he thinks therefore he is... THE BEST!

I really shouldn't be making such a big deal out of this Christmast gift because after five years, shouldn't Hunny Bunny know what I love? Hello? Just look at my blog and there are tons of ideas on what to get your favorite girl - it's basically one big shopping list.

But since my hints are not so obvious to someone so oblivious, I suppose it's quite the momentous occassion when HB actually goes into Barneys by himself and chooses something lovely by himself for his lovely (that's me).

Previous Christmases and birthdays and other celebrations included either electronic items, such as iPods and iPhones, or gift cards - not the most romantic or thoughtful. But I've come to accept and expect it so imagine my surprise when he handed me the big blue box (unwrapped no less)!

How much do you love these navy patent Lanvin ballet pumps? Not something I would buy for myself, mainly because for the price, I'd buy something less sensible. I've always admired them though. Did I mention they were Lanvin? AND navy patent?

In between all the squealing and hugging, I made sure to reiterate that designer shoes = happy LRB, always.

free for me

Damn these big feet.. Barneys had these gorgeous Chloe boots on sale and had they had my size, I would've totally bought them. Alas, they only had a 6 and my boat feet couldn't even pretend to fit them.

So instead I bought this Vince sweater. It's super warm and I love how the belt is hidden.. The straps just poke out of holes in the front. I got it in a charcoal color. It was 60% off! But really it was free since I had my gift cards from Christmas.

I also bought a cotton Vince top for $19. I didn't really need it but how often do you find something at Barneys for that price?

Besides, I've decided on a new rule... It doesn't really count as shopping if it's under $20. That's why I bought two tops at Old Navy yesterday. They were $7 each. Not shopping at all. Yep. Not shopping at all.

open open open

(do you remember those old Mervyn's commercials?)

Barneys is open in 15 minutes. I'm so there.



Would it be bad if I used the gift card my bf bought me to buy him our 5th year anniversary gift? D'oh.

decisions, decisions

I've always liked the Lanvin Kansas Tote and now it's on sale at Barneys for 40% off! Do I keep the Jimmy Choo or should I get the Lanvin? Jimmy is only slightly cheaper than the Lanvin.. Then again, I'd have to pay tax on the Lanvin. Phooey!


I've been dreaming of a black leather bag for so long and now all of them are on sale! Why oh why are you torturing me? Why can't I just be richbitch and not lookrichbitch? Where's the fun in that?

UPDATE: I bought the Lanvin. I went to Barney's when they opened and bought it! It was the last one! I better return the Jimmy Choo when it arrives. D'oh!