£1000 to spend all on me... help!

[WinkysTeatowel]

First world problems I know..

My DH has very kindly given me a grand all to myself out of a recent windfall. The instructions are that I must spend it on me and not fritter it away! I really want two or three things 'investment' buys. Don't need a new watch as I had one last year. Thinking about investing in a nice leather jacket, All Saints or Karen Millen maybe, but not until next year as currently pregnant so I reckon that leaves me about £750 to spend.

Wondering about a fancy handbag (Mulberry) or two but never spend that sort of cash on myself so not sure where to start.

What would you do? Any recommendations?

[nooddsocksforme]

At over 50 have recently bought a few mulberry bags . Esp love a lily .they make me feel so classy no matter what else I am wearing so a great investment imo

[tillytoodles1]

I'm having restylane on my marionette lines. Can't wait.

[WinkysTeatowel]

@UpperWallop those are the restrictions placed by DH, I have to spend it all on me!

[CurlyWurlyTwirly]

Go to.a department store and ask for a personal shopper to help you. You should start with a capsule wardrobe of classics and then you can buy a few cheaper fashion pieces

[UpperWallop]

Buy yourself something. Anything for new baby should come out of joint budget.

[SpeckledyHen]

I would contact Louise at Labels Most Wanted and ask her to find me a beautiful pre loved Mulberry Oak Bayswater made from Darwin Leather .

[bingohandjob]

I would buy myself a beautiful transitional coat for Spring/Autumn weather - an Acquascutum or Woolrich trench maybe then spend anything left over on a beautiful hat that would go with it. I totally kid myself I'd look like something out of a Ralph Lauren advert but I'd probably end up looking like Inspector Gadget.

[Kikidelivers]

I’d buy myself a leather jacket and a ring

[hammeringinmyhead]

I would be careful of Mulberry. Bags from years ago are great but my 4 year old Bayswater wore through at one corner in 2 years of infrequent use and cost £75 to repair.

[summeryet]

A Bayswater by mulberry... a timeless piece, and mulberry will always restitch as required.. although mine is 10 years old and still going strong..

[Glittergirl30]

I recently had this too after winning on a £2 scratchcard! I bought a ted baker coat and some classic black boots, a few clothing items that I just liked (nothing very expensive) and a new kindle. Then a few bits for the house- even though I suppose that isn’t technically just for me, I love Home bits and bobs! Whatever you decided, have fun!!

[Luglio]

Margaret Howell. It wouldn't go far but you'll wear her stuff forever.

[WinkysTeatowel]

Thanks everyone, lots of good advice. Have signed up to various website so hat I get notice of sales and will take myself off for a good wander around Selfridges and Harvey Nicks soon.

[AnaViaSalamanca]

Check out luisaviaroma. They have 40% off so you can stretch your budget a lot.

Personally I would buy a BV bag

[Ollivander84]

I would pick (but this is me so..)
Fairfax and favor boots
Either a gorgeous ring or handbag
Botox

[queenofarles]

I'd go for things I can wear year round,

I'd definitely buy another pair of Gucci jordaan loafers.

• a nice crossbody bag. chloe bags are great specially the mini marci it's quite roomy and can hold all essentials , they do go on sales sometimes in places like harrods and matches.
  

Or maybe save a bit more and get a Burberry trench , I never regretted getting one.

[rightknockered]

I would buy this beauty

[WinkysTeatowel]

Thanks @Kintan & @Growingboys duly noted!

[Tumsnet]

Good to know for future reference @Growingboys

[Tumsnet]

You're welcome @WinkysTeatowel, hope you enjoy your upcoming treats.

[Growingboys]

Don't buy from Aspinal before signing up to their email - they have frequent sales with vg discounts.

[Kintan]

Mulberry are having a sale next month I believe :)

[WinkysTeatowel]

Thanks Tumsnet, good advice. I'm in no rush to spend it and would rather spend wisely on a couple of items I will love. I want to be able to look back and have them as something to remember, when I was made redundant we bought new cars but of course they gradually go and it all disappears and I regret not having something for me.

I will start looking a bit more high end and doing some research.

Minipie this is no. 2 so we're pretty well prepared, if push came to shove could find some cash for experts but this is a treat for me!

[minipie]

Night nanny is about £150/night (10 hours) as I recall, maybe less outside london. Depends what your baby is like of course and what other back up you have but at certain times I would have swapped all my wardrobe for a night's sleep!

Why not save it and see how the baby stage goes? You might find you want to spend some of it on something baby related (night nanny, lactation consultant, specialist physio for you, different buggy, etc) or you might find it all goes smoothly and then can spend it all on S&B stuff.

Sorry again for being boring!