Objects of my affection

I didn't splurge during my trip to Europe. I went with complete intentions of getting something in Paris that I didn't have the guts to buy last time, but it didn't happen because of a haircut. I kid you not.
Anyway, I'm not completely devastated that I didn't get anything, because I've made myself feel better setting up a dream/reward system. I am one of those people who is able to justify (ridiculous) purchases in their head. I'm not at the completely bonkers end of the spectrum, but ask me about any "extravagant" purchases that I've made and I can give you the back story. There's always a back story.

Anyway, my list includes:
- Loewe Amazona bag in black nappa leather. No weirdly coloured trim. Just the classic black model. Although for FW08-09 there's a beautiful eggplant (I'm sooooooo looking forward to all of the purple hues this fall/winter) patent version (swoon) and a limited edition charcoal blowfish leather one (SWOON). I guess I wouldn't mind the black croc version either.
- The new Goyard clutch in black. At first I thought that Goyard was absolutely tacky because I'd only really seen the totes that people seem to love for some reason, but this clutch is stunning. The trunks are nice as well (especially once they've been worn in), but let's be honest, I'm not going to get much use out of them. The fact that they're made out of canvas still irks me (especially for the price point). On the clutch, the hand-painted detailing just stands out even more...something about the size highlights the intricacy of it and the writing, but lends itself to being tasteful instead of tacky from afar.
- I ventured into the Sonia Rykiel boutique in the 6th by accident. Up until this point I had no interest whatsoever in this designers, but minds can always be changed. The boutique was stunning and so were many of the pieces from the FW08-09 collection. If my dream ever comes true, the coat that I love will be long gone, but I still love this coat and hope that there will be an equally beautiful one awaiting me in the future.
- Hmmm...I just realized that I have two rewards aligned with one dream. I didn't think I'd done that. I'll have to re-organize in my head somehow. Anyway, it's another clutch but this time by Smythson. I don't like the croc print though. I'm not a fan of embossing. I like the real deal.

That's my superficial dreamy dreams post of the day.