hi, everyone...long time no post.

all this nas-ting prompted me to shop and post. i've been syc since last year allowing for basics replenishment (tanks) and some target collabs (hello, miss trish panther patent sandals).

but i've fallen off the wagon big time and have raced through my budget and then some.

this is what i picked up on my marathon appt yesterday...

1. mcginn boucle jacket--beige tweed with pink, blue and gold threads trimmed with pearls, thin gold chains threaded with black leather and multicolor fringe. i know, sounds tacky. but i fell in love.

2. vince leather jacket--buttery black leather with asymmetrical zip. the undersides of the arms and the sides of the bodice are made of ribbed wool. when completely zipped, the neckline is funneled. when completely open, the front drapes. 'spensive. still very undecided about how much use i'll get out of it since i have a more tailored black jacket with a collar that is about the same length but with a straight hem.

3. classiques silk bow top--sleeveless with a great print. primarily vertical splotches in cream, black, brown and bronze. i feel this is at a higher price point than i wish to spend but it is pretty and i've been meaning to segue away from knit tanks and tailored shirts for jacket underpinnings. most of the ones i like are much spendier.

4. ella moss cowl sweater--man made fibers but feels like cotton/linen blend. sleeves and back are a sweatshirt grey and the front is a deeply draped heathered/tweedy grey. slim fit everywhere except the draped front. love with an olive tank underneath.

5. converse laceless sneaker--canvas/cotton upper in charcoal. love--totally unlike anything i have. i may get it in navy as well.

6. miz mooz "kellen" knee high boots--distressed lightish brown. is this the donkey grey color??? strap with buckle trim at the ankle, two thinner straps at the top of the calf and outside zip decoration. the inside zip is functional otherwise i would need serious ankle therapy (waving to mo).

omg...there's more coming that i had to order. between the above and the stocking up on bras (srly--no new bras since 2006), i'm in deep doo-doo.

any feedback? yes, i know, the thread is worthless without pix of me wearing the items