as i kind of implied in your thread about the fake bbag, its all about saving for the good stuff. when i was younger and had to work really hard for my money, i was a little more carefree with my purchases. it wasn't until my 30's that i realized its about quality, not quantity. although we live quite comfortably, i have one bbag, and for now, that will have to do. when i decide i would like another one, there will be some trade-offs. rather than coming home with something everytime i go shopping, i'd ask myself " do i really love this/these whatever eventhough they only cost $ 35.00. overtime, purchases like these ( as well as nights out, dinners with friends etc.) add up and before you know it, you've spent $ 500 that you could have put towards your new bbag. not sure if this really answers your question but hope it helps - good luck!
I just bought my first B-bag at the ripe old age of 32. (well, ripe compared to you young 'uns who've had the luxury of having a B-bag since a much younger age!) And now I'm hooked. I'm jonesing for an ink city or twiggy and floated the idea to my husband, who promptly shot me down. He made a good point that I agree with....it's not that he doesn't want me to buy another B-bag (we can actually afford it, although it'd be a bit of a squeeze), but rather that we should space out our indulgent purchases over time instead of all at once. It just makes more sense to spend money *after* we've had enough time to build up a cushy surplus. 
