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Tell me what your best splurge has been...

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Swiftier · 04/05/2020 14:58

Or what you have on your wish list!

In the past few years I’ve tried to only buy things I love and will last and get worn a lot. I try and think about items before I buy - if I still want something a few weeks after I’ve thought of it, it’s often a good shout. It’s surprising how many things I ‘go off’ after a few weeks.

So I have a wish list that I’m always adding to (and removing items from when I realise they won’t get worn....) but please inspire me and help me daydream with your favourite items and why you love them (or want them!) If you can, how much they cost, how much you wear them etc. Not limited to super expensive items at all though!

I’ll start - a big spend was my Mackintosh coat, it’s a classic beige, belted design so goes with blacks, blues, browns. I often wear it to work but also easy to wear casually. It’s really well made and completely waterproof so looks good, smart but also quite practical.

Another good splurge of mine has been good day-to-day underwear. Not crazy expensive, the Organic Basics set I have is so comfortable but also sits really well and doesn’t leave any lines under clothes.

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Swiftier · 06/05/2020 20:12

Ah well, I’ll keep looking in windows!

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Theyweretheworstoftimes · 06/05/2020 20:38

My four fave all time splurge items,

Rolex Watch timeless and classic (not bought by me but worth every penny)

Jimmy Choo shoes I love these so much and wear them a lot. I feel fabulous in them.

Mulberry Bayswater : Classic bag not too big not too small

My engagement ring: it makes me smile (I didn't pay for it but I did get to choose it) it was worth every penny

Tell me what your best splurge has been...
Swiftier · 07/05/2020 11:11

@Theyweretheworstoftimes good call, jewellery, shoes and bag!

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Lndnmummy · 07/05/2020 14:59

A Cartier trinity ring. I love it and wear it everyday.
Philips Lumea - life changing
A Dyson - also life changing

beguilingeyes · 07/05/2020 15:55

@Ruthietuthie
Cartier Ballon Bleu watch - wear it every single day.

My dream watch. I am jealous. Which one do you have?

I love leather jackets. I picked up a beautiful DKNY taupe biker jacket in TKMAxx a while back.

I bought a Celtic and Co sheepskin coat on ebay for £200. It's lush

Ruthietuthie · 07/05/2020 22:25

@beguilingeyes You have excellent taste!
I have the 36 mm steel band one, so not one of the very very expensive ones (although it was a fortune for me when I bought it, and still is). I think it is the perfect watch. I also want another with the blue leather band and dark blue face.
(I bought it to celebrate getting a book contract, after working on a manuscript for years - it was my big big reward to myself).

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