Frugal and Splurge are two words you don't normally see used together but today I am gonna use 'em.
I mentioned having spent money on a designer purse earlier this week while out in western PA to see my son graduate.
I was good all weekend, except for the motel room, gas costs to go out there, food, alcohol and buying a celebratory dinner for 11 people.....and then my long latent impulsive demon kicked in.
It kicked in at breakfast on Sunday morning.
But I am blaming my son's girlfriend.
It's all her fault!
She just had to bring her designer purse to breakfast.
And I just happened to notice the awesome fabric it was made from......
It's no secret that my absolute favorite colors are any shade/tint of purple and most shades/tints of green.
Loved this fabric!!
She said it was a Vera Bradley purse.
Now anybody who knows me knows I am not a slave to labels, brands and designers.
I had no clue it was a designer bag and I really don't care that it is.
I just knew I wanted a purse made of the same fabric as this particular one.
But I am frugal at my core so I was going to settle for just admiring her purse.
And then she said those little words I love......I got it on sale at the Vera B. outlet in Grove City.
I only go and buy things there when they have an additional % off sale going.
She had me at additional % off sale.
Since the outlet mall is only about 4 miles past our exit onto I-80 I asked Hubs to make a detour to the Vera Bradley store.
Here is my booty....
And here is the receipt in it's own little envelope. How hoity toity....
I'm not going to show you the actual receipt.
Let's just say it's just over 3 figures......
But man, did I get some deals for those 3 figures.
I got this one of course....
I liked it because it had handles and a strap, so I can choose how to carry it, depending on the situation.
Then I got this one because it's summery and bright.....and it was on clearance so less than $20....
It has an exterior pocket, an adjustable strap and a drawstring.
And then, because I couldn't make up my mind and only get two, I got this purse......
It's lime green and bright royal blue and suits my darker moods.
I made these purchases because I have no summer purse. I wore mine out last year. These fabric bags are more casual and that's how I roll, especially in the summer. My other two purses are black and that doesn't cut it in the warm weather....unless I want to take up being a Goth.
I also didn't go into debt to buy these and I didn't dip into money reserved for bills and needs so I refuse to feel guilty about buying these bags.
I could sit here and justify this purchase until the end of time but I don't need to since I can clearly afford to spend the money.
If I was in debt though, I'd be kicking myself for dropping the cash.
I couldn't believe that Vera B. store. More paisleys than I've ever seen in one place in my entire life!
Some of it was ugly but some was very nice and all of it had reg. retail prices I couldn't believe.
It's fabric people, not spun gold!
You could drop serious bucks in that place, even at outlet prices AND additional discounts during a sale.
Have you spent money lately in a moment of impulse on a want?
And do you feel guilty for doing it?
Sluggy
I mentioned having spent money on a designer purse earlier this week while out in western PA to see my son graduate.
I was good all weekend, except for the motel room, gas costs to go out there, food, alcohol and buying a celebratory dinner for 11 people.....and then my long latent impulsive demon kicked in.
It kicked in at breakfast on Sunday morning.
But I am blaming my son's girlfriend.
It's all her fault!
She just had to bring her designer purse to breakfast.
And I just happened to notice the awesome fabric it was made from......
It's no secret that my absolute favorite colors are any shade/tint of purple and most shades/tints of green.
Loved this fabric!!
She said it was a Vera Bradley purse.
Now anybody who knows me knows I am not a slave to labels, brands and designers.
I had no clue it was a designer bag and I really don't care that it is.
I just knew I wanted a purse made of the same fabric as this particular one.
But I am frugal at my core so I was going to settle for just admiring her purse.
And then she said those little words I love......I got it on sale at the Vera B. outlet in Grove City.
I only go and buy things there when they have an additional % off sale going.
She had me at additional % off sale.
Since the outlet mall is only about 4 miles past our exit onto I-80 I asked Hubs to make a detour to the Vera Bradley store.
Here is my booty....
And here is the receipt in it's own little envelope. How hoity toity....
I'm not going to show you the actual receipt.
Let's just say it's just over 3 figures......
But man, did I get some deals for those 3 figures.
I got this one of course....
I liked it because it had handles and a strap, so I can choose how to carry it, depending on the situation.
Then I got this one because it's summery and bright.....and it was on clearance so less than $20....
And then, because I couldn't make up my mind and only get two, I got this purse......
It's lime green and bright royal blue and suits my darker moods.
I made these purchases because I have no summer purse. I wore mine out last year. These fabric bags are more casual and that's how I roll, especially in the summer. My other two purses are black and that doesn't cut it in the warm weather....unless I want to take up being a Goth.
I also didn't go into debt to buy these and I didn't dip into money reserved for bills and needs so I refuse to feel guilty about buying these bags.
I could sit here and justify this purchase until the end of time but I don't need to since I can clearly afford to spend the money.
If I was in debt though, I'd be kicking myself for dropping the cash.
I couldn't believe that Vera B. store. More paisleys than I've ever seen in one place in my entire life!
Some of it was ugly but some was very nice and all of it had reg. retail prices I couldn't believe.
It's fabric people, not spun gold!
You could drop serious bucks in that place, even at outlet prices AND additional discounts during a sale.
Have you spent money lately in a moment of impulse on a want?
And do you feel guilty for doing it?
Sluggy
