Holiday Wishlist

The holidays are so soon, meaning gingerbread cookies, eggnog, Fair Isle fuzzy knee socks, and holiday-themed department store windows are all approaching. But with that cheer comes a bit of anxiety; what to buy for everyone can be sort of stressful. Being the OCD person that I am, I started to make wish lists for the people in my life back in October. Here are some of my wishes:

1. Jonathan Adler Zodiac Needlepoint Pillow, $98 via Bird

2. Voyage Vanity Case, $25 via ModCloth

3. Bean Boots, $94 via L.L. Bean

4. Time Span Cameo Necklace, $118 via Anthropologie

5. New York Stories DVD, $13 via Amazon

6. Mustard Peter Pan Collar Dress, $62 via ASOS

7. Vintage Red Plaid Purse, $9 via Etsy

8. Laduree Strawberry + Brioche Scented Candles, $50 via Opening Ceremony

9. Tsumori Chisato Nomad Scarf, $326 via Otte

10. The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook, $10 via Barnes & Noble

11. PJ by Peter Jensen Bunny Sweater, $88 via Urban Outfitters

In retrospect, I realize that both of the sets I made have sort of a school-girl-with-a-twist look to them. The orange cameo from Anthropologie is a throwback to something I would have found in my grandmother’s jewelry box; it has this mysterious, vintage-y look to it. The DVD featured is called New York Stories. I’ve wanted to see it for a really long time, specifically one of the mini-movies in it, Life without Zoe, directed by a young Sofia Coppola. A mixture of bohemian-meets-Eloise, it’s supposed to be great. I found these Laduree candles from Opening Ceremony. I don’t really ever use candles, but they’re so romantic. Plus if someone gave me a macaron-scented candle made by one of the most famous macaron purveyors in the world, I would use it every opportunity I got; it would be too scrumptious not to. Last note on this set is about the Trader Joe’s cookbook. I had to put it in there, because who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s?!??!

1. Comme des Garcons Play, $360 via Opening Ceremony

2. Pendleton Bath Towel, $48 via Urban Outfitters

3. "Issa" Ring, $365 via Billy Bride Jewelry

4. Franny and Zooey By J.D. Salinger, $10.50 via Amazon

5. Holiday Cropped PJ Top, $138 via Steven Alan

6. Holiday PJ Shorts, $78 via Steven Alan

7. Vintage 1950's Tooled Leather Handbag, $24 via Etsy

8. Polka-dot Ponyhair Flats, $336 via Opening Ceremony

9. Gingerbread Man Ankle Socks, $6 via Topshop

10. Plaid Chiffon Skirt, $42 via American Apparel

I’m completely and utterly in love with this burgundy cardigan by Comme des Garcons. While it might seem a tad simple for a wish list, it’s a basic that I would wear with everything, in part because their heart logo is just so happy. To its right is a Pendleton towel from Urban Outfitters. Pendleton is one trend I can definitely get behind + this is fashion and function at its best. Also, ever since I stumbled upon an interview with designer, Samantha Pleet in which she explains her collection was inspired by J.D. Salinger’s Franny and Zooey, I’ve been intrigued by the novel. Samantha describes it as “that classic bohemian glamour of ’50′s, Smith College, Princeton University, waspy intellectuals emotionally stifled, but loveable in their upper crust Manhattan nervous breakdown lives. I can see lots of worn cashmere and loafers…” Lastly, the Topshop gingerbread men are the epitome of holiday spirit.

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The Little Things

Above is a snapshot of a collage I made in my sketchbook. Inspired by the 1960’s, the pictures include a Marimekko business card, a lovely airy and bohemian room from the October Urban Outfitters catalogue, a vintage Pucci ad (the epitome of the ‘60s), a Next to Normal playbill, a photograph of a masquerade party in the 1960's, and puckering lips from a random makeup ad. My favorite of the bunch is the picture of Peaches Geldof (daughter of Bob Geldof) with her dip-dyed blue ends in Nylon magazine. I really enjoy reading Peaches’ column in Nylon, especially the article in which (through trial and error) she tries on for size, from Twiggy to Marilyn Manson, some of pop culture’s most iconic beauty looks. For some reason,  people find Peaches' column so controversial. And while I totally understand that she is just another "It" Girl who hasn't really done anything of meaning with her life, at least her articles are actually infusing personality, personal anecdotes, and are relatable, which cannot be said for a lot of other fashion columnists of today.

yummy lychee bubble tea from a local food truck!

Because I’m a spring baby, I have a serious problem adjusting to cold weather. Lately, the clothes I’ve purchased are completely out of season (see: my thrift-store-bought polka-dot or paisley tank dresses, and floral cardigan); I suppose it’s just wishful thinking. I did, however, receive one early holiday present from my mom, that had not only been on my wish list for a while, but is finally an item appropriate for the approaching frigid months...

A fisherman sweater from the GAP! It’s the most supple and comfy sweater and goes with any and everything… plus it was super cheap J

Also, last weekend I was looking through some old things in my house and found these rad, vintage Felix the Cat and Babar buttons... I’m so excited to find a sweater or something to put them on.

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Gotham Hipster, No More

Hey guys! This is officially my first post on The Emma Edition. Some of you may know me from my past ramblings over at my old blog, Gotham Hipster. GH was with me through some serious style phases, haircuts, and teen angst and I feel that in some way it helped me find myself a little bit. I still can’t necessarily pin point what my “style” is, but it has certainly helped me develop my voice as a writer, as I hope to pursue a career in fashion journalism. But in moving forward, I wanted to start fresh with The Emma Edition: a blog with my thoughts on fashion, art, food, thrift-store finds I encounter living in New York City. I hope you continue to follow me on my new blog and read what’s in store for The Emma Edition!  For more info check out my "About Me" page, email me, or tweet me.