GTKY-What's your shopping weakness?

[teraiin]

Aug 5, 2015 9:16:43 GMT -5 hippo said:

Shoes always cheer me up. And even if I've gained weight, shoes always fit.

I like the way you think.

[steveo]

Two weaknesses:

Sephora. It's less than a block from my office. I'm in recovery this year.

J.Crew X% off Final Sale items -- this summer's sales have been bananas -- 75% off and 50% off final sale. I've gotten some gorgeous dresses for 1/4 of original price. ( shadesofgold, to your point, I only ever buy final sale from J. Crew because I know my sizing there so well -- I've had bad online final sale experiences elsewhere where I'm not so sure).

[sleepymonkey]

Aug 5, 2015 9:03:33 GMT -5 shadesofgold said:

Online clothes shopping, especially J. Crew Factory. I have gotten much better this year. I had to admit to myself that the final sale clearance clothes that only ended up fitting half the time were not actually a good value.

ETA: BOOKS! MH was appalled with how many books we moved to our new place this year. I refused to get rid of more than like 5. There were 6 boxes of books, including one entire box of unread books.

Books are MH's only shopping weakness. He refuses to get rid of any. We currently have 3 8' bookcases and 2 smaller 3-shelf bookcases full of books. 1 shelf is mine and the rest are his. I think there were 17 book boxes when we moved in to our house a year ago. We're trying to figure out where we'll put our potential second child among his sea of books.

[Ray]

We are pretty pay check - pay check most months so I wouldn't say I splurge on anything but if I had all the money I would buy:

School supplies
Nail polish
Jewelry
Shoes
Home decor shit

In that order.

[Ruca]

Stuff for DD, I go on my hometown's swap site on FB and shop away. Latest find was 5 dress up costumes for $16. I'm going to give them to her in October to pump her up for Halloween.

[kariann12]

Workout clothes.
Shoes of any kind, although sandals more so.
Craft stuff.

[akraus2015]

I'm a sucker for Coach handbags.

I LOVE to buy coffee mugs. I buy a cute one on every vacation, trip to the farmer's market, Anthropoligie, etc.

Lingerie, nightgown, and matching underthings.

[shemarie82]

Aug 5, 2015 9:31:07 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

I'm going to have to add coats, but the worst part is I've lived in the south my entire life so they're only necessary at best 3 months a year. It's all really part of my dream to become Kate Middleton so I'll let talk know when I start collecting little hats

I live in Michigan and only have 2 coats.  Most of the time, even in the winter, I don't wear them.  I just carry them in case I get stranded in the snow.

[tincupchalice]

Food and tents. I've been good and not indulged that last one for three years now, though. I would in a heartbeat though if I had half a reason.

[ceejay]

I will buy almost anything that is a great deal on sale or clearance - for example, I have like 5 boxes of holiday cookies from Target still in my pantry that I need to eat before they expire (that I bought for $0.30 each). Target clearance racks are my favorite. Sometimes I go to Target without actually needing anything and spend an hour just browsing every clearance rack in the store.

I also love online shopping and am subscribed to a ridiculous number of online store emails so that I never miss a good deal. I'm with shadesofgold and steveo - I love J Crew Factory. They have had so many good deals this summer and often free shipping too. I just got 2 nice shirts for work that were almost 90% off after all of the discounts.

[notagoddess]

Underwear and bras.

When I go to TJ Maxx I never leave without at least $100 worth of stuff. I get almost all my home decor there.

[Ruca]

Aug 5, 2015 9:35:46 GMT -5 shemarie82 said:

Aug 5, 2015 9:31:07 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

I'm going to have to add coats, but the worst part is I've lived in the south my entire life so they're only necessary at best 3 months a year. It's all really part of my dream to become Kate Middleton so I'll let talk know when I start collecting little hats

I live in Michigan and only have 2 coats.  Most of the time, even in the winter, I don't wear them.  I just carry them in case I get stranded in the snow.

I hate wearing my coat, especially when I'm driving lol! #Michigander 

[emilie]

I'm generally a minimalist but I do have a huge yarn problem. It would take me years to knit stuff out of all the yarn I have.

[samanthasays]

Add me to books.

And yoga gear, I have so many mats, water bottles, blocks, straps, towels... you name it, I have it!

I have an insufficient gemstone collection that I am trying to remedy. Tanzanite and emeralds were my big 2014 purchases, this year I am aiming for morganite and opals. I try to find stud earrings at lease 2ct TW, I feel like that is the safest bet for a timeless look and lasting value.

