6 Splurge-Worthy Items

1. AV Room Portable Turntable by Crosley, Urban Outfitters ($160)
2. Large Evil Eye Disc Necklace With Pave, House of Harlow 1960 ($85)
3. Romeo Satchel, Rebecca Minkoff ($550)
4. The Brooklyn, ONA Leather Camera Bags ($309)
5. Abstract Signature Bow iPhone Case, Kate Spade ($40)
6. Oval Skull Ring in Gold, House of Harlow 1960 ($90)

This evening, my mom posted on my Facebook asking for Christmas shopping ideas. Christmas?! Well, I guess it really is getting close and is really only just over two months away. Anyways, it got me thinking about things I really want but just can't justify going out and spending money on. This post isn't necessarily a list of things I want or expect to have for Christmas (one can only wish!) but is more of a list of items I would totally splurge on if I were to come into a little extra disposable income. When living and shopping on a budget, I think it's important to do a little window shopping once in a while - whether it be virtual or taking an actual stroll by your favourite shops. I find I'm most prone to spur-of-the-moment spending if I try to totally avoid my favourite stores or any sort of browsing.

I'm falling more in love with Rebecca Minkoff's bags each and everyday. I'm not a huge fan of her ready-to-wear line or shoes (I find they're a little too Michael Kors resort for my taste) but she really hits the nail on the head with her leather bags. The one shown above has been on my radar for a little while now, and I'm head over heels for the ostrich print black leather Romeo satchel. So much so that it's my top item on my actual Christmas list. Santa, please! I also find myself "window shopping" the House of Harlow 1960 online shop almost daily, and am lusting after the skull ring shown above. I'm not one to normally drop $90 on a ring, but I'm seriously considering making an exception for this one. It's so unique, fun, and has such a romantic yet edgy feel.

If you remember a post I did earlier this year, you'll remember the ONA camera bag shown above. It's still on my "to buy" list, but I figure I should probably buy the remaining two chairs to complete my new dining table set before dropping just over $300 on a camera bag. The turntable is awesome (obviously) and my husband and I have been craving one so we can enter full hipster status. Sort of kidding. Anyways, let me know what you think of my selection in a comment below! What are you hoping Santa brings you? What are you getting for others? Let me know, lovely readers.