Is there something you want but just can’t bear to buy?

[Opal93]

I’ve posted before about how I am a self confessed shopping addict. I’ve put myself on a semi ban, and I’m allowed to buy necessities for myself or replace makeup items that have ran out but I am not to buy things just because I want them. I have saved almost £1000 in a month, which is frightening! The big “f**k it” purchases (maybe £300) combined with impulsively buying makeup, a new top here and there, chocolate, extra luxuries in grocery shop REALLY mounted up. So last night (I had been drinking) I ALMOST fell into the trap and bought myself a very expensive pair of trainers. I didn’t give in and I still haven’t. The guilt of spoiling how well I’ve done and how much I’ve saved would stop me even enjoying them. I’ll just stick to admiring them from afar. Are there any items you lust after, and technically could afford, but just can’t justify buying?

[Lookingoutside]

Yes! @LigPatin

Enjoy your fabulous new chair

[whippitwoowoo]

@Binkybix
A diamond zig zag ring from Astley Clarke

Do it, I went to their showroom in Marylebone about 3 years ago when I got some money from my gran when she died.
I wanted something to remember her by.
My ring is absolutely gorgeous and i'm so glad I went ahead and bought it.
I alway get comments on it. I look at it every day and it brings me joy.

I got the recommendation on MN.

[whippitwoowoo]

www.astleyclarke.com/uk/interstellar-diamond-ring-in-white-gold?
this is the one I bought

[LigPatin]

@Lookingoutside

Yes! *@LigPatin*

Enjoy your fabulous new chair

Thank you! I'm excited about all the new and weird positions I'll be able to sit in!

[jannyapple]

@whippitwoowoo Beautiful!

[JanuaryJonez]

@CoRhona all I can think of when someone mentions Peloton is this spoof!

For me the whole point of cycling is to be outside!

[CoRhona]

@JanuaryJonez I can't unsee that!!

[Onedropbeat]

A tummy tuck - I should just be grateful for my babies

New wheels for my car - totally frivolous as my car has wheels

A bee handbag (mulberry) - I have a lovely mulberry bag and don’t actually go out much anyway anymore

Jewellery - I want more rings but I’ve hardly got any fingers left and am currently rocking the mr T look

[JanuaryJonez]

Sorry @CoRhona I didn't want to rain on your parade!

This thread has really got me thinking though. We are comfortably off (finally) but I'm struggling to think of something I really, really want but just can't justify.

What I'd really like is a holiday apartment near Begur in Catalonia. We've holidayed there three years in a row including, amazingly, last year. But that is definitely not something I could afford right now but just can't justify!

[IARTNS]

@Cabernetto
If you can afford them buy them. I had a pair for my wedding (luckily bnib from ebay) and they were so comfortable. I'd have definitely paid full price for them if I'd not found them cheaper.

[IARTNS]

Okay, how do I know what shade of body blur to go for? 🤔

[Lookingoutside]

@IARTNS

Vita Liberata? I’m quite pale and kind of pink too. Latte works very well for me.

[Daisychainsandglitter]

An Opal ring and a pair of Dr Martens. I must look at both every day but still can't bring myself to actually buy either of them!

[eatsleepread]

@Tupperwarelid

Ok so on reading this and with the help of a discount voucher I bought some sweaty Betty leggings. I’m not sure I can go back from here. They make my Sainsburys and Ron hill ones feel see through. They are so comfy and flattering and holding me in...

That's great about your leggings, but Lululemons are better! and more expensive

[whippitwoowoo]

I’m olive skinned and bought the dark latte vita Liberata blur. I like it. I look well and have stopped using foundation

[Amiable]

More voluspa large glass jar candles. I am being strong and using the ones I currently have, but they are soooo lovely, and smell amazing. Can't wait to finish the ones I have!

[Iwishiwastrinity]

Oh my god: I WANT!!!!!!

[bigbaggyeyes]

This! No where near to asking 14k, and even if if did I doubt I'd buy it, but it's oh soooo pretty...


https://laurelleantiquejewellery.com/products/vintage-ruby-diamond-cluster-ring-natural-3-20ct-ruby-2-50ct-diamonds-18ct-white-gold-cert?utmsource=dropahint&utmmmedium=hint-mail&clks=

[whippitwoowoo]

that website @bigbaggyeyes

I could spend hours on there

[lightand]

A wetsuit
Been on my wish list for years, but how often would I really wear it? Not to mention my size could change.

[bigbaggyeyes]

@whippitwoowoo I tend to spend my lunchtime on that website just lately

[whippitwoowoo]

great escapism

[belinda789]

@linerforlife and @Fastforwardtospring
I bought my Le Creuset when it was half price for £60. I did not want to pay £120 so I waited for the sales…..and yes.. TKmaxx is marvellous for getting a bargain.

[OopsUp]

New bathroom had been on the wishlist for years. Pretended it was for my DC - volia new bathroom !

...and it's so, so beautiful!

[NoProblem123]

Literally hundreds of things - it’s a constant battle most days.

• A grey Range Rover Sport (thirsty)
  
• Maldives holiday (family will find it boring)
  
• a Winter Vase by Lindstrad (it’s a vase!)
  
• The new Ifor Williams horse trailer (I need the RR to tow it with)
  
• Durberry boots (Dublin ones are half the price)
  
• Dyson hot & cold fan (it’s still freezing)