Over the knee boots

I logged on to Bergdorf Goodman's site this afternoon and my heart stopped when I saw their fall trends - and over the knee boots was front and center!  It's easy for these to feel a bit too vampy (read: lady of the night-ish), especially the thigh-high varieties, but I think with simple lines and quality materials they come off as sleek and sophisticated. I will take one of each please...

Prada OTK Boot, $1400

Joie Twig OTK Boot, $575

Jimmy Choo OTK Calf Leather Boot, $1395

Christian Louboutin Stretch Platform OTK Boot, $2295

Christian Louboutin OTK Platform Boot, $1995

Alberto Fermani OTK Leather Boot, $750

from Bergdorf Goodman

Riding Boots

My love for riding boots is no secret, and after months of unsuccessful searching, I've decided to go straight to the source.  Admittedly, they're more expensive than an 'off the rack' pair in a department store,  but I think they're infinitely more chic and refined.  Hopefully one day I'll splurge for a custom pair.

Der Dau New Market Field Boot

from derdau.com

Der Dau Master's Hunt Boot

from derdau.com

Der Dau Embellished Field Boot

from derdau.com

Brogini 3000 Dressage Riding Boot, £285

from stoneybrook.co.uk

Custom Newmarket boot, $800

from dehner.com

Custom Bulcher field boot, $950

from dehner.com

Ariat Bromont tall insulated long riding boot, £164

from trot2.com

Birthday List

So today is my birthday, the not-so-big two-three, and I let myself have some fun with a fantasy wish-list.  I'm hoping to add these goodies to my repertoire as I get up there in age and salary.

It's not really a celebration without a bottle of Veuve.

I love that this LV cashmere leopard stole can look formal for cocktails or casual coiled around the neck with jeans.

My friend Diana, in her infinite style wisdom, bought the Goyard St. Louis in white.  I wasn't sure I was into Goyard, and especially not in white, but she made me a quick convert.

I've had a love-affair with the Fendi mini spy bag for years (especially in the light tan color), it's not as prevalent as its full-sized cousin but is still amazingly textural and unique.

When the BF and I were prepping for the big move to NYC, I had my heart set on a steamer trunk as a coffee table.  Unfortunately, that didn't materialize and now my taste has upgraded, specifically to a vintage LV steamer trunk.  Bonus points if it happens to have my monogram.

The most affordable item on my list - I have fantasies of taking amazing, moody, beautiful pictures with this Diana camera and displaying them in tiny frames on my wall.

One of my girlfriends wore the most amazing pair of high-heeled oxfords on a trip to, yes, Oxford, with her boyfriend and looked incredibly chic.  I'll wear this D&G pair with wool tights in the winter and rolled-up-to-the-ankle khakis in the summer.

I'm quite tiny and long-waisted, so finding a classic white blouse (or any blouse) that fits me well has thus-far escaped me.  Skinny fit Polo oxfords are about as close as I've gotten, but they still miss the mark.  I can't wait to get a few amazing bespoke shirts that will last forever.

Sleek black pumps - high heels, not-too-pointy toe, leather.  I die when I imagine these with dark skinny jeans and my future bespoke shirt.

Maybe it's the dominatrix in me, but I love boots and particularly crave a slim-cut, knee-high black leather pair - one that's refined enough to keep it out of the sketchy porn-star realm.

Who doesn't want a few strands of Chanel pearls?

Classic. Classic. Classic.  Love it.

Custom riding boots.  I'm really going through an equestrian-esque phase at the moment.  I would love to wear these with black spandex, my white blouse and a great blazer...and to be totally over the top I'd sport a scarf around my neck.  Ideally, it would read as Annie Hall meets National Velvet.

Not very original, but I'm a supporter of a few investment pieces rather than tons of costume jewelry.  My parents gave me Mikimoto pearl studs for graduation and I haven't taken them off since, I don't think I'd schlep this around every day, but it would be the perfect addition for a night out.

Princeton Reunions

Princeton Reunions are upon us and I can't wait to pile on all of the orange clothes I've been collecting all year and join the orange sea at the Prade!  If only I could go on a shopping spree right now, here's what I'd be picking up:

Emilio Pucci geometric print silk dress, $1191, farfetch.com

Ukranian Egg Ring, $38, anthropologie.com

Large Saint Louis Goyard Tote, goyard.com

Princeton grey tee, $30, pustore.com

Searle multi tier high waisted skirt, $248, searlenyc.com

Knee length linen skirt, $15.80, forever21.com

Tory Burch jelly reva equestrian, $95, jildorshoes.com

Cole Haan trillby driver, $104.40, zappos.com

CCSkye screw enamel bangle, $74.12, couture.zappos.com

Halston silk new shirt dress, $1,396.50, net-a-porter.com

Kenzie lock bracelet, $155, stefanibags.com

Longchamp planete nylon tote in fox orange, $145, saksfifthavenue.com

Bajra orange flower stole, $330, shirise.com

Kate Spade orange stripe cabana platform wedges, $138.99, bluefly.com

J.Crew flats

I have a major crush on J.Crew's entire collection of flats this summer.  But of course, they make it virtually impossible to buy just one when they offer suede, metallic, leather and satin options.

Claire neon-trimmed leather ballet flats in pewter, $148

Claire leather ballet flats in sandalwood, $148

Marjorie suede ballet flats in soft purple, $98

Marjorie satin ballet flats in mineral grey, $98

Marjorie satin ballet flats in pale orchid, $98

Marjorie metallic-leather ballet flats in neon yellow, $98

Stubbs & Wootton

I have this horribly waspy fantasy of wearing these Stubbs & Wootton slippers while I have morning coffee on my porch in The Hamptons. They are wickedly expensive, but they feed right into my love for needlepoint, preppyness and crests.

I feel perky just looking at these.

Star Pink, $325

Yes, it's called "Wasp."

Wasp Metallic, $350

Of course I need a gemstone on my slippers.

Tiffany Skimmer, $395

Kind of ironic, don't you think?

Poorhouse Natural, $350

So ladylike.

Lazo Natural, $350

Wow...really?

Gitmo Black, $350

I'm such a sucker for animal prints.

Felix, $325

Pretty straightforward.  They're called "college"and I can definitely imagine donning these to brunch on a rough Sunday morning.

College, $350