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Guilty pleasures - what do you spend money on?

NejNej Posts: 2,444Registered Users Curl Neophyte
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Everyone has their things. I'm not thinking like tv shows and such but more what you spend your money on.

For me? It's fancy "girly" things

I am slowly building my fragrance wardrobe and have spend quite a bit at this amazing perfumerie in my city. People think I'm crazy but I love having expensive rare perfumes to cycle through. the bottles look pretty and I am always being told how good I smell. Loves it.

I have a friend whose bike costs more than their car. To me that is craziness! Haha

What's your thing?




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  • murrrcatmurrrcat Posts: 9,596Registered Users
    Fancy perfume, fancy sunglasses, shoes, and hello kitty and friends paraphernalia l(sp?) I buy everything on sale (minus the expensive perfume, never found any on sale) I love a good pair of expensive sunglasses that are cheap. I got some Vera Wang 275 dollar glasses for 40 bucks once.
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  • rouquinnerouquinne Posts: 13,721Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    makeup
    wine

    :oops:
    My blog:

    http://labellatestarossa.blogspot.ca/

    Little Mother of all the Roaches, President-for-Life of the MAC Harlots!
  • murrrcatmurrrcat Posts: 9,596Registered Users
    Oh I forgot makeup also. But I haven't really bought any lately....until...now....*off to sephora*
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  • RedCatWavesRedCatWaves Posts: 31,259Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    Girly stuff...clothes, shoes, makeup, skincare products, perfume, henna and other hair doo-dads.

    I don't do nail stuff or fancy handbags though. Those seem like a collossal waste of money to me. LOL
  • claudine19claudine19 Posts: 4,486Registered Users
    Lately, gadgets.

    Recently, blush.

    Formerly, lipstick.

    Perpetually: rescue dogs.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
    Dogs and nature abhor a vacuum.
    http://geaugadoggy.wordpress.com
  • SariaSaria Posts: 15,963Registered Users
    It hit me yesterday that I haven't cooked with anything but European style cultured butter for as long as I can remember. The place near me that sells butter I like at a reasonable was out of both possible choices. I had about a one-second flash of "maybe I should get regular butter" but I decided I'd just wait to get the good stuff since I had enough for what I was making.
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  • Who Me?Who Me? Posts: 3,181Registered Users
    Skin care products (Sephora)
    Shoes--not too expensive ones. Just more than I need!
    Sushi
    Going out to eat/drink


    These are all things I KNOW I don't really need and could save money on, but I do it anyway, and too often!
    "I don't know! I don't know why I did it, I don't know why I enjoyed it, and I don't know why I'll do it again!" -BART SIMPSON
  • xcptnlxcptnl Posts: 15,678Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    Travel.

    Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2
    Central Massachusetts

    One good reason to only maintain a small circle of friends is that three out of four murders are committed by people who know the victim. ~George Carlin~

    In regards to Vagazzling: They just want to get into the goods without worrying about getting scratched up by fake crystals. ~spring1onu~
  • curlypearlcurlypearl Posts: 12,181Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    Jewelry, makeup, handbags, curls. I know I'm singing to the choir. :laughing5:
    2/c Coarse hair med. density.
    Highly porous. Color over grey.
    I love all the Curl Junkie products. Still experimenting with gels and curl creams. Still hoping for 2nd day hair....
    Every day is a gift :flower:
  • cmb4314cmb4314 Posts: 984Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    I seriously covet things, but I don't actually spend much on myself. I think I'm utilitarian to a fault and pretty stingy - I love things like purses and jewelry, but I never buy them for myself or even really shop for them because I don't "need" them. I'll buy myself clothes every few months, but it's usually when I legitimately need something (can't wear jeans with holes in the butt to work, for example ;)) or if get to the point where I feel like I dislike too large a percentage of my wardrobe.

    I do spend a good bit on nice food and wine.

    Lately, I've been coveting new running shoes and running clothes. I just retired a pair of shoes, and I have another pair with over 400 miles on them which will probably be dead in about a month, so I kind of have an excuse to buy some right now and I'm chomping at the bit. AND some of my clothes starting to look pretty disgusting (yeah, I'm quite the fashion plate at the gym 8-)) so I have an excuse to buy some clothes too. Now if only I had an excuse to buy them at Lululemon....damn their cuteness and their exorbitant prices.

