On what items do you splurge and where do you save?

[mum295]

I was just wondering where other people save their money in the realm of all things 'Style & Beauty' and where do you splash the cash?

Mine are:

Spend on -

Hair products
Hairdresser
Handbags (and then wear them until they fall apart)
Scarves and gloves
Spectacles
Everyday (casual) shoes
Trainers for running
Make-up
Moisturiser
Perfume

Save on -

Clothes (eBay and charity shops)
Coats (eBay)
Smart/dressy shoes and boots (eBay)
Gym clothes
Cleansers
Undies and socks

Obviously this is relative to your own budget.

Spend on
Handbags

Save on
Knickers

Spend on

Hairdresser
Best underwear
knitwear (Brora/Jigsaw)

Save on
T shirts
gym clothes
Dresses for work (ebay)

Spend on
Handbags
Boots
Moisturiser
Perfume
Jeans

Save on
Cleanser
Most other clothes (Ebay)
Gym clothes

spend on

Moisturiser
Jeans
Handbags
Hair Care
Lipstick/gloss
Mascara
Foundation
concealer
boots

save on
Cleanser
Tops
underwear
gym clothes
eye liner

Spend on
Concealer
Foundation
Eye shadow
Shoes and boots

Save on
Handbags
Dye my own hair

Spend - everything apart from knickers (always 5 packs of M&S ones)

Spend On
Make up
Skincare
Running shoes
Running clothes

Save On
Underwear
Hair: growing so haven't cut it for ages, and don't dye it because I'm too lazy.

I spend more than would be ideal on most things tbh

Spend On
Make up
Skincare
Running shoes
Running clothes

Save On
Underwear
Hair: growing so haven't cut it for ages, and don't dye it because I'm too lazy.

I spend more than would be ideal on most things tbh

Spend on

Moisturiser
Cleanser
Concealer
Tinted Mosturiser
Toner
Jeans
Boots
Bras

Save on

Knickers and socks
Tops
Bags
Make up
Shoes
Runners

hmmm

i buy quality clothes but usually from charity shops/ebay so a bit contrdictory...

exercise clothes are cheap and cheerful, i'm only going to sweat in them after all BUT i will buy quality trainers

IF THEY WORK then i splurge on cosmetics and facestuff but tend to economise on shampoo and hairstuff

unfortunately the older i get the more i am realising that, with a few exceptions, you tend to get what you pay for...hence my taste is becoming more expensive...

spend

tinted moisterisor - (its gotta be bobbi brown for me)
mascara - (dont find the cheap ones very good)
eyeliner (always mac)
blusher (mac...)
purse/wallet (dunno why really - just like expensive ones!)

save
body lotion (soap £ glory is good stuff and good price!)
going out dresses (with only a few wears before theyve been seen by everyone too many times, no point spending £££ when you can pop to topshop or H&M)
eyebrow pencil (get sharpened every day, buy a good cheap one from boots and no worries)
nails (cut them short and square, varnish them myself in this seasons colours like barryM - practice makes perfect - no more paying for mani's)

Thanks for all the replies so far! Nice to see I'm not the only one running around in cheap knickers!

MayorNaze, my taste is also getting more expensive. I used to travel to the States with work and bought lots of my stuff there or in duty free, but since being made redundant and becoming a SAHM by default, I've had to switch brands and make compromises.

I also buy quality clothes from charity shops/eBay. Don't see the sense in buying something by Primark that you could buy new for a few quid more! Luckily we live in a good area so there are rich pickings. Although now am pg again, doesn't seem to be much in the way of maternity clothes.

Spend on:

Coats - they last years
Spectacles - vv shortsighted
Jeans
Shoes
Work-suits
Hair products - to the level of John Frieda rather than Tesco's own, not serious money.

Save on:
Most other stuff! I get a lot from charity shops, underwear from the supermarket except one or two nice sets, make-up's more Boots 17 than No7, but I have aspirations...

Spend: perfume, knitwear, boots.

Save: leggings etc, jeans, accessories.

Do own nails; use cheap hairdresser fairly often.

Spend on
Moisturiser
Foundation
Perfume (although I usually ask for it for gifts)

Save on
Everything else

Spend on-
DH work clothes
Bras (Spend more on bras than the rest of my wardrobe combined, including shoes and handbags!)
Kid's shoes
DH shoes (flat feet)
Soaps (gentle stuff for eczema-prone kids and DH, super lush smelly ones for me)
Hair jewelry (pins, barrettes, etc, before I cut it to shoulder length)
Other jewelry, but rarely buy.

Save on-
All other clothes including coats (charity shops, mainly)
My shoes and handbags (ebay)
Make-up (rarely wear, usually buy from Boots)
Moisturizer (Aldi's)
Hair stuff
Specs (buy online)

Spend on:

dresses (for everyday wear)
knitwear (only wool)
boots
sometimes moisturiser and makeup, sometimes not
deodorant (expensive ones seem to work better!)

Save on:

long-sleeve T-shirts for layering
leggings
hair (I cut it myself - too impatient to go to hairdresser, and we have a good hairdresser next door!)
bags (I've never really liked expensive bags - I usually have canvas ones).

Have also been known to spend more on socks than shoes in a year. Am addicted to wool socks and thick tights

yes, I've splurged on thick tights too - it was worth it, though.

I splurge big time on clothes, but don't buy a lot - I'd rather have a few really nice things, wear them to death, and then start again the following season.

I spend a huge amount every 2 months on a great haircut, but that's it for my hair, apart from shampoo and conditioner (supermarket).

And I don't spend a lot on skincare, since I buy French pharmacy brands at a discount.

I never spend any money at all on exercise - I just run around after my family all week long!

spend on
hair cut/colour
glasses
moisturiser (tho' only No7)
jeans
Spanx
boots
one thing from Vivienne Westwood each season

save on
shampoo - isn't Elvive like cheap kerastase?
body lotion
gym kit
mani/pedis - do my own
bags
jewellery
fake tans (have embraced the Twilight look)

If I can make the imaginary amount I would have been spending on tanning, nails, vajazzling, Botox, etc the same as the amount I do spend on the rest, it feels like I'm actually saving money. So for imaginary accountancy purposes, I am also 'deciding not to splash out on' liposuction, cheek implants and breast enlargement.

spend on
foundation
moisturiser
winter shoes/boots
knitwear
shampoo & conditioner
bras - need industrial support, doesn't come cheap
mascara
hand cream
Perfume

save on
shower gel
face wash (its only on your face for a minute)
jeans - plain old Next ones usually
summer shoes - cheapo ballet pumps/flip flops
knickers
eyeliners/eyeshadows
nail varnish
handbags - I only destroy them anyway

Spend on
hair cut and colour
handbags
shoes and boots
make up
underwear
coats
scarves
jewellery

Save on
shampoo and conditioner
facewash, toner and moisturiser
bubble bath and shower gels
clothes (tend to buy joules, boden, monsoon, next, warehouse, kew but wait for discounts and sales)
nail varnish
gym clothes

Spend on
footwear
quality bras and matching knickers
hairstyling products for my frizz
quilted loo roll
deoderant

Save on
everything else to pay for the above

Spend on
Getting eyebrows done (recent revelation!)
moisturiser (also since about 2 weeks ago)
perfume (have none at the moment but am saving)
face soap
day shoes/wellies/walking boots

Save on
soap instead of shower gel
clear nail varnish
mascara (thank you clinique)
clothes (ebay)
lip gloss (vaseline is best!)