Closet Cravings

I have seen other bloggers periodically post about what is on their wish list. One of my friends on Pinterest has a wish list board entitled "Closet Cravings." I thought that was catchy and I'm a fan of alliteration (as y'all can probably tell from some of my other post titles). Every so often I will blog about what is on my wish list. Here are some items I hope make their way to my closet eventually :)

Lilly Pulitzer Franco Dress in Multi Summer Plaid-Summer 2012 collection. It was sooooo hard to try this dress on knowing I wouldn't be able to buy it, but I wanted to make sure I knew what size I would need in hopes of snagging it when it goes on sale at some point. Plus I wanted to take a picture for my blog so my lovely readers could see what it looks like on a non-Lilly model. This dress combines some of my favorite things: Lilly, plaid, and seersucker!

Tory Burch Reva Ballet Flat in Royal Tan. Let's be honest-I would love to have a pair of Tory Reva flats in every color! However, I must prioritize and my next pair of Revas will definitely be tan. They are so practical since they can be worn year-round and would go with so many outfits.

UNC Spring Breaker Bikini. As a huge Tar Heels fan I am loving this UNC two-piece swimsuit! And at just $45 for both pieces it's very reasonably priced.

Ariat Crossfire Cowgirl Boots. My next pair of cowgirl boots will definitely have some pink accents! And Ariat boots are so comfortable-I love my basic brown ones so I know I'd love these too!

Tory Burch Modern Square Logo Sunglasses. Tory is the ultimate accessories guru and I would love to own a pair of her sunglasses someday.

Trina Turk for Banana Republic silk one-shoulder dress in electric teal. The color of this dress is absolutely gorgeous and I love the one-shoulder style. It would be absolutely perfect for summer weddings and parties!

What are your current "closet cravings?"

xoxo

Coming Soon: Trina Turk for Banana Republic

This summer California designer Trina Turk has created a line exclusively for Banana Republic, which is scheduled to hit stores on June 7. People Style Watch showed a sneak peak of the collection in their June issue and today Gilt Group featured select pieces available for pre-order. I do not have anything by Trina Turk and am not quite as familiar with her clothes as I am other designers, but her items have  the bright prints and colors characteristic of Lilly Pulitzer, which y'all know is my favorite! I am definitely a fan of the previews I have seen of the Trina Turk Banana Republic Collection and am looking forward to seeing the whole line when it arrives in-store and online next week! Although this collection is more expensive than the designer lines recently created for Target (The Webster, Jason Wu, Missoni) these Banana Republic pieces would be a great way to add some Trina Turk style to your closet at a significantly lower price than regular Trina Turk pieces. Here are some of my favorite items I have seen in previews. 

Chai Silk Tie Shoulder Dress  $130

Most Trina Turk short dresses run from $250-$350

Turquoise Cocktail Ring $50

The average Trina Turk cocktail ring ranges from $75-85

Bonita Tunic Dress $150

Printed Clean Sateen Short $55

Trina Turk shorts generally retail for around $170

Medium Cosmetic Case $34

A Trina Turk cosmetic case retails for about $58

Images courtesy of gilt.com

What do y'all think about the Trina Turk/Banana Republic collaboration? What are some of your favorite designer/chain retail collaborations from the past? What designers would you like to see team up with a clothing retail chain to create a lower-priced collection in the future?

xoxo