First, some shoes...

These are my new favorites.  I love the metal Gucci logo.  I fell in love with them when they came out in the spring, but they were too tall (5-inch heel), and too expensive.  On my way out of town, I decided to stop at Gucci and see if they had any left.  The salesgirl, was all, "Oh, you mean the ones that are on sale at 60% off right now?"  Uhm, YES!  I tried not to get excited, figuring they would never have them in my size, but they had one pair left in Vegas.  So these were waiting for me when I showed up in CA!  I have no idea what my new roomie thinks, nor do I care.  Okay, she thinks I'm a ridiculous whore and I care a little bit.

And these were the ones I had to leave behind.  They are a little fashion-forward, but they are exquisite.  And since they are Alexander McQueen's last collection, they are collector's items.  Like surfboards, they are functional art?  The salesman got all choked up when he talked about Alexander's unfortunate passing, so my friend kept bringing it up to make him cry. 

They have little skull zippers and they were so cute and were made of the softest leather.  But, I got three pairs of new heels for half of what these cost.  I win!  And now I need to find somewhere to wear these new shoes.