Who needs boys? Back to basics.

It's that time of year again! Time to momentarily forget about work, dating, and money and be utterly self-indulgent for just a few minutes. Just long enough to put together your Christmas list, and just in time to throw it at Mom, Boyfriend, Grandma, and of course Mr. Claus. My list this year consists of basic necessities for a working 20-something. Things that I absolutely cannot live (much longer) without but that I absolutely cannot afford on my non-profit, two-years-out-of-school salary. At the top of my list is this beautiful Tory Burch satchel. It comes in Berry and Navy- two very versatile (but way more fun) subs for the basic black and brown. It can be carried by the short straps to the office or flung across the body for a night out on the town. Yes, puh-lease.
Next up. I think the time has finally come... I seriously need a watch. While I have never been one to wear a time piece, working events has made me appreciate how crucial a wrist clock can truly be. There will be no need to fish for my Blackberry every three minutes once this Burberry baby is strapped around my arm. Let's hope Santa's feeling generous this year... Finally, the black jacket. I have learned that there's a serious difference between a black coat and a black jacket. I have a black wool coat that I love and adore, but sometimes it's just too formal to throw on with jeans and Toms. Not to mention the sometimes inconvenient body coverage that comes hand-in-hand with a winter coat (imagine that). I can't wait to rock this cropped hoodie over a black mini and opaque tights for a little less coverage and a little more leg. If you think that's the end of my list, then you don't know me too well. Stay tuned for more holiday gift picks... the rest under $100. Once I can figure out how to work more images into one post, it will look like Oprah's Favorite things up in here.