Things I bought, things I want

As anyone who’s been around here for a while knows, I brake for a good tuxedo shirt, and this striped one has my heart all aflutter.

I love how much green you can find in stores this season; this super-spiff cotton car coat is an absolute delight.

And speaking of green, I’m also digging this organic cotton shirt, which has a nice bit of stretch. I feel like a shirt that has some stretch doesn’t wrinkle quite as easily, but that is just my very unscientific opinion.

Another good shirt that comes in a bounty of really good colorways.

One of the reasons I am finally embracing a wider-legged pant is because I acquired and love these Veronica Beard jeans, which are sort of magically flattering. I like them hemmed a little longer than they are here, though; just almost skimming the ground. Also, here’s a pretty great straight-leg pair.

Dragon Diffusion’s woven leather basket bag has been on my list for a while: it looks like they could be Bottega, except that its cost does not run to the four figures.

Just a solid army jacket that won’t break the bank.

This delicate and lightweight merino cardigan is the kind of layer I need in my life right now, and I dig the subtle piping

I wandered into Sephora last week and stocked up on this nice, subtle Laura Mercier eyeshadow stick, which is so easy to apply and really lasts. For even more long-lasting results, try the waterproof iteration.

Such a cheery lacquered tray, perfect for serving drinks or snacks.

This happy paisley popover will be on high rotation for me once it gets a little warmer out.

This easy dress has such a pretty neckline, and looks like you could dress it way up (or correspondingly down).

There are few things that please me more than a good denim jacket with a contrasting corduroy collar.