I need your advice! (not very serious)

[subliminalrabbit]

So here's my conundrum:  When I was out shopping this afternoon (by myself!) I fell in love with a handbag.  It's vegan (I don't buy leather), super cute, and could work in both casual and business settings.  It's not easy to find all of that in a vegan bag.  It's also $25, discounted from $85.

The issue:  For our anniversary last May, DH bought me a new vegan handbag around the same size.  He worked hard to pick it out and even had it imported from the UK.  It wasn't cheap.  It's really cute, but definitely casual.  It also doesn't have a full-zip so little fingers can get in there, if it's knocked over stuff can spill out, etc.

I really want that new bag (and even have something I was planning to exchange at the same store so it would essentially be free), but I don't want to hurt DH's feelings because he's really proud of that bag he got me.

I should go back and get it tomorrow if I'm gonna, because at that price it's not going to stay in stock.

WWYD?

[cl8badb]

I said yes. I was going to say no but since they are different id get it. If they were the same or had similar features i wouldve said no.

[daffy2k]

I say buy it! I also have a pile of handbags so I don't think my DH would be offended if I bought another one, even if the last one I got was a gift from him. I would probably make a point of still using the one you received from him every so often (especially when he is around) so he knows you still love it. But a girl can never have too many handbags! I think the full zip thing would be an excellent point to bring up when discussing it with him. I would just say that you'd rather use your expensive one from DH when you are out just the two of you and once E is a little older. In the meantime, something like this "cheaper" one is a better option because E can't get into it/knock it over and spill everything, plus if it gets wrecked (let's face it, toddlers wreck stuff) you would rather it not be your special one

[cynthia2007]

I would think H would have his feelings hurt. I would buy it but don't use it. If you haven't already, start using the one H gave you for a few months and then switch to the new one...he might not even notice

[42butterflies]

Buy it.

Advice brought to you by a handbag whore.

[ordinaryme]

I say buy it. I'm not a huge handbag person myself, but I have a few and switch them up every so often.

[babygsmommy]

Buy it!! I am a handbag gal

[musicalsilver]

Different handbags for different purposes. And the whole ability to more readily child-proof is essential in my mind!

[ordinaryme]

And, the fact you are planning to exchange something at that same store so you would be getting the bag cheap/free...I would definitely buy it.

[megaroo64]

I would buy it too. I have a lot of handbags- but really- it's going to be free. Might as well spend the return money on something you want than just buying something random at the store.

[vasc]

I can't imagine my DH would even notice?

Just make sure his shows up in your rotation of handbags.

[cricket]

What others said: buy it but keep the other in rotation. You could even mention to DH wanting to keep the one he got looking nice, now that E is always getting into things.

[lioness13]

Buy it. Use both. What woman carries one bag? You NEED it!!!

[subliminalrabbit]

Y'all have convinced me! If E's not cranky after story time tomorrow AM, a'shopping we will go!

[stargazer763]

I can promise you that my DH wouldn't even notice. Go for it!