Omg. This is so relatable 😂 Bought two things this morning on Net-a-Porter because a dress I wanted was back in stock and now sitting here I am kind of regretting it because I really don’t need that dress!! So will heed your advice next time the urge hits 😜
Relatable 😅 What I do in that case, when the impulse just kicks in and I can't help it (I mean, we could, but we just don't want to) I start making outfits with that item and then seriously wear it so I can bring the cost per wear down. Since I started really dividing my wishlist into items I really need and craving list, I did better. Not great, but better. Work in progress.. Enjoy your dress, I'm sure it's beautiful ❤️
Can't wait to hear what you think! I also read mostly on weekends, between baby and starting up the business again it gets to be a lot. This is my joyful moment and I love savoring without being disrupted 😄❤️
I don’t how people afford all this “stuff”? Am I the only one not making $100,000’s of thousands of dollars a year? $1,150 for a straw Row bag? 😳I can’t even fathom
I am not sure how to answer that exactly. I get your frustration, though. I think a lot of us feel that these are strange times, for sure. I work in the industry, and have been working since 2008, so maybe it’s different than your experience. I am also not American and don’t have a pile of debt from going to university. Also, we can all dream about beautiful things, and whether we choose to buy something or not should be a personal decision.
I absolutely agree it’s a personal decision, it was not meant as a personal attack 😊.
I am not American either , and have been working full time for 40 years of my 58 years. My husband makes a large salary as well in the entertainment industry and I still dont have the excess to purchase $500 pants and $8,000 handbags.
I really appreciate your answer. I don’t know how everyone shops for luxury items, but most people working in fashion have access to discounts, pr samples, etc. Also, most websites offer a % off for first time shoppers. It’s not a lot, but it’s not nothing either.
But anyway, it’s an interesting topic. This platform is my happy place, I don’t mean to make anyone upset, especially over a bag :)
This was a really fun read as I relate a lot to what you’re writing! I am however on a different budget than you and envy your ability to shop my aspirational brands🥰
I think we all go through some sort of emotional rollercoaster when it comes to clothes and purchasing. My budget is based on my work, sometimes it pays off sometimes I need to work more..
Omg. This is so relatable 😂 Bought two things this morning on Net-a-Porter because a dress I wanted was back in stock and now sitting here I am kind of regretting it because I really don’t need that dress!! So will heed your advice next time the urge hits 😜
Relatable 😅 What I do in that case, when the impulse just kicks in and I can't help it (I mean, we could, but we just don't want to) I start making outfits with that item and then seriously wear it so I can bring the cost per wear down. Since I started really dividing my wishlist into items I really need and craving list, I did better. Not great, but better. Work in progress.. Enjoy your dress, I'm sure it's beautiful ❤️
Yes!! This is helpful for me too. Just glad someone out there understands how my brain works on a daily basis!!! 💕💕
I can’t wait to savor this! I am reserving reading Substack for weekends now— and online shopping too. More to come xoxo 😘
Can't wait to hear what you think! I also read mostly on weekends, between baby and starting up the business again it gets to be a lot. This is my joyful moment and I love savoring without being disrupted 😄❤️
I don’t how people afford all this “stuff”? Am I the only one not making $100,000’s of thousands of dollars a year? $1,150 for a straw Row bag? 😳I can’t even fathom
I am not sure how to answer that exactly. I get your frustration, though. I think a lot of us feel that these are strange times, for sure. I work in the industry, and have been working since 2008, so maybe it’s different than your experience. I am also not American and don’t have a pile of debt from going to university. Also, we can all dream about beautiful things, and whether we choose to buy something or not should be a personal decision.
I absolutely agree it’s a personal decision, it was not meant as a personal attack 😊.
I am not American either , and have been working full time for 40 years of my 58 years. My husband makes a large salary as well in the entertainment industry and I still dont have the excess to purchase $500 pants and $8,000 handbags.
I am just trying to figure out how people do it 😉
I really appreciate your answer. I don’t know how everyone shops for luxury items, but most people working in fashion have access to discounts, pr samples, etc. Also, most websites offer a % off for first time shoppers. It’s not a lot, but it’s not nothing either.
But anyway, it’s an interesting topic. This platform is my happy place, I don’t mean to make anyone upset, especially over a bag :)
Thank you for reading! xx
honestly, I could really use a slow buy month! Congrats on your Margaux, though, as that is truly a beautiful investment!
Thank you! It was quite the chase 😅
This was a really fun read as I relate a lot to what you’re writing! I am however on a different budget than you and envy your ability to shop my aspirational brands🥰
I think we all go through some sort of emotional rollercoaster when it comes to clothes and purchasing. My budget is based on my work, sometimes it pays off sometimes I need to work more..