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What’s your shopping obsssion...

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Hadenoughofitall441 · 25/03/2019 14:07

Went to boots today for some toothpaste and came out with 3 shower gels, all new scents. I have this obsession where I have to buy any new shower gels, so I now have 13 shower gels in my cupboard just because. There was even another one I saw on the way out but had to rush so will get it tomorrow.
Anyone else got crazy obsession?

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RuggyPeg · 27/03/2019 17:26

Socks
Knickers
Shampoo
Shower gel
Chocolate!

TroysMammy · 27/03/2019 17:31

Card making stuff. Dies, stamps, paper etc. I could get my arse into gear and sell them but I'd only buy more craft stash with the proceeds.

YesQueen · 27/03/2019 17:47

Bedding
Makeup
Any form of skin care/body stuff

You can turn up at my house and request "a candy floss scented bath with unicorn shower gel, some banana hair conditioner, oh and I want eyeshadow that's black with multi coloured glitter, a pale pink blusher and a gold highlighter" and I would be offering you a choice of brand... BlushBlush

ohtheholidays · 27/03/2019 17:55

New bedding,we have several sets,so do our 5DC but yet I can still find more that I like.

That and clothes,ornaments,shoes,bags and jewellery from charity shops,I bloody love Charity shops and buy something from them every single month.

I also buy lots of flowers for the house and plants and ornaments bird feeders for the gardens.

Ginkythefangedhellpigofdoom · 27/03/2019 18:22

Iv not read the full thread yet but off the top of my head the three things that spring to mind are

Bedding sets (100% cotton)
Towels (bath sheets to be precise)
Pyjamas (have never found the perfect pair yet!)

I am tight budget conscious so don't spend huge amounts but this last year Iv been very strict and banned myself until they are needed or I am replacing instead of adding! Or are so unique/cheap that I'd regret forever not getting it/them.

mbosnz · 27/03/2019 18:23

Teatowels, candles, and ironing water.

Thesuzle · 27/03/2019 18:29

Ginky... I’m with you on the PJ’s and I’ve found the perfect ones. Yawn, beautifully made excellent quality cotton.

TeaAddict235 · 27/03/2019 18:36

Shampoos
Conditioners
Hair masks
Hair serums

BigGapMum · 27/03/2019 18:37

Fabric and yarn. I already have a big stash of both, but never quite the right one when I have a crafting project on the go. I can't believe no-one has said that already.

Jacksback · 27/03/2019 19:06

Im a body lotion , body oil, or body cream junkie
From basic to the posh stuff
I don’t use it every day either but I love it

Ginkythefangedhellpigofdoom · 27/03/2019 20:00

thesuzle is the brand yawn?

I desperately want a lovely pair that bring me happiness at the thought of going home but alas as yet every pair Iv bought have had something I didn't like about them, the worst bit is normally it's not until you've had them on a couple of times or washed them that the "something" shows itself Sad

woodhill · 27/03/2019 20:05

I'm a sucker for nice mugs and pretty dishes.

Also love skincare and make up

TheFuckfaceWhisperer · 27/03/2019 20:09

BigGapMum

Fabric and yarn. I already have a big stash of both, but never quite the right one when I have a crafting project on the go. I can't believe no-one has said that already

They did... Two hours before you Grin

saganorenscarandcoat

Fabric and wool even though I'm crap at making stuff out of what I buy

Tamsyn143 · 27/03/2019 20:12

Coach handbags

thebear1 · 27/03/2019 20:12

Black t-shirts. I have lots of them, all slim fit. I do wear them a lot though.

ThisIsNotARealAvo · 27/03/2019 20:22

Pyjamas

Orangecake123 · 27/03/2019 20:25

Nice soap.

boxlikeamarchhare · 27/03/2019 20:27

Mine is arty stuff. I usually spend £100 or so per month on a tiny print or a small piece of ceramic stuff or tiny sculpture at a local gallery.

I have excelled myself this month Blush.

troppibambini · 27/03/2019 20:29

Shoes.
Expensive shoes.
I have to have every pair of cool shoes I see. I have all the shoes bloggers want us to buy. I can't help myself, I paid £300 for trainers that look like they've been worn for five years.
Utterly mad.I'm desperate for some Gucci backless loafers but have size 7 feet and look like coco the sodding clown in them.
Most of my clothes are from h and m or Primark but I just love a pricey shoeGrin

Greenteandchives · 27/03/2019 20:30

Ooh yes thebear. I have multiple black t shirts, but I am still looking for the holy grail one.
They go with everything but it’s a bit of a family joke.
I also collect slippers. I have several pairs in waiting while wearing a pair full of holes.

spiderlight · 27/03/2019 20:32

Shampoo and conditioner. I have enough to keep the entire family shiny and tangle-free through a dozen Brexits.

Purple tops. I am perpetually in search of the perfect purple top and have about a dozen that aren't quite The One. Ditto purple socks. I did once have the perfect pair of thick bamboo purple socks, bought in a tiny shop on holiday, but I eventually killed them and have never found their like again.

onlyhereforthefood · 27/03/2019 20:35

Mugs
Pens
Lipsticks

and inexplicably, cereal bars!

Millie2013 · 27/03/2019 20:50

Another one for beads Blush
And other craft stuff
And stationery. Specifically pencil cases at the moment

Redcrayons · 27/03/2019 20:52

I love notebooks, and I've currently got 3 on the go. Fortunately I've had a run of work things where they are giving them away (my apologies to Paperchase for their tumbling profits, I'll be back soon)
I go through phases of food things, where I think we might have run out and I'll get an extra just In case. After I counted 5 bottles of soy sauces in the cupboard I write on the shopping list NO MORE SOY SAUCE so I would remember. See also tins of chopped tomatoes.

I also carry a 'stock' of toiletries and toilet roll as I don't like running out. I have a storage box that hold 12 rolls, I get a bit panicky when it's half full.

TattiePants · 27/03/2019 20:57

Second hand books. There's nothing better that a good rummage around a second hand book shop or charity shop.

Nail varnishes, especially Essie. I probably have 50+ bottles of the stuff. Current obsessions are much better on the bank balance than my previous obsession which was Mulberry handbags.