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chanzep
08-29-2021, 07:38 PM
So I almost got candles today because they were on sale and I have a coupon but the 3 scents I really want are sold out. I guess it's a sign smh.
charlie61
08-30-2021, 07:50 AM
Resisting upgrades to my ear piercings (1 helix, 2 tragus, 1 other) - i want all white gold and diamonds, none of this Swarovski crap, haha. Looking at the site "this is the last" for a helix clicker, and etsy for some simple studs. Forcing myself to wait a bit, especially since i just upgraded to diamond lobe studs on my last paycheck. I need to chill a little. As usual.
AChildOfBoredom
08-30-2021, 11:53 AM
Resisting upgrades to my ear piercings (1 helix, 2 tragus, 1 other) - i want all white gold and diamonds, none of this Swarovski crap, haha. Looking at the site "this is the last" for a helix clicker, and etsy for some simple studs. Forcing myself to wait a bit, especially since i just upgraded to diamond lobe studs on my last paycheck. I need to chill a little. As usual.
I have helix, lobe, and upper lobe on each ear. Never intended to get the helix, but my sister and my friend from the community were both toying with the idea of getting their ears pierced (neither of them had piercings), so I got the helix to show them it isn’t so bad, because they were both apprehensive. Now my friend’s daughter wants her ears pierced, but has the same apprehension. Not getting another one for the sake of playing demonstrator. Kinda want an industrial, but I’m also 31… regardless of what age I may appear to be to others, I feel like my time for that has passed.
LoveyD
08-30-2021, 05:34 PM
A $17 sandwich. Fuck uber eats.
caramelcraze
08-30-2021, 10:51 PM
Today I didn't purchase a bunch of nail foils & gel nail polishes even though there is a 30% off sale on dnd daisy's site.
May still buy them tomorrow, as it looks as though I'll be moving outside of the continental US soon & one thing I don't want to do is spend an arm and a leg on shipping post move (or worse, not be able to get them shipped at all).
caramelcraze
08-31-2021, 05:53 PM
Update: I bought them.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/50/7d/7d/507d7d3aec5443240425e78f07c846b5.gif
charlie61
08-31-2021, 09:23 PM
^literally me every day lol
indiegirl
09-01-2021, 04:59 PM
Indoor Smore's Fire Pit....this thing is so stinking cute!!! It's got me craving overly toasted marshmallows :P
https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/indoor-smores-fire-pit
~Carmen~
09-03-2021, 03:27 AM
Indoor Smore's Fire Pit....this thing is so stinking cute!!! It's got me craving overly toasted marshmallows :P
https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/indoor-smores-fire-pit
That's a purchase for someone who has everything already. lol
indiegirl
09-05-2021, 12:09 PM
https://www.etsy.com/listing/129446061/contemporary-wall-artpalette-knife?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery-2-8&pro=1&frs=1
I kinda love this and want it but it doesn't match my house.
caramelcraze
09-06-2021, 11:18 PM
Today I didn't buy a custom necklace with my Myers-Briggs personality type on it.
So tempted to though...
chanzep
09-07-2021, 05:10 PM
So I finally got candles because the sale was too good and I had 2 rewards to use up this week. I got Pumpkin bonfire my favorite.
I don't plan on buying anything else for a while.
caramelcraze
09-08-2021, 11:36 PM
Pretty proud of myself!
Today I didn't buy these GORGEOUS strappy heels (https://www.chineselaundry.com/shop/heels/platform/teaser2/BTYP759XE.html?dwvar_BTYP759XE_color=BLACK&dwvar_BTYP759XE_size=10.0&cgid=pumps-platform#page=2&start=5) from Chinese Laundry. I have a pair of their pumps (which I got for 50% off & have owned for many years) & they are still in phenomenal shape given all I've put them through. 10/10 in the comfort department too! Extremely tempted, as I often have foot customers ask for strappy heels on cam and despite owning dozens of shoes, I don't have any really strappy ones. :'( I seriously want them, but I'm not about to pay full (or nearly full) price so hopefully they go on sale during black friday or cyber monday.
Today I also didn't buy the Apres gel-x nail system (https://apresnail.com/collections/nail-extension-system). Been searching for something with a faster application time/less hard on my nails than polygel. Soft gel nails are pre sculpted, easy to apply, seem fairly durable, can be full cover, & soak off. Unfortunately the Apres ones are like $100 for the nails and recommended kit. Almost purchased them, but decided to do some extra research. So glad I did because I ended up saving $60+! Found that there were similar products on the market for a fraction of the price. Plus, because my DIY nail kit is pretty extensive already, I really just needed a soak off uv/led builder gel & some kind of soft gel nails. Found both items (with phenomenal ratings) on amazon for under $40 combined. Yay for saving money!
