https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 21:49:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash/page/2#post-606126 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:41:51 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 606126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a bit practical, but I would take the cash and use it for vacations. I think I could squeeze two out of it and I love my vacations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash/page/2#post-606125 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:39:24 +0000 Kari 606125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Door #4 for a really special international trip (in real life, right now B. and I are saving for a July 2013 trip to Ireland with his family) would be my first choice. Second choice would be #3. I'm really not into luxury/status items, to be honest; they just don't do it for me. I have two Kate Spade bags that, to me, were very pricey bags; but I got them from a reputed seller on eBay for much less than the cost at retail price (or even at the outlet mall price) and that's enough for me. They just happened to be exactly what I had been looking for and wasn't able to find beforehand, and were made very, very well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash/page/2#post-605910 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:58:03 +0000 keruchina 605910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/can-money-buy-happiness" rel="nofollow">http://www.webmd.com/balance/f.....-happiness</a></p> <p>Another vote for blowing most of it on experiences. And on taking my mother out to do something nice in repayment for taking care of my ailing dog. I would buy a couple of fabulous dresses and pairs of shoes and then spend the rest on yoga, tennis lessons, and dinners </p> <p>It seems that we are all breaking the rules, but my grad student brain (read: poor yet weirdly entitled-feeling) can't even wrap itself around the idea of a $5000 bag or stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash/page/2#post-605886 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:17:54 +0000 Elly 605886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would probably take the cash. I'd love to be able to able to give something to my parents-- 5k would pay for a tempurpedic and a bedroom set, or hardwood floors, or part of a kitchen-- they could save it or use part of it on a trip (my dad hates to travel, so it would have to be a short or camping-centered one) . I'd also like to buy my mother a ring to beef up her wedding set after 25 years. </p> <p>If I had to save it or spend it on myself, 5k in the bank saved towards going back to school would be great. Part spent on some new camera equipment would be amazing-- my family suggested that they purchase it for me since we "skipped" celebrating or giving gifts for Christmas and birthdays for years and all 3 of my graduations, but it's expensive and I always feel like I owe them too much already. I'd also consider picking up a small SUV like my first car as a daily driver (mine got close to 30 mpg, believe it or not!) and to take on all the local "adventures". I might use some of it to buy a plane ticket to visit a friend who lives in Hawaii and has offered to take me around (she's a dive instructor) but I never have the money to justify a ticket. I might travel to some of the places I'd like to visit elsewhere in the US, too-- and maybe visit two more of my closest friends that I haven't seen in a couple of years. Maybe I'd have the money to take some more art classes or buy some studio time. Obviously those are just ideas-- but doing just one or two of those things would be pretty great. </p> <p>Alternatively, I think I'd go with the 2-day makeover. It would be hard though, since boots and coats can be hard to keep under 200 dollars- but I wouldn't worry too much about the 2 days since I'd have help. 5k would definitely be enough to try out premium denim, buy some jackets and have them tailored, pick up a couple of bags, replenish my tops/sweaters, spend on a real trench/nice rain jacket, and nice winter jacket, and support my $100 shoe habit-- I probably could even afford to invest a bit in a nicer watch and replenish my gear-- especially my hiking and travel clothes.</p> <p>Honestly, I can't imagine owning something that cost more than $1000 dollars, probably not even a wedding ring (which is funny since I'd eagerly shell the money out on a vehicle, camera, trip, or kiln). I do love nice things and would like to be able to afford the little luxuries and quality-- that said, a 150-300 dollar pair of leather boots that I'll wear for the next 10 years and real shearling slippers and smartwool socks qualify in my mind. I'd rather have money to spend on people and food, and on going for rides and adventures and weekend trips, getting to travel once in a while, on education, and having a nice place to live and explore hobbies, ect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash/page/2#post-605846 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:38:54 +0000 catgirl 605846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd take the cash. No way would I ever buy a $5,000 bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash/page/2#post-605834 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:23:35 +0000 Kate 605834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that's easy. I'd take the cash, and revisit Botswana with my husband. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash/page/2#post-605807 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:55:26 +0000 Mander 605807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd take the cash, and use it to visit my parents. Or maybe the luxury items if one of them could be a custom-made business suit that actually looks good on me. Or maybe each piece of a suit could be one luxury item?</p> <p>I like the shape of the Birkin but in real life the design would not be comfortable for me to carry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash/page/2#post-605802 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:51:07 +0000 MsMary 605802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll take the cash and take Hubby to New York for a few days and see some shows! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash/page/2#post-605796 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:46:46 +0000 Sarah A 605796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cash for me, if said fairy also provides a week of childcare DH and I are going on a fab trip sans kiddos. If not, probably put the money in the bank (for now at least.....) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash/page/2#post-605778 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:35:30 +0000 CocoLion 605778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would take the $5000, use my knowledge of fashion to invest in fashion stocks, and try and see if I can make it $50,000. Have been wanting to do this for a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash/page/2#post-605773 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:32:24 +0000 Meredith1953 605773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd take the cash and see if Suz and Shannon would let me join them in Paris. I went last summer and want to go again so desperately! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash/page/2#post-605772 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:31:47 +0000 DonnaF 605772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ca$h -- and buy DH (the family cook) a Capital Culinarian range that cranks up to something like 23K BTUs. Then, I would have to chant the mantra of eating slowly and minimally, lest I pop out of my clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash/page/2#post-605766 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:26:09 +0000 HelenInCanada 605766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This has GOT to be a joke, right?! I'm taking the cash and spending the week in NYC! