Retail therapy?
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wafflycat
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longers said:Not a dress then?
Urges are under control thanks to retail therapy* in Curry House, specifically 3 Cobras while waiting.
*all budgeted for in advance so not sure if it counts.
Nah. I still need/want the hundred grand for the dress
Noodley
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Re retail therapy: I tend to frame things in terms of how much I can 'save' on anticipated price or on RRP. i.e. I'm a sucker 
I don't go much in for spending money on items viewed by many as 'essential' due to advertisers and currently accepted 'lifestyle' benefits of owning certain items.
But I do spend money on my kids and Mrs Noodley. And I'd have saved loads over the years if I had just spent a bit more on better bike kit rather than 2nd or 3rd rate stuff which I had to replace...not that it's true that money equals quality in all cases; I have some great stuff which cost a lot less than the marketeers 'bling', it's a question of getting it right for the most important stuff. Anyway I've started to ramble - must be the thought of being draped over waffles
I don't go much in for spending money on items viewed by many as 'essential' due to advertisers and currently accepted 'lifestyle' benefits of owning certain items.
But I do spend money on my kids and Mrs Noodley. And I'd have saved loads over the years if I had just spent a bit more on better bike kit rather than 2nd or 3rd rate stuff which I had to replace...not that it's true that money equals quality in all cases; I have some great stuff which cost a lot less than the marketeers 'bling', it's a question of getting it right for the most important stuff. Anyway I've started to ramble - must be the thought of being draped over waffles
wafflycat
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Noodley said:Mrs Noodley says she'd rent me out for you to drape over yourself for that kind of money!
I'd not object....
I rather think you and MrWC might have a different view
As much as I surely admire MrsNoodley's taste in her man, I'd prefer the dress. Sorry.
[girlie]
The dress well, that's the top bit of it..
The dress the back of it. Sigh. When it moves it's like liquid fire..
[/girlie]
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I agree longers - when the bug bites it is terrible.
I had a touch of it on Friday and went to selfridges in London. I was taken by the opulence and smartness of it all - a real treat looking at shop fittings and stuff like that, as well as the objects for sale.
It's the first time I have been in there for ages and consequently a real treat, getting rid of that desire (but also a few squid).
Tip: Go to the LG floor and engage the staff who work at Nespresso 'boutique' in an interesting conversation about "How to" or "Could I..?" etc - drink cup after cup of yummy ristretti - or whatever takes you fancy! For free.
(OK - I did buy some refills...eventually).
Upstairs, there is a really stylish WH Smith with all the 'mode' / fashion magazines...'Antiques Collectors Journal' et al - another treat to browse, then buy for modest sums.
And I departed the store satisfied - now that was retail theraputic!
PS. I looked at the Premier League footballers phones - who's name escapes me for the moment, and I don't even want one of those ugly bloody things- even though they cost £11,500 or something like that. So!
I had a touch of it on Friday and went to selfridges in London. I was taken by the opulence and smartness of it all - a real treat looking at shop fittings and stuff like that, as well as the objects for sale.
It's the first time I have been in there for ages and consequently a real treat, getting rid of that desire (but also a few squid
).Tip: Go to the LG floor and engage the staff who work at Nespresso 'boutique' in an interesting conversation about "How to" or "Could I..?" etc - drink cup after cup of yummy ristretti - or whatever takes you fancy! For free.
(OK - I did buy some refills...eventually).
Upstairs, there is a really stylish WH Smith with all the 'mode' / fashion magazines...'Antiques Collectors Journal' et al - another treat to browse, then buy for modest sums.
And I departed the store satisfied - now that was retail theraputic!
PS. I looked at the Premier League footballers phones - who's name escapes me for the moment, and I don't even want one of those ugly bloody things- even though they cost £11,500 or something like that. So!
wafflycat
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Globalti said:
You never know. It turns out my favourite designers (not that I can afford any design stuff) are all Lebanese.
Kirstie
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<flighty>
How exciting WC! Last week I stopped myself spending £300 on a dress - the most beautiful thing I've ever worn - because I'd probably never have the occasion to wear it. But it looked amazing.
This week I'm trying to stop myself buying a new waterproof and a second pair of assos shorts.
How things change...!
</flighty>
How exciting WC! Last week I stopped myself spending £300 on a dress - the most beautiful thing I've ever worn - because I'd probably never have the occasion to wear it. But it looked amazing.
This week I'm trying to stop myself buying a new waterproof and a second pair of assos shorts.
How things change...!
</flighty>
wafflycat
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[giggly girlie]
My best bargain to date was a dress I bought in Cambridge many years ago (thinks.. difficult in girlie mode .. about fifteen years ago). Cocktail number in red quilted satin & black velvet, which should have been £250 but I got for £25, as it was soooo last season, but I adored it. I still have it, carefully tucked away in the wardrobe.
[/giggly girlie]
My best bargain to date was a dress I bought in Cambridge many years ago (thinks.. difficult in girlie mode .. about fifteen years ago). Cocktail number in red quilted satin & black velvet, which should have been £250 but I got for £25, as it was soooo last season, but I adored it. I still have it, carefully tucked away in the wardrobe.
[/giggly girlie]