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greenpixie · Jul 1st, 2009, 02:19 PM

I am struggling too! I have bought 2 bags in the last several weeks that I had no business buying. I love them though! I just finished my last language requirement for my PhD and passed my translation exam last week, so I got caught in the "I deserve it" mentality and slipped. All these sales make it so hard to stay resolved. No more for a bit - actually no frivolous spending at all til our little weekend getaway for our anniversary ina few weeks.

If you want me to talk you down, that Macy's bag is kinda cute but I haven't found the Alfani stuff I have seen IRL to be all that fantastic, quality wise. Keep saving for your fall Ignes!

No Cute · Jul 1st, 2009, 02:29 PM

Perfect...bad quality. I like it. That helps.

Anyone want a cute pink and coral watercolor mix shell in size L by Nicola? It's the crinkle type material and really fun, but my girls aren't allowing me to wear it. :( It's a nice shirt that I got years ago and haven't worn for ages, then took it back out thinking I was down into it. Yuck.

Euridice · Jul 1st, 2009, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by No Cute

Okay, talk me down. I found a nice, leather, and PURPLE purse on sale for 50. I really want a purple bag and should not be even considering this one. Gah. http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...Ad&AdID=506593

I do not need to be spending any money while I'm not working. Stupid to even day dream.

Anyone else struggling to be mindful?

Have you seen it in person? It's probably really gross looking in person, with scratches on it and no nice Ignes leather smell. Wait for the real thing!!

I don't have to struggle, since I exhausted all my resources!

I'm in recovery mode, a whole different category of mindfulness.

Euridice · Jul 1st, 2009, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by greenpixie

If you want me to talk you down, that Macy's bag is kinda cute but I haven't found the Alfani stuff I have seen IRL to be all that fantastic, quality wise. Keep saving for your fall Ignes!

ooh, that's good! I just figured it wasn't cute in person but I didn't know anything about the brand.

sandysandiego · Jul 1st, 2009, 05:17 PM

I slipped too - I ordered 3 Virginias!!

I am going to have to extend my ban until 2010!

irainei · Jul 1st, 2009, 05:44 PM

I've been good about being mindful, but only because my money's being sunk elsewhere. I'm actually hoping my mom will take me shopping this weekend when she comes up here LOL (but, I'm trying to be more mindful and thinking of baby, so that's a good thing right?)

sandysandiego · Jul 1st, 2009, 06:07 PM

Irainie - you are so good! I am sure your mom will want to treat you! I don't have children which probably explains some of my crazy bag purchases.

Euridice · Jul 1st, 2009, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by sandysandiego

I slipped too - I ordered 3 Virginias!!

I am going to have to extend my ban until 2010!

THREE VIRGINIAS!!!! goodness gracious, Sandy!! Have you told us which ones they are??!

I can't wait!!!

eta: I did notice that your avatar changed and that a bag looking a lot like my Virginia was now in the picture!!

No Cute · Jul 1st, 2009, 07:51 PM

All hail the fuschia Virginia

It's this years amazing bag to me!

tlloveshim · Jul 1st, 2009, 08:36 PM

Three Virginias! Yay! I'll pretend carry yours, Sandy! I wanted one in dark grey or raspberry but chickened out. Well, raspberry is out of stock anyway and there was dark grey, enough for one Virginia but I passed on it. I'll regret it later maybe but I just did damage at the BE sale (just accessories though that I gave myself permission to buy in leathers I wanted) and have the Clementine bespoke bag coming plus 2 RM mini minis. Enough is enough! Right? I want a Virginia later though. Maybe Euridice style, black nappa with black patent trim. I can save up for it and be mindful about it, right? And maybe a nice off white will also come along and I can buy TWO Virginias! LOL! For now I need to behave. Really! So, yes, it's hard to not buy, buy, buy when you want everything!

sandysandiego · Jul 1st, 2009, 09:14 PM

I just had to get the pink and the purple! And the turqoise! All with chains

Actually, I was trying to decide between the lipstick pink (the new one) and the turqoise and Maria misunderstood. Then I just had to get all 3! She has really been a sweetheart to deal with!

TL - I wish you lived closer and you could borrow a Virginia for a day!

I am thinking the Virginia is going to be my fave Ignes bag! The slim profile and a bit bigger than the Mini Sofia. For some reason I have been hesitant to go for the Midi Sofia.

In my defense, I have been selling quite a few bags. I sold my last LV which funded these three. But, I am supposed to be reducing the number of bags not increasing it! I think I will end up giving one of my BEs to my sister - she was in from Colorado and fell in love the Love Me! She really wants the pewter, but I don't think I can part with that one. The last time she came to town she left with my brown Bal. bag.

No Cute · Jul 1st, 2009, 09:29 PM

It's true, Sandy. How DOES one choose between purple and lipstick pink? You went with lipstick, no?

