I WANT BOOK - Tie Hanger

When it comes to the "book" I try to buy things in the order I put them in. I strayed off for a little bit and recently decided to start back at page 1. If you haven't heard about the I WANT BOOK feel free to check it out -- here

The first thing on the list was a Tie Holder or Hanger which ever term you prefer. Now why would a girl want a tie holder? Well in this day and age a girl can have anythings she ways! No matter how gender bias it is. But back to the subject, I just love a good neck tie. I love how they look on guys, love how I look in them. They are professional and scream "HI IM AWESOME AND KNOW WHAT I'M DOING!" I know it some cases the person can ruin the image the tie gives them. Managers at my last job prim example.

So for my 23rd Birthday I went to the local Bed, Bath and Beyond and picked out a nice tie holder. At the moment I only owned 2 ties, a black one and a black and orange striped one. So after I picked up the hanger, I decided I needed more neck ties! So off to the thrift store me and my sister went.

When I got the ties home, I hand washed them. I had never washed a tie before, but something tells me I should have done some research. One of the ties didn't make it, the whole back came unfolded like there was no stitching to there. I'll upcycle it into something. I've seen some cool neck tie projects.

I also bought this cute coffee cup, or espresso cup... not sure. But I love it! I'm super picky about which cups I buy. I like them to look simple, classical and something you would find out of the show Mad Men, or a simplistic scandinavian magazine. 

Now that I have my ties I can work on some outfits I've been dreaming to have in my closet. I actually found some snazzy black dress up shoes for guys that actually fit my tiny size 7 or 6 (changes) feet! 

They kinda look like that. They were in great condition except some wear and tear on the inside, but even that was minimal. I'm trying to get that professional feminine look, but I also like that mens look alot. I don't want people to look at me and see cleavage and not take me serious or think I'm stupid. I want to look powerful and professional. I feel that's what the office look does for guys and girls. Look smart and super professional and people are going to think you have power. Just be careful with the words you say. 

Some outfit inspiration

                                                                                                                                                                              

So ladies and gents any styles you've trying to work into your wardrobe? 

The "I WANT!" Book

I'm not sure about you guys but I WANT a lot of things. I want so may things that if I bought them all I would be broke, unable to buy my bills and my parents would probably put me in some shopaholic class to save me from a future of being homeless.

Most of the things I want are a little pricey, but that's only because I'd rather pay for quality. I don't want some cheap stuff that's going to break or mess up my skin. But with that being said, I have made a book, the "I WANT" book. Since these things are not NEEDS (I won't die if I don't buy it) I shouldn't be buying them all the time. So I see things I like (but can't buy) and write it down in my book. At some points here and there I'll treat myself with something from the book. 

Found this book outside, it's water proof! 

Since I treat myself with things I've thought about (enough thought to feel that item should be in the book), I feel I don't put myself at risk for buying cheap, spur of the moment, unnecessary trinkets. The things in the book range from luxury skin care, books, home decor or handmade things from artist. Now I say luxury meaning these things are expensive and I would never pay $130 for some face lotion. But in this case it's in the book. So that would be a very special treat for me. Like a birthday or something.

Now it's not always a "special occasion" thing, it could also be a "wow it's been a while since I bought myself anything" type thing. And at that point I may buy one of the cheaper items from the book. Before my mind tells my hands to give all my money away. 

So far I have more then 20 pages filled, with only 1 page successfully all crossed off. 

Front and Back this pages are full of "WANTS"

Now I started this in college to keep myself from feeling sad because I was a poor art student. So some things in here are really old and I have to rethink if I'm still interested in it. But it still helps me and makes me happy. 

So now I ask you...

What do you do to curve your spending appetite?