Rationalizing bad purchases is one of my many talents.

You know, I must admit, it was a lot easier to convince myself that these shoes - the Sam Edelman Zoe boot - were NOT AT ALL NECESSARY for my life when they weren't available anywhere.

But now they are. Like, on Lorisshoes.com. For $310. With a 20 percent off coupon that is waiting in my e-mail inbox.

WHY GOD WHY!!@!?

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