Have you ever lusted after a fashion item you knew you couldn’t afford? I’m currently struggling with the decision to purchase a pair (or two) of Christian Louboutin’s “So Kate” patent leather pumps. They’re just so beautiful and the more I look at them, the more I realize I need them.
So what’s the issue? Do I have the money to buy these shoes? Yes. But can I afford them? No. Instead of paying $675 for a pair of pumps, I could make an extra two payments on my car or put the money toward student loan payments. Seeing as though I have other bills and obligations, I don’t think I should have the right to splurge at this point in my life. But is this a healthy way of thinking? You know what they say…
“You only live once.”
“Don’t cheat yourself, treat yourself.”
I currently have one pair of Louboutin’s I received as a birthday gift a few years ago and I’ve worn them less than five times. I don’t always feel comfortable wearing them because I don’t have a Christian Louboutin lifestyle, in my opinion. As a school teacher, I’m not going to wear them around a bunch of 11-year-old children. I suppose I could wear them on dinner dates, but my significant other and I tend to be rather casual when we go out.
This leads me to a discussion question. Would you or do you splurge on luxury items? Why or why not?
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Your blog makes me realize that I do have a few luxurious Marc Jacobs bags that I have NEVER used for many reasons. I don’t want to use them because they are so expensive that I’m afraid I might have a heart attack if something happens to it. Secondly, like you said, I don’t feel like I have a Marc Jacobs lifestyle and the bag doesn’t really go with any of my outfits. So why did I buy them? Because I loved them and I wanted something nice for me! Logically speaking, I spent a few thousands dollars for a few minutes of glory. However, positively speaking from another stand point, those luxurious items are motivations for me to work harder toward the Marc Jacobs lifestyle, so someday I can afford it!
I definitely splurge on luxurious items from time to time. I love Forever 21 and H&M but every now and then I do want something(s) extra special. And yes, I do live with my mother. I guess if I ever had to defend myself I would just say buying a $400 purse every once in a while doesn’t mean I want to spend over $1000 on rent every month LOL. In my experience, people pay more attention to my larger purchases BECAUSE l live at home. Luxury items are investment pieces to me. They’re classics that are usually always in style. And who doesn’t want a piece of Vogue in their life?
Great blog post! Love you Alex 🙂