Priorities.

Macy's has a great sale on right now for Veterans' Day. Free shipping with the code vetsday, and 10-50% basically anything you could need right now. So, naturally, I ordered this great MICHAEL by Michael Kors coat.

Okay, okay, I admit it: Michael Kors is my latest obsession. This man, this designer, can basically do no wrong in my eyes. I love his classic cuts, sleek designs, and timeless colors. I love the high-quality fabrics, supple leather, and impeccably detailed accessories.

However, I can really only afford Michael Kors on sale. Like this coat, currently $120 at Macy's, marked down from $225. And the great black patent peep-toe heels I got about a month ago for $62 at Macy's, marked down from God-knows-what.

With my current "working full-time on a barely liveable entry-level salary while paying for my Master's degree in the most expensive city in the U.S." situation, I have to really plan and prioritize my purchases. For example, right now I really need (1) a new winter coat (check) for the bitter cold New York winter that will be knocking on my door any second and (2) winter shoes/boots for work (check).

Next on the list: Flats for work, a Michael Kors watch, another pair of black pants for work, and an inexpensive biz-casual black blazer for work/play.

Also, Christmas gifts for all my friends & family on my list this year. I heart NY t-shirts are apparently unacceptable.

Fall Fashion Desires... Part 3.

The last of my fall shopping desires:

Black skinny trousers for work, $59.50 from Gap

Black leather booties to tuck those black pants into, $60 from Piperlime

Two-toned blousy-topped dress, $98 from Loft

Convertible crossbody bag, $98 by the Sac @ Piperlime

I'll let you all know how the shopping goes!

Fall Fashion Desires... Part 2.

More beautiful pieces I want for this fall . . .

Dove grey cowl-neck sweater, $89.50 from MICHAEL by Michael Kors

Croc-embossed skinny belt, $38 from Ann Taylor

This season's Little Black dress, $138 from Ann Taylor

A sparkly cardi, $98 from Madewell

Tune in Friday for my last picks!

Fall Fashion Desires... Part 1.

Fashion is such a huge part of New York City. If I had the time, money, and patience, I would love to totally revamp my style and dedicate myself to pulling off the trendiest, coolest looks. But alas . . . I do my best with what I've got. I still feel horribly Midwestern sometimes on the sidewalks of Manhattan though.

With fall fashion popping up in stores and magazines all over right now, I'm particularly feeling the drive to step it up a little. Here's what I'm craving, culled from the latest trends:

Leopard print cardigan, $78 from Ann Taylor

Chunky heels in a neutral color, $195 from KORS by Michael Kors

Purple silk top, $68 from Ann Taylor



Blazer in a comfy material, $168 from J.Crew



Pink floral top, $49.90 from Express



Ditto - something floral, $39.90 from Express





Of course, if I had the money for all these beautiful things . . . that would be another thing. Stay tuned this week for my other crave-ables.