Burning a hole in my pocket!

I filed my taxes last night & I am so pumped to be getting a refund! I think refunds are to be spent on something you wouldn't or couldn't spend your paycheck money on unless there's a huge expense hanging over your head and you've been counting the days 'till you got that extra guap to catch up. I think I can kinda afford to blow mine on something fun (key word being 'kinda" 'cause there's ALWAYS something I could pay. That Target credit card has a death grip on my credit score- lesson learned... always carry 50% of your available credit line on your card...). So if I decide to "tho' it in da' bag", here are my top 3 splurges...



I'm a sucker for some good shoes, these days, especially a sexy pump. This is a sexy pump- Elizabeth and James 'Nora' at Bloomingdales.com for $365. Yes, the profile of this shoe is hawt but this is why I fell face-first



Guhdness!!! Leather lace, a 5 inch heel AND a platform?! You like them too, huh?

Since I'm spending found money, 2 pairs of shoes aren't a bad idea... especially when this is the second pair...



'Paris' by Elizabeth and James for $365 at Shopbop.com is a serious shoe. This is the kind of shoe you could wear a really hot dress, business look or some jeans & a v-neck white tee with. Are you smiling yet? No-? Try this...



You are now I'm sure. I just stumbled upon Elizabeth & James shoes and I am completely impressed. I think shoes do something for an outfit, no matter the outfit. With all the Hot Girls (Beyonce, Lady Gaga, J-Lo, Zoe Saldana, Anne Hatheway...) making us drool with their $1000 shoes, we want to keep up. However, I don't have $1000 to spend on shoes just yet- Elizabeth & James seems to make drool worthy shoes at a doable, semi-affordable price. Google them... or just wait for the pics of mine on my feet in about 10 days (direct deposit is genius!)

I bought my Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Dr. Q' bag with my refund year before last. Its only right to continue the refund-purse-purchase tradition this year with...



'Morning After' Satchel by Rebecca Minkoff. LOVE IT! I have been seeing lots of her bags for almost a year now & I think I may be a fan. Its almost impossible to find a really pretty, leather bag for under $600- Rebecca Minkoff has done it. I saw a woman with one last week at Queen Bee in Culver City (google it, then make an appointment with Jodi; you & your huney will thank me- post a comment- lol) with one. I try not to stop people that look snooty & ask about their wares, but I had to! I'm kinda sure I'm getting this one! NeimanMarcus.com, $550 plus free shipping!!

What are you buying with your refund? Share!!! I'm on direct deposit countdown!!!

Erica "Where Dem Dollas At?!" Orange