~Ban Island~ Moral Support! ~Let’s Resist Temptation Together!~

[Pimpernel]

So dear friends, how was your January ?

Holding on - but yesterday I saw that a jeweller in my city has all Longines watches 30% cheaper on offer. And I have been resisting the lure of one model in rose gold for many months.

Please talk me out of something I definitely don´t need right now!

 

[cecchetti]

So dear friends, how was your January ?

Well, mine is only a temporary ban, and only clothes, but I’ve made it through January without buying any clothes, and without my girlfriend noticing-she has been buying clothing all month and not noticed that I haven’t.

I will try again in February….

 

[muchstuff]

No bags this month, some inexpensive clothing is all.

 

[Muffin_Top]

Holding on - but yesterday I saw that a jeweller in my city has all Longines watches 30% cheaper on offer. And I have been resisting the lure of one model in rose gold for many months.

Please talk me out of something I definitely don´t need right now!

30 % cheaper is not cheap enough !

 

[Sparkletastic]

So dear friends, how was your January ?

I fell so hard off the wagon that I’m stuck under its back wheels! I’ll be better in February. I promise!

 

[Muffin_Top]

I fell so hard off the wagon that I’m stuck under its back wheels! I’ll be better in February. I promise!

You've said either too much or not enough... tell us what you got, part of the therapy, you know...

 

[Sparkletastic]

You've said either too much or not enough... tell us what you got, part of the therapy, you know...

I’ll take pics and share evidence of my demise with the group.

 

[cecchetti]

I’ll take pics and share evidence of my demise with the group.

Don’t worry , we will save you!❤️❤️❤️❤️

 

[Muffin_Top]

Personally I didn’t get any bag, which is why I swam to ban island.
I kept improving my style with 3 H scarves, thanks to the H private sale.

 

[RachelVerinder]

Hi everyone! I think I need to join ban island for a little while…
Last month I made a large purchase: Cartier WH Clash earrings. The earrings are not the problem per se, it was a very thoughtful purchase and even if it is was quite pricey I saved for it and could afford it. But it made me think more widely about my shopping habits.

The problem is that I sometimes (often?) need the little boost of a “small” purchase when things are getting tough at work or at home… I tend to buy “little things” quite often (vintage clothes mostly) that I don’t really need, just to make me feel good (or sometimes a little less bad!). And small purchase + small purchase + small purchase = waste of money that could be used elsewhere.

I also really like “looking for the next thing” and I think I should enjoy what I have more and not be so eager to get the next item on my list… Is it the same for some of you? If you participate in this thread I think you know what I mean 😅

Well, good luck everyone for the month to come, and I hope reading this thread will encourage me being more thoughtful about my shopping habits.

Have a nice first day of February!

 

[DJ Mommy Mom]

My motto will therefore be, as the Federation President said in "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country", "Let us redefine progress as NOT doing something just because it can be done" (i.e., not indulging even though I have the money and the opportunity).

I love this quote…adding to my inspiring quote page. Thanks for sharing

 

[muchstuff]

A slight back step, although I'm happy about it. My fave local reseller decided to part with her own (carried once) Dior caro scarlet cannage wallet in black.

 

[RachelVerinder]

A slight back step, although I'm happy about it. My fave local reseller decided to part with her own (carried once) Dior caro scarlet cannage wallet in black.

A classy classic

 

[muchstuff]

How are we doing? It's been very quiet here, not sure if that's a good thing or not.

I bought a small MZ Wallace crossbody for walks, but I'm considering a Chanel Yacht tote...

 

[RachelVerinder]

Same as you, only made a small bag purchase. Lonchamp pouch with a conversion kit and a leather strap in order to carry my phone when I leave my office but stays in the building. My main impulse buy area stays preloved clothes… too hard to stay away from this instant gratification…

Saw a black Chanel yacht tote once in a second hand shop and loved the fact that the logo was quite discreet.