What's your latest *splurge*?

Shark_in_Skirt · #1 09-16-2002, 01:38 AM

Hi girls!

There's nothing I like better than to hear about others' shopping expeditions.

So what's YOUR latest splurge?

XOXO,
Annie.

Hootie · #2 09-16-2002, 01:40 AM

Because I left Austin like a bat outta hell...I also left a lot of key things there that aren't shippable (if that's a word).
So on Wednesday last week I bought myself a bottle of perfume worth $75.00. I bought Ralph Lauren's "Glamorous". I was debating between that and Romance, but I figured I go with the newest!

MMMMM do I love it!

Hootie

SuperSister · #3 09-16-2002, 01:59 AM

Being the poor college student that I am I can't afford large purchases right now but I have long hair (just past my elbows) and I take excellent care of it. I had almost full bottles of shampoo but I wanted to try that ReNewal X5 stuff so I bought that as well as some infusium stuff and stuff to make my hair shinnier. I could spend soooo much money on my hair.

Emily

KillarneyRose · #4 09-16-2002, 02:13 AM

I am in the midst of re-doing my bedroom. I loooooooove Pottery Barn so I ordered a duvet cover, 2 sets of sheets, bed shirt, 2 european shams, 2 regular shams and this awesome blanket from there. Also, a shower curtain that matches the duvet cover, a bathroom rug and 12 each bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths. Oh, and a wicker hamper and liner that matches the bed skirt. And I am having new curtains made. Then I bought some paint that matches all the other stuff because I was going to paint the bedroom but I just can't motivate myself because I hate to paint so I hired a painter. Wait, one more thing! Well, two actually. They had these gorgeous wrought iron bed tables with marble tops ON SALE at Bombay Company so I bought two of those. My room's gonna be really pretty! But I definitely am trying not to think about how much it all cost me

DeltaSigStan · #5 09-16-2002, 02:20 AM

The 32 inch TV I bought for the new apartment on Frat Row.

#6 09-16-2002, 06:06 AM

KillarneyRose, I need you after I do this post--

I don't know why, I'm not depressed or anything..and I haven't splurged in a while..but I spent a little over a $150 restocking my makeup supply at MAC.

Now I need to make sure I've got enough $$$ to fund my trip to California for November.

Shine · #7 09-16-2002, 08:50 AM

Two trips to LA this summer, staying only in the nicest hotels, and having bought an entire new vacation wardrobe.

AOX81 · #8 09-16-2002, 09:26 AM

I paid for 24 active member pins for the girls in my sorority. Some day I might get reimbursed for them...

M&M · #9 09-16-2002, 09:56 AM

Aaahhhh.... nothing like a good shopping thread!!!!

Throughout college and for a while after graduation, I had jobs that looked great on my resume, but the pay was AWFUL. In January, I finally landed a great job with a great salary!! Since I am neither a wife nor a mother, I just have myself to support, and I have had a lovely time splurging!

I recently returned to my alma mater to visit some good friends from college, and while I was there, I did some mega shopping. I spent a small fortune at the University Bookstore, buying an elaborate diploma frame (gotta have something nice to display that really expensive piece of paper!), nifty stuff for my office emblazoned with the university crest, and lots of university shirts and jackets and stuff (my current beau is an alum of my school's rival, so we have a fun rivalry going on!).

My most recent big purchase though is a car. I bought my first car over the weekend!!!! I had driven the same small vehicle for six years, and it really had seen better days. It needed a lot of work, so I finally broke down and purchased a new vehicle! I am now the proud owner of a beautiful 2002 Nissan Altima.

Optimist Prime · #10 09-16-2002, 10:25 AM

part shirts from Ebay.

ZTAMiami · #11 09-16-2002, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AOX81
I paid for 24 active member pins for the girls in my sorority. Some day I might get reimbursed for them...

You are a sweetheart!

Honeykiss1974 · #12 09-16-2002, 10:32 AM

My latest splurge was about two weeks ago. I purchased a black Coach Hamptons Carryall. I have been ckecing them out for a while and I convinced myself that this would be great for fall, so I bought it!

MoxieGrrl · #13 09-16-2002, 11:02 AM

Weekly manicures and pedicures.....and a PS2 with a couple of games & DVDs for my fiance's b-day

valkyrie · #14 09-16-2002, 11:12 AM

I bought one of those darn Isabella Fiore handbags. I tried to resist for as long as I could, but I just couldn't. I am a handbag addict and need serious help. Darn Neiman Marcus for giving me a charge card. They are enabling me to further my addiction.

KillarneyRose · #15 09-16-2002, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by OohTeenyWahine
KillarneyRose, I need you after I do this post--

I don't know why, I'm not depressed or anything..and I haven't splurged in a while..but I spent a little over a $150 restocking my makeup supply at MAC.

Now I need to make sure I've got enough $$$ to fund my trip to California for November.

I'm here for you, OTW!!! As a recent MAC devotee, I feel that I am well qualified to counsel you on this issue.

A few weeks ago I discovered at Nordstrom the wonderful MAC Anniversary Palates; little pocket sized palates of 6 eyeshadows and 2 blushes or 8 lip colors. So of course I did what any self-respecting spendaholic would do, I bought BOTH! (along with the cute little carrying case, of course)

Know what I discovered? MAC lasts and lasts and lasts! It outlasts my Clinique stuff, outlasts my Lancome, outlasts my Stila. So, my dear, by investing in MAC, you are SAVING money!!!

Not to mention, that the colors are fantastic! Where else can you have so much fun for $150.00???

Brava to you for being a savvy shopper!!

PS Are you and your Army man by any chance coming to the Army-Navy game in December? Hubby and I will be there and I would LOVE to get together if you are!