[wannabmama]

Online clothes, I'm a sucker for a sale. I have way too many clothes.
I also target and have had to restrict myself to one trip a month. I love cleaning supplies, dish towels, and workout clothes there especially.
I also get way too many things when it comes to party supplies/decorations. I used to be just as bad for holidays but have reined that in (just wait if I have a LO though...watch out Halloween and Christmas decorations!)

[JustJudy]

If I go into an antique store 99.9% of the time I'll leave with at least one book. I was a creative writing major, I can't help it!

But clothes and home decor are my other weaknesses.

[kayladawn91]

Home decor (pillows, baskets, signs and stuff to hang on walls, rugs)
Books
Shoes
Everywhere clearance (but especially Target and Kohls)
Online Clothes Shopping
Coffee mugs (too many to fit in our cabinet)

I'm just a shopaholic in general...

[badwolf]

Scrapbooking and cardmaking supplies
Shoes
Books
Antique photographs
Earrings
Definitely wine

ETA: Christmas/Halloween decor.  I'm a sucker for village houses.

[rooskie]

Aug 5, 2015 10:30:14 GMT -5 emilie said:

I'm generally a minimalist but I do have a huge yarn problem. It would take me years to knit stuff out of all the yarn I have.

I always have yarn on hand for at least my next two projects + my stash that I have built over the years. I keep telling myself I should work through my stash but then I'm like oooh yarn sale.

I might buy fancy knitting needles with my new coupon.

[titania]

Purses and jewelry... accessories are way more fun for me to buy then clothes.

[cjchio]

Aug 5, 2015 11:39:05 GMT -5 badwolf said:

Scrapbooking and cardmaking supplies
Shoes
Books
Antique photographs
Earrings
Definitely wine

ETA: Christmas/Halloween decor.  I'm a sucker for village houses.

My husband say no more village stuff. I made a town of drunks though so there's that. He just sighs when I set it up and my twerking girl is outside of one of the 3 bars.

[requiressnacks]

Aug 5, 2015 9:51:29 GMT -5 tincupchalice said:

Food and tents. I've been good and not indulged that last one for three years now, though. I would in a heartbeat though if I had half a reason.

How many tents does one person need?

[ceejay]

Aug 5, 2015 12:20:32 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

Aug 5, 2015 9:51:29 GMT -5 tincupchalice said:

Food and tents. I've been good and not indulged that last one for three years now, though. I would in a heartbeat though if I had half a reason.

How many tents does one person need?

Maybe they are building this:

[Rama]

Books
Games (board, video, card, roleplaying, you name it)
Crafting things (fabric, thread, wire, beads, paper, patterns, all the things)
School/office supplies (especially pens/pencils and notebooks)
Purses
Reusable bags at grocery stores because I always forget them but always wanna use 'em

[tincupchalice]

Aug 5, 2015 12:20:32 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

Aug 5, 2015 9:51:29 GMT -5 tincupchalice said:

Food and tents. I've been good and not indulged that last one for three years now, though. I would in a heartbeat though if I had half a reason.

How many tents does one person need?

All the tents!

But seriously, we have tents for car camping vs tents for backpacking, tents for one or two people vs the whole family, tents for winter in Alaska vs summer in the Mojave, and many combinations thereof.

[setsuna17]

Books and pajamas. Such a good combination too.

[steveo]

Aug 5, 2015 13:58:59 GMT -5 tincupchalice said:

Aug 5, 2015 12:20:32 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

How many tents does one person need?

All the tents!

But seriously, we have tents for car camping vs tents for backpacking, tents for one or two people vs the whole family, tents for winter in Alaska vs summer in the Mojave, and many combinations thereof.

Fascinating. I do not own a single tent. Perhaps I should remedy this.

[mosdub]

Aug 5, 2015 13:58:59 GMT -5 tincupchalice said:

Aug 5, 2015 12:20:32 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

How many tents does one person need?

All the tents!

But seriously, we have tents for car camping vs tents for backpacking, tents for one or two people vs the whole family, tents for winter in Alaska vs summer in the Mojave, and many combinations thereof.

You sound like you have way more fun than I have  I need to camp more! 

[tincupchalice]

Aug 5, 2015 14:27:33 GMT -5 mosdub said:

Aug 5, 2015 13:58:59 GMT -5 tincupchalice said:

All the tents!

But seriously, we have tents for car camping vs tents for backpacking, tents for one or two people vs the whole family, tents for winter in Alaska vs summer in the Mojave, and many combinations thereof.

You sound like you have way more fun than I have  I need to camp more! 

Camping is the best!

[vancitygirl]

I don't camp, but shoes are my weakness. And any workout clothes.