i’ve been going through a little bit. and so has a very dear friend of mine. she came to see me for a bang trim (my first day back at work since jury duty/pip’s sickies) and lunch. she complimented me on my handbag, and i replied with “this bag makes me happy. material things really do matter.” we laughed a lot, because it was of course a joke. but then, seriously, we pondered for a second and agreed that it did feel good to buy yourself something that costs too much once in a while. even if it means no vacations ever again. and no college for your first two kids. and also it was my christmas present so lay off me.
this might be the most vein thing i’ve ever said, but my bag really makes me feel pretty. it’s soft and fancy and i swear, my children’s children will inherit it. and they will love it like i do (or else no college for them either). jake doesn’t believe me, but he’s wrong. very wrong. this is all about legacy, ok? plus, when would i ever have gotten such a great deal on an icon veneta again? never, right? you all agree, once in a lifetime, right? please? am i officially a tool for writing a whole post about my love for a handbag and how it gets me through tough times?
are tools only boys?
not buying that bag would have been an actual legitimate sin and anyone who disagrees should be punched in the mouth. it is gorgeous.
praying for the pipsqueak, and thinking of you all.
After seeing (and touching) that beauty of a bag in person, I fully understand your love. And if anyone deserves a fancy schmancy bag, it's Reagan.
I totally get ya! Sometimes ya just need to buy something pretty and it changes how you feel for awhile. I'm glad it's not just me! Besides, I agree with Katie above, if anyone deserves it you do! What a great mom you are to Miss Piper…
Looks like I have a small/stylish army to back me up on this one. Thanks ladies. I feel totally justified.
Word.. It's post like this that makes your blob yours.
I dont have much style, but I can say that any new things make me happy.. Even if it is just new sticky hearts to hang on my mirror for valentines day.. I just like new things. They feed me.
At least your new things can seriously be passed down! Mine get thrown away. You're good.
I can remember all the things I didn't buy that I really wanted and they would have made me very happy and would have lasted my whole life. You did the right thing to buy the handbag and enjoy it. Buying new and wonderful things sends off a chemical reaction. It is like a drug. Our bodies need it. You are doing something your body needs so that makes it healthy right?
I second everything Katie said. Totally worth it. Totally deserve it.
NEVER underestimate the power of retail therapy.
i'm so sorry about your little girl being sick.
i completely agree with the power of a handbag or a new pair of shoes.