I’ve got some serious love for tortoise shell lately. I can’t get enough. I want everything. Now.

1. Tortoise iPhone Case from Incase
2. Tortoise Shell Bow Band from Dorthy Perkins
3. Half Pipe Cuff in Tortoise from ShopTwigs
4. Tortoise Button Earrings from BaubleBar
5. RayBan Wayfarers from ASOS
6. Chonograph Watch from Michael Kors
7. Spot On Graduated Necklace from Kate Spade (I recently bought a similar necklace from the J Crew outlet for $12, so keep your eyes peeled.)
8. Vivienne Sandal from Hollywould
9. Mason Pearson Rake Comb from Nordstrom
10. Tortoise Shell Frame Clutch from ASOS
11. Michael Kors Tortoise Slice Ring from Bloomingdales

I think this Kate Spade “Eat Cake For Breakfast” bag and clutch are totally adorable…for someone who weighs 110 pounds. I don’t think it would be quite as adorable if my two-hundred-and-some-odd-pound-self strutted down the street with the bang in one hand and a cupcake in the other hand.

I actually feel kind of ashamed at the thought.

Is it because I would judge someone doing just what I mentioned? Is it really that shameful to see a rotund woman declaring her love of cake? Do I have some majorly deep rooted weight-related issues?

Does anyone else seriously want a piece of red velvet cake right now?

Thoughts? Analysis?

• Pretty sure I’m going to need a Little Printer. What a stinkin’ adorable way to print pictures, notes, and lists…oh how I love lists (which I’ve inherited from my father).
• I shared some of my favorite trinkets in this Under $25 Gift Guide guest post. Check it out.
• This Jonathan Adler studded porcelain box is lovely. And by lovely I mean a perfect gift for me.

I recognized and accept that my legs do not look like this in colored tights.

• I am big into tights all of a sudden and am loving all the colors and patterns but they are so hard to find in stores!
• I highly recommend reading Blood, Bones & Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton. Besides the food, I find Gabrielle’s relationship with her husband most interesting (and vaguely familiar).
• Forever21 has the best designer knockoff jewelry and I’m on the hunt for this faceted gem necklace.

Pump it up.

• This photo has brought me much laughter today.
• Hey, girl. I like the library, too. Way funnier than feminist Ryan Gosling.
• Really wanting these Karl Lagerfield Octogan sunglasses (but my head is too big).
• Have you seen the Foster family Christmas videos? So adorable! (And not just because we share a last name.)
• 200+ Bracelets: Who Has The Best-Dressed Wrists In NYC?
• I’m beyond obsessed with this Kate Spade Westward Runaway Duffel and I’m this*close to losing my mind and buying it.

Just in case Santa exists. And is really really generous.

What’s on your wish list?

I spent most of last weekend cleaning out my closet. I donated two boxes of home-goods and two bags of clothing. I trashed two more bags of junk that I didn’t even know I had and I can guarantee no one wanted. And I’m still left with this.

Tank-tops, short-sleeved shirts, delicates, and a dresser full of tshirts on the left. Pants, skirts, dresses, and long-sleeved shirts on the right. Sweaters, cardigans, shorts, and jeans on the back shelf.  Not shown: shoes, coats and jackets, scarves and jewelry, pajamas and underthings.

I know in my heart that I do not need anymore clothing (but truth be told, I’m not sure half of what’s in that closet really fits) and yet…I find myself browsing. This week’s obsession? Sweatshirts. Another manifestation of my desire for cooler weather and comfy cozy everything.

But I’m not talking about Jersey brand sweatshirts sold in 50 colors (with matching elastic leg sweatpants, natch!) at the local Walmart. (No judgment. Okay. Maybe a tiny bit of judgment.)

I want embellishments and detailing. I want to be able to bum around and wear to work. I want it all.

Don’t you?

Sweatshirts are Cozy Y’all by CorrinRenee