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I'm Asking: What Was Your Last Splurge Item?

Wed, 06/18/2008 - 2:08pm by SavvySugar
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We all have our weaknesses, and FitSugar would say those are what make us all human. She asks you to share your health confessions so that you can admit and move on, and that's exactly what I'm asking you to do: Share the last item you'd consider a splurge and then get back on track with your better spending habits!

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  • Kate Marie's picture
    Kate Marie
    2

    My last major splurge was a pair of Frye leather riding boots last fall.

    10 weeks 12 hours ago Report Comment
  • jld392's picture
    jld392
    3

    Fiorentini and baker leather "ego" boots. I love them.

    10 weeks 12 hours ago Report Comment
  • hkdkat's picture
    hkdkat
    4

    I just bought a slingbox...but my next big splurge is going to the be iPhone.

    10 weeks 12 hours ago Report Comment
  • frostie9669's picture
    frostie9669
    5

    I bought 4 handbags today. 3 from MZ Wallace and 1 from Kate Spade. I couldn't help myself!

    10 weeks 12 hours ago Report Comment
  • edm325's picture
    edm325
    6

    Okay..the real question is who makes those purple shoes, they are so hot.

    I haven't made a big splurge but I do want to buy a Louis Vuitton soon

    10 weeks 12 hours ago Report Comment
  • mondaymoos's picture
    mondaymoos
    7

    My latest splurge was paying my dentist. *sigh* While it involves something beautiful I get to wear every day, I would've rather it was a pair of shoes.

    10 weeks 12 hours ago Report Comment
  • Angelica's picture
    Angelica
    11

    A "backup dress" for a wedding I am going to this weekend. I already have one, so I definitely splurged on the second. Embarassed

    10 weeks 11 hours ago Report Comment
  • faerymagick15's picture
    faerymagick15
    12

    major splurge...a new black leather Juicy Couture handbag. But, it was my bday gift from hubby! A selfish splurge....a new Ed Hardy tee.

    10 weeks 11 hours ago Report Comment
  • Silent Vamp's picture
    Silent Vamp
    13

    I don't remember my last splurge, honestly. I'm generally a pretty frugal person and I ask for splurge-y items for my birthday or Christmas.

    But I do have to ask, where can I find those shoes on the right? The one with the ribbon.

    10 weeks 11 hours ago Report Comment
  • GlowingMoon's picture
    GlowingMoon
    14

    Lately, I've developed a penchant for fitted cardigans -- cardigans with a flattering feminine shape. I've been collecting them for spring and summer. I want them in every color. I especially love cardigans made of natural fibers -- feels so good.

    Before that, I purchased a one and half carat ceylon sapphire ring. It was in my favorite color -- powder sky blue. Gorgeous.

    10 weeks 11 hours ago Report Comment
  • julieulie's picture
    julieulie
    15

    My entire wedding. Tens of thousands of splurge dollars. And it was all fabulously worth it!

    10 weeks 11 hours ago Report Comment
  • SavvySugar's picture
    SavvySugar
    16

    I found all of those items on shopstyle. Glad you're enjoying the shoe eye candy!

    10 weeks 11 hours ago Report Comment
  • Deidre's picture
    Deidre
    17

    A classic Burberry trench coat back in April -- I thought long and hard about that purchase (I'll get years of use out of it since I just moved to San Francisco!). Plus, I used money from my 2007 year end bonus on it. The rest of the bonus went to my IRA and high-interest savings, so I didn't feel too guilty!

    10 weeks 11 hours ago Report Comment
  • Lindira's picture
    Lindira
    18

    A Nintendo Wii and a couple games. I paid for 2/3rds of it on credit, so it wasn't the best of financial choices, but I had been obsessing over it for months to the point where it was really getting ridiculous and annoying. I'm very happy I got it, since it helps me unwind after work, it's something that my husband and I can enjoy together, and I've been getting toned from Wii Fit (which I got for free). But hopefully that will be my last splurge item for a while. I do still regret that I got it with credit, though.

    10 weeks 11 hours ago Report Comment
  • MollyKat25's picture
    MollyKat25
    20

    I jsut bought a dooney and bourke purse. I had a hard time buying but I love it and have wanted it for a while.

    10 weeks 11 hours ago Report Comment
  • jasmint's picture
    jasmint
    22

    I bought a Marc by Marc Jacobs sweater a few months ago, and that was a splurge for me. I saw a Zac Posen bag I really wanted that was on sale last weekend -- down to $799 from $1299.. which I suppose would have been a "great deal" but I decided I'd rather have rent money for the month.