Lastly, today I didn't buy any clothes after donating 3 large trash bags full. Decluttered my closet yesterday of basically all clothes that I don't like, didn't fit, or never wear. Took me hours to sort through everything, but after donating them today it just felt freeing to let go. Of course there's a 40% off sale on the site I like to buy work clothes from & would be lying if I said that I didn't put $300 worth of new clothes/shoes in my cart. Ended up just closing the tab and not buying anything. I don't NEED anything, so I'll wait until black friday/cyber monday to refresh my wardrobe with simply wanted but probably unneeded items.
AChildOfBoredom
09-12-2021, 11:11 PM
I decided not to get my hair French braided again. Yet. For one, S would be disappointed that I didn’t go to her, but I won’t do this because she’s quite busy as is and I wouldn’t feel right asking this of her without offering payment, but she wouldn’t accept it from me. So it’ll be pigtails for a while. Lower maintenance anyhow, especially with the line of work I’m in and how much stuff gets into my hair.
Luci Fer
09-12-2021, 11:36 PM
Today I didnot buy food for a week because I was lazy to go to grocery store ;D
now sitting with a large bag of frozen cranberries and seaweed salad. fucking monday lol.
caramelcraze, I do the same with the clothes, I got two relatively big bags of the things I barely wear. Seeing this is the best way to prevent myself from impulsive buying.
carmen_b
09-13-2021, 11:11 AM
I decided against a $15-$16 breakfast.
Subway breakfast sandwich for $5 is good enough ha.
I did not make make the same decision yesterday for dinner ( I didn't go cheap ) BUT I had driven 5.5 hours that day for a day job client to get near the job . It might as well be part of my expenses to do a sit down meal . It is THAT important .
indiegirl
09-15-2021, 06:30 AM
I want the Iphone 13 Pro but I have a working Iphone 6S....which means, I'm sticking with the Iphone 6S.
carmen_b
09-15-2021, 07:55 AM
I'm going up to a higher number of dresses.
The reasoning being that a couple are looking admittedly frumpy and I should probably recycle those ( by giving them away or taking to a consignment store ).
I was looking at things and I still have a lot of flowery dresses ( aloha dresses from Hawaii ).
I am not sure if the meaning is taken correctly here .
They are supposed to mean " love " or " friendly " but maybe they look a little old lady-ish out of context?
I am going to recycle some to the " rarely wear " corner and get 2-3 more sleek fitted and solid colored ones.
I think I might go to a store to get one ( something I haven't done in probably 18 months ) .
I have only mailed ordered and been pretty lucky with fits ect.
I intend to keep pricing reasonable ( maybe two new ones $50-$70ish each ).
SnuffleUffleGrass
10-22-2021, 12:34 PM
Didn't buy beer..............& it's not beer me season now.
carmen_b
10-22-2021, 12:38 PM
https://www.venus.com/viewproduct.aspx?BRANCH=7%7E72%7E&ProductDisplayID=48205&clr=BKMU&sc=XWEBSMA75&cm_mmc=SMA-_-Facebook-DPA-_-UN-_-General-7dayvisitors&utm_medium=SMA&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=Unknown&utm_term=UN&fbclid=IwAR2BAIlF40TGCaojynb2K2JzolarSV34dtYjMQkp_ 3q4eAketLzebie8qh8
carmen_b
10-22-2021, 12:39 PM
^ I think I might get that.
I didn’t YET though.
charlie61
10-22-2021, 01:43 PM
Didn't buy a travel bag, scarf, and key ring from lululemon. Will wait until next paycheck.
Of course, I'm not mentioning all of the stuff that i HAVE bought, lol.
charlie61
10-22-2021, 04:00 PM
https://www.venus.com/viewproduct.aspx?BRANCH=7%7E72%7E&ProductDisplayID=48205&clr=BKMU&sc=XWEBSMA75&cm_mmc=SMA-_-Facebook-DPA-_-UN-_-General-7dayvisitors&utm_medium=SMA&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=Unknown&utm_term=UN&fbclid=IwAR2BAIlF40TGCaojynb2K2JzolarSV34dtYjMQkp_ 3q4eAketLzebie8qh8
That looks cute!! The low star rating is a little concerning though, and it almost seems like something that looks cute on the model but hangs weirdly on the body in real life.
carmen_b
10-22-2021, 04:11 PM
^ ohhhh
Hmmm maybe I’ll look closer because that was also my first Venus order .
