long-term lusts

Husband and I used our time together this weekend to go over the household finances - assessing our spending and saving over the past year and adjusting our budget for this year. One thing that floored me was spending in the Clothing category. Oops. Pretty sure most of that was me. Even though we live in NYC (= shopping mecca), I rarely buy clothing in stores...instead using coupon codes, major sales, and ebates to make online purchases. That discount shopping really adds up. I try my best to keep up carefully edited wishlists, but it's easy to stray.

I've vowed to do better this year. Less random shopping from F21. Less sale shopping from J Crew and Anthro. More thoughtful purchases.

To that end, I thought it would be fun to show my long-term wishlist. Full of items that (most people) couldn't just buy on a whim. Items I plan to keep for as long as humanly possible. Items I have no business buying as a student...but that could be good gifts for 'monumental' occasions (PhD completion, big birthday, etc.). Sometimes it's fun to dream!

Burberry Trench Coat

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The price is prohibitive, but I swear I would wear out the cost and then some! So classic, so chic...a quality piece that gets better with age. A coat I'd never get bored of, and that can complement about a million different looks.

Nikon Digital SLR Camera

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I've had a longtime dream of being a really good photographer. Or at least pretending. I'll play around here and there with my little Canon point-and-shoot, but I hope to someday get my hands on a Nikon DSLR.

Cartier Two-Tone Tank Francaise Watch

I have 2 watches I have worn regularly for the past several years. A Swiss Army stainless steel watch, and a two-tone vintage Gucci found for a steal. The Cartier Tank is sleek, classic, and goes with everything. It's a grown-up piece. Love.

Jimmy Choo Knee-High Boots

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Every woman has a quest for the perfect black boot. I have several pairs that are ok, but not THE pair I would re-sole and re-purpose until the end. The leather on these Choos are buttery soft and the quality is impeccable. At 85 mm tall (just over 3 inches), they seem comfortable but still chic and dressy (for work or a night out).

Le Creuset Dutch Oven

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Haha! You thought I would list some other high-end fashion-y item. Nope. A Le Crueset dutch oven seems to be a must for serious cooks. I could get so creative with this thing! Sadly, not only are they expensive, but we have no room for one in our teeny kitchen. Someday, I will prepare meals in this for a/our family!