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#571
can_do_mom said:
Good for you! Walking away from pretty things is pretty much the key to staying on ban island, lol! :biggrin: We will see how successful I am with that when I go to LV on Wednesday evening.

In other news, I want to take pics of all my bags and put them in a folder so I have them handy when I am out and tempted to buy something.
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I did take pictures! lol.
I took a picture of all the charms I wanted hahaha.
And a picture of a custom bag I wanted to do at the Coach boutique. They were kind of pushy for me to do the bag but I didn't feel like breaking the ban for just that. Plus Coach always goes on sale, I'll wait until then. lol
 
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#573
I’ve been pulling a few more things out of my closet and drawers. Some items I’ll list on ebay, some I’m donating and some my daughters will have the option to keep. Our closet will be a work in progress as I want to continue to remove items that aren’t being worn.

The only thing I’ve bought that isn’t food or a consumable is a concert t-shirt and so far I haven’t been tempted to buy anything else. I find it’s easier when I stay out of the stores! :lol: I will be testing my willpower tomorrow as I am going shopping with my daughters.
 
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#574
:sad: Trying to resist a bag right now.......because I have too many, and I have gone spend crazy, and I need to save urgently. BUT....it's a beautiful color, and it feels nice, it's very functional, the price has recently dropped from it's already steep discounted price, its the only one I can find, it's no longer produced......WAH! Other than the money, the thing is, as much as I love the color, and as easy as it would be for more stylish gals to get loads of great outfits out of this bag....I'm not sure I could do as well. I'd have a couple of outfits I could wear it with, but those are outfits I could easily make look as good with any number of my other bags. SO.......sigh. Wish I had an erase memory button sometimes. Actually, I should just delete my ebay account, but......not sure if I can do that, lol :smile: If I got the bag, I might just sit with it in my lap petting it like a pretty cat. What is it about bags that pulls at my heartstrings? Though I do have what I consider to be a curated collection, I don't have any bags that I don't intend on actually using - I am against buying something just to have it in my collection.....but plush, radiantly dyed leather is so hard to resist...
 
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#576
What’s tempting me are custom bags. I need to not know what I can do [emoji85]

But another blogger mentioned World Tour might end. Ugh if it does I’ll have to break the ban. I’ve wanted a WT bag for awhile I just kept waiting for the right idea on the right item. [emoji52]


But until it’s confirmed, I’m just going to keep waiting. If it ends abruptly then I guess it’s not meant for me.
 
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#577
I am not doing good :(
My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer and I am returning to old coping mechanisms. Food and shopping.
So far I habe gained 3 kg and 2 bags.

But intend to return the bags as soon as the mail delivers it, without even touching it.
Other than the bags I am doing fine.

I live in a small city apartment with my family. So we lack space. I only have 2 m of closet space for all my clothes and all the household textiles. Storing space is scarce. I usually keep my summer/winter clothes in big boxes underneath my bed.
This year I have not exchanged the clothes. I am still wearing the few pieces of winter clothes that were left in the laundry when I switched clothes last winter/spring. Other than that my wardrobe only contains summer clothes. I only have 6 blouses, 2 pairs of pants and 3 dresses with leggings......but!!!!! This is enough!
I work in medicine so I change clothes due to hygienical reasons for work anyway.
This made me really think hard why I spent so much for clothes.

Other than bag shopping I am doing good. Not buying anything except food and gas.
 
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#578
Senf said:
I am not doing good :(
My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer and I am returning to old coping mechanisms. Food and shopping.
So far I habe gained 3 kg and 2 bags.

But intend to return the bags as soon as the mail delivers it, without even touching it.
Other than the bags I am doing fine.

