View Full Version : What makes you feel like you're living expensively?
AngelicaFox
03-22-2015, 02:27 PM
Renting a house in a small town. I was out of my head trying to find a place in the city that I could afford and would have the kind of yard and neighborhood I wanted... good thing I don't need a lot of conveniences, because I found a place I really love for cheaper than I would have found in the city.
It has fruit trees and a big yard and the thing that really makes it feel "expensive" is the sun lounger I got at a thrift store... just lying out in the sun, enjoying being on my own schedule :)
NightGoddess
03-22-2015, 02:49 PM
kanichen, ranunculus is so pretty. real flowers in every room feels so luxurious!
Tsepmet1
03-22-2015, 03:03 PM
Oh, I love having fresh flowers in the house!
I also began a little garden on my southern-facing patio. I'm sitting out here right now in the sun with a mimosa (after a very frustrating day), and I feel fancy.
charlie61
03-22-2015, 03:05 PM
Having a glass of wine when it's still light out and reading / writing / listening to music / watching the world go by while gently tipsy.
Shopping whole foods and getting my nails done.
minnow
03-22-2015, 06:22 PM
- Getting a pre-owned luxury car still under warranty at half the price of a brand new one.
- Buying a fine cologne from Amazon at about half the price you'd have to pay at Neiman Marcus.
- Going anyplace with a pool or beach surrounded by palm trees. Spend the entire winter there when a large number of folks up north are treated to a perpetual
view of snowdrifts.
- Laying on your back in the pool on a clear moonlit/starlit night. (Simple pleasures can be richly rewarding.)
charlie61
03-22-2015, 08:39 PM
Aged cheese.
Not setting an alarm, sleeping for ten hours, and waking up with no reason to get out of bed.
Sleeping with the windows open.
domina
03-23-2015, 02:57 AM
High-end designer makeup. Even though I know drugstore brands can produce similar results.
Selina M
03-23-2015, 09:27 PM
Having a balcony with glass doors off both the master bedroom AND living room
Having flowers and basil growing on said balcony
Huge comforter in black and white, with those fancy spade-y type symbols on it
charlie61
05-31-2015, 10:59 PM
I added lavender and rosemary essential oils to my cheap-ish body lotion (olay quench with shimmer), which makes it smell super luxurious. I also added avocado and jojoba oils to thicken it up a bit.
miss.a.p1600
06-01-2015, 12:12 PM
A membership at a top notch gym, with lots of amenities, which most people balk when they ask the price.
A luxury car thats paid for.
A rich baby daddy - so my kid is good too.
Sometimes not having to wake up to alarms on the weekdays.
Shopping in whole foods and eating organic.
MissJu
06-01-2015, 08:17 PM
Shopping at wholefoods or wegmans
Wearing some expensive suit, shoes and my prada glasses
Super_Girl
06-02-2015, 08:01 AM
Building my dream house last year....still furnishing and getting neat things for it
Always wearing expensive perfume
Never using toilet paper, only wipes :).... well this is more being spoiled
EastCoastDancer01
06-02-2015, 01:54 PM
-Shopping sprees at high end/expensive stores
-Staying in fancy hotels (like the Ritz Carlton)
-Dining at 5 star restaurants
-Traveling every month
-Eating out everyday
-Being able to tip waitstaff over 20%
-Getting facials/laser treatments at the spa
-Getting my hair done at upscale salons
-Wearing designer shoes/handbags
-Being able to treat my friends/family to gifts and expensive meals.
-Getting my clothes dry cleaned
-Getting my carpet steamed
-Taking classes/lessons by someone who is well known and highly skilled
-Living in luxury apartments/condos
-Not having to worry about money!
Jay12
06-02-2015, 06:15 PM
- Buying a fine cologne from Amazon at about half the price you'd have to pay at Neiman Marcus.
THIS!!!!
I buy a lot of fancy things, but at bargain prices (eg. online, at the Rack, or Last Call, Off 5th, etc).
charlie61
06-02-2015, 06:58 PM
Unlimited hot yoga for $99/month. More and more places are offering a low monthly rate. Seems pretty common now!
lynn2009
06-02-2015, 07:02 PM
Unlimited hot yoga for $99/month. More and more places are offering a low monthly rate. Seems pretty common now!
So jealous!
charlie61
06-02-2015, 09:37 PM
So jealous!
Giiirl, I've seen this offering at the majority of yoga studios in three cities across the U.S. now! Most studios - aside from the small / boutique ones - offer some sort of unlimited yoga deal. I've seen this in Bikram studios, hot yoga studios, and 'regular' yoga studios.
Hell, if you find a place you like and they aren't offering the deal, I might even ask them if they'd be willing to create the deal for you. "I'm looking for a studio where I can go to class 4 times a week without worrying about paying by the class, and I've noticed that many studios have started offering monthly unlimited deals. But I love your company in particular and would love to be able to come there. Do you offer anything like that? Is this something you're looking into doing in the future?" It's really very common!
