Today I'm linking up with Allison of Because I Said So for her weekly In vs. Out link up! 

Update: There is no link up this week which was not announced until today.

Wishlist Wednesday - Birthday Edition!

It's not my birthday (yet), but there is a week left until the big day! I'll save face and leave out how old I'll be and just say I'll still be a twenty-something (at least for a few more years). I normally have no idea what I want for my birthday so I'm a bit surprised this list even exists. I don't expect too much for my birthday since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, but if I had to pick a gift then these items would be on the list for sure!

Clockwise from top left: Madewell Wintermix Cable Knit Sweater // Adidas Originals Superstar 80s Metal Toe (black & off-white) // S'Well Sparkling Champagne reuseable water bottle // Street Level Reversible Tote // Adidas Originals Superstar

Canal Walk Comfort

One of my goals for 2016 was to explore one new place in Richmond a month. This month's location is the Canal Walk in the downtown area. It's super close to Belle Isle, which I love, so I couldn't believe I hadn't poked around this area before. It was nice to just take my time walking and reading all of the interesting signs all over the place. I would love to revisit the area when it's a little warmer outside and walk around a bit more.I took quite a few pictures to document the trip which you can find on my Flickr. If you're more interested in what I wore to keep warm on this freezing trip then keep reading!

Save vs Splurge - Studded Pumps

I don't know exactly when the studded pumps/sandals/flats trended started, but I'm sure glad it did! I had a pair of studded flats years ago and they were my very favorite pair of shoes (that weren't sneakers). I would love to find another pair of shoes like those, but I'll settle for a pair of classy yet edgy pumps instead. When it comes to studded pumps you can either go big or go small, but just as amazing. The "big" version is from Valentino and it's called the Rockstud pointy toe pump. These shoes are gorgeous, but they do carry a pretty hefty price tag! The "small" version (for this comparison) is from Sole Society and their version is called the Tiia. Keep reading to see how they stack up and who I declared the winner!