I don’t really trust the brand ( no orders yet ).
Thanks for that. I’ll check return policy too.
I’m bad at returns though .
I have a dress from SHEIN still sitting here.
charlie61
10-22-2021, 05:42 PM
^ ohhhh
Hmmm maybe I’ll look closer because that was also my first Venus order .
I don’t really trust the brand ( no orders yet ).
Thanks for that. I’ll check return policy too.
I’m bad at returns though .
I have a dress from SHEIN still sitting here.
It's hard to tell from the photo! Shrugs
lurkingtitties
10-23-2021, 06:47 AM
Just purchased a designer clothing item for the first time in my life. I gave myself about a month to think about making such a large purchase before going ahead with it. I decided to go through with it after looking back at how my style has changed since I was a teen. I think I would've enjoyed owning this item at any time in the last 20 years and therefore I think it will be something I can enjoy for the rest of my life. And maybe gift to a younger relative when I get old if I've taken proper care of it.
The part I'm proud of though, is that I resisted adding some other pieces that caught my eye to the cart!
Also I originally came across the piece I ended up purchasing on the Neiman Marcus website while windowshopping and it was rather marked up on there...I was able to order it straight from an Italian retailer for 1/3 cheaper.
charlie61
10-23-2021, 12:32 PM
Just purchased a designer clothing item for the first time in my life. I gave myself about a month to think about making such a large purchase before going ahead with it. I decided to go through with it after looking back at how my style has changed since I was a teen. I think I would've enjoyed owning this item at any time in the last 20 years and therefore I think it will be something I can enjoy for the rest of my life. And maybe gift to a younger relative when I get old if I've taken proper care of it.
The part I'm proud of though, is that I resisted adding some other pieces that caught my eye to the cart!
Also I originally came across the piece I ended up purchasing on the Neiman Marcus website while windowshopping and it was rather marked up on there...I was able to order it straight from an Italian retailer for 1/3 cheaper.
That's a legit thing to be proud of. Sometimes when I'm buying a pricey item, i get "a case of the fuck-its" and add other stuff to my cart. Like, when you're spending $500+ or whatever, an extra $100 looks like nothing, especially if you're rocking a discount code.
indiegirl
10-23-2021, 02:05 PM
I want to buy a bunch of candles from Bath and Body Works. But I'm holding off after the one I bought last week for dog stink. I'm really focused on saving money instead of wasting it.
JGB2009
10-24-2021, 02:51 AM
I had wanted to buy a Halloween chucky blanket but I decided I already have enough blankets. I still want it though.
WendiStarr
10-27-2021, 07:55 AM
A cardinal bird print table cloth set that came with a rug and kitchen towel set and one of those big inflatable Christmas snow globes for the lawn. Ridiculous, I know. I closed the browser out on purpose.
charlie61
11-21-2021, 01:18 PM
Waiting to buy some skincare stuff that will likely go on sale in the next week (black Friday sales). Using maximum willpower!
whirlerz
11-21-2021, 01:24 PM
I sometimes go on ebay to buy skin care, especially if I can get a sample size to try before committing.
Eminence Organics is great, they sell their own samples.
I also am hearing about new skin care ingredients coming out..
charlie61
11-27-2021, 12:09 AM
I went a little ham on black Friday sales, but they were legit sales... stuff I've been watching for months. 30%+ off. Lovelyskin, Alo, and Abercrombie (bodysuits, mostly). I'm new to Alo, so i got an extra 10% off in addition to their black Friday pricing. And got 45% off of abercrombie with their 30% base, plus a coupon code!
I will try to be good again after this, lol. It's a trigger for me that we might be returning to the office soon. Feels like a lot of pressure to be looking my best. Definitely some anxiety-driven shopping...
