I occasionally like to write down things I am lusting after: partly as an exercise in wish-fulfilment and aspirational daydreaming, but also as a way to focus on things I really want. It is a constant goal for me to buy fewer, better things – it’s OK if they cost a bit more, if that means I will buy less random stuff that I’ll get tired of soon. The current list goes something like this:

A white coat. Let’s kick things off strongly with the most impractical garment one can possibly wear in the Estonian and Belgian winter climate and that’s a white coat. I’ve wanted one for a long time, but even my impracticality has limits, so I have prioritised black, brown, taupe, tan and beige coats. Now that I have all the above (plus green, blue and pink and some multicoloured versions), however, I really think I will get a cream one – I adore winter whites and this love doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. Ideally, I would get that Lilli Jahilo coat I am wearing in these pictures, but that’s currently not (and probably never will be) in my budget. It is gorgeous, though, and I will be looking for something similar.

A vintage Celine Trio bag. Moving on to things I more or less actually need, next on my list is Celine’s small cross-body bag that they of course no longer make. I basically need two types of bags these days: huge ones that fit all my gym and work stuff and small ones to take shopping or to a walk. (Then of course I’ll that one work trip I thought would never happen and I realise I have no normal bags that would fit my laptop but not look like huge clouds I happen to carry around with me). There is of course no need for that small bag to be Celine, but I quite fancy having something more ‘elevated’, especially as my current H&M cross-body is literally falling apart. I would prefer to get one in white, which is obviously proving impossible to find.

Lucas Hugh gym clothes. Also broadly in the ‘need’ category: while I have two perfectly good sets of gym clothes (plus a spare or two that are perhaps not perfectly good but serviceable), it really is the bare minimum when you train four-five times a week. I own Lucas Hugh Axis leggings and a top already, but plan to get another set. Just have to decide whether to get it in Burnt Orange or Black. If you happen to have other recommendations for leggings/sports clothes, please let me know in the comments!

Vintner’s Daughter Signature Set. I tend to by whatever skincare I like, regardless of the cost, but even I balk at the price of Vintner’s Daughter products. The problem is I really liked the oil when I used it (especially mixed with serums or creams) and I’m very curious about the essence as well. I also really respect the brand because they literally only produce two things, which is admirable restraint. Perhaps I’ll buy one…

Necessaire body products. Gothamista says they are the best. The end. 

Westman Atelier cosmetics. I believe that Victoria Beckham and Gucci Beauty have already been on previous versions of this list and I don’t want to repeat myself (although I would quite like to own Beckham’s new orange lipstick and some Gucci nail polish). The only ridiculously pricy makeup brand left that I want to try is Westman Atelier. I think it would make sense to start with Clean Glow Trio I, because it’s great value with three products for 78 euros, right?

Boy Smells Violet Ends. Boy Smells is known for their modern, slightly ironic candles. I’ve planned to buy one for ages, but have now been diverted from that goal because I want one of their perfumes even more. They all look interesting, with Violet Ends being my favourite – both because of the name and the notes (violet, rhubarb, incense, birch, tobacco). Of course, it’s impossible to get, as the US site doesn’t ship you Europe and while Space NK stocks it, they don’t ship perfumes to the EU. On a more accessible front, I am kind of tempted by the Chanel No 1 mist – it’s not what I usually go for, but I like the whole line and it smells fun.

Masterclass subscription. My year-long subscription to Masterclass came to an end a while ago and I really should renew it. It’s not cheap, but I enjoyed the classes when I had access to them. I am especially desperate to re-join because they have a writing masterclass with N.K. Jemisin and once I take it, it I will of course be able to write as stunningly as she does.

Art. This one is very vague, because I don’t have any concrete plans and may well not buy anything this year, just do some research. It is, however, something I think about increasingly often. Partly simply because I enjoy visual arts, but also because I feel it’s important to support people who create things – if one is able to do so. It’s one reason I buy so many books; to support writers, the publishing industry and bookshops.

Oh, and I really, really need these heavy duty lifting hooks.

What’s on top of your wishlist? I am curious (and a bit scared) to know.

Coat and dress by Lilli Jahilo, shoes by Prada, bag by Longchamp. Images Laura Nestor, MUAH Erle Taklai.