I hate it when this happens.

I got a really sweet coupon from the Loft in the mail several weeks ago and I’ve dying to use it.  Fall is here; it’s time to upgrade some sweaters, maybe throw in some new cords or something.  The weather is cooperating, making any purchase justifiable.  Throw in the coupon and it’s practically a crime not to do some wardrobe maintenance.  Seriously, it’s burning a hole in my pocket. Or at least, it would be if I kept it in my pocket.

Alas, the coupon has been sitting in the bottom of my purse.  The expiration date creeps steadily closer as the temperatures fall a little lower. What’s the problem you ask? Here’s the problem.

I don’t like any of the new stuff they’ve got out!
I can’t find any of things that Tim Gunn/Lloyd Boston/Stacy London say I need to round out my closet!
I haven’t found any of the new fall color schemes in the latest Loft collection!

Seemingly, whenever I’m out with nary a cent or coupon to my name, that’s of course, when I find exactly what I need in my size, cut, color, and style.  Black all purpose blazer? Perfect!  Debit card status? Not so much. When I’m feeling more Mr. Moneybags than Scrooge McDuck, I can’t find a plain white tee-shirt to save my life.

C’mon, Ann Taylor Loft! Our relationship is too longstanding for you to turn your camel cape wearing shoulder on me now.  It is a nice cape, but more your style than mine.