gotta give big ups to zappos.com, who not only had the boots i had been looking for my whole life on sale 50% off, but who also, for some reason, changed my (already free) shipping from 4-5 business days to OVERNIGHT so i got my boots this morning! and they're BOOTIFUL. oh, hahaha. the leather feels like butter and i've been caressing them all day long like a pair of kittens. bruno magli, you are a genius. they're comfortable, classic, and damn-near prada-like. as these shoes originally cost $430, they are officially the most expensive thing i've ever owned (including tommy), and you better believe i'm building them a shrine and beating the shit out of anyone who even looks askance at them.

anyway, just wanted to say: zappos, i think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.