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As Seen on Television!

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Do you remember this Martha Stewart craft idea from last year?





I’m not really into crafts, but this is one that I actually like and think I can do.

But I’d have to buy an infomercial product to do it. Which doesn’t really bother me since I HAVE admitted to being brainwashed by informercials before… But the name really bugs me: the KnitWit.

And how about these old patterns?!

Martha can make anything look good.

We’ll see how it works out. If all goes well, the ladies in my family will be enjoying some fancy KnitWit fashions this holiday season….

Guest Post: Kristin from BonBon Rose Girls

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I’m on vacation this week and asked a few friends to fill in for me. Today’s guest is Kristin from BonBon Rose Girls. Kristin and her partner in crime, Megan write daily about their two passions: interior design for Megan and fashion for Kristin. If you’re ever feeling the blahs, drop by their site for a large dose of fun, enthusiasm and eye candy. Never a dull moment with the BonBon Rose Girls…

Welcome Kristin!

Hello lovelies, I’m so excited to be filling in here on Wishing True! What I adore about this blog is that I can always count on finding an abundance of pretty! I can expect the same from Tory Burch. Every so often, I become obsessed with a designer and pretty much want everything that he or she puts out…not that I can actually make that a reality. HA! Right now Tory Burch is speaking to this fashion luvah’s soul! Already a fan favorite with the preppy set, ahem Revas,

Ms. Burch is appealing to the non preppy side of my fashion personality as well. Here are some pieces I’m currently lusting over…

I’m dreaming of pairing this gold embellished tee with a pair of leather skinnies and killer stilettos!

Tie dyed leather? Be still my heart!

Aviator sunnies just got so much cooler!

And the piece de resistance…a gorgeous cocktail frock. Could you just die??? I’m currently trying to resist the urge to purchase it for a wedding I’ll be attending soon. Le sigh.

So tell me lovelies…Is Tory doing for you what she’s doing for me these days?

All images via Bloomingdale’s

Austen Inspired

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I bookmarked Portland designer, Elizabeth Dye’s site a while back when I discovered The English Department shop on Etsy. And I recognized her work immediately when Ann from The City Sage posted pictures of her “Pride and Prejudice wedding” photo shoot this week.




By far one of my absolute favorite fashion eras…and those design elements just may be what originally drew me to The English Department bolero jackets and gowns.

How Austen is this?


But it was her take on the bolero that really grabbed me. I’m a sucker for a well pleated ruffle…



It certainly can be a small lovely world here online…

American Woman

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My aunt saw this exhibit at The Met recently, and I just happened upon some video footage.

I’d love to check this out, but it’s only there through early August. I will be in NYC for BlogHer…maybe I can work it in?

Attention D.C. Fashionistas!

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June 11-20 is Digital Capital Week (DCWEEK), a 10 day festival in Washington, D.C. focused on “technology, innovation and all things digital in our nation’s capital.”

My friends over at MYiLIVE are in charge of running the Fashionista Contest in which a DCWEEK Ultimate Fashionista will be crowned. They’ve put together a group of some of the best boutiques in the area for you to shop, save – and check-in!

Here is the current (and growing) list:

Caramel Fashion – Save 10%
Mint Condition – Save 10%
Nana – Save 15%
Mercedes Bien Vintage – Save 10%
Mystique Jewelers: Alberto Parada line – Save 10%
Redeem – Save 10%
Rue 14 – Save 10%
Toucan Boutique – Save 10%
Upstairs on 7th – Save 10%
Wink – Save 10%
Zelaya Shoes – Save 20%

See full details plus the most up to date list of boutiques HERE.

Discounts for all and ultimate fashionista status for one (including a special prize package – I love those!)

So what do you think? Are you feeling fashionably lucky?

Powder Blue is the New Pewter

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I am currently in the market for a silver/pewter leather shoulder (er, er, er) bag right now. A good roomy one that can hold all my junk but also look nice when I’m going for fancy.

I recently saw this market tote from Rennes on A Cup of Jo:


It was in a giveaway actually – and winning it would have solved all of my problems (all of them I tell you!). But that didn’t work out. The good news is that I COULD always buy it… But when you start thinking about buying – you want to make sure that you choose well.

And I’m not 100% in love with this bag. While I do prefer “simple” (too many zippers and buckles make me dizzy), I’m not sure that a “market tote” is exactly what I was going for in a shoulder bag.

Then while perusing the shop, I saw this:


And I think a bucket bag (ah – I miss you good ol’ black Coach bucket bag circa 1984…) may be a little closer to what I had in mind. BUT it doesn’t come in pewter/silver, and while pastels are big right now and if there is any color I love as much as pale yellow, it’s powder blue… I’m wondering if I can pull it off as an every day neutral. Granted – the store listing says it’s “ice blue,” I say same-same, tomato-tomahto (hey…what about tomato?…no too bright for me).

So what do you think? Could a powder blue bucket bag be exactly what I didn’t know I wanted? Or should I keep looking? Any suggestions for great slouchy, pewter shoulder bag?

Erin Alexandra Klym

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I discovered this Etsy designer via Sal from Already Pretty this morning and I am in love with THIS JACKET:





Either color – although the charcoal would be more practical… And at the end of the day, I’m hideously practical.

I know – it’s Summer. Who is thinking about jackets right now? Well – I bet some Canadians are… But DC? Not so much. But I’ll be bookmarking this one for Fall.

Other favorites include:





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