Objects of desire

At the end of last year, I spent time sorting all my clothes and I ended up donating 5 big bags (filled to the brim!) of clothes and shoes to Goodwill. And I still have one box of clothes at home, filled with clothes that are either brand new or worn only once, that I couldn't bear to donate and I'm hoping I'll get round to selling them someday. So this year, I'm going to only buy clothes that I love! If I don't love it, I'm not going to buy it. And I've learn the hard way that I shouldn't buy clothes that can't be returned.

Here's the list of items I would love to have. But ever since I started using Mint regularly to keep track of my expenditure, it has been hard for me to justify such big purchases. 

1. Booties (These are now in my shoe closet! I bought them for 50% less at a Stuart Weitzman sale!)

I really want a pair of ankle-length suede booties. I've seen lots of booties but they aren't cut the way I like it. I want a pair that is right at the ankles with a rounded (in this case, V) front. This way, they elongate the legs. These would be versatile, they'll look great with a dress and tights or jeggings. 

Stuart Weitzman "Greatneck" booties from Bloomingdales

2. Classic tall gray Uggs

For the longest time, I thought these are the ugliest things! Then a lot of my friends started wearing them (both short and tall) and I was convinced to try a pair. I love it, it's nice and warm! Call me a groupie, but I want a pair too! 

Source: Bloomingdales

3. Ballet flats

I really NEED a pair of ballet flats for the weekends coz I have nothing to wear on weekends. I can't wear the high heels that I wear for work and I don't want to wear sneakers. And it's so cold now, it's not sandals season. But it has to be comfy, I've tried too many pairs of flats that look great but hurt! Can't decide if I want the Tory Burch Reva in black or gold. Is gold too loud?

4. Macbook Pro or Air

I've been thinking it's time for a new computer. My 4-year old iMac still works and looks as beautiful as on Day 1 but it'll be nice to have the portability of a laptop. These babies aren't cheap though, hmm.

5. Dining table and chairs that I love!

I bought the dining table that I have now off Craigslist. It was the day I was moving in to my apartment, and I was in Half Moon Bay to pick up a Room and Board couch that I bought off someone on Craigslist. I was desperate for a dining set coz I was moving in and had sold the one I had (I wanted a new look!). While we were driving back to South Bay, I looked up CL posting on my phone and found a Crate & Barrel dining set that was going for $60. $60! Cheap, cheap, cheap! And it was in Mountain View, which wasn't far from my apartment. I called rightaway, got there, took a look and into the U-Haul it went! The girl that I bought the dining set from said it was the fastest CL sale ever! I'd called 5 minutes after she posted it. 

But what I really want is a mid-century teak dining table with 2 expandable leaves to accommodate 6 when I have dinner parties. And I really want Eames chairs! I doubt I'm going to make the plunge though, no more furniture hunting till I have my own house (hopefully by 2013?). 

Source: The Brick House