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If you had £250 to spend on yourself what would you buy?

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IrisJoy · 01/12/2019 11:53

My parents very generously offered to give me £250 that must be spent on me. (I work very hard for not a lot of money and, as with most parents, most of my money is spent on the DC and house etc.) But I am stuck for what to buy. Their suggestion was clothes but I don't really need anything. I am also trying to be less consumerist/declutter/live more simply etc. So don't want to spend lots of money on clothes I don't need. Although I would be open to spending it on one classic and quality item that would get loads of use (leather jacket??)
I don't need anything for the house. I love books but again don't want to spend the money for the sake of it!
My hair is a bit of a disaster so could use some of it to get highlights etc done. Wondering if the Dyson hair products are all they are cracked up to be and if I should spend the money on something like that to try and sort my hair out?
I would like to spend it on something that is a real treat and not fritter it away.

Any suggestions gratefully received!

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uncomfortablydumb53 · 01/12/2019 14:55

All saints leather jacket here too or lovely leather boots... both would last years

IncyWincyGrownUp · 01/12/2019 15:19

I would spend £150 on underwear, and the remaining £100 on a jacket.

ISawyouinTescoyesterday · 01/12/2019 15:21

I'd probably get a facial/nail extensions. I also could do with replacing my hoover as it doesn't keep upright anymore.
I guess keep it safe if you don't know what to spend it on for now. Maybe do some sale shopping after Christmas 🎄 Wink

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Foxyloxy1plus1 · 01/12/2019 15:31

I’d spend some at my absolute favourite hairdresser, who went travelling and has now come back and opened his own salon, which is too expensive and too far away. I’d book a couple of appointments and save up, so I could afford a third later in the year.

Nononononono33 · 01/12/2019 15:35

Ooh I think I’d get a really good haircut, a couple of hair products to try to keep it nice, a spa treatment in January so something to look forward to (also there may be some good offers for after Christmas). I’d also get a new pair of black leather boots. Whatever’s left I’d stash away knowing I have it if I see something I like - something else to look forward to in the dreaded January!

bluebellation · 01/12/2019 15:38

I'd have a massage and facial, a few hours to yourself - definitely worth it.

Homemadearmy · 01/12/2019 15:38

If I was you I'd go down the spa and hair restyle route as it sounds like something you'd enjoy.

lilgreen · 01/12/2019 15:40

Perfume, nice pair of gold earrings, good shoes.

dementedma · 01/12/2019 15:41

Sheila fleet jewellery and a massage.

rhubarbcrumbles · 01/12/2019 15:46

Books!

megletthesecond · 01/12/2019 15:48

An Elvis and Kresse backpack lite. Recycled out of fire hoses and parachute silk.

NorthernLightss · 01/12/2019 15:49

Maybe a really good winter coat, boots, gloves etc?

applesandpears33 · 01/12/2019 15:58

I'd love a series of hot stones massages. I find my muscles really tighten at this time of year and it would be lovely to have a massage once a month until spring.

OhHellYa · 01/12/2019 16:01

Not sure if I'd bother getting highlights, as it might look amazing, but then you'll need to maintain them, and possibly won't be able to afford that. I think something that will last like a really nice coat, nice boots and then maybe a night out with what's left

Itsrebekahvardysaccount · 01/12/2019 16:02

Jewellery

OlaEliza · 01/12/2019 16:11

At the moment I want my old perfume I used to wear, (haven't bought it for a few years now), a tattoo, a warm dressing gown, and a spa day wouldn't be declined either.

justjuggling · 01/12/2019 16:15

Massage, facial, hair cut! Done!

Blingismything · 01/12/2019 16:31

I'd get some Chanel perfume, a lovely leather purse and some brightly coloured leather gloves, maybe some Redken products.

Devonishome1 · 01/12/2019 16:51

Beats headphones

charm8ed · 01/12/2019 17:01

I second the haircuts and hair colours for a year plan. Plus some lovely books. Your hair is part of you and you will get months of enjoyment compared to an item hanging in the wardrobe.

mrsbyers · 01/12/2019 17:01

I bought myself an Apple Watch - had it delivered yesterday , trouble was husband really wanted one and was a bit quiet while we were waiting for it to be delivered - he soon cheered up when I said two had mysteriously been delivered and passed him his , I am now using the walkie talkie function to ask him to put kettle on , run me a bath etc

Loopytiles · 01/12/2019 17:05

money is an issue so hair colouring will be depressing when you can no longer afford it.

I’d keep it and use it to buy clothes as/when needed, eg bras, shoes, winter coats etc can wear out.

percheron67 · 01/12/2019 17:09

I would put it into my "buy a Chanel bag" tin.

ims0rrydarlin · 01/12/2019 17:11

Definitely get your hair done.
It’ll make you feel great and will look lovely too.

You could put the rest aside and treat yourself to a manicure when required as a treat, throughout the year.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 01/12/2019 17:12

I like the tattoo suggestion too. A small tattoo would be a great way of spending money entirely on oneself!