Sweating Dollar Signs

27 March 2013

Now, I know you're probably tired of the 'look at my expensive purchases' posts. They don't come around, like ever, so bear with me. I had to spread out my hedonistic joy over the course of a week-ish and had to save the best for last! I am not a handbag girl. Never have been, never thought I would be. Until I saw this.
Once that beauty had seared its way into my mind with glove tanned leather, a roomy interior and cognac coloring, I knew there was no going back.
I had saved up birthday and Christmas money to buy my dream bag, and had my trip to the store all planned out. I even made sure to 'dress' for the occasion. I was going to stroll in, pretend that it was no wind up my skirt to buy a $400+ bag, make some small talk and then leave to geek out over my first big girl bag in the car. 
Smooth, I was not. I made it two steps in the store before I began to sweat like a linebacker in July. The reality of buying something that costs as much as some people's car payment sent me into a panic, but I was committed. I opened my mouth in an attempt to ask about the bag, and promptly word vomited in a thrift induced panic on the two poor sales girls. I was the only person in the store (thank the Lord) because I was falling apart faster than Britney Spears' career. Too soon? Back to the bag. 
{Blouse} Forever 21  {Pants} Gap Outlet  {Wedges} Forever 21 
{Watch} Target  {Sunnies} Ray Ban  {Bag} Coach 
{Necklace} Lala Crystal on Etsy
I made it out of the store alive, but not without having the girls assure me 10+ times that this would be a purchase that could carry me through the years and was totally worth spending what felt my left arm on. I buckled up the purse in its bag on the way home and couldn't even take it out of the bag until the next day. Since then I have settled into it nicely, only stifling small screams when children come near it and making sure to condition the leather once a week.

It's official. I'm a freak.

10 comments:

  1. Haha! That bag is gorgeous and I agree it is totally worth the investment!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Target Giveaway!

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  2. I would be the same way! I have a few dresses that I spent quite a bit of money on and I actually keep them in garment bags. Hope you enjoy your bag for years to come! (and I am sure you will because you are taking excellent care of it...and Coach bags have a lifetime guaranty, so you can send it out to be fixed if any thing happens)
    Tara
    Penniless Socialite
    March Group Giveaway!

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  3. Love that color of purple! I recently bought some pants in the same color and I can't get enough of them :)

    xo, Jessica
    xolovelovelove.blogspot.com

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  4. Ha, linebacker in July. Having seen this beaut in person, I can vouch that you completely, 100% made a supurb purchase. No buyers remorse there!!!! :)

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  5. Those lilac pants, I´m so loving them with the bright yellow wedges! Cute outfit. :)

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  6. ooohhhh I can imagine the stress in spending that much on a purse. But very very cute purchase!!

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  7. you look so cute! i just love the pop of color from your shoes! i would have done the same thing and maybe even chickend out lol, glad you like it! it's a gorgeous bag :)

    ~Chioma
    C's Evolution of Style

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  8. I love those pants! Lavender is my fav!

    Lindsey
    http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com

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  9. Love your pants! I think you styled it really well :) You look gorgeous!

    Hope you can check out my new post on the site. I'd love to hear what you think!

    http://fashchronicles.blogspot.com

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  10. So funny because just the week before my friend Collin and I strolled in to Dillards and she dropped the $$$ on that same bag. I've seen it, felt, and breathed in the lusciousness of well formed leather. I may have found a similar alternate Coach purchase with a clearance tag on it that I may bring home with me on payday. Great buy.-Leanne D

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