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What's the #1 thing you lust over but can't afford?

105 replies

KoalaDownUnder · 13/09/2016 04:21

Made the mistake of spraying myself liberally with Tom Ford 'Neroli Portofino' in a department store yesterday.

Oh. My.

What's top of your 'really really want it but can't justify the price tag' list?

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annielostit · 13/09/2016 06:58

I'd like a pair of louboutin shoes but oh says too expensive. I'd probably be to afraid to wear them incase I scuffed the heals.Hmm

chanie44 · 13/09/2016 07:27

A designer handbag like a Chanel. I probably could afford one if I saved for a couple of years, but I'd be too scared to use it.

deltacrook · 13/09/2016 07:30

I want a medium mulberry lily in oak. £900 though so not affordable!

welshgirlcharlotte · 13/09/2016 07:34

Definitely a Chanel handbag - but agree, I'd be too scared to even take it out!

Greyinglady · 13/09/2016 07:34

Haircut and styled by a top London stylist

Destinysdaughter · 13/09/2016 07:34

Liposuction to get rid of my fat tummy!

DavidWainwrightsFeet · 13/09/2016 07:42

I just saw this coat on another thread. Warm, waterproof, flattering, smart, hood. It ticks every box with the tiny drawback that it costs SIX. HUNDRED. And NINETY FIVE. POUNDS!

reddotmum · 13/09/2016 07:43

I'd love a gastric band but can't justify it when I could just diet lol. But would love love love a mulberry handbag

KoalaDownUnder · 13/09/2016 07:45

David, I saw that coat and had an identical reaction: lust, followed by 'Fuck! Shock'

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Tolivebythesea · 13/09/2016 07:48

Private education.

Floisme · 13/09/2016 07:51

Some Cutler and Gross frames that I saw some the other week. Can't stop thinking about them. They may not count for this thread though as I'm chanting 'cost per wear, Flo' as I type.

RebelandaStunner · 13/09/2016 07:53

Dior watch

libertydoddle · 13/09/2016 08:06

Boodles necklace and the matching bracelet would be good too Grin. Will. Never. Happen.

Nabootique · 13/09/2016 08:10

It was the Zelens Anti-oxidant Serum, but I bought it last week Shock Blush Now it would be some Irregular Choice shoes.

Lunchboxlewiswillyoumarryme · 13/09/2016 08:11

Swimming pool😆

Tearsneverdry · 13/09/2016 08:15

A YSL handbag ..it's nearly £2000 so doubt il ever get it.
It is very beautiful tho or a Chanel handbag.

Itsautumn · 13/09/2016 08:15

Cartier watch! Never ever going to happen! What's the Zelens like? Worth the money?

TooTweeOrNotTooTwee · 13/09/2016 08:18

Diamond earrings.. Really sparkly ones!

justjuanmorebeer · 13/09/2016 08:24

A home that isn't rented, to be honest. I have pinterest boards prepped for exactly how I'd do up each kind of property. One day.

In terms of one item to wear, I'd just like a full spree in The Kooples. A couple of work suits, jeans, shirts, leather jacket - the lot! Yes please.

Ps buy a copy of your tom ford perfume from perfume parlour.
I have black orchid and it is exactly the same

RJnomore1 · 13/09/2016 08:27

I'd love a mulberry bag too and tbh I could afford one but I can't bring myself to spend that amount on a bag when it comes down to it.

CreamTeaFor4 · 13/09/2016 08:35

A Chanel suit and bags... I'm over 40 and have somehow picked up the fantasy idea that I should own and wear a Chanel suit at this stage of my life... my budget is strictly high street!

skyyequake · 13/09/2016 08:38

Limited edition Doc Martens Sad

(I might he able to afford them one day)

Lweji · 13/09/2016 08:46

Ah, one thing is can't justify the price tag and the other is plain straight can't afford.

As lust but can't afford (and can't justify the rental price tag) is a top end fast car. Haven't decided which model yet. :)

Really can't be arsed about clothes, bags or jewellery enough.

As in can't justify the price tag, but could afford if I wanted to spend it rather than save for more important things, a round the world trip to a few selected places.

LaurieFairyCake · 13/09/2016 08:50

A Frogeye Sprite. Fully restored about £20k.

Spice22 · 13/09/2016 08:56

Christian Louboutin lipstick (could buy but can't justify the price for a lipstick ...yet)

Celine handbag ... One day