There I said it. I love shoes, and to a lesser extent bags. I get distracted by sales and sparkly things. I work to earn money to live a life that I want to live, which includes shopping and eating nice food and travelling overseas every year. I also value immaterial things such as spending time with my family (I make an effort to see them twice a week and almost always over for Sunday dinner), and hanging out with friends and spending time with my other half. I also have no children or husband to support (yet). I already own property and whilst I have a mortgage to pay off, I also have rental income. But yes I do also pay rent. And I do love to shop.
The Vogue Forums are really good at helping me spend money. I found out about the ridiculously cheap Missoni scarf from Stacey which I blogged about a few days ago, then I found out the NAP sale was reduced further and being the inquisitive person I am, jumped on to see what had been reduced further.
Only 10 minutes and $1000 later...... I am the owner of the following:
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| Giuseppe Zanotti swarovski crystal-embellished suede sandals |
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| Marc by Marc Jacobs sequinned leather ankle boots |
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| YSL Arty ring in blue |
Both pairs of shoes were 70% off - the Giuseppe Zanottis were £334.50 (A$501) down from £1115 (A$1,671) and the Marc Jacobs booties were £98.75 (A$148 - you'd be lucky to get Tony Bianco booties at that price!) down from £329.17 (A$494). The YSL ring was retail at £158.33 (AUD$236) which is still cheaper than the Aussie RRP at AUD$295.
These are the items I did NOT buy (to show you that I do *sometimes* exercise self-control):
| Miu Miu Glitter-finish leather ankle boots |
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| Christian Louboutin Pigalle 100 nude |
| J Crew Tipped Wool Peacoat (only because they don't have my size) |
Did you pick up anything from the NAP sale?
Ok I promise my next few posts will not be shopping-related!
Frankly I think you made an error in passing up on the CLS!
ReplyDeleteBut I completely agree with you - we woman who pay our way, earn our money and pay taxes should never have to justify splurges. Especially to random people on the internet. And husbands. I should not have to justify to the husband in my world (but not in his ;))
I've got my eye on another pair of CLs to be honest, so they will be my next CL purchase. I know what you mean though, I'm earning my own money and I should be able to spend my own money without judgement coming from my boyfriend or parents or sisters or friends (or the interwebs!) haha.
DeleteHaving said that, I do have to reel my spending in as I've been spending too much (even by my own standards) recently.
I think you are living the ideal life. I am the same currently, but it has been a struggle trying to exert my equality in the marriage to my husband since I keep dipping into our house money. I think he's given up now, he didn't tell me off when I bought my Chanel in Dec. hehe. Love the shopping posts!
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly what my boyfriend does! Every time I buy something he says "that's $xxx less we have for our house." It does make me feel guilty sometimes but money's there to be earnt and spend so it's a bit silly to work like a dog and not enjoy life.
DeleteGreat work on the Chanel! What did you get?
Oh my, you did well. I love sparkly things too, especially the GZ sandals. Would love to see how you wear the Arty ring.
ReplyDeleteI ordered a Miu Miu skirt, McQ leather skirt, McQ sweater, McQ coat dress (returned), and DvF dress. I ordered from farfetch and Matches too :/
I'm super nervous about the ring actually. I've got reasonably slender fingers and a tiny tiny wrist, so I am worried the ring will look ridiculous on me. But since they're rumoured to be discontinued I thought I would grab one.
DeleteIn fact I just picked up 2 more as they're now half price on NAP.
See ... I am pretty bad influence too right? :) Miu miu glitter booties. HAHAH :)
ReplyDeleteBut I removed them from my basket!!!!! So pretty though.
DeleteI have to say sparkly booties are completely not practical so good choice.
ReplyDeleteI like your shopping posts!
Thanks Indi!
DeleteHow are you going post-Gorman dress/iPad? :(