So two of my favorite local boutiques (Totokaelo and Lambs Ear Shoes) are have their only twice yearly sale starting this weekend.
I have my eye on the black waxed denim R13 cross over jeans that Denise (Cocolion) has and possibly these shoes:
http://www.lambsearshoes.com/simona.html
I gave my father a huge check right around Christmas. So he should be ok for the time being. I think this fashion bump will get me through end of winter and our long cold spring.