AChildOfBoredom
11-27-2021, 01:43 AM
I have not yet given in to the temptation to buy this
https://youtu.be/FcEpB39HqJw
kimbe
11-27-2021, 01:47 AM
I have not yet given in to the temptation to buy this
For some reason I have the impression that this would suit you .. ;)
AChildOfBoredom
11-27-2021, 02:15 PM
For some reason I have the impression that this would suit you .. ;)
Probably so, though I doubt I’d use it much if at all. Others are telling me I need to unwind and treat myself to something purely frivolous… I’ve been thinking about it, because pretty much everything I buy is for a purpose. Even the engine for that car, I’m doing it because I know I’ll see a return on it. I think the default for most when it comes to frivolous things is jewelry, but I’ve gone to jewelry stores, I’ve tried stuff on… and just felt nothing. I didn’t feel any sort of exhilaration having it on or at the thought of owning it. At least I can be excited about a flamethrower, even if there is no real rhyme or reason to it.
chanzep
11-27-2021, 06:01 PM
I did not buy any clothes because my sizes were sold out. So I did 2 different candle orders smh.
charlie61
11-27-2021, 09:07 PM
I need to stop spending for a while, lol. Bought some shoes on Sorel (3 pairs, omg), bought some stuff from Transparent Labs (i think this is the only sale they have every year - i buy stim-free pre-workout, post-workout stuff, protein...)... contact lenses, other stuff. Stuff, so much stuff. ♡
SnuffleUffleGrass
11-29-2021, 11:52 AM
Didn't buy xtra Christmas decor. Phew!
chanzep
11-29-2021, 06:16 PM
I'm not behaving. B&BW had soaps for $3 today so I got a bunch of them plus I used up my rewards and got 2 sprays and a body cream. The rewards were running out this week so I had to use.
AChildOfBoredom
11-29-2021, 06:33 PM
For as much as I give dudes shit about how you can sell them anything, I’m really no better sometimes. I let myself get fucked up over these today:
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The Snap-On Tools dealer had a promo going where, if you bought $300 worth of the tools he had in a certain section of the truck, you could get either a Snap-On exclusive Mr. Potatohead (those things used to freak me out so much when I was a child), a big Snap-On Rubik’s cube, or that pint glass set. I really wanted the pint glass set, but you can’t buy that separately. So I ended up buying a 1/4” bit driver ratchet and then there was a plier set I ended up buying, which I’d bought a matching set from Cornwell some years back. So I ended up getting that, getting the glass set, and I gave the Cornwell pliers those replaced to the kid. Money-wise, it isn’t a big deal to me. Just the principle of it. I’m not supposed to get duped by this stuff.
whirlerz
11-29-2021, 06:34 PM
I'm not behaving. B&BW had soaps for $3 today so I got a bunch of them plus I used up my rewards and got 2 sprays and a body cream. The rewards were running out this week so I had to use.
LOL, almost went in there, I was @Walmart, had to go to ulta + Sally's ...
I held open the door for a lady going in there on crutches.
I had coupons for it in my purse, but passed it by. :)
Also, I almost bought some skincare (see beauty Random)
COB: I like that the glasses say SNAP On
whirlerz
11-29-2021, 06:50 PM
I did buy this:562503
Hopefully, it'll keep me from losing my readers, didn't really want to pay 5.00 for it tho, (@ eyeglass place) , I'd just left Walmart, probably could got it cheaper there.
chanzep
11-30-2021, 07:23 PM
Some stores extended sales to today.I'm trying not to buy stuff from skinstore. They have discounts and you can use klarna.
whirlerz
11-30-2021, 10:41 PM
Yes, I never get to use it, tho^!
I'm looking @ skincare, had to stop lol.
Also perfume, I couldn't get it today, but getting it tomorrow
WendiStarr
12-02-2021, 01:13 PM
Sushi. I'm craving it so bad.
chanzep
12-03-2021, 11:28 PM
Bath and body works has its candle sales this weekend. They hardly have anything i want thankgod. I have enough candles anyway. I'm only spending money on botox etc.
indiegirl
12-04-2021, 03:59 PM
Bath and body works has its candle sales this weekend. They hardly have anything i want thankgod. I have enough candles anyway. I'm only spending money on botox etc.
I'm mad at myself for not seeing this post sooner. Their 3 wick candles are already sold out online. I love the Eucalyptus Spearmint one and would've stocked up on a few of them. Dammnit!
One thing I really want is the 1st cute dress Paris Hilton is wearing in her instagram video that is white and gold. It's probably worth like 5,000 bucks though LOL. https://www.instagram.com/p/CW3uzZdrYVZ/
carmen_b
12-04-2021, 05:52 PM
A $30 steak.
Went for the $12 one haha. I’ll be back for it though , ha.
indiegirl
12-05-2021, 05:48 PM
Weeeee! I bought myself a set of weights for working my arms out at home finally. Nobody is holding this bitch back! Now let's fast forward to me whining about arm and back pain soon LOLLL.