Cape?

Yesterday I came across this post over at Bargain Fashionista where she talks about wanting a checkered cape from Zara. I've never put too much thought into actually getting a cape, but after seeing it I'm really tempted to get one.

While browsing all the capes on Zara and I came across this poncho with a fur hood that I think is really nice as well. 

I feel a bit shallow for saying this, but I hate not being rich sometimes... It'd be great to be able to just buy whatever I wanted, when I wanted and not have to deal with the purchase guilt. I got a sewing machine a few years ago so I could make my own clothes, get creative and save some money. Unfortunately, I'm spectacularly lazy and have yet to make anything wearable. I did make a nice little laptop case though. It's somewhat mangled in the flap area. Looks really nice if you just don't look under the flap.

What I really need is someone to teach me to use my sewing machine properly. The last few times I tried to use it the thread just ended up all mangled. I swear I used to be able to sew. Not sure if I managed to break the machine or have just forgotten how to use one. Anyway, I may take a dressmaking class. They're all so expensive though. I need to find one I can afford.