    10 weeks 10 hours ago Report Comment
  • wednesday_adams's picture
    wednesday_adams
    23

    Coach Leigh leather bag in citron, way overpriced at almost $700, but so the bag of my dreams. And besides, I'll carry it for a long time, so I'll get my mileage out of it Smiling

    10 weeks 10 hours ago Report Comment
  • chrischick's picture
    chrischick
    25

    I spent 200 bucks online at American Apparel and I bought the "Carrie" studded belt online at Patricia Field for $105.

    10 weeks 9 hours ago Report Comment
  • Shaner825's picture
    Shaner825
    27

    Tom Ford "Sabine" sunglasses. It was a pair that were finally big enough for my face and the right shape. Plus it was my only "impractical" purchase with graduation money.

    10 weeks 9 hours ago Report Comment
  • dannysf's picture
    dannysf
    28

    This post is very relevant since it's National Splurge Day! The last big splurge I made was on a Pamela Hanson photograph of Veronica Webb. It's original art, but it was sure expensive!

    10 weeks 8 hours ago Report Comment
  • LibertySugar's picture
    LibertySugar
    29

    I'm splurge adverse (the regret usually kills the enjoyment for me). But, I'd have to say my last splurge was an expensive dinner. I cannot regret a yummy and fun dinner.

    10 weeks 8 hours ago Report Comment
  • verily's picture
    verily
    30

    A really nice new carry-on bag. Splurge-worthy, it should last me a long time.

    10 weeks 8 hours ago Report Comment
  • cagey333's picture
    cagey333
    31

    All I can think is "what handbag is that? Where is the LINK TO IT?"

    That said, my latest splurge was a handbag at the Coach Outlet. Spent more than an Average Handbag, but WAY less than an Average Coach Handbag. *shrug*

    10 weeks 8 hours ago Report Comment
  • fuzzles's picture
    fuzzles
    32

    A beer and dinner with some friends tonight! Nothing fancy, but with gas and food and housing prices, it was a (fun) splurge! Smiling

    10 weeks 7 hours ago Report Comment
  • FitSugar's picture
    FitSugar
    34

    I feel you Liberty! I just bought myself an Orla Kiely bag. I can't tell you the last time I bought myself a purse. I love it!

    10 weeks 6 hours ago Report Comment
  • mdamsky's picture
    mdamsky
    35

    I just bought a wii and a wii fit, totaling more than I want to say since neither are readily available yet, but I consider both to be a good investment... or so I keep telling myself.

    10 weeks 5 hours ago Report Comment
  • fuzzles's picture
    fuzzles
    36

    I don't mean to offend anyone by this post, but I do think we gals need to get our priorities in order. There hasn't been much posted about women getting together for a nosh, and that worries me. A new pair of shoes, or a bag, may last a season or two. Friendships last much longer. Smiling

    10 weeks 5 hours ago Report Comment
  • aistea311's picture
    aistea311
    37

    4 pairs of shoes (in total under $100) True story They are super cute and one of the pairs was Steve Madden patent leather cork wedge that look so great!

    10 weeks 5 hours ago Report Comment
  • ekj2005's picture
    ekj2005
    38

    A cute cropped, swing jacket. It was only $88-, but usually diapers & baby food win out over anything "fun" any day. So I splurged for my 30th birthday & bought myself something trendy & oh so cute!

    10 weeks 4 hours ago Report Comment
  • Berlin's picture
    Berlin
    39

    Just bought the Prada Fairy Bag...and I heart it so!!

    10 weeks 2 hours ago Report Comment
  • verily's picture
    verily
    41

    But Fuzzles, I never feel the need to all out splurge with my friends. We enjoy doing things together that don't cost a ton of money, like eating a really good meal at home, going out to see a movie, or doing a little road trip.

    9 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • millarci's picture
    millarci
    42

    My Wii Fit & NKTOB concert tickets! *sigh* I just couldn't resist!

    9 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • AtlantaNoleGirl's picture
    AtlantaNoleGirl
    44

    I bought a new living room full of furniture (split with the BF). I haven't been able to get myself to buy anything as a treat since then... still need to pay it all off! Thank god for interest-free financing.
    Also, I did pre-pay 6 months at my gym yesterday, which was like $200. But it's only $30/month, so I don't really consider it a splurge!

    9 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • tlight's picture
    tlight
    45

    Took a bit of a shopping spree with the girls a couple weeks ago. No big ticket items per say, but it definietly wasn't in the budget..

    9 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • carhornsinapril's picture
    carhornsinapril
    46

    i bought a teensy vial of Fresh perfume on ebay. it cost $8, but it was still an impulse treat.

    9 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment