Elizabeth & James Snakeskin Embossed Leather Flats

$151.25 (Retail $275.00, theoutnet)

Nice twist on a classic I think.  Texture is always fun.  Max ~$45.00.

T, 1/17/11:  you know, when I first saw it, I loved.  Loved the neutral, loved the texture, as you pointed out.   But the more I stare at it, the more I think it looks like a basket.   I can see it matching many outfits (white fur, anyone?), so it's still worth getting at a lower price.

A -- 1/20/11: I'm getting less "basket" more "bondage"!!  I think that's part of why I liked it, the classic white flat (dull) look offset by the slightly S&M looking texture (doesn't the front look like a corset?).  I need to do a search for E&J stuff but migod there are so many results, weeding thru everything is a little daunting even though that's practically all I do these days.  Really, how can I find a way to make this my job??

Elizabeth & James Havana Blouse

Size: S
Material: 100% Silk
Shoulders: 27" - 30" (varies due to slvs)
Bust: 38"
Hem (straight across bottom): 44" 
Sleeve: 25" - 26"
Length: 27" - 30"
Retail: $295 ("NWOT", summer 2010)
On sale on Shopbop at some point: $88.50

Buy It Now: $124.95
or Best Offer
S&H: Free
Ends: December 27, 2010; 5:00PM PST (8:00PM EST)

I think at this point I want this more for the sake of crossing off another long-held item on my Shopbop wishlist than for an actual consuming desire to own/wear it.  But I think that is a very valid reason to buy something.  I am clearly insane.  

Due to Shopbop "sale" price (which probably was only bc there was a size XXS left or something), I'd want to pay no more than $50 for it, honestly ideally under $40.  Is there any point even asking?  I wonder if Ebay sellers get offended when someone offers a ludicrously low amount, and blackballs them in the future or something...

ALTHOUGH

In my recent browsing/searching for my pipedream of cheapo Ebay Jimmy Choo Private sandals, I came across a completed listing FOR THE BLACK ONES IN MY SIZE.  It had been listed at $950 (the retail price) for BuyItNow or BestOffer, and had ended up selling for FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS.  That sh*t has only been in stores a few wks, and it is already getting sold (again, IN MY SIZE), for over 50% off retail?!?!  Granted, I would still not have been willing to pay $400 for a pair of shoes anymore, but how does something get bought for an offer price that was less than half the buyitnow?! ..... ok endrant.

T, 12/26/10:  LOL, I think you ARE more jew than me now!  When I saw your under $4o pricept, I was a little shocked . . . HAHAH!!!  Mm, I think $150 is a bit much, but getting it under shopbop sale is prob ideal.  Then again you got RR pirate top for $25, but I guess it requires a little waiting . . .

Btw, pretty top, can't really go wrong with it. :)