All I want for Christmas...

The LG and I are on a "budget" for Christmas this year. If we get each other anything, it's probably not going to break the bank. That's because there's really no bank to break- our money is spent already. We're not even getting a tree this year. Sounds a little bah-humbug, right? Wrong. Our Christmas present to each other is... a trip to Dracula's (and the LG's) country- Romania!

There'd better be snow!

Who's excited??

This girl.

But a girl's gotta look good while in fashion-forward Europe! So, I've compiled a list of somethings that I want for this trip.  None of which I actually plan on purchasing at the moment because, remember, there's no bank.

Item Numero Uno:
I want a purse. I know what you're thinking- you must have a purse you can bring along, Julia, and save your money. This is true. I have plenty of purses, but none of them would serve two purposes like this one. Say hello to THEIT bag.

 Le sigh. 

So, I've been drooling over this wonder for some time now. Since spotting theit bag, I have made some impractical purse purchases instead. Albeit beautiful, they will not help a blogger out in Romania: this one fits my camera, among other things.

Versatile, practical, yet chic. Done.

Numero Dos:
DKNY Cozy Wrap Sweater

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This has been around for some time now, but I've only recently discovered it. On an outlet shopping trip with my friend Becky, we ooohed and ahhhed over the sweater as the sales associate convincingly showed us all of the different ways we could wear it.  "Did you know there's an app for this? Did you know that there are youtube videos? It would be a perfect airport outfit!" Lady, you've done your job. Sold. (I actually said that.)  Becky and I squealed with excitement and we turned to look at the too-good-to-be-true price tag, which ended up being the price tag for the camisole underneath the displayed sweater. Ha. $168 for a yard of fabric, from an outlet store? No thank you. Buh-bye. Since, I have made some bids on ebay, but apparently have not been successful.

Numero Tres:
I want these schmancy shoes.

Fabulous right? They're Enzo Angiolini, so they are also quite affordable. I'm thinking: perfect for New Years. One problemo, since I spotted them, they have run out of my size. Bumms.


Here's the thing, though: I am a foreign country shopper extraordinaire. There will be purchases made in Romania in the form of shoes or purses.  So should I save my hard earned dollars and spend money on something while in Europe instead? Probably.

What do I want for Christmas, really? Well, just to have an unforgettable and amazing holiday in Romania with the LG. And forget about the stress that is my job. That's all. And maybe a fabulous souvenir to bring back to the States. Maybe. ;)