White Leather

What She Says:

Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere was one of the first bloggers that I became addicted to...when she wrote her book I pre-ordered it months in advance.  She has a way of dressing and decorating and entertaining that is approachable, classic, and not too fussy.  Recently, she posted the above "crave or save" post about a white leather jacket.  The "save" option was still too steep for me at $116.  I vowed to find an option that I liked just as well and would save even more.  I purchased the option above online from Forever 21 for $39 and it is already on its way to me.  I can't wait to wear it over tank tops with denim or shorts, or pair it with a floral sundress instead of reaching for a cardigan.


What He Says:

My immediate response when I saw this picture: "Sloane Peterson!"  When Allie gets this jacket, we are going to borrow my buddy's dad's vintage Ferrari, hijack a parade, and maybe catch a Cubs game.  It will be a day fit for Abe Froman, the Sausage King of Chicago!  Now where is my Yello cassette?

I have to give my wife credit, though.  As these pictures indicate, her purchase of a white leather jacket could have ended three different ways.  The vignette starts like this: "So how much did it cost?"

Answer #1: $39 - I don't even flinch.  My response: "cool."  Maybe I worry it will fall apart after three weeks, but then I remember my wife's fickle tastes.

Answer #2: $116 - I exhale deeply.  Then I give Allie my patented "slow blink."  My eventual response: "Well, if you really want it, that's fine."

Answer #3: $1,368 - I am driving us to couples' therapy.