I may have two items sold. I had to relist another that was almost two weeks awaiting payment. That was very patient of me, no? I am selling and not buying...I take a bow for my frugal nature...hahahaha. SOOOO frugal. I'm getting a facial!!!

sandysandiego · Jul 1st, 2009, 09:57 PM

I got royal purple, lipstick pink and turqoise

You are so good to sell and not buy.

tlloveshim · Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:25 AM

Sandy, they all sound beautiful! It'd be fun to share bags, huh? Cheaper too! LOL!

No Cute · Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:52 PM

Good thing I'm in non-spend mode: two buyers for three items...both backed out.

Jul 1st, 2009, 02:19 PM	#151
greenpixie Coach & Ignes Mod Joined: Dec 2006 Location: sunny CA Posts: 7,006	I am struggling too! I have bought 2 bags in the last several weeks that I had no business buying. I love them though! I just finished my last language requirement for my PhD and passed my translation exam last week, so I got caught in the "I deserve it" mentality and slipped. All these sales make it so hard to stay resolved. No more for a bit - actually no frivolous spending at all til our little weekend getaway for our anniversary ina few weeks. If you want me to talk you down, that Macy's bag is kinda cute but I haven't found the Alfani stuff I have seen IRL to be all that fantastic, quality wise. Keep saving for your fall Ignes!
	__________________ Last edited by greenpixie; Jul 1st, 2009 at 02:25 PM.

Jul 1st, 2009, 02:29 PM	#152
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	Perfect...bad quality. I like it. That helps. Anyone want a cute pink and coral watercolor mix shell in size L by Nicola? It's the crinkle type material and really fun, but my girls aren't allowing me to wear it. :( It's a nice shirt that I got years ago and haven't worn for ages, then took it back out thinking I was down into it. Yuck.
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561

Jul 1st, 2009, 05:17 PM	#155
sandysandiego Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,473	I slipped too - I ordered 3 Virginias!! I am going to have to extend my ban until 2010!
sandysandiego Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,473

Jul 1st, 2009, 05:44 PM	#156
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Jul 1st, 2009, 06:07 PM	#157
sandysandiego Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,473	Irainie - you are so good! I am sure your mom will want to treat you! I don't have children which probably explains some of my crazy bag purchases.
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Jul 1st, 2009, 07:51 PM	#159
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	All hail the fuschia Virginia It's this years amazing bag to me!
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561

Jul 1st, 2009, 08:36 PM	#160
tlloveshim <3 my puppy! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 8,617	Three Virginias! Yay! I'll pretend carry yours, Sandy! I wanted one in dark grey or raspberry but chickened out. Well, raspberry is out of stock anyway and there was dark grey, enough for one Virginia but I passed on it. I'll regret it later maybe but I just did damage at the BE sale (just accessories though that I gave myself permission to buy in leathers I wanted) and have the Clementine bespoke bag coming plus 2 RM mini minis. Enough is enough! Right? I want a Virginia later though. Maybe Euridice style, black nappa with black patent trim. I can save up for it and be mindful about it, right? And maybe a nice off white will also come along and I can buy TWO Virginias! LOL! For now I need to behave. Really! So, yes, it's hard to not buy, buy, buy when you want everything!
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Jul 1st, 2009, 09:14 PM	#161
sandysandiego Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,473	I just had to get the pink and the purple! And the turqoise! All with chains Actually, I was trying to decide between the lipstick pink (the new one) and the turqoise and Maria misunderstood. Then I just had to get all 3! She has really been a sweetheart to deal with! TL - I wish you lived closer and you could borrow a Virginia for a day! I am thinking the Virginia is going to be my fave Ignes bag! The slim profile and a bit bigger than the Mini Sofia. For some reason I have been hesitant to go for the Midi Sofia. In my defense, I have been selling quite a few bags. I sold my last LV which funded these three. But, I am supposed to be reducing the number of bags not increasing it! I think I will end up giving one of my BEs to my sister - she was in from Colorado and fell in love the Love Me! She really wants the pewter, but I don't think I can part with that one. The last time she came to town she left with my brown Bal. bag.
sandysandiego Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,473

Jul 1st, 2009, 09:29 PM	#162
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	It's true, Sandy. How DOES one choose between purple and lipstick pink? You went with lipstick, no? I may have two items sold. I had to relist another that was almost two weeks awaiting payment. That was very patient of me, no? I am selling and not buying...I take a bow for my frugal nature...hahahaha. SOOOO frugal. I'm getting a facial!!!
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561

Jul 1st, 2009, 09:57 PM	#163
sandysandiego Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,473	I got royal purple, lipstick pink and turqoise You are so good to sell and not buy.
sandysandiego Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,473

Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:25 AM	#164
tlloveshim <3 my puppy! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 8,617	Sandy, they all sound beautiful! It'd be fun to share bags, huh? Cheaper too! LOL!
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:52 PM	#165
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	Good thing I'm in non-spend mode: two buyers for three items...both backed out.
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561

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