This is my favorite time of year - the pre-season before the Fall/Winter shopping season which is typically my busiest time of the year! And living in Canada means that my biggest season is Fall/Winter, too!

This year though, I'm hoping to be able to prune my closet down into a well-oiled machine, so I thought I'd set myself up with 10 things that I really really really want to buy, and hopefully be able to hold off on everything else (haahah).

I tried to match each item with a reason why I wanted it - whether I was inspired by some other piece or that someone else had one, or if I needed to replace or repair something I already had. Alternatively, pieces can also add mileage to what I already own, too!

Are there any gaping holes or omissions?

THE LIST:

1) REPLACEMENT (1/2) - Nude (or Nude Toned) Pumps - I'm after the Naturalizer Lennox; none other will do I just need them to go on sale!

2) INSPIRATION (3/4/5) - Blackwatch Plaid Dress - After Kate M's iconic McQ dress, I can't help but want one myself! While the original (3, with mods) is a bit out of my price range (haha, a bit) - there is a pretty sheath style from Talbot's (4) which has an interesting lace detail at the hem. I am also fond of the shape of the Heartbreaker version (5) but it seems to be sold out, so much stalking will be necessary.

3) INSPIRATION (6/7) - Blue Lace Dress - I haven't had much luck with sheaths lately, so taking a page again from Kate M, I do like the flared style of a navy flare dress I found on Pinterest (7). I am hoping that it can be my Winter 2013 party dress, too - apparently I have "EVENTS" I am supposed to go to. *eye roll*

4) REPLACEMENT (8) - Ankle Booties - My last pair of booties decided to die on me last year, but I did some repairs and the CPR only lasted the rest of the season, so I do need a replacement this year. Not looking forward to the search.

5) REPAIR (9) - My Doc Martens need ++ repair - I am slightly embarrassed to take them to the cobblers. I hope he has seen worse :p

6) ENHANCER (10/11) - I plan to invest in two Anthro belts; one that will be a brown or a black basic that I can match with almost anything, and one that is a bit more fun in colour or design. I have been getting a lot of wear out of my Anthro belts, so I don't mind making the investment.

7) INSPIRATION (12) - One of my colleagues has a beautiful plaid blazer, and I want one too! I do need to find the right one for me - I am currently stalking this one from Anthropologie, although J Crew has a blackwatch plaid one Tee hee.

8) BONUS (13) - I want to get a dress in a heavier fabrication that can carry me through the colder fall; this Anthro one is a heavier material. I need to stalk it too, because it is a few years old in design.

9) REPLACEMENT (14) - Nicer Costume Jewelry (These are by Maru and are so cute!) - I am starting to outgrow some of my Forever21 stuff and it is falling apart and all over the place; I am hoping to invest in one or two nicer (still costume) pieces that aren't too blingy!

10) BONUS (???) - Because we always come across something that we MUST have or need but couldn't anticipate, right?

Wish me luck!

PS: I want a red frock