    The running stuff addiction helps to combat most of the negative aspects of food and wine :lol:
  • LayaliLayali Posts: 561Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    travel
    handbags
    perfume
    jewelry
    food
    cabs
    naturally 3b/3c

    Explanation by the tongue makes most things clear, but love unexplained is clearer. ~ Rumi
  • jeepcurlygurljeepcurlygurl Posts: 20,706Registered Users, Curl Ambassador Curl Virtuoso
    Jeans, flip flops, work out clothes, running shoes, purses, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, lotions and potions. Things for the kitchen - knives, gadgets, herbs, spices, salts. I used to buy lots of Harley gear but I've sold most of that and haven't bought anything new in a long time.
    I buy things for my vehicles when I first get them. When I got the truck last year I got running boards, grille guard, seat covers, etc. I redecorated almost every room in the house last year so I bought loads of furniture and art work and such. This year I haven't had to buy any big items.
    --I'm located in Western PA.   --I found NC in late 2004, CG since February 2005, joined the forums in May 2005, started going grey in late 2005.   --My hair is 3B with some 3A, currently at mid back length when dry,  texture-medium/fine, porosity-top is low, middle is medium, ends are porous, elasticity-normal.   --My long time favorite products are Suave & VO5 conditioners, LA Looks Sport Gel, coconut oil, honey, vinegar.   
    --My CG and grey hair progress -  
    http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/going-gray/179328-jeepys-grey-hair-progress.html   
    --My article at NaturallyCurly about going grey - 
    https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/color/how-i-went-completely-gray-and-loved-it
  • NetGNetG Posts: 8,116Registered Users
    This needs to be a photo post. Sorry.

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    And mid-August, hopefully, likely, going to Florida to see...
    The newest (hopefully!) addition:
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    The pews never miss a sermon but that doesn't get them one step closer to Heaven.
    -Speckla

    But at least the pews never attend yoga!
  • Parissy198907Parissy198907 Posts: 479Registered Users
    Food
    Clothes (only wardrobe staples)
    skin care
    books (only if I can't find it at my local library)
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  • cyndicyndi Posts: 3,341Registered Users
    I buy expensive hair products and makeup, but not excessively.
    I think that I deceive genius.:happy10:
  • JosephineJosephine Posts: 14,400Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    Travel
    Going out for drinks/food
    Electronic gadgets but not often
  • slinky1slinky1 Banned Posts: 1,612Banned Users
    Parking spots for lazy primadonnas who don't want to get their shoes wet.

    Sweaters...particularly those with buttons.

    Food...I need good quality food.

    Makeup, but I haven't found anything I'm completely thrilled about.
    ;)
  • kat180kat180 Posts: 6,280Registered Users Curl Novice
    Books - seriously I think I buy between 5 - 10 a month
    Knee high boots (expensive ones)
    Hair products
  • YomYom Posts: 1,146Registered Users Curl Novice
    - Nailpolish, ever since Essie became widely available in Holland I'm hooked!

    - Clothes for my little girl. She has way too many clothes but I can't stop buying. Everytime I see something cute I just have to buy it
    Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
    3A/B-ish BSL thick hair
    Modified CG since 08/10/2007
    http://public.fotki.com/Curly-Y/ (updated september 6)
    pw: currrly
  • xcptnlxcptnl Posts: 15,678Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    Books
    Central Massachusetts

    One good reason to only maintain a small circle of friends is that three out of four murders are committed by people who know the victim. ~George Carlin~

    In regards to Vagazzling: They just want to get into the goods without worrying about getting scratched up by fake crystals. ~spring1onu~
  • happyfacehappyface Posts: 845Registered Users
    Books and nail polish.

