113 days and counting...!

It's been 113 days since my itch, my shopping itch, and I really need to scratch it! Since my big day, 113 days ago, I promised to turn over a new leaf because I must now consider what my husband would say if I were to purchase that lovely handbag. I can't be selfish. My purchases must be beneficial for the both of us now. It can't be for the pleasure of adding another nice piece to my wonderful collection. I just signed that contract to refi the house, and in the mist of transferring money from my savings to ready for the kitchen remodel...I have to be strong and look at the bigger picture! But IT'S SOOO HARD! I didn't realize that marriage life can be that difficult!

So I tried to compromise by going to H&M and Target, and perusing Macy's website for a lesser expensive bag to satisfy my craving....Nope. I was not interested AT ALL! Plus it wouldn't be a fitting member for my collection. I should have known 2 years ago that it was dangerous territory I was entering, the fabulous designer territory, when I purchased my first Chanel for my 30th birthday. Because that's when the change happened...when my taste for goods skyrocketed and now I can't turn back! I know too well, too much that the price for superior quality is a very high price to pay, but it's so worth it. They are beyond beautiful! They are timeless and classic.

So now I'm contemplating and rationalizing...maybe I SHOULD get a new bag to celebrate my new job next week? I deserve it right? Or maybe I NEED a new bag for my new job??? It's best to walk into a new company and mark my new path in life with a fabulous friend on my side! And maybe I COULD refrain myself from purchasing undeserving bags and saving it for THE ONE bag for the end of the year? That's strong of me right??? Plus I CAN afford it! I have very good credit. I pay all my credit cards in full and rarely, and I mean RARELY do I ever carry a balance over. I have money in savings and I don't need my husband or anyone to buy it for me! I'm a responsible shopper! BUT I CAN'T! I JUST CAN'T. I need to look beyond at what's best for me, for US!!!

BUT why are they all for turning on me!!! Why is Neimans, Bloomies, and Saks sending me catalogs of their upcoming fall collection???? Or Marie Claire, Lucky, InStyle, and Bazaar splashing images of the "IT Bags" on their covers!!! Or Chanel, Gucci, and MJ sending me evites for peeks of their new collections???? Why, why? Damn them all for tempting my itch! Ugh!!!!!!!!!!!

Now I'm literally scratching myself as we speak! Damn them!