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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Re: unable to comprehend
I am not one to judge how others spend their money, because I'm sure people would roll their eyes at some of the things I would buy. But yes, I would love to have $1500 to just spend on something nice for myself. That would be awesome!
I buy cheap bags, but that's because I beat the hell out of them.
I just bought a $60 diaper bag (I got it at a discount), and of course my biggest concern was that it would work for the twins and not make DH look stupid. I always giggle when I see guys carrying around pink diaper bags with flowers on them.
i must admit, i'm now curious about your handbag collection and the whys behind what made that become the thing you treat yourself on.
i don't really treat myself on anything because we spend pretty freely on things like groceries and dinner and entertaining so that doesn't leave a lot of money for big "splurge" items but i consider all that entertaining money a splurge. the whys behind that is that we love good food, i love to cook and we really enjoy spending time with our friends.
so, what spurred your attraction to handbags?
i wish i could find a handbag i really like. they are always too big or too plain or too gaudy or they have gold/bronze hardware or they have dumb handles... basically i've never found a handbag i really really like. if i did, i'd probably buy it no matter what the cost. but, i'm super fussy about bags. : )
I have a LV speedy that was given to me by my amazing-gift-buying-generous husband when we were engaged. I have carried it almost daily for close to 3 years and it is in terrific shape. Amortized, it's cost less than $1/day to own it/use it. And I will be just as comfortable carrying it at 64 as I am at 34. (And it will hold up.) He paid for it in cash and didn't skip a mortgage payment or a meal in order to buy it.
I find it interesting how quickly people jump to conclusions like -- oh they must be in debt, or oh, they must not give to charity. It's ... surprising.
Basically, I like nice things, period. Am I materialistic? Yeah, probably, but I am who I am. DH and I work our butts off to travel, shop explicitly(and yes I'm all about a good sale), eat out, socialize with friends, etc. Why do I buy designer jeans, purse, shoes? Simple - because they feel good when I wear them and I can tell a big difference in the way they wear and I look, which in turns makes me feel good. Do I need 20 pairs of Old Navy jeans in my closet? Nope, I'm good with having 5-10 premium pairs that fit perfect and will last a couple of years - quality is more important than quantity for me. I was taught growing up to save for nice things, treat them well and you will have them forever(or at least a very long time) and so far that philosphopy has rang true for most of the pricier items I have bought.
Looking back, I'm glad we've mixed the classic designer pieces with the trendy stuff in our closets. With a LO on the way and daycare, saving for college, etc around the corner it'll be less about us and all about him. And yes, he already has a closet that most women would give their right arm for :-)
Good luck searching for your perfect handbag, I promise there is one out there!