https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:55:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1121861 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 01:37:21 +0000 gryffin 1121861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning Tania!!&nbsp; The red color is fabulous with your hair and coloring!!&nbsp; Enjoy it and wear it well!!&nbsp; Great splurge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1121859 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 01:33:20 +0000 Tania 1121859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My Burberry Brit Crombrook red wool blend trench coat.&nbsp; I started actively working on a new wardrobe a couple of months ago.&nbsp;&nbsp;I needed a new&nbsp;coat, I was new to Nordstrom's, I saw the red trench,&nbsp;I asked to try it on, and&nbsp;I bought it.&nbsp; I had no idea who Burberry Brit was until I started to look it up to see if my purchase was just totally stupid and impulsive.&nbsp;&nbsp;And then my friends told me about the brand.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was expensive but I had no context for how much a nice coat should be.&nbsp; Anyway, I've been sitting on clothes&nbsp;shopping for years.&nbsp; I&nbsp;can't keep that level of spending, but I don't regret the coat at all.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1121709 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 19:45:45 +0000 gryffin 1121709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous bag, Lyn.&nbsp; You will enjoy it for a very long, long, long&nbsp;time.&nbsp; That's the best kind of splurge but beautiful and well made don't usually come cheap even on sale!!&nbsp; (PS 70% off I am soooooooooo impressed!!)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1121701 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 19:22:21 +0000 lyn* 1121701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the Party here, but Kate Spade - 70% off; but still smarting as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1121602 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 16:36:49 +0000 gryffin 1121602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne - stunning shoes.&nbsp; I love the color and the detail!!&nbsp; Enjoy and may your feet sing with joy at their comfort!!<br />rae - your burburry trench is stunning and the color is gorgeous for you. Major drool.&nbsp; I do like my trenches long so I think it looks great but you must be happy and feel good.&nbsp; Whatever you do it looks marvelous!!&nbsp; I am a total lemming on the boots.&nbsp; They looked so awesome you you!!&nbsp; Amex points on amazon but they are so worth it.&nbsp; Do you not love girl math;-)!!<br />Ruth - no one can look good if they are in pain.&nbsp; Shoes/boots always worth the big bucks if they look good and your feet are happy.&nbsp; Great splurge!<br />Alasse - love my la canadiennes!!&nbsp; Better yet on sale!!&nbsp; well done!!&nbsp; Enjoy your warm, comfy and dry feet!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1118016 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:24:06 +0000 Alassë 1118016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boots for me as well - my first pair, La Canadiennes on discount. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1118011 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:04:47 +0000 Anonymous 1118011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots I just bought. I always spend more on shoes, as I have fussy feet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1117943 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 07:21:45 +0000 rae 1117943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many goodies to drool over on this thread!</p> <p>I have been spending my feelings this year:&nbsp;</p> <p>First place goes to my olive green Burberry trench. Bought with part of a windfall as a celebration of surviving the past year and making it to 30. I did actually wear it out during my birthday "weekend," but now I'm wondering if I need to hem it up a tick to make it more versatile and wearable with flats.&nbsp;</p> <p>Second place goes to my Ugg Cortonas, although those might not count since I made up the $ by selling old boots. Still, way more than I've dropped for boots before. Those have been great workhorses for me, and I wore them for the birthday weekend as well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1117916 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 06:32:43 +0000 anne 1117916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have upped my splurge since this thread began and I posted earlier.&nbsp; As detailed here <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-current-orthotic-shoe-crush" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....shoe-crush</a>&nbsp;these are my latest splurge.&nbsp; Although I count orthotic shoes as a necessity, the fact that my current ones aren't worn out now makes these a splurge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1114493 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 03:16:51 +0000 gryffin 1114493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly - good for you!!&nbsp; Hiking is fab exercise but it would be absolutely miserable and unsafe without the right gear.&nbsp; I am glad you will snug and your feet will be happy!&nbsp; Great choices!!&nbsp; Cashmere how fab and what a wonderful and generous elf!!&nbsp; So glad you will have lovely splurges for next year.&nbsp; Boots and premium denim always very worth and delightful purchases!!<br />Echo - thanks for the info.&nbsp; Wow, gorgeous shoes.&nbsp; You will look so smart in them and I can see where the coach python bag would look stellar with them.&nbsp; Enjoy!