What’s Your Biggest Fashion Splurge Ever?
A couple of days ago, MTV Twitter J and “Fatshion” blogger Gabi Fresh had a post on Glamour about making her very first high-end shoe purchase—a pair of red bottom heels.
Though the plus style icon isn’t one to follow celebrity trends, she said she fell in love with Christian Louboutin’s Unbout Illusion pumps after seeing them on a few different gossip blogs, and at 25 she figured:
“It’s about time for a classic grown up pair of heels.”
So, to Barney’s she went and became the proud owner of the $795 pair of pumps which are now completely out of stock. Win!
Gabi’s experience made me think about my own first big fashion splurge. Like her, I spent my ends on footwear, although the pair was nowhere near as expensive as the ones she bought. I walked into Nordstrom and decided I’d try to just find a trendy, fun pair of pumps I really liked without paying attention to the price tag and I walked out with a pair of snake print Steve Madden stilettos for about $125. For someone who doesn’t like to spend on shoes because I don’t take care of them, that was big.
Most of us try to get the most bang for our buck when we need a little retail therapy but there are times when we see something we just have to have and inhibitions go out the door and ramen noodles come in as we justify as purchase. As long as you don’t break the bank, there’s nothing wrong with a little splurge in the name of style every now and then. At least that’s what we tell ourselves when we hand our hard-earned money over to the cashier.
What’s the biggest fashion purchase you’ve ever made?
My first “adult” splurge was one year ago when I was 23. I am a handbag girl, and purchased the Louis Vuitton Damier Speedy 30 for $750.
But I mostly splurge on electronics. I could be an Apple spokeswoman! Lol.
Two Céline bags. I love the classic style and can carry them forever. They are my version of the Birkin!
I have been contemplating Céline as my next purchase.
Are you happy with the overall quality of the bags? Do you find that they maintain their snap well even when carrying many items?
Oh I want a Celine bag. I loved that little box Celine bag that was popular a few years ago.
Oh boy I wish I could have a Celine bag like this one http://abisyjan.tumblr.com/post/17887808519
It is over my budget. Did you pay yours full price? If not where I can I get one at a lower price? Thanks
I was lusting over a Balenciaga bag about 7 years ago, now I don’t even remember what it looked like.
@ pe.riche. – I own a suede one and a leather one. Yes, I am very pleased with the quality. Both are very well made and the construction is amazing! The suede one (http://whatshaute.com/index.php/2011/12/my-style-baltimore-harbor-zara-blazer-bb-dakota-top-dvf-pants-celine-luggage-tote/) I have carried more and has gotten kinda ‘worn-in’ the way a good leather jacket would after you wear it for a while. But it’s still holding up well. The pink leather one (http://whatshaute.com/index.php/2012/01/my-style-pops-of-pink-j-crew-striped-popover-blouse-hudson-jeans-celine-leather-luggage-tote-in-neon-pink/) is much sturdier.
@ Honey – Celine bags unfortunately don’t go on sale. They frequently get snapped up as soon as they hit the store!
I’m a watch girl, my biggest purchases were a Philip Stein watch for a little over $2500 and a Michele watch for about $1600.
I want a Michele watch soooo bad