What are currently your biggest shopping weaknesses and why ? - Designer Handbag & Purse Chat.. The Bag Forum

KL70 · December 6th, 2008, 06:04 PM

In either cash spending or credit card terms (or both), what are currently your biggest fashion and cosmetic shopping weaknesses and please say why, for anything listed.
Of course it can certainly include bags.

Jess · December 6th, 2008, 07:46 PM

When I shop...I always use cash or my debit card (which is basically cash on a card). My weaknesses would have to be buying cardigans that are a good price!

They are so comfy and I just love them!

I also have a weakness for nail polish! I am always painting my nails. Plus, I like trying new colors...

boysRsmelly · December 6th, 2008, 08:29 PM

I have like no cash to spend at the moment, so a lot of the unnecessaries I buy go on a credit card. The only credit card I have is the one to the store I work at though. And yet I still manage to find things to compulsively buy. Lately it has been stupid little things like a top here, some socks there, and some costume jewelry there. I'm basically banned from buying bags at the moment, especially since the store I work at doesn't have crap for handbags. Otherwise I would probably be in big trouble!

VivaLaJuicy · December 6th, 2008, 10:40 PM

I don't own any credit cards. I only buy using cash or debit! My weakness: Definitely SALES! Those always get me.

Arianne12 · December 7th, 2008, 12:33 AM

My weakness is definitely bags! Now it's Bal bags. I don't use credit cards cause I don't want to go down a slippery slope. Plus, I sell the bags I don't love anymore to fund my new purchases. I also have a weakness for shoes, but not as much as I have two little kids and heels are no longer practical for me. I practically live in my silver sandals.

iloveshopping · December 7th, 2008, 12:53 AM

I always use my debit card. Once and a while I have a little cash with me, but I realize that I always spend it carelessly, on little things. I agree with Viva, my biggest weakness is sales! I also love to buy things from dollar sections, like at target. They always have cute things, so I am always like heck for a dollar...

vuittongirlxoxo · December 7th, 2008, 06:45 AM

I don't have any credit cards either. I use cash & debit to pay for everything. My weakness is makeup from Sephora & Ulta. I can't go in those stores or online without spending a ton. Of course handbags!

And I always seem to spend a lot @ TJMaxx & Marshalls. But lately jewelry has been a big one too!

Zombiegirl · December 7th, 2008, 07:40 AM

My shopping weaknesses are bags, acessories, sales, Sephora, TJ Maxx, and more sales. I fund them with cash or my debit/check card or by selling bags & accessories that I no longer carry. The only credit card I have is a Von Maur CC (no interest) but I think it has a credit of $23 at the moment. lol

serendipity · December 7th, 2008, 07:49 AM

I would have to say that my weakness is definitely bags but make-up has been my biggest weakness lately. I can't go into Target or Sephora with out buying something. I mostly use my debit card or cash. I really try not to use my CC because I can get into a whole lot of trouble with it.

Maeveyblue · December 7th, 2008, 03:45 PM

Shoes for me and clothes online for my daughter. And then spices, herbs, new products at the grocery store.

starlet · April 15th, 2009, 11:05 AM

handbags are my biggest buy,i pay by cc,but then pay off balance within two weeks or at the end of the month,spent just under £12336 in last three months,two weeks, as bought my bags from around the world,customs is a killer.And my list isn't complete yet,still got the birkin,and a few chanel's to get,need a padlock on my purse,and the key hidden

Bellalola83 · April 15th, 2009, 12:01 PM

White, gray and navy blue shirts/cardigans/hoodies/shorts seem to be my weakness. I own a ton of clothes in those colors, in all different styles. I actually bought a white shirt a week ago and liked it so much I went back and bought the same shirt in blue and gray. I can not go in to A&F or Hollister without buying something from one. I'm trying to break that habit and wear nicer clothes, but it's just so cheap! I also hate putting together outfits, so if buy from A&F or Hollister chances are it all matches. OH! And sweats, I think I've bought probably 10 pair this season from VS, A&F and Hollister, I know I don't need any more, but they're just so comfy!

p.s. As a matter of fact, if you look at my avatar, I'm wearing a WHITE shirt and BLUE pants!

warhols__muse · April 15th, 2009, 01:50 PM

My biggest weakness is buying beautiful stilettos that stay in my closet all of the time because I'm 5' 8". It's not fair being so tall.

cruznit1436 · May 7th, 2009, 03:39 PM

I'd have to say shoes...I buy shoes all the time...and it's not hard for me to hide them from DH cause he probably thinks they all look the same=)

Jennifer · May 7th, 2009, 06:22 PM

My biggest weakness are sample sales. I would say that I only spend around $1000 on those sites per month, but I think of it like I'm saving money compared to life before online SSS when I was spending 2-4x's that (for me + the BF). Buying clothes is really my weakness, and my problem has always been that I am a fast shopper. I don't really think about it. I just grab and go.

I only have one credit card which I only use once a month, but then I pay it off when I get the bill. I just hate using it, but you have to build your credit some how.