sunday Lust List: New Year's Resolutions

After a wonderful holiday with family and friends, it's hard to imagine asking for more.

This week, I wanted to focus on how I want to better myself throughout 2011 - how I can give more to myself through lifestyle changes and self-improvement. What I want for myself most in 2011 isn't a new Chanel purse (although that would be nice), but to make healthy living and smart choices - going to the gym, eating well, budgeting smartly - a subconscious part of who I am, rather than something I constantly strive to incorporate in my life.

My resolutions are overall mantras I want to follow throughout the year (and hopefully into the rest of my life). I also made quantifiable goals for myself. Not to get all preachy, but I think it's important to separate the two. How often do we punish ourselves when we fail on one of our "resolutions"? We skip going to the gym on January 20, and then we say "Well, there goes that resolution" and quit any healthful changes we may have made. Goals and resolutions keep us accountable in two different ways. This way, come December 31, 2011, I will be able to quantify certain changes in my life, as well as witness my qualitative mental changes.

I like to remember that these are all things for which I strive - I won't be perfect every step of the way.

So without further ado...

(I'm hoping to cross numbers 8 and 9 off this goal list ASAP!)

What are your resolutions for the new year? Do you separate goals and resolutions? Do you think resolutions are effective?

Sunday Lust List: Ring-a-ling

When it's cold outside - and especially when it's almost CHRISTMAS - there are two types of things I want to wear: tons and tons of warm sweaters and coats and something cheery to warm me up (bright colors and sparkles!).

So, obviously, my lust list looks a little something like this:

Brochu Walker contrast cardigan, available at Shopbop: $625

APC cape with fur-lined hood: $392

Pierre Hardy color-blocked heels: $1470

Vince Sequined Silk Tee, available at Saks: $495

state & lake french kiss top, available at Shopbop: $152

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent sequin front sweater, available at Piperlime: $425

L.A.M.B. Plum, available at Piperlime: $189.99

Sunday Lust List

Helmut Lang suit, available at Saks: Pants $345; Jacket $585 (featured on Coporette)
I love the unique cut of the smoking jacket, which makes it a bit more casual.

Le Mont St. Michel hooded poncho, available at La Garconne: $495
It's the year of the poncho, and I'm loving it!

Parker sequined dress, available at Shopbop: $297
Birthday weekend in NYC party dress for Liz?

Wink Leidy faux fur coat, available at Shopbop: $288

Tory Burch "Abbey" sequin ballet flat, available at Bloomingdales: $225

This killer Lanvin dress from the Spring 2011 collection.

Sunday Lust List

Weirdly enough, I haven't been lusting after too many clothes lately. Has my closet hit its threshold? Have I reached my fashion fill? Maybe I am finally the girl who has everything?

And I'm a lucky little girl if that's the case - well, I'm lucky anyway. I had been shopping for a pink dress to wear to the cocktail reception I co-hosted last Wednesday. But luckily for me, while in New Orleans, my super awesome mother bought me this little number.

Diane von Furstenberg Jori dress

Isn't this fab, flattering and so fun? Plus, it's the perfect pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

So I checked "new shift dress" off my Fall Shopping List (all that remains on the list are a black boyfriend cardigan and a fur vest).

But it wouldn't be Sunday without a list, so here are a couple things that have caught my eye lately.

Aryn K sequined cardigan, available at Piperlime: $86

Trina Turk Mirren Woodland Rose dress, available at Bloomingdales: $348

Missoni ballet flats, available at Yoox: $248

Bottega Veneta bangle: $31,000 (SERIOUSLY)

Sunday Lust List: Preppy follow-up

After putting together some reasonably priced preppy looks earlier this week, I realized there are a lot of preppy pieces that I want but are just out of my current budgetary restrictions.

So I put together my dream preppy look (with a bit of edge, of course):

Calvin Klein Collection Donalda Dress, available at Shopbop: $1895

David Yurman 18K gold and freshwater pearl earrings, available at Saks: $475

Majorca 10MM White Pearl Flower Ring, available at Saks: $95

Smythson A5 Lippiatt writing folder, available at Net-A-Porter: $560

Chanel sunglasses

Kate Spade deedee sequined pump, available at Neiman Marcus: $298 (Sold out in black in my size or they'd be mine)

Ralph Lauren Black Label Leather-Trim Cashmere Jacket: $2498.00

Burberry shearling trim trench coat, available at Neiman Marcus: $1495

Alexander Wang Tai Dopp Kitt, available at Barney's: $750

Sunday Lust List: Quilted comfort

This week's lust list has a lot to do with the dreary and (gasp) almost chilly weather we experienced the past couple of days in DC.

Rag and Bone Greville sweater, available at Shopbop: $325

CC Skye Onie Messenger, available for pre-order at Stefani bags: $595

Kensie fur vest, available at Piperlime: $88.00

Sperry Top-Sider Hingham quilted shaft rain boots, available at Bloomingdales: $98.00

Rebecca Minkoff quilted MAC clutch: $360

Sunday Lust List: In the lap of luxury

What a week. Some days, you just need a bit of luxury in your life.

BB Dakota Herringford tweed jacket, available at Shopbop: $110

Maison Martin Margiela convertible jacket (it has tie-on sleeves!), available at Saks: $1315

Milly Liana lace mini dress, available at Saks: $395

Marc by Marc Jacobs Bronte lace top, available at Nordstrom: $398

Diane Von Furstenberg Loren coat in camel: $695

Sunday Lust List

From September into October, it's all about loading up on transitional pieces - pieces that don't scream summer but will work their way from the warmer temps of September but stay fresh (and warm) when you add tights, leggings, cardigans, etc. in October and beyond.

Here are some transitional pieces that I am dying over:

Velvet is a lot of look, but in small doses, it can be gorgeous. That's why I love this dress.

Winter Kate velvet minidress, available at Nordstrom: $395

Lace is huge for fall, and I just adore this J. Crew T. It's worth the price because it can be casual or dressy.

J. Crew lace tee: $11

Sherling is huge for fall. This is great because it's not going to be too hot and uncomfortable since it's a vest! I also like the idea of this belted.

Juliette Jake hooded sherpa vest, available at Intermix: $295

Lace like this is perfect because it's dainty and girly but can be totally edged out with the right accessories.

Modern Vintage lace dress, available at Piperlime: $152.99

Happy shopping!