I live in a small city apartment with my family. So we lack space. I only have 2 m of closet space for all my clothes and all the household textiles. Storing space is scarce. I usually keep my summer/winter clothes in big boxes underneath my bed.
This year I have not exchanged the clothes. I am still wearing the few pieces of winter clothes that were left in the laundry when I switched clothes last winter/spring. Other than that my wardrobe only contains summer clothes. I only have 6 blouses, 2 pairs of pants and 3 dresses with leggings......but!!!!! This is enough!
I work in medicine so I change clothes due to hygienical reasons for work anyway.
This made me really think hard why I spent so much for clothes.

Other than bag shopping I am doing good. Not buying anything except food and gas.
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*hugs* I did the same when my mom got that diagnosis.

We have to be strong. You’ll be able to return those bags and remove that guilt of stress shopping!

Best wishes for your mom!
 
#581
Senf said:
I am not doing good :sad:
My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer and I am returning to old coping mechanisms. Food and shopping.
So far I habe gained 3 kg and 2 bags.

But intend to return the bags as soon as the mail delivers it, without even touching it.
Other than the bags I am doing fine.

I live in a small city apartment with my family. So we lack space. I only have 2 m of closet space for all my clothes and all the household textiles. Storing space is scarce. I usually keep my summer/winter clothes in big boxes underneath my bed.
This year I have not exchanged the clothes. I am still wearing the few pieces of winter clothes that were left in the laundry when I switched clothes last winter/spring. Other than that my wardrobe only contains summer clothes. I only have 6 blouses, 2 pairs of pants and 3 dresses with leggings......but!!!!! This is enough!
I work in medicine so I change clothes due to hygienical reasons for work anyway.
This made me really think hard why I spent so much for clothes.

Other than bag shopping I am doing good. Not buying anything except food and gas.
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These have been my same coping mechanisms through very stressful times. Trying to come out of it and reverse the fallout/turn this ship around. I'm sorry to hear about your mom, I hope everything will be okay.
 
#582
Senf said:
I am not doing good :sad:
My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer and I am returning to old coping mechanisms. Food and shopping.
So far I habe gained 3 kg and 2 bags.

But intend to return the bags as soon as the mail delivers it, without even touching it.
Other than the bags I am doing fine.

I live in a small city apartment with my family. So we lack space. I only have 2 m of closet space for all my clothes and all the household textiles. Storing space is scarce. I usually keep my summer/winter clothes in big boxes underneath my bed.
This year I have not exchanged the clothes. I am still wearing the few pieces of winter clothes that were left in the laundry when I switched clothes last winter/spring. Other than that my wardrobe only contains summer clothes. I only have 6 blouses, 2 pairs of pants and 3 dresses with leggings......but!!!!! This is enough!
I work in medicine so I change clothes due to hygienical reasons for work anyway.
This made me really think hard why I spent so much for clothes.

Other than bag shopping I am doing good. Not buying anything except food and gas.
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Senf, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. It’s hard when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer (or any other disease). I was my sister's support when she had breast cancer and I remember it well. She and I are both survivors and I am looking forward to welcoming your mom to join us in the survivors club! :heart:

If you don’t have room for the bags, it is better to return them and love the ones you already own. Can you find another activity to fill your time instead of shopping and eating? I know it’s hard but you also need to take care of yourself during this stressful time. Hugs to you! :hugs:
 
#583
ksuromax said:
2 weeks of complete NO USE of my credit card. At all.
All small household needs are paid in cash, and it's a very limited amount of money.
i have with me about 50-70$ in local currency for a day to buy the food and gas only, but it does not need to be spent on the same day apparently
Doing fine so far :pray:
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Great job! I am making a few returns at Nordstrom today and will end up with a credit on my card. Lol! With no intention of shopping (today). It’s good to give the cards a break, right? ;)
 
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#585
While I have not done so well with my 2018 WL goals, I’m doing ok in this thread!

Still no LV or Chanel items since early December, so almost 2 months now!!!

Hubby got me a silver bracelet at Tiffany’s for V-Day, but it was one of the less expensive ones.

Trying to keep my eyes on my budget spreadsheet and stay on track for my savings goal!

We did book a few small long weekend trips, but nothing pricey.
 
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