Young, broke and (unfortunately) fabulous

As is often the case with recent college graduates, I'm really, really poor. Now, this particular situation is largely accepted and manageable amongst we, the young and broke. Here's the problem: though I fit comfortably under the umbrella of both young and broke, I am further embedded into a small subset of the demographic; the young and broke with expensive taste.

In order to address this problem I've been sentenced to self-imposed exile from any retail establishment outside of Walgreens, SuperTarget, and Safeway. This, however, doesn't prevent me from masochistically browsing the internet domains of my favorite designers and retailers. I'm sad to say that it's not uncommon for my roommates to walk in on me wistfully surfing NeimanMarcus.com, trying to justify $365 for a pair of ballet flats* while eating a bowl of Top Ramen. It's twisted.

My latest online window-shopping obsession? Mulberry, British purveyor of flawless shoes and handbags, amongst other truly fabulous things. The iconic Bayswater tote in green ostrich leather may or may not have changed my life.

*Ok, in my defense, they truly are the most unbelievably fantastic ballet flats you've ever seen. Look.