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What was your last 'treat myself purchase?

430 replies

aibutodayy · 07/06/2023 20:40

Your last purchase that wasn't something you needed, but something you WANTED.

I feel guilty if I buy something I don't need, even if it's only a few quid. I think my last 'luxury' purchase was a £20 handbag!

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LadyBird1973 · 16/08/2023 13:37

Mine arrived this afternoon - it's very pretty and I have visions of wafting about the house like a 1940s film star!
I do think one hundred stars is very expensive though, even at sale prices - it looks very delicate so hope it survives my house!

lindyloo57 · 16/08/2023 17:50

Hush sylvia sequin shirt top, don't know when or where i will wear it, but I love it.

SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 16/08/2023 19:22

@LadyBird1973 I thought they were quite expensive, so I held off getting one, as I had to be sure I would use it. When I got the chance of one at a good price I went for it. It is quite flimsy, but I had been warned they were, and could see that when I picked it up, but I wore it the other day over a white vest and trousers, and it did wonders for my bingo wings!

LadyBird1973 · 16/08/2023 20:04

@SpongeBobJudgeyPants I do have one of the short jacket things too, in a lovely grey with pink flowers, which has survived so far. I've had it a few years now but don't leave it lying around where the cats can get at it! Don't know if it's my imagination but that seems stronger material than the robe I've just bought.

SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 16/08/2023 21:03

Oh, that's interesting @LadyBird1973 I wonder if they've gone the way of some others, and started using cheaper thinner fabric?! Hope not.

NeedWineNow · 16/08/2023 22:17

A Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner and Mascara. I’ve been looking at them for ages and decided to treat myself for my birthday and forthcoming holiday. I’m really pleased I did. Love both products and am tempted to get another one of the liners.

EllaPaella · 17/08/2023 16:37

Just treated myself to some new perfume - Hugo Boss Femme. Lovely fresh smell of summer. Also bought some Levi's from Vinted and some super-soft Ripcurl Joggers for lounging around in. Oh and two new books 😊

MabelMoo23 · 17/08/2023 17:16

Mine arrived this week. T-shirt and skirt from Disko Kids although not entirely convinced by the skirt, can’t work out if I look wide!

and… some Esska Charlie’s in vegan platinum - LOVE them!!! I immediately want to buy some more but they ain’t cheap

AngeloMysterioso · 17/08/2023 21:15

Some Elizabeth Arden 8 hour hand cream and Christian Dior abricot cuticle cream. I’m applying them before bed. I am determined to have nice hands.

JaceLancs · 17/08/2023 22:40

Miss Dior perfume which I ordered from the fragrance store and has gone modding in transit!

justasking111 · 17/08/2023 22:44

A broderie anglaise white mid length cotton nightie I bought from M&S was so lovely I've bought two more. Two MAC individual eyeshadows. Another pair of Lunar plimsolls in gold this time.

Startyabastard · 17/08/2023 23:00

BluebellBlueballs · 02/07/2023 16:54

I have been eyeing up the guerlain meteorites pearls for ages. But they are not cheap at £50 for essentially, face powder. I got a voucher when I left my job and could have spent it on something eminently more sensible but you need the odd frivolity in life so I got them.

They look SO pretty! I've been eyeing them up for years also, the violet fragrance entrances me too.

LadyMadderLake · 18/08/2023 08:32

Lovely alohas harper sandals, in a sale but still a massive splurge for me. But they actually fit my big wide feet and are beautiful.

Gingernaut · 19/08/2023 14:38

One of t

Gingernaut · 19/08/2023 14:38

Sorry.

A bottle of this.

Sweet, but not cloying

What was your last 'treat myself purchase?
LadyBird1973 · 19/08/2023 16:50

@Gingernaut the midnight fantasy one (in the blue bottle) is also gorgeous, for when that one runs out!

CeriB82 · 19/08/2023 17:09

Charlotte tilbury mascara

and i hate it. Too much on the wand and its awfully spidery looking on the lashes. Regret buying it

back to my tried and trusted No7.

TheSecretHistoryOfGoldfinchTartt · 19/08/2023 17:44

I’ve just bought these beauties as an Autumn trainer

What was your last 'treat myself purchase?
Gingernaut · 19/08/2023 20:25

@LadyBird1973 👍 Cheers

Toottooot · 19/08/2023 20:47

Coach bag that I missed out on from their sale. £500 down to £250 was gutted to miss it then it appeared on Brandalley and with a discount code it cost me £170 - felt like a win.

GingeNinga · 20/08/2023 11:12

this thread encouraged me to treat myself 😆

I’ve been wanting some plain white skater style trainers to wear with dresses - my current ones have baby blue on them and just don’t really go with a lot, and they’re super squeaky as they’re vegan leather.

Two new pairs of Adidas trainers and a pair of gym leggings are arriving this week!

Maighnuad · 21/08/2023 15:08

some smellys from Neom, and oils from the white company - Capri and Grapefruit.
some sports shorts and tops from Castore. I'm going on a juicing break for a week in Portugal - no food !!! Lordy Lordy !
a pink bloson Jacket from Zara Kids - it was a huuge size !

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 22/08/2023 20:05

Molton Brown Bergamot&Orange shower gel
Aveda Shampure and conditioner

(These are beong put away for holidays)

An exfoliant that really does make my skin feel like glass !

mdinbc · 22/08/2023 22:38

I bought one of those beauty sampler sets from my local pharmacy. It contains:
Clarins After Sun full size
then these minis:
Mario Badescu skin spritz
Vichy 60spf
La Roche Posay 60 spf
Nuxe oil
Smashbox illuminate
St Tropez tanning drops
clarins body fit cellulite cream
Nars orgasm

So lots of new products to try!

ClarkWGriswaldd · 23/08/2023 09:57

An apple ultra watch and some linen bedding