Let’s Make a Deal & Steal

Alternately titled: “How to Justify Your Purchases.”

As anyone who’s made an impulsive buy knows, the aftermath can be brutal. Like Sunday’s scariest hangover, the euphoria of last night’s escapade soon gives way to dark clouds. You wake up nauseous, slightly dizzy, and with an alert from Chase Bank, who — by the way — promised they’d always protect you.

In sets the innate need to justify your behavior.

Such was the case with last week’s Cyber Monday purchases: a discounted pair of Iro Shearling Moto Boots and Otto d’ame Pinstripe Pants. A Google search yielded the former on a particularly cold morning, when, after a miscalculated reading of the forecast prompted me to walk to work, I realized that I hadn’t invested in a proper winter shoe since moon boots were all the rage.

The Iro boots were — and still are — considerably discounted; a solid 50% off and while still not cheap, I would argue that they’re a sound investment. They’re also at least 50% more versatile than moon boots, so there you have it.

I’ve had my eye on these Otto d’ame “Camelia” pants (and detachable skirt) for the better part of autumn, and so the 40-60% off price tag (and Shopbop’s then GOBIG14 promo) pretty much nailed that coffin. Are they a steal? Debatable. But as a few wise men named Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz once said, “Nothin in life is free.”

Play it in tune with this GIF, if you’re feeling saucy.

Topshop Boutique sweater, cropped polo from Topshop