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash/page/2#post-605758 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:16:52 +0000 rachylou 605758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, did I just delete my own post?</p> <p>This is my answer: If THE Fashion Fairy comes, I have to take the fashion and go all the way - #1.</p> <p>But there's a caveat: If the choice is specifically $5000 or a Birkin, then it's the $5000. I don't do Hermes and a Birkin is not a good choice for the aspiring gold digger. It screams gold digger!!! And I totally aspire to be a gold digger. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash/page/2#post-605620 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:33:52 +0000 Anonymous 605620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd take the cash. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash#post-605619 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:33:29 +0000 Anonymous 605619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh boy! I'd most likely choose the cash. I'm just practical that way. Cash pays bills, and I could always use the cash I already have to buy clothes with, hee-hee.</p> <p>I wouldn't want to have to spend all that $ in a short period of time, so Option 3 is out.</p> <p>I think I'd be willing to go for Option 2, though.</p> <p>Never in a million years would I ever pick Option 1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash#post-605598 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:18:03 +0000 Carole 605598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cash money for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash#post-605589 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:12:42 +0000 Angie 605589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, sending you lots of hugs. You are so fab. </p> <p>*If* I had to spend the money on fashion and style: I would buy one or two things - Chanel bag and Burberry Prorsum coat. Or a Valentino outfit. </p> <p>Or I'd take the money and go on a trip with Greg and Rosie. Get Greg a few fun gadgets along the way. </p> <p>Or I' d purchase a new retro cream couch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash#post-605556 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:50:29 +0000 velvetychocolate 605556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3 - but I'd like the maximum amount per item increased to at least $300, or even better - no limit per item. You just never know what you'll find, and if something's just $20 over the 'limit' but it's fabulous...I'd hate to be having to leave it aside!</p> <p>That said, I like Suz's idea about Seattle. I'd be interested in taking the cash, then I'd want to convince Angie to run a workshop or convention or something like that. We'd all attend, pay a 'workshop' fee to see mini fashion shows, talks on how to update certain formulas, look at fab shoes (ie. maybe a representative from Fidji would be there, and there'd be tables of shoes with a discount), and so on. Now THAT would be a lot of fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash#post-605495 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:09:07 +0000 ManidipaM 605495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cold hard cash, thank you, to finish the kitchen cabinets, get myself a closet for those clothes I won't be buying, and go on a NOT-working holiday :-p</p> <p>Birkin bag is useful only in a fantasy lifestyle for me, and it wouldn't even be my fantasy. Too polished-classic for my taste, actually, though I do appreciate the history and the craftsmanship and the aesthetic *at a distance*.</p> <p>3 luxury items would be special-occasion only, and now I'm concentrating on filling everyday and workaday holes.</p> <p>And while instant wardrobe makeover sounds like a dream, the practical elf in my head insists it would be too easy to make mistakes or settle with the timer running! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash#post-605494 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:08:33 +0000 Kirti 605494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cash I would use it to buy my in laws a home! Or atleast put it towards that </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash#post-605493 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:06:58 +0000 Diana 605493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cash for me. I like Marianna's idea of using it to pay for my wedding. If I didn't have a wedding to pay for, I'd use some of it for a vacation and put the rest toward buying my first home. </p> <p>My second choice would be the 3 items... I'd buy a wedding dress, a Burberry coat (in black, not beige), and probably a designer handbag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash#post-605483 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:58:46 +0000 cheryl 605483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cash for me. I think it would use some of it for a seasonal site for camping and just put the rest in the bank for whatever.</p> <p>However, the WNTW option would be fun and I would get a lot more than 25 items, haha. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash#post-605480 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:56:38 +0000 Suz 605480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, I have an amendment to make. With the $5,000 I would fly as many of us out to Seattle as could go on that money and we'd have a massive YLF party with Angie! Or, alternatively, we'd all pick a sort of midway point to meet (wherever that might be...Chicago?) and get out there on our own ticket and use the $5,000 for our meals and some accommodation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash#post-605465 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:39:40 +0000 Transcona Shannon 605465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto what Suz said! We are bound and determined to one day meet up!<br /> (Suz - you big sweetheart you!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash#post-605462 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:37:58 +0000 Isabel 605462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't even have to think about this..I would take the money, invest it and then when it has grown, I would buy something and still have some left over. But I would not buy a bag for 5K, maybe a nice Louis Vuitton tote. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash#post-605432 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:36:31 +0000 modgrl 605432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I thought this would be super easy and clear cut form me because I'm not interested in a birkin. But then you threw in that it could be any luxury item. I have been thinking about a classic watch for a long time. I will own one eventually and it will be the watch I wear for the rest of my life. So I guess for me the answer is a) the one lux item. I have to figure out its something I get for myself for my 40th birthday... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash#post-605430 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:34:23 +0000 marianna 605430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd take the cash and pay for my wedding with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash#post-605426 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:30:30 +0000 Meghan R 605426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Birkin! I love the look, but I could never justify spending the money. So I guess I'll just have to wait for a fairy gift, as you put it:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-for-fun-what-would-you-choose--birkin-bag-or-5000-cash#post-605417 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:17:43 +0000 Anonymous 605417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd take the cash and head on vacation! I'd use any leftover to spruce up my house. </p>