everyone, thanks for your advice and consolation.
i went to my local boutique today and they put me on the backorder list for the item. the SA said there were like 5 red ones left, but the order didn't go through because there are so few of them left, so she said i was in line (if not first in line) to get one.
i hope i get it!
Ooooh, good luck. I'm keepin' my fingers crossed for ya!