And always ask if they offer student discounts, too - this is also quite common. Even if you're just taking a class at the local community college, call and ask if they offer any deals to students (have your student ID ready in case they ask for it).
charlie61
05-29-2016, 07:16 PM
A perfectly-made bed with clean sheets.
LizzyMe
05-29-2016, 10:31 PM
Going to a spa resort to relax
Sleeping in later than usual
Eating really, really healthy
A membership to the best gym in town
My car looking super clean, inside and out, and waxed.
Makeup from Sephora
Brand new small added touches to the home
Feeling and looking fabulous!!
Poesia
06-03-2016, 10:35 PM
curling up with a good book, fresh fruit on my ridiculously comfy couch especially when my house is spotless!
A high-end heavy comforter and high quality pillows.
A good facial
illy coffee with frothy milk
watching a movie on the Ipad while cooking and enjoying a glass of wine
picnic in the park on a beautiful day
croissant and a nesspreso for breakfast
homemade pasta for dinner
a rich dessert
beach
a good meal with friends that lasts for hours and is filled with a ton of good wine and laughter
kinkydirtybitch
06-04-2016, 01:26 AM
Working because I want to, not because I have to anymore #bliss
msjoiparker
06-09-2016, 03:41 PM
Undies that match
Having a plethora of make up, hair, smell gods, candles, and incense at my disposal
Making my room/space like an aphrodisiac
Having a lot if clothes or at least a few outfits per garment
Buying fresh fish for a tank
SylvySinclair
06-09-2016, 04:05 PM
having lunch on a weekend at the most expensive "churrascaria" (typical meet restaurant in brasil) and not working on weekends.
rareaspasia
06-09-2016, 08:52 PM
Good quality towels. Unlimited free Starbucks because I work there, lol. My stock portfolio. Looking expensive, with my nails tidy and my feet all pretty, roots done and clothes that fit well and are flattering. Having tons of great quality local produce (seriously, if you are in the Orlando area I know the best place to get this stuff). Having a neat, minimalist room full of only things that I find to be beautiful or useful. Having excellent health insurance. Taking trips with deals I find on Groupon with the love of my life.
charlie61
06-10-2016, 04:56 PM
^OMG seriously...good health insurance. Yes.
rareaspasia
06-11-2016, 12:24 PM
^OMG seriously...good health insurance. Yes.
It's underrated for sure. Not having to worry about getting hurt or getting sick (and it happened twice in the past year) really helps me relax and enjoy my life more. I had to have surgeries that were well over 20k and paid out of pocket like 700.
Being able to pay my bills and go out to eat once a week. Savings and health insurance- luxurious.
carmen_b
07-08-2016, 10:44 AM
Food or Drinks with a great view.
invibe
07-08-2016, 05:10 PM
Horses
Call it a mid-life crisis. I seem to spend all my money and most of my free time on Horses and my two dogs.
Bahuba
07-08-2016, 09:12 PM
Tiffany's, being able to talk to the smart guy at your private bank, first class international, 2bdrm 10024, Petrossian
Elektra Luxx
07-09-2016, 09:01 AM
Tiffany's, being able to talk to the smart guy at your private bank, first class international, 2bdrm 10024, Petrossian
Oooooh!!!, a Petrossian, I love those, the sleek, aerodynamic design. Awesome!!!
Cashmere Star
07-09-2016, 10:09 AM
building a computer with high level performance parts
going to the spa/having perfect skin
being fit
having long hair
getting a blowout at a salon
shopping at whole foods
hanging out at nordstroms
staying at a hotel at tahoe
not worrying about health insurance or rent
going to the doctor's with a nice, clean reception area
getting on a plane, esp. first class
a handsome guy giving me money
DorienG
07-09-2016, 06:20 PM
(Gosh, I can remember working at a club that gave us a choice of medical insurance....those days are soooo gone).
Lately, walking outside my office and walking to the 2nd floor balcony where I have a beach view (my office is only 4 blocks away from the pier), having all my 'beauty things' on point: nails, hair, skin, brows and subtle spray tan. (Usually it seems like when I get one of those done, all of a sudden another thing needs to be done...badly. Right now my hair and eyebrows are on point, nails good until this morning and stuff scrubbing off a past spray tan).
Yes, I do have insurance. I'm thankful I have it, but I feel like it should be a necessity like it used to be. Not a luxury. Alas, now it is.
^ I also LOVE Tahoe too.
LetsGetHazey
07-23-2016, 01:58 PM
I freaking LOVE this thread hehe:
Buying airplane tickets last minute
Being able to pay all the bills ahead of time
Whole Foods shopping sprees
Amazon shopping sprees
Getting matching lingerie sets<3
BATH BOMBS omg and anything at Lush.
Being able to take care of my parent's grocery bill or take my sister out to dinner<3
RyanXO
07-29-2016, 11:13 AM
*Shopping at Central Market
*Eating at the Cheesecake Factory
*Aliexpress shopping sprees
carmen_b
07-29-2016, 12:06 PM
Secured building with key access ( we love the extra safety level of these so went for one again ).
A new virtual assistant for the day job ( she hasn't done much yet, but I'm excited to hand off boring things ) .