I love sales, and second hand stores. But I don't shop at sales to just shop. If I need something or want something then I'll go out and see if I can find what I'm looking for on sale somewhere. If I can't find whatever on sale, then can I find something comparable on sale. Or I'll hit up Nordstroms Rack, or TJ Maxx. There are a few things that we don't worry too much on buying off brand or sales. Shoes. We are kind crazy about that. Especially running shoes. I look for sales and normally am able to find something when it comes to running shoes, but there are brands that each of us like and we stick with those brands. Formal dance dresses. I will always shop off season for those. I know the girls are going to go and I know that this dress cost a trillion dollars during prom season, but look, now it's June and it's on sale, by like 85%, YAY!! After Homecoming season is a great time to shop too! Also, buying someones old dress is great too, worn once....seriously once. My oldest isn't bothered by that at all, thank goodness. Middle one......well......before she finishes HS I feel I will buy her one full price dress and I will cry. Ha!! Not really, but it will hurt.
I think we are just a run of the mill family. We save where we can and put the rest away, because something will always break.
That being said, my middle daughter loves Vineyard Vines, Brooks Brothers, Simply Southern, Michael Korrs, Coach and LV purses, Vineyard vines, Patagonia, Lululemon, Volunteer Traditions, did I mention she likes Vineyard Vines? I will do resale sites for some of those things, and sales, but we upsize buy for her and she will wear the heck out of her stuff. I also am a laundry freak and everything is handled with much care, then we resale once she's outgrown, or whatever. All of those mentions brands resell very well, so the expense can be partially recouped.
Now that was for the family. For my own personal self, I spend on sunglasses, jeans and kitchen stuff. I LOVE to cook and am good at it. I have very expensive knives, cookware, bake ware and so on. I use it a lot and know that when it comes to these items price really matters in quality. Same with sunglasses. I got a new pair for Christmas, a pair of Ray-Bans. Not too outrageous, compared to my last pair. But my last pair lasted me 6 years. They were a beautiful pair of Versace sunglasses, that just got worn out. You can find a used pair on ebay for $75 if you'd like a pair. I think my hubby paid $350.00 for them 6 years ago. These are not my sunglasses on ebay, I don't know who they belong to. Not trying to help any seller out, just if you want them, heres a way to get them because they are discontinued.
No I wear these pretty little loves. I love everything about them, except they don't stay on my head as well as the old ones did. Link here, if you want them.
I'll spend a small fortune on a purse. No joke. LV makes my heart stop! Love them and feel like they wear so well and you can carry them forever! I also have a huge collection of Coach purses, but rarely carry them anymore. LongChamp is also a favorite. I love their nylon bags so much and they will take a beating.
My husband is a game nut. He loves board games like crazy and that's where he splurges. He has so many games its not even funny!! And TV's and speakers and bluRay players. And internet.
Also Going out to eat. We love it! We don't mind spending for a great meal and great drinks with great friends. It's something so memorable and you really connect with others over a great meal. And you will talk about it for years. Remember that one restaurant with so and so and that fooooood! Thats us!
Sorry if this post is a little disjointed and rambling (and late), I'm feeling that way too.
PS Diet, HA! I'll try harder though.
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