November 2006, while on a work trip, I piggy-backed a trip to my friend's house in Florida where I debated a pair of Michael Kors clogs versus the absolute coolest brown suede moccasin boots with a thick wooden heel. Well, you can guess which one I came home with - the boots. And to be quite honest, they are still my favorite boots of all time.

But the clogs. Dammit, I didn't see another pair of those same Michael Kors clogs at another Shoe Pavilian. They were over $120, down from retail of $165, and I just couldn't bear paying that much online. Months later, I saw a similar pair at a Ross for $79, but I was *supposed* to be buying dressy shoes and shoes for work. Clogs were casual. How could I legitimately justify them? A few months ago, I saw a similar pair, but they had this garish print on the fabric. Not exactly what I had in mind, but they were only $39. Still, I couldn't get past the fabric.

Which brings me to today. A quick trip into Ross at lunch to see if I could find any flats to replace my beloved Jessica Simpson LEVE flats. I've worn them so much they have holes on the sides. I had no idea Jessica Simpson made shoes, and I'm not really a fan, but I thought it was hilarious that I have a pair of them. Especially, since I didn't realize it until I had gotten home with them. Anyway, I'm scanning the shelves, and I come across the clogs, the freaking Michael Kors clogs. In black suede.

And get this. They are $13.99.

Total savings = $151.01

Damn, I'm good.