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1114435 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 02:05:52 +0000 Echo 1114435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>gryffin: McQ is the less expensive line of Alexander McQueen, although the shoes are still full leather and leather lined. Creepers are just a style of shoe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1114431 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 02:01:23 +0000 Elly 1114431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This has been a year of spending money for me. Tuition for&nbsp; grad credits, commuting back and forth to school, and my new camera and computer which I love (and needed, and didn't pay for most of thanks to warranties and generous family members)!</p> <p>Money-wise, my biggest splurge was 4 pairs of gear shoes. I have orthopedic problems and when I decided to do this class with the hiking and heavy outdoor work I knew I needed to spend the money to avoid the pain. So, I have a pair of waterproof hiking boots that I will also wear to commute in in the winter, a pair of water proof gear shoes that are perfect for wearing to work in "mud season", a pair of fashionable sneakers for running errands and casual friday, and a pair of running shoes. </p> <p>Beyond that, I bought 2 new gear shirts, 2 fleeces, a new fleece hat for hiking, a new ballcap, wool hiking socks, the Speigel jacket, and 4 l/s tees, and a pair of running shorts. </p> <p>I recieved a lovely gift from my secret elf, which imo was a splurge and my first cashmere! </p> <p>Next year I'm hoping to fit a pair of premium jeans and some nice boots into the budget. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1114332 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 23:58:01 +0000 gryffin 1114332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy K - making a change than enhances your health and well being is the best investment there is!!&nbsp; Wishing you a new year with only good health and good things in it!&nbsp; Enjoy your ankle boots.&nbsp; Being a boot girl, I always think they are an awesome purchase!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1114323 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 23:37:56 +0000 minimalist 1114323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Non-fashion splurge? Willful underemployment. It's been very freeing, especially when my health has been more of a challenge than "usual." </p> <p>Fashion-wise, probably the black leather ankle boots. In the past, I wouldn't have considered them a splurge, because in my previous climate and work-life, I'd have worn them twice a week with suits plus on weekends with jeans. They're a splurge now because I can't consider them a work-wear expense, and so many other wardrobe elements are still missing.</p> <p>Splurge I was ready to commit: custom Wesco boots. YLF helped me realize that it's a different style direction than I want to move in. The cash in that envelope won't go to attire, though; it's most likely headed for Wilburn Forge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1114298 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 23:15:50 +0000 Gigi 1114298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My biggest splurge was a pair of Aquatalia Rhumba boots. I had originally dismissed them as simply being too expensive, but many people on the forum said that they were worth the money and that they last forever. I got them on sale for 30% off, but I'm still smarting from sticker shock. I was curious to try out what you suggested in your opening thread, Gryffin, that buying one really nice, expensive, well-made item will curb the tendency to overshop, since you will finally be satisfied and will wear the thing into the ground. :^) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1114239 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 21:49:20 +0000 gryffin 1114239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MaryK - how beautiful!!!&nbsp; Yes great times and great friends can carry you through anything.&nbsp; A beautiful memory.<br />Janet - so true sometime we need to "grow into" a purchase and it's only over time that we realize it was a great choice!!&nbsp; A great insight!<br />Melllls - JCrew has gorgeous bridesmaid dress, the kind you would actually like to wear and wear again.&nbsp; Hope you enjoy and give it many wonderful outtings!<br />Aubergine - those earring are very special.&nbsp; I can see why they caught your heart.&nbsp; I've never seen a stone or setting like that.&nbsp; They look perfect for pretty much all occasions.&nbsp; I am sure you will enjoy them forever.&nbsp; Fabulous choice!<br />Echo - wow your purchases sound awesome.&nbsp; But may I ask, what are Mc! creepers?&nbsp; are those the shoes?&nbsp; Just the name sounds so cool!!&nbsp; I must be out of the loop on this one.&nbsp; The Coach python bags are amazing and I am sure you will have such fun using it.&nbsp; Definitely the focal point of any outfit.&nbsp; You pendant sounds lovely.&nbsp; Enjoy wearing all your beautiful goodies!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1114231 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 21:36:08 +0000 Echo 1114231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, if jewelry counts, then the gold and diamond Effy pendant I purchased in May would be the highest dollar amount. As far as fashion goes, I just splurged on a pair of McQ silver creepers and a new Coach bag (embossed glitter python shoulder bag). Best of all, the bag goes with the shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1114216 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 21:18:26 +0000 Anonymous 1114216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun thread! There's so much to drool over here….</p> <p>My big splurge&nbsp;was probably <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.melissajoymanning.com/product/E1469G.html">these earrings</a>. I usually have a hard time spending much on&nbsp;jewelry, especially when it's something tiny like these,&nbsp;but I'd seen these in a store and really loved them. So when I got some birthday money from my parents that they wanted me to use toward something nice and splurgy, I decided to go for it. I'm really glad I did because I love how they make everyday outfits feel special and distinctive without being too big or dramatic. I've probably been wearing them at least once or twice&nbsp;a week since I got them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1114211 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 21:16:32 +0000 Mellllls 1114211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A bridesmaid dress from JCrew! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/4#post-1114208 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 21:14:42 +0000 gryffin 1114208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KL - That Longchamps bag is beautiful and practical.&nbsp; Such a great buy and from the reviews it sounds like it will last forever.&nbsp; Great choice!!&nbsp; Same with the leather moto - I am sure over the years it will be indispensable!!&nbsp; Enjoy!<br />Refugee - I am so intrigued by the cozy and I think it's fantastic when you can get different looks easily from the same item.&nbsp; Fabulous choice and sounds like an awesome color!!<br />Claire - you look stuffing in your trench and the okalas!!&nbsp; If something is so clearly working for you no reason to look for an upgrade!!&nbsp; Enjoy!!&nbsp; I know I love seeing how you style them!<br />Mochi - gorgeous bag - kind of like&nbsp;a Hermes ostrich birkin.&nbsp; You can't go by me Miss "does this come in black".&nbsp; I think stretching your style boundaries is difficult.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy rocking this bag because it's truly lovely but there is always be more bags and you can choose a different color next time.&nbsp; But I really admire you for pushing your comfort zone, whether it works out or not.&nbsp; Kudos!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/3#post-1114167 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 20:43:09 +0000 Janet 1114167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nancy, I think that's a great bag. Sometimes wardrobe love (like relationship love) is a slower burning thing that grows gradually over time, rather than falling hard and fast. I hope the bag proves to be that for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/3#post-1114166 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 20:43:08 +0000 MsMary 1114166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually want to change my answer and say my biggest fashion-related splurge was participating in Shoptoberfest!&nbsp; SO FUN!&nbsp; Plus it really gave me something to look forward to when things were tough, and some fab memories and great friendships to treasure when things got tough again!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/3#post-1114151 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 20:21:21 +0000 Mochi 1114151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My orange Furla bag. The price on its own wasn't too exorbitant, but&nbsp;I wonder if it was a smart purchase. The orange color still gives me pause. And especially after reading of rae and others falling madly in love with their handbag purchases, I feel this lack of excitement acutely.&nbsp;Maybe its purpose was to teach me to set my standards more strictly. It's a beautiful bag, but I don't know that it's really my style and a workable color for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>(the color looks richer in this pic)</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://loricurie.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_3197.jpg">http://loricurie.files.wordpre.....g_3197.jpg</a>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/3#post-1114135 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 19:56:29 +0000 Anonymous 1114135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fun reading about everyone's splurges. I have to say I'm living vicariously through you gryffin (and Janet) with your Rockstuds! And also everyone with a Burberry. :)</p> <p>My Brooks Brothers trench was my biggest splurge this year, and I'd better never even try on a Burberry one. Also I'd put my Okalas in the same category. I won't get tons and tons of wear from either one because of my climate and lifestyle, but every time I step out in either of them, I feel like a million bucks. What a great thread! Thanks for starting it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/3#post-1114133 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 19:55:09 +0000 Refugee 1114133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A combination of finances, most of my time being spent at home, and just not seeing a lot that inspired me this year kept my overall purchases at a several year low. &nbsp;I did have a&nbsp;splurge purchase that has made me very happy. &nbsp;My DKNY Cozy in azurite. &nbsp;It is so versatile and has inspired me to get in my closet to see just how many different ways I can wear it.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/3#post-1114090 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 18:59:08 +0000 Keix 1114090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I splurged on a Longchamps Le Pliage while I was in France earlier this year, and it's become my favorite bag. So enormously practical for my lifestyle.</div><div><br /></div><div>My biggest splurge $-wise, though, was a leather moto jacket at NAS. I haven't worn it that much this fall, but during the summer in San Francisco it was the perfect weight, and since I'm hoping to move back out to the Bay Area, I know it's a worthwhile investment.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/3#post-1113943 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 16:37:15 +0000 gryffin 1113943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Retailgirl - by all standards the cartier tank is the motherload of all watches.&nbsp; It will last a lifetime.&nbsp; What better way to celebrate a milestone.&nbsp; It will go with everything and you will enjoy it every single day - talk about cost/wear.&nbsp; Kudos!!&nