Clothes horse

I don't make very much money, and as such I am rather limited in what fashion choices I need to make. Growing up I was spoiled; if I wanted something, I bought it, and this normally meant something around "I'll take one of everything, please", but as an adult I am now having to watch my pennies. In order to do so in a more responsible manner, I have decided to make a list of what items Ireally want for next season. Instead of plowing into the stores to let my eye wander over every possibility, I am going to start looking for key items that will be both lasting and versatile.

Black leather leggings (à la Escada, as pictured right)

These have been back in for a while, and I have been observing them from afar. Probably because I gained some weight at about the time they came back, and because they didn't really go with anything I owned. But now I know they're going to stick around, I find myself craving a pair. And good well-made leather never really goes out of style.

Something sequined

While I doubt I will be able to find anything as flattering and gorgeous as the dress picture here on Anja Rubik, I would love to find something both sequined and glamourous. Unfortunately sequins have a reputation for being too burlesque, too drag queen, or too Golden Girls to be cool, but every now and again you find something stunning like this. A part of me wants to say that sequins are great because they work at any age, but the other part of me wants to warn anyone over 50 away from them. Snakeskin, on the other hand...

Something yellow

Yellow is a dangerous colour for many - certain shades can easily wash out even some of the darker toned people - but in small doses it can also enliven a really boring outfit. For me I would prefer either shoes or a handbag, as my pale skin tone cannot really support it too close to my face, and I like what this woman has done here. Neutral tones with a bit of a kick.

A pair of plain old-fashioned green Hunter boots

It rains a lot here. And snows. And in some shape or form the weather has managed to ruin every pair of leather boots I have ever owned, as well as a fair few trainers. This time around I am going to invest in something designed for the elements, whether it looks good or not.

I am wondering as I write this if I am the only person who puts this much thought and effort into what they wear. Not in the world, of course, but out of the people I know. I tend to roll with a crowd who have much better priorities than this, but it still would be interesting to know.