SOOOO true! As a mom, I always feel guilty about SOMETHING! I don't spend nearly the money I could on bags, and my children are well-provided for; but if it isn't bags, you can bet I feel guilty about something else. Might as well make it worthwhile, indeed! :okay:
Do you feel guilty about money spent on designer bags?
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SOOOO true! As a mom, I always feel guilty about SOMETHING! I don't spend nearly the money I could on bags, and my children are well-provided for; but if it isn't bags, you can bet I feel guilty about something else. Might as well make it worthwhile, indeed! :okay:
I do at times. Stopped buying for a few months eversince I reach the desired number of work and casual bags. Enough to rotate around and prevent myself from getting bored.... But I am itching for a new wallet recently
I sometimes feel a bit guilty especially as I have bought two for $1000 each in the last few weeks. But I dont spend in areas where other people spend a lot, such as out eating or drinking. I love my bags and if I am bored or depressed I just look through my closet to cheer up. I do donate to charity and I help with charity work for homeless cats. I dont work right now but I do have a small income from an investment. I think I am ok.
I do feel guilty when i add it up sometimes. But i save up for each bag individually and i love the buzz it gives me saving and saving and then finally buying it!
Most ive ever spent on a bag was 750 dollars, i dont think i could justify spending more then that. When i see people spend as much as 12.000 dollars on a limited LV or the money some people spend on Hermes bags.. i feel much better
. I couldnt live with the idea of having spent 12.000 dollars on a bag! I could find better ways to spend money like that.
Most ive ever spent on a bag was 750 dollars, i dont think i could justify spending more then that. When i see people spend as much as 12.000 dollars on a limited LV or the money some people spend on Hermes bags.. i feel much better
. I couldnt live with the idea of having spent 12.000 dollars on a bag! I could find better ways to spend money like that.
I sometimes feel guilty, but get over it quickly. My kids are grown up and I enjoy my bags so much - if I don't spend some of my money on bags my kids will spend it on something else when I'm not here anymore LOL. Funny when I bought my first LV Alma on ebay at $300 I couldn't believe I was spending that much on a bag.... many bags later I hardly blink an eyelid at $1,500 - my last two were Chanel and LV $1500 and $1300. The thought of spending $12 - 20 k freaks me out.... I hope that doesn't change - I'd rather have a holiday.
I believe in buying less but buying better, so i don't feel guilty. I only have about 6 handbags, 2 designer ones (Marni and YSL), one mid-range bag (about 500 USD) italian-made suede bag, one I've used since I graduated from college, and two others are inexpensive gifts from people Then again, I only have 9 pairs of shoes.
Then again, I only have 9 pairs of shoes.
I wish I felt more guilt! Then I'd be saving myself a lot more money to put towards other things. Slowly I'm getting myself there to control my spending better. I am not knee deep in debt but I am not saving money like I want to. I've stopped impulse buying on no name designers though after costly lessons where I have a heap of bags that I don't wear amounting to 1,000 and no resale value. A big lesson learned!
Guilt is my middle name. However, in taking care of the four kids and hubby, I figure I gotta do SOMETHING for myself...? I guess....? I mean, I try not to take any money out of our checking account or credit cards for any of my purchases. I try to sell sell sell on eBay as much as I can - and of course, if I was totally responsible, I'd be socking all that extra cash into some savings account.
But I'm so low maintenance! Seriously - I don't go to spas, get facials, get my nails done, I get my hair trimmed like every 12 weeks - I'm easy. Plus I'm a happy girl in flip flops and casual clothes - so I figure my only vice is nice handbags. It does still sting MOMENTARILY if I spend these insane LV prices, but I'm so happy and if Momma Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy.....
But I'm so low maintenance! Seriously - I don't go to spas, get facials, get my nails done, I get my hair trimmed like every 12 weeks - I'm easy. Plus I'm a happy girl in flip flops and casual clothes - so I figure my only vice is nice handbags. It does still sting MOMENTARILY if I spend these insane LV prices, but I'm so happy and if Momma Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy.....
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I do sometimes because the responsible, sensible part of me tells me the amount I spend on some bags is absolutely ridiculous, especially when I barely use them. The justification part of me tells me that I never spend what I can't afford and I work hard so I deserve it. I enable myself!
I don't feel guilty spending money on bags (or anything else) because I only spend what I can afford
I don't feel guilty in the slightest as long as it's quality! I bought some sale/clearance quality bags I will love for many years to come. I think doing some research helps to save yourself the $$ and some guilt along the way. Now I will try to ban myself from buying any more bags.
Take care,
T-Girl
My bottom line is that I NEVER would let others make me feel guilty.
But this thread is about all the guilt we can let ourselves feel, and I think it is important to air that out!
I'm by nature prone to guilt for, like, EVERYTHING. But recent events in my own life have prompted to take care of myself. I have always loved fashion since I was a toddler! I may not be able to wear the clothes or shoes, but as someone's great signature states: a bag always fits! It's an expression of self, and I think you *need* to have that somewhere in your life.
Indulging myself with even three-digit prices is still hard for me, but now that I know it makes me happy, I'm not going to deny myself that. I know I am a sensible and responsible person who would not put myself in financial jeopardy by shopping.
I also think about it this way: a lot of the designers I like are not part of huge companies. I'm supporting small businesses and artists/designers.
But this thread is about all the guilt we can let ourselves feel, and I think it is important to air that out!
WORD, VCHIK, I so know what you mean!
I'm by nature prone to guilt for, like, EVERYTHING. But recent events in my own life have prompted to take care of myself. I have always loved fashion since I was a toddler! I may not be able to wear the clothes or shoes, but as someone's great signature states: a bag always fits! It's an expression of self, and I think you *need* to have that somewhere in your life.
Indulging myself with even three-digit prices is still hard for me, but now that I know it makes me happy, I'm not going to deny myself that. I know I am a sensible and responsible person who would not put myself in financial jeopardy by shopping.
I also think about it this way: a lot of the designers I like are not part of huge companies. I'm supporting small businesses and artists/designers.
