Step 1. Ogle cute shoes from Banana Republic.

Step 2. Post picture of said shoes on blog, hope for public validation.

Step 3. Agree with the Yays.

Step 4. Go to website to place order.

Step 5. Realize that my size is sold out.

Step 6. Mourn the loss of the stacked-heeled, round-toed pumps.

Step 7. Increase Freedom Fund by $50.

Thanks for all the comments, guys, I definitely appreciate them. Fear not, there will be other decisions to come…