Wishlist Wednesday - Disney!

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Now that planning for our next Disney trip is underway, I thought I'd share my Disney wishlist - both clothes/accessories and a few things we hope to do while we're there :) [somehow this turned kind of Ariel themed...but that's just because there's some cute Ariel merchandise out there :)  And I do love me some Little Mermaid.]

First for clothes & accessories :)

1. Some Disney painted Toms, most likely from Etsy - I think these would be so cute to have while we're there!  And since it will be late October, I won't want to be in sandals :)

2 & 3. A Disney phone case - these are both featuring Ariel, but I've also seen some super cute Minnie Mouse ones.

4. I'm also trying to figure out whether I need a Disney themed wallet to go in my backpack :)  I'd probably just really need a little card case to be honest, since I'll probably only carry a couple cards with me.  Or maybe my niece will make me a cute Disney themed duct tape wallet :)

5 & 6.  Of course I also need some cute Disney tanks, shirts, and sweatshirts (again, it will be October!).  I have a few of course, but could always use more :)  Hot Topic & Forever 21 usually have some pretty cute ones, plus all the ones at the Disney Store!

7.  Last but not least - sequined Minnie ears!!  I've been wanting to get these on our last couple of trips, but thought I'd save them for this one, and maybe get our niece a pair too, since it will be her first trip :)  I have one of the cap-style ear hats from one of Brian and my's first trips, and the bridal version of the ear headband from our honeymoon, but totally want this traditional yet sparkly ones to wear for any trip!

One item was checked off my list (yes, I have an actual list on my phone) this past Christmas, when my in-laws got me a backpack from one of the new Vera Bradley Disney collections.  I'm so excited to get to use it :)

sorry its a bit blurry - I snapped this right after I opened it!

That's my list :)  There are a few other "wishlist" things for this upcoming trip though - mostly restaurants :)  One thing I definitely want to do is the Princess character dinner at the restaurant in Norway (in Epcot) - that just sounds awesome :)  I also want to get us into the Sci-Fi Drive In Theater in Hollywood Studios - its been one of my favorite restaurants since I was a kid - I love all the campy old sci-fi movie clips they show :) 

Since it will be October, we are also planning on getting tickets to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party!  I've never been to anything like that and think it could be really fun!  Hmm...speaking of which, I better come up with a costume :)

What are your Disney essentials?  Anything I'm leaving out?  Let me know!

Wishlist Wednesday - Spring 2014 - clothes & accessories

I don't know about you guys, but I am so very ready for spring.  This winter has been brutal!  So freaking cold!  Last year we didn't really get much of a spring (snow in May?? Seriously, Minnesota??), but I'm hoping it comes much earlier this year.

The last year or so I've taken to creating wishlists on my phone for when I go shopping (figuring out that I can do checklists in my iPhone's reminder app - priceless!).  I did pretty well with my fall wishlist, and thought it was time to get my spring list ready :)  Now, I am most likely NOT going to be buying all of these things...mostly because we're saving up to buy a house!  But, I may be able to snag some version of most of them, especially if I hit up stores like TJ Maxx & Nordstrom Rack :)  Oooh, or sample sites like Hautelook & Gilt (almost forgot about those!)

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1. I'm really wanting a good pair of boyfriend-like jeans that look cute rolled up, and AE jeans look the best on me.  I bought a cheap pair of jeans from Target last year, just to make sure I'd actually wear that look enough, and I lived in them!  So this year I need some that fit a bit better in the booty area :)

2. I've also been on the lookout for colored jeans for a long time!!  Every pair I've tried since they came back in style has NOT looked good, but maybe this year I'll have better luck :) I don't know if I want them cropped like in the picture, or long & skinny, but we'll see.  I think I want a blue or aqua color...maybe pink or coral though :)

3 & 4.  I used to have this really cute cropped trench from the LOFT that I wore to death!  Literally to death...it now has holes and just will not iron out at all.  (I even took it to get pressed at the dry cleaners, and they didn't have much more luck than I did.)  And since spring is actually a bit chilly here, I need a good lightweight jacket.  Now the question is whether I want another cropped trench like this one I found at the Gap, or one of the utility jackets I keep seeing for this spring...decisions, decisions :)

5.  After all of this snow starts to melt, its definitely going to be wet outside!  And spring is usually pretty rainy here, so I figure I definitely need some rain boots!  Of course I'd love a colorful pairs of Hunter boots, but might have to settle for some from Target.  The real question is, what color to get??  Any suggestions?

6.  One item that's actually a holdover from my fall list is a chambray button-up.  Something to wear with all the other colorful things I've got going on :)  Plus I think it is pretty much a staple at this point!

7.  Also a holdover from fall - a brown & gold crossbody bag!  There were several times this fall when I was getting ready to go out and had zero bags that went well with my outfit, when a brown & gold crossbody would have been perfect!  I would love a Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC, but anything similar would work.

8.  Finally, a new bright colored Longchamp Le Pliage!  I've been using a navy Le Pliage for over a year and absolutely love it!  So much, in fact, that last year for my birthday I got a larger one for my travel carry-on.  When they brought out all of their cute new colors for spring back in January, I had planned on getting one for my birthday this year (my birthday's in late January), but some unforeseen circumstances made me decide to hold off on any frivolous purchases.  Maybe I'll grab one for spring though :)  They're great for when it's wet outside!

And that's my Spring 2014 Wishlist!  Is there anything you think I've left off that I need for this spring?  Anything you're lusting after for when the weather finally warms up?  Let me know!

Be Happy,

Karen