Days like today are my favorite days. Days where it's mildly cold, cold enough for one to dress like its cold, but not actually cold enough for functional layers, jackets and/or gloves.  Days where the sun is shining brightly, not yet overcome by the dreary winter weather. And also, days where you're wearing new things, because I feel happier and brighter, like I can conquer anything while wearing something new. Sad, but true.

Bear-like Sweater Trifted, DVF Scarf, Uniqlo Jeggings, Hunter Boots, Alexander Wang Donna Bag

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I just can't help it. They long for me to look through them, to add to cart, to click, click click and to then to commit myself by "Begin Checkout" I've actually been really impressed with the selection at the online sales, especially Shopbop, maybe because I'm hitting them early aka right when I hear the ding in my inbox, or maybe less people are shopping, whatever it may be, luck is on my side. 

(from top left) Dannijo Breast Cancer Awareness Vika Braclet, Topshop Leopard Print Collar, Pour La Victoire Aeesha Patent Pumps, Boy. by Band of Outsiders Punctuation Print Top(sadly not on sale, weeping), Elizabeth and James Solar Haircalf Booties, Topshop Angora Boyfriend Coat, DVF Sapna Haircalf Booties, Rag & Bone Adari Mohair Pullover, and Alexander Wang Booties, sadly no longer avaliable via the Outnet, similar but not really are these babies.

A few weeks ago I admitted defeat as I clicked on the Alexander Wang Donna bag at the Outnet. But this morning, oh how the tables turned. I was catching up on my various end of season sale emails and as a daily ritual began checking the Barneys sale for reduced-reduced prices new merch etc. AND THERE IT WAS, except in a beautiful hue of burgundy, I was not going to suffer from "Sold Out Syndrome" twice in one season, nope absolutely not. And let me tell you, dreams really do come true boys and girls. I can hardly wait until Donna arrives knocking on my door.

Edit: Donna is a beaut.

One of these things is not like the other.. (sung to the reminiscent childhood tune of Sesame Street)  

As seen through many of my own past experiences, its highly habitual that I always seem to want what I can't have. Its more desirable, and you just seem to long for it constantly... sort of like that Red Rocco that I spoke of previously or the Purple Haze Alexander Wang bag.

These shoes, much like me, beg to be worn with anything contradicting to what is expected of them, rid them of their grungy-clunky selves. Throw some white embroidered flowing shorts on, with some polka dot socks, or maybe even a floral velvet tunic paired with opaque black leggings."Dress me up, wear me out, and let me be seen to my full glory!" the Jeffrey Campbell Coltrane Boots desperately shout. The opportunities for these little guys are endless.

But can we first back up a hot second and talk about how IDENTICAL these look to the Balenciaga Buckle Ankle Boot? (which can be spotted in the middle of the bottom row) The Jeffrey Campbell Coltrane boot sings a soulful melody to my bank account, seeing as the Balenciaga Boots would clearly be in the "things I cannot afford have category"

(From Left to Right) 

Zara Floral Velvet Dress

Happy Sock Stripes and Dots Sock

Zara Embroidered Shorts

*Edit: Since originally posting this the Purple Haze bag has drastically gone on sale, thank the Barney's angels

**Edit 2.0: The Coltrane's really just aren't the same as the Balenciaga Boots. No. Not at All. The Balenciaga Boots are beauts, and now I just think of them the same, seeing as the girl that lives next to  stomps around in the Coltranes in a grungy lonely girl way, and not in an exciting yellow motorcycle boot kind of way. So needless to say I'm proud of my ability to withstand the draw of the boots.

I pictured us strolling through central park together, stopping to admire the snow or the colorful fall leaves, gently falling. I pictured us together arm in arm iceskating, or strutting down 5th Ave, admiring the store windows together. We'd ring in the new year and you'd never leave my side. From uptown, to downtown, baby we would do it all.

And then abruptly, the picturesque life we would live, suddenly ceased it's existence. Leaving my heart crumbling, how could this be happening, The Donna Alexander Wang bag sold out quicker than the swipe of my heart card. It was so close, I'd already plotted all these glorious outfits and outings around the bag. 


This one just felt so real. It wasn't like the Red Rocco that I know I can't afford. Donna would've been a steal. I felt like I was already opening it on Christmas morning, and pridefully walking through the airport on my way back to the city.

Nope. SOLD OUT. The words that made my heart burn, as little trickily tears welled in my eyes. No tears have been shed over this process, but Donna and Mr Wang, certainly put me on an emotional roller coaster this morning. And the grieving period will likely be lengthy.