There is something about purchasing a brand new handbag
that feels absolutely amazing. I've been
on a buying ban for six months now; especially with handbags. I have a large collection of satchels and
bags and there was no room for another. I also cut back spending on clothing, makeup, and generally everything
that was not related to food and groceries.
Only if I ran out of something such as deodorant did I make a
repurchase. Over the six months I also
used up all of my shower gels, body lotions, and exfoliators. No one really needs to collect five shower
gels at one time. I used up nearly
everything that had collected over the past year. Even if I didn't love the scent of a product
as I did the day I bought it, I still used it up. With a buying ban in place, I gradually
started to feel more organized. The shelves
in my bathroom were no longer clogged with products and it was easier to clean
all of the surfaces. When it comes to
beauty products, especially, from now on I will only buy a new product when
I've run out of its predascor.
When it came to clothing, my self-implemented shopping
ban was a bit more difficult. I love browsing
the new seasons releases and it was hard not to snap up a skirt or two I adored
on my favorite fashion sites. Nearly
every day I'd torment myself by looking at fashion and shopping sites so I
decided to quit logging on and I only read news sites for a while. I caught up with world news that is way more
important than a new pair of shoes. If I
started thinking about shopping, then I'd pick up a book and force myself to
read a few pages. I'm not sure when it happened,
but I'd gotten out of the habit of reading. Probably because I've become so wrapped up in my smartphone and apps
such as Instagram. Always being tied to
an electronic device is a dangerous path. We get into the habit of constantly checking our phone and updates on social
media. I definitely need to learn to
take several hours out of the day and put my phone in another room to separate
myself from it. I'm sure there are
millions of people around the globe who feel the same.
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It was interesting, after the six month ban lifted, I
actually didn't really like shopping as much as I thought. I walked through my favorite department store
and though I browsed over many new lovely items, I didn't purchase a thing. I did buy gifts for friends and family, but
that was it. If I needed a new beauty
product, I still waited until I ran out of something. I no longer bought something unless it was
completely gone or it was a household item or food and beverages.
Interestingly enough, I did receive a new handbag as a
gift and I absolutely loved it. In fact,
I loved it as much as any bag I'd purchased on my own. Not only was it the perfect gift, but it was one
of the best designer handbags of all time. Literally. Who would have thought
a six month shopping ban would result in one of the most beautiful handbags
that I did not buy for myself. Happy
girl. Happy handbag.