    Sent from my SCH-I510 using CurlTalk App
    “Mama says pretty comes in all different sizes. And my size… is cute!” -Honey Boo Boo
  • LadyV69LadyV69 Posts: 3,397Registered Users
    Clothes. I've mainly been getting them at thrift stores of late, but I usually get a lot at one time.
    Hair products
    Eating out/going out for drinks
    Fine haired, low density, highly porous curly kinky lady
    Last relaxer: Not sure. 3/08 or 4/08
    BC'd: 9/18/09
    Co-wash: Suave Naturals, HEHH, Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle, CJ Daily Fix
    Leave-In: KCKT, Giovanni Direct Leave-In, CJ Smoothing Lotion
    Stylers: ORS Twist and Loc Gel, KCCC, Ecostyler, SheaMoisture Deep Treatment Masque
    Deep Conditioner: DevaCurl Heaven In Hair, CJ Deep Fix

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  • xcptnlxcptnl Posts: 15,678Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    Magazines.










    Can you tell I am trying to spread my stuff out so I do not have a freaking laundry list of guilty pleasure spending.
    Central Massachusetts

    One good reason to only maintain a small circle of friends is that three out of four murders are committed by people who know the victim. ~George Carlin~

    In regards to Vagazzling: They just want to get into the goods without worrying about getting scratched up by fake crystals. ~spring1onu~
  • CurlyCanadianCurlyCanadian Posts: 10,904Registered Users, Curl Ambassador Curl Connoisseur
    NetG wrote: »

    And mid-August, hopefully, likely, going to Florida to see...
    The newest (hopefully!) addition:
    ellie1.jpg

    Really Net?!???

    D'Ashi is still here and available if you're wanting to travel to buy a horse!!!!

    Very pretty though :)
    I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.
    Audrey Hepburn
  • CurlyCanadianCurlyCanadian Posts: 10,904Registered Users, Curl Ambassador Curl Connoisseur
    Mine would be travel. I just can't turn down an offer whether it be a quick road trip, a holiday week in the carribean or a really good trip somewhere fun!
    I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.
    Audrey Hepburn
  • damsel_flydamsel_fly Posts: 457Registered Users
    Gasoline for my car
    I could take transit, but the bus system here is pathetic.

    Safeway and Tall Grass Prairie Bakery
    I could shop more often at SuperStore, but I'd have to go at 7am (earlier on weekends). I may have to start grocery shopping at Walmart (shudder).

    Electronics
    Laptop, desktop, 2 tablets all purchased within 12 months. Except for getting a new cell phone, I think I'm okay for the next couple years.

    Manicures/pedicures
    Once I find the right salon, I'll be doing these monthly.

    Storage containers
    I've been inspired by organization gurus on Youtube to declutter and organize.
  • goldygoldy Posts: 5,463Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    Really nothing.

    Though some people would probably say my groceries and toiletries. I am very particular about ingredients in foods I buy, if it's not a fresh unprocessed item though the bulk of my groceries are not processed and organic or farm fresh. I also read all ingredients in my toiletries and don't buy typical drugstore brands because I don't want those ingredients on my body (teeth, hair, skin, etc).
    Poodlehead wrote:
    Ah, it all makes sense now. Goldy is the puppet master! :lol:
  • irociroc Posts: 7,890Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    nothing in excess really.

    I do have a lot of purses, but I don't buy them so often anymore.

    I buy clothes for myself occasionally, but I keep things for 10+ years as long as their in good shape.

    I probably spend most money on toiletries and makeup. Hair treatments, face stuff, eye cream, makeup, and I get my nails done.

    And I buy a lot of books.

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using CurlTalk App
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  • spiderlashes5000spiderlashes5000 Posts: 17,898Registered Users Curl Virtuoso
    I can't believe you all are considering these things GUILTY PLEASURES. Books? Healthy food? Clothing (flip flops, even?????)?

    I was expecting to read stuff like: cocaine, male prostitutes, Cuban cigars, vitamins made from ground up Chinese babies, the high roller table at the Sands, etc

  • xcptnlxcptnl Posts: 15,678Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    Icedcoffeecrack!!!!

    There. I admitted it. You beat me down SL!!
    Central Massachusetts

    One good reason to only maintain a small circle of friends is that three out of four murders are committed by people who know the victim. ~George Carlin~

    In regards to Vagazzling: They just want to get into the goods without worrying about getting scratched up by fake crystals. ~spring1onu~
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