I don't feel at all guilty. Necessities come first and DH and I definitely aren't living in a cramped studio and eating ramen so I can pay for my latest Chanel or something. I figure that I love the bags and it isn't like I can take the money with me when I pass. : )
Do you feel guilty about money spent on designer bags?
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I haven't felt guilty yet, but I know I will when I get my first Balen or chanel.
But really, if I had those two, I don't think I really need anything else.
And then I can get a couple MBMJ and be fine.
Although I say that now, that will probalby change.
But really, if I had those two, I don't think I really need anything else.
And then I can get a couple MBMJ and be fine.
Although I say that now, that will probalby change.
I don't feel guilty in terms of taking money away from other areas of my personal life, but I do feel huge amounts of guilt when I think about the good I could have done for others with that money, particulaly animals. Knowing that a few hundred dollars could have gone a long way in requiring resources to aid animal resuce orginizations in my community sometimes makes it dificult to enjoy any new expensive purchase (not just bags). Although I do donate now, I always feel like I should be doing more. One way I've found to help alleviate some guilt is to say, if I can afford to spend $300 on up on a completely frivolous item, then I can afford to donate a percentage of that cost to a charity. This way, everytime I do good for me, I'm also doing good for others.
i feel guilty thinking about what other things i could've spent it on. instead of one bag, i could've gotten more clothes, shoes, perhaps a gift for my mother, maybe contributed more to my ira, etc., but i never feel guilty about having spent the money on something i love, no. i work hard, so i deserve to treat myself from time to time.
Yes at first. but when I think about all the driving I don't do and I've quit buying coffee drinks out of the house, I feel A LOT better. Everytime I look at a pretty bag I have, it seems worth it and it's so much more permanent. Oh and I make sure still put money in my savings acct. every month.
I used to and sometimes still do a bit. But after joining this forum the guilt sure has reduced! LOL! I see I am not alone and it is perfectly normal behaviour 
haha!
But when I feel bad about a purchase (as in it won't get used a lot) I'll just sell it again..
haha!But when I feel bad about a purchase (as in it won't get used a lot) I'll just sell it again..
I don't feel guilty until I see them in their dust bags in the closet unused. Or when I find myself honestly loving and using my less expensive bags ($300-400 range) just as much if not more than my $1000+ ones. Then I purge the pricier ones and feel much better about it all. And for me, the thrill of the hunt for that Holy Grail bag is sometimes more exciting than actually owning it. Thus the hunt begins all over again! 
Sometimes I feel guilty because my father foots the bill to lifestyle, I'm a college student, and feel that maybe too much money is spent on my handbags. The only one's I don't feel guilty on are the ones that I purchased because I saved up for them.
Sometimes I feel guilty about a bag that is not being used, and then I sell it. Otherwise, I do not feel guilty. Handbags are my only addiction. Shoes are a distant second. I do not buy expensive clothes or cosmetics, I do not travel much, I do not buy jewelry. I don't smoke, drink, or take drugs. I even do my own manicures and pedicures and color my own hair!
I feel guilty about spending a lot on my bags but that's probably the reason I downsized my collection by about half over these past few months! I reason that even though there are better things I could be doing with my money..I enjoy nice things and since I work hard for my money I deserve to treat myself to nice things once in a while!
I don't feel guilty at all. I buy my handbags using my own money. If I had to use someone else's money to buy luxury items, then yes, I should feel guilty. However, I never had and I work hard for my money and I choose to spend it the way I want (beyond the necessities).
I worry something fierce and I'm racked with guilt when I'm contemplating a pricey handbag purchase. But, heck I feel guilty for saying something rather insensitive to another girl in fifth grade for pete's sake! I'm always going to feel guilty about something, so I might as well make it worthwhile, KWIM.