Thanks! And I’ll share as soon as it comes in. Tracking says I’ll get it Thursday!
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I can hardly wait!Bag confessional time - I was a little “bad” and purchased a new bag.
I saw a woman wearing this bag at the Farmer’s Market of all places and stopped in my tracks. Not because it was flashy but, because it was the perfect casual out and about bag. It’s been on my mind since then and I actually put in on my Pinterest “Items to Watch” board.When I saw it online at Saks two months ago, I said “Sparkle, stop!”
Then the Saks Black Friday sales happened and I ended up with $225 in gift cards because of some of my purchases for Mr. Sparkle’s Christmas presents. And, Saks is running another cash off purchase sale. And, Rakuten has 11% cash back. And, I get points on my AmEx.
And...well, I just want the bag.
When it’s all done, I will have paid 48% for a brand new premier designer bag that I’ve lusted over for a couple months now and that I know I’ll use to death. That is far less than I could have even gotten it preloved. So, I pounced.
I will share as soon as she gets in. I don’t usually buy myself bday presents but Happy Bday to me!
On a humbug, I went to the higher end mall in my town today - only brands like Hermes, Dior, Cartier, etc. I never do that. So why in the world today??? 
Anyway, after lurking my favorite brands’ stores, I ended up with three more items on my Pinterest to be considered list - a jewelry piece, a bag I don’t hardly need and of all things, a watch I’m not a watch girl but, I can’t get the watch off the brain. 
Once again I see: the best way to keep from buying is to stay out of the stores. Duh!
I’m really at a point where I don’t crave things like I used to. I’ve scratched the itch on every category I care about. And, I own 90% of the things I could possibly want. (Not all the things I could like
but, things I actually want.) And, while I’m not a minimalist, I don’t like owning anything I don’t actively use - from furs to toothpicks. So, that necessarily puts an upper limit on quantities in any category. For example with bags. I can’t own 200 bags because I can’t use 200 bags regularly with only 365 days in a year.
But, the temptation of shiny, new whatevers is real. I’m glad I have a set wish list in spendy categories like jewelry and bags to keep me somewhat honest and stop the impulse purchases.
I know nothing I said is new insight to any of us. But, it helps me to restate the obvious at times so I don’t go off the wagon.
I’m getting some very nice presents for my bday and XMas. So I’m telling myself to chill out and enjoy these before I go lusting for the next thing.
Anyway, after lurking my favorite brands’ stores, I ended up with three more items on my Pinterest to be considered list - a jewelry piece, a bag I don’t hardly need and of all things, a watch I’m not a watch girl but, I can’t get the watch off the brain. Once again I see: the best way to keep from buying is to stay out of the stores. Duh!
I’m really at a point where I don’t crave things like I used to. I’ve scratched the itch on every category I care about. And, I own 90% of the things I could possibly want. (Not all the things I could like
but, things I actually want.) And, while I’m not a minimalist, I don’t like owning anything I don’t actively use - from furs to toothpicks. So, that necessarily puts an upper limit on quantities in any category. For example with bags. I can’t own 200 bags because I can’t use 200 bags regularly with only 365 days in a year. But, the temptation of shiny, new whatevers is real. I’m glad I have a set wish list in spendy categories like jewelry and bags to keep me somewhat honest and stop the impulse purchases.
I know nothing I said is new insight to any of us. But, it helps me to restate the obvious at times so I don’t go off the wagon.
I’m getting some very nice presents for my bday and XMas. So I’m telling myself to chill out and enjoy these before I go lusting for the next thing.
I find it hard when I am trapped in due to severe weather and start surfing on my computer.
Thanks! I guess I sort of have a "uniform," at least in winter, and I don't mind a bit! Easy to pair with scarves (I am up to July 2015 in my pass through all my purchases in order, LOL). It is a huge pleasure not to be tempted by all sorts of other looks.
Staying out of stores (well, trying to) has really helped me curb spending. It never hurts to state the obvious, LOL!On a humbug, I went to the higher end mall in my town today - only brands like Hermes, Dior, Cartier, etc. I never do that. So why in the world today???
Once again I see: the best way to keep from buying is to stay out of the stores. Duh!
I’m really at a point where I don’t crave things like I used to. I’ve scratched the itch on every category I care about. And, I own 90% of the things I could possibly want. (Not all the things I could like
But, the temptation of shiny, new whatevers is real. I’m glad I have a set wish list in spendy categories like jewelry and bags to keep me somewhat honest and stop the impulse purchases.
I know nothing I said is new insight to any of us. But, it helps me to restate the obvious at times so I don’t go off the wagon.
I’m getting some very nice presents for my bday and XMas. So I’m telling myself to chill out and enjoy these before I go lusting for the next thing.
And, like you but on a smaller scale, I did some Black Friday shopping with points, extra sales, Rakuten rebates, etc. that I feel good about.
This is really difficult, yes. And all the offers and pop-ups and rebates. Stay strong!
I need to stop buying friends' presents in Chanel 
I just added it up. I guess it's better spent on them than me but it's going to be a dry January out of necessity not choice 
Nothing special today, just GP and gym bag.
Anybody know already what they're wearing (bags) for special holiday days?
I just added it up. I guess it's better spent on them than me but it's going to be a dry January out of necessity not choice Nothing special today, just GP and gym bag.
Anybody know already what they're wearing (bags) for special holiday days?
Ugh - I understand.
I find it helps if I take a day like that and spend it cleaning and polishing my purses or shoes, or organizing my closet. Sometimes looking at and handling the things I have, eases that feeling a bit.
(Gray and ugly today, I just polished my Gucci Padlock and the shoes I wore in the slush last night)
I'll definitely wear the Gucci Padlock and the Proenza Schouler PS Courier.I need to stop buying friends' presents in Chanel
Nothing special today, just GP and gym bag.
Anybody know already what they're wearing (bags) for special holiday days?
The Gucci with a darling silver sequined skirt, slim fitting white T with a satin collar, and a navy tweedy short jacket, black heels. Last time I wore this I wore the Onde de Chic mousseline.
The PS with skinny black pants, cream silk blouse with embroidered collar, and black leather jacket, black heels. I might wear the Sabina Savage scarf, The Panther and the Flamingo with this because it's light and sheer and i LOVE the panther's eyes!
Ha ha, excellent.
A) love the sound of the tweedy jacket with sequin skirt and Padlock.
B) So glad you making good use of your Sabina Savage scarf. Love her work so much. Mcqueen scarves aren't nearly so interesting recently.
I think it would be fantastic with jeans! And maybe nice black boots?
Me, too! What other things do you do, to distract yourself from the seductiveness of on-line shopping? Recently I've been organizing the kitchen & bathroom cupboards, but it's making Mr. PG a little nervous. He says he wants to dig a hole and hide inside it, just in case I start "organizing" him!
I'm carrying my Gucci Queen Margaret. It's festive, it holds enough (we're going to a concert, not a party, so a clutch won't work), and… red!
