Wish List: January 2010

Nothing like a new year to breathe some optimism into the fresh air! A lot of peeps seem to complain about January -- the post-Holiday blues must get to them -- but I love it. The symbolism of winter runs deep to me. It means a time to rest and plan for our new goals. It means washing away old failures and filing away victories to use as inspiration. Winter gives us time to meditate, make peace and build anticipation for the coming action. Some mistake the cold for lack of emotion but it's quite the opposite. The layers of ice and snow lock in the warmth underneath. This is a time to celebrate friends, family and loved ones and gather close with them around the fire. The chill brings excitement and electricity to the air, recharging us. If you have animals you can really see it in the way they react and revel outdoors this time of year. It's a sight to behold.

And on a more superficial note, it's time for me to plan my wishlist for the month! Pretty short one for January as I'm paying down my holiday bills. There's still plenty to love though.



1. Many happy returns purchases.
On the 22nd I'll have survived another year and as a reward I think the Snow-Covered Fields Dress ($148) is calling to me. The print of the skirt is amazing and the open back is alluring without being too revealing. I'm pretty sure this sweater in sweet guava will match perfectly. I have a ridiculously long birthday wishlist but if this dress works out I'll consider it enough to satisfy me for now.



2. Doing the sale dance.
In January, I hope to see all four of the tops above on sale. I caved last week and ordered the Snowscape Tank ($148, third from left) as part of my last Free Shipping spend on the website. Plus this amazing outfit by Chloe has been on my mind for far too long. Want to mimic! So here's hoping it hits sale fast enough for a price adjustment. The Bordurette Tank ($98, far left) was instant love for me; the Avenues-of-Lace Blouse ($98, second from left) hit my radar after Ali guest reviewed it and the Clustered Camellia Tee ($78) has been taunting me at full price for months now. Months, Anthro.



3. Anthropologie on ebates.
Urban Outfitters is there so it's only a matter of semantics at this point. Come on Anthropologie! You charge shipping on your orders (which by the way, I predict this will go the way of the dinosaurs in 2010) so you could at least throw us a bone and let us earn some cash back for shopping online with you. It enables. It's an easy integration. It increases conversion by a couple of percentage points. There's no reason not to do it.