Lisa's Most Coveted List

Looking back at my archives, I realized that it's been over 4 months since I last posted a Most Coveted list. Time to rectify that situation! Here are 5 things I'm loving or lusting after right now.

1. T3 mini flat iron ($119). A fear of burning myself and damaging my hair conspired to keep me straightening iron-free--until now, that is. I received a Sephora gift card from my brother for Christmas and decided to put that towards the T3 mini flat iron, and since then I haven't looked back. The ceramic plates and multiple heat settings allow me to straighten my shoulder-length hair with ease. I also love the small size of this iron and how it gives me perfect control when straightening my bangs and the layers around my face. Another plus: it'll travel well the next time I go on a trip!



2. NARS concealer in 'Custard' ($22). Forget the fancy brush-tipped concealer pens or palettes with multiple hues of concealer to mix and match--I like my concealer in stick form for easy touch-ups and hurried morning applications. The NARS concealer is like a more luxe, blendable, and lightweight version of the Physicians Formula Gentle Cover Concealer Stick I've been using. Despite its light texture, its coverage and long-lasting wear are tops, and a little goes a long way toward disguising my undereye circles.



3. Re-soled shoes. I'm a firm believer in taking care of investment items and boots definitely qualify as such. Recently I brought two pairs of boots to the cobbler for re-soling. $30 and a couple days later, I had the giddy thrill of picking up my boots and once again wearing them with everything I own. Because I'd put off re-soling them for so long, I felt like I had two pairs of new shoes. If you have beloved shoes that need a little TLC, I highly recommend a trip to the cobbler!

4. Tomatoes. Two winters ago I went through a phase where I became obsessed with tomatoes. Hothouse tomatoes sliced into wedges and topped with crumbled feta were all I wanted to eat as a snack. Well, my old obsession has returned. This time around I've been adding a splash of olive oil and lots of coarse black pepper as well. There's something so fresh and summery about this snack that whenever I eat it I feel as though I'm combatting my winter blues with tomato-y goodness.

5. CiCi 'Alyssia' sweater dress ($69). I've been coveting this dress from designer Jenny Yen's CiCi line since the fall/winter 2009 collection hit the Two of Hearts Boutique. This sleeveless sweater dress with an argyle cowl neck and slight bubble hem defies the age-old fashion rule that brown and black don't mix. Just look at how well they co-mingle in one piece! It's the perfect throw-on-and-go cold weather sweater dress, particularly when paired with leggings or tights and cozy leather boots.

16 comments

  1. Fabulous post! I love that dress!

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  2. two things on your list I am also coveting; repaired shoes and a flat iron! One side of my hair will not stay flat.

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  3. I love that tomatoes are on this list. Both because I'm a lover myself, and because they don't end up on many wishlists. ;)

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  4. I love tomatoes too except they leave a weird aftertaste in my throat that takes forever to go away!

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  5. that sweater dress is so so cute!

    lovelove, M.
    http://marissaexplains.blogspot.com

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  6. i have the full sized T3 and love it. and i'm a big fan of re-soling shoes. it really is like getting new shoes!

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  7. Love this post!
    I need that hair straightener!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  8. Mmm...the tomatoes and feta cheese with olive oil sounds good!! I'll have to try that!


    clothedmuch.blogspot.com

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  9. Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog! I hadn't see those swear rings before - they're so cute!

    I need to bring a few pairs of shoes in for repair - thanks for the reminder!

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  10. I'm totally with you on the tomatoes!

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  11. Hi Lisa!
    How are you?
    I love your list...Thanks for the recommendations too..I've been looking to try a new concealer , so I'll give Nars a try.

    xx
    Mimi

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  12. Great list! I'm going to have to try some Nars concealer! And tomatoes are the best!

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  13. I'm about to take my vintage Charles Jourdan slingbacks in for some refurbishing. Thank goodness for cobblers!

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  14. oh I've been eyeing that iron too! I bought a ok cheap one from Shopper's but it's not really the same.

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  15. so glad you were finally able to get that dress of yours, it looks great on you btw ;) I LOVE tomatoes with salt and pepper, def a great snack, not to mention healthy! I love NARS products and haven't tried their concealer, but I might have to now that I'm in love with their sheer glow foundation. And a mini flat iron is always good for on-the-go, my gf keeps a mini curling iron w/her wherever she goes, it's great for touch ups!

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