The Secret Shopaholics Thread

[leyla m.]

after being influenced by the compulsive viewing thread i thought we desperately needed a

COMPULSIVE SHOPPING thread

everything thats been recently bought out of frustration, depression, lust, or just because you are a shopaholic... ....... please post HERE

ok i dont know where to start... hmmm, maybe

-the 2 pair of shoes i bought. same style different color by TOPSHOP

 

[charlottesometimes]

Now that I have found how unbelievably flattering seven jeans are.............I can't stop.........I must have light denim, dark denim, cords, trouser-style, melissa..........more, more, more

 

[HBoogie]

ok, here is my shopping record for the last 2 weeks, over the course of 4 trips:

~black rubber flip-flops from Old Navy
~black polka-dotted sleeveless dress with ruffled bottom and mock-obi from Express (that's right, it is a knockoff of Marc Jacobs a few seasons back )
~mother-of-pearl disc earring from Express
~rainbow striped cotton tunic from H&M
~flax-y/cotton tan cargo pocket skirt from H&M
~red with pink flowers kimono top from H&M
~stretch cotton white tank from H&M
~white Gucci sunglasses from Saks Outlet
~sport-inspired black with white detailing tothemax! mules from Daffy's Outlet
~pink mesh boycut panties with black stars from Hot Topic
~black fishnet weave scarf/shawl from H&M
~peacock feather earrings from Claire's Accessories (big surprise to find something good there!)

one of these shopping trips took place during a snowstorm (as my friend Tom said in the car: "I just want my epitaph to say 'Nothing Kept Him From Shopping")...another was to spontaneously celebrate my TA not showing up for my Sunday(!) class

 

[Angelica]

I'm a lazy shopper, so when I find something I like (and as long as I don't go into debt for it), I buy in bulk. I once bought 5 of exactly the same tee-shirts, white crew neck, long sleeved by Petite Bateau. I'm the same with undies, I won't get too descriptive about them, but I bought 2 weeks worth in various colors — bottoms and tops — by Cosabella in one go.

The way I hoarde you'd think that I was a war baby.

 

[Caramel]

Originally posted by leyla m.@Apr 18th, 2003 - 7:04 pm
COMPULSIVE SHOPPING thread

everything thats been bought out of frustration, depression, lust, or just because you are a shopaholic... ....... please post HERE

Practically everything I own has been bought for one (or more) of those reasons

Yes, I'll admit, I AM A COMPULSIVE SHOPPER!!!

As long as I have the money, there's always something I want or need or just HAVE to have...I have tons of clothes that still have the pricetag on it, unread books and nicknack for the house stored away in some cupboard...
(I have a 13 year old sister who reep the benefits from this, she's the trendiest girl in school because of me )

And if there's something in particular I need, and I can't find it, I have to buy something else instead, just to make myself feel better...

Also, if I find something I really really like, I have to have it in every style and color... just in case

Now I've also started a makeover on my boyfriend's wardrobe...so much fun!

I think the last thing I bought (out of desperation!) was two pairs of shoes (last week a pair of dark-blue boxing-style shoes (I'll probably never wear them) and a pair of olive green suede loafers (they look good by themselves, but on my feet they look really weird... )

 

[Alejandro]

Hello, My name is Alejandro, and im a compulsive shopper...AND IM PROUD OF IT!!...I mean, im at the mall, hungry, and all i have on my pocket are five dollars..i rather spend it on a pair of cashmere socks than eating! I can eat later at home!..hehe

 

[humble balmy gore]

Let's see. I have only met two people in my lifetime to compare with me.My boyfriend and my best friend. In the past two weeks i have bought.
1)Rick Owens leather jacket
2) Martine Sitbon shirt
3)galliano top
4)2 Rick owens tanks(on order)
5)"badass" wooters necklace
6)Dolce & gabbana pants
7)westwood sandals
8)jimmy choo sandals
9)Margiela boots
10) Italian chain mail necklace(I forgot the designer)
11)two bottle of fragrance
12)Marc Jacobs belt
13) prive shampoo & softner and other stuff
14)one pair of habitual jeans
15)one pair of Earl jeans
16)one pair of Marni pants
17)one pair of Margiela jeans
18)Too many bottles of tequilla too count
19) one bag of *EDIT*
20)one sofia koko whatever shirt
21)one Finet cashmere sweater
22) I have had a bottle of tequilla tonight,I'll add to the list later.I havent had a lot of luck lately.I know I have a problem replacing people with objects or clothing.Im sick.Now you all know why I never have any money.

 

[leyla m.]

ok thats DEF.. a LOT

wish i could spend that much......................... sounds like fun

marni pants, jimmy choo, etc..... i want too

enjoy and when u get a chance post some pics please

 

[Angelica]

I don't really enjoy the physical act of shopping, and I only go out to shop when I need something. When I do go on a mission to find something specific, I inevitably don't find what I'm looking for and console myself with an impulse buy. Case in point, I went shopping yesterday to find something suitable to wear for a spring wedding, instead I came home with a white Marc Jacobs clutch.

It's really cute. Not quite bright white leather, with brick stitching, silver pushlock, lined in a brick suede. I'll never find a dress to wear, but I'm happy with my little bag.

 

[charlottesometimes]

Humble balmy gore

I'm such a light-weight!

I'm showing this thread to my partner next time he hassles me for buying yet another pair of black boots (but the heels are different!)

 

[xopher215]

Originally posted by humble+before--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(humble @ before)</div><div class='quotemain'>I know I have a problem replacing people with objects or clothing.Im sick.Now you all know why I never have any money.[/b]

<!--QuoteBegin-Angelica@Apr 20th, 2003 - 9:49 pm
Case in point, I went shopping yesterday to find something suitable to wear for a spring wedding, instead I came home with a white Marc Jacobs clutch.

It's really cute. Not quite bright white leather, with brick stitching, silver pushlock, lined in a brick suede. I'll never find a dress to wear, but I'm happy with my little bag.  [/quote] Not the one in May US Vogue "The Mod Squad" editorial!
It's really too cute.

 

[Caramel]

Originally posted by humble balmy gore@Apr 20th, 2003 - 12:30 am
Let's see. I have only met two people in my lifetime to compare with me.My boyfriend and my best friend. In the past two weeks i have bought.
1)Rick Owens leather jacket
2) Martine Sitbon shirt
3)galliano top
4)2 Rick owens tanks(on order)
5)"badass" wooters necklace
6)Dolce & gabbana pants
7)westwood sandals
8)jimmy choo sandals
9)Margiela boots
10) Italian chain mail necklace(I forgot the designer)
11)two bottle of fragrance
12)Marc Jacobs belt
13) prive shampoo & softner and other stuff
14)one pair of habitual jeans
15)one pair of Earl jeans
16)one pair of Marni pants
17)one pair of Margiela jeans
18)Too many bottles of tequilla too count
19) one bag of *EDIT*
20)one sofia koko whatever shirt
21)one Finet cashmere sweater
22) I have had a bottle of tequilla tonight,I'll add to the list later.I havent had a lot of luck lately.I know I have a problem replacing people with objects or clothing.Im sick.Now you all know why I never have any money.

Ooh, I only WISH I had the money to shop like that

Probably good thing I don't though...

 

[Angelica]

Originally posted by xopher215@Apr 21st, 2003 - 7:52 am
Not the one in May US Vogue "The Mod Squad" editorial!
It's really too cute.

I'm not sure, Xopher. I haven't seen the May issue of Vogue. I think the pouch I bought may have been intended as a cosmetic bag, but I plan on using it as a clutch. It's very casual-ish, there are others that are much dressier and much more "special," like the one with the grosgrain bow. The one I got is reasonably priced, comparable to the cost of a wallet, which is important because I can't really afford a $400 impulse buy at the moment.

 

[LLaura]

i do a lot of my compulsive shopping online when I'm bored. In fact I'm going to do some right now!

 

[Tuesday]

Originally posted by Angelica@Apr 20th, 2003 - 8:49 pm
When I do go on a mission to find something specific, I inevitably don't find what I'm looking for and console myself with an impulse buy.

I'm the same way, lately.
I bought a silk kimono-y top and sunglasses at Saks while looking for a dress to wear to a wedding.
Lately, when I'm bored at work, I surf the net, shopping. Very dangerous.

 

[littlered]

I'm not so much a compulsive buyer as I am a complusive looker. I am always on the hunt for something and of course can't find what I want - which is why I'm starting my own label - to clothe myself.

I do love going to the shops and looking around. I don't have a heap of cash right now (laid off twice in 4 months, temp contracting job, school, trying to finish my first line) so I also love going to thrift shops and vintage stores. I find bargains, don't spend much and keep the pleasure of looking.

 

[didi]

I too am a compulsive shopper and it's not always clothes. I manage to feel guilty about the clothes/shoes and stop myself a little more often. It's all the other crap that kills me. I go into Linen's and Things to buy a $10 Trifle Bowl, $50 later I have a new garlic press, a strainer, sponge holders, shot glasses, etc and trust me when I say I took about 5 things out of my cart before I finally checked out. The beauty supply store also does me in. I go in for body scrub and end up spending $100 on all sorts of other unnecessary things (every 2-3 weeks this happens) and don't even get me started on COSTCO. You can never just go in there for 1 thing.

 

[utopia]

Originally posted by littlered@Apr 21st, 2003 - 10:43 pm
I'm not so much a compulsive buyer as I am a complusive looker. I am always on the hunt for something and of course can't find what I want

I'm like that too. I go shopping with the intention of buying stuff (even with plenty of money), and I just end up looking and looking and looking. maybe it's just this season... but there just isn't anything in the stores worth buying. the only time I find stuff that is exactly what I want, it generally 100 quid (or more) outside of my price range.

 

[leyla m.]

easter monday, on my way back from the carpark.
my fav shop is on the way (in fact all my shops are on the way home)
and they were open.


bought a liberty print top that i could have gotten from ZARA and much cheaper. thank god i get discounts when i shop

 

[estevairevana]

I go berserk once I try somethings on (i.e. Girbaud). Suddenly I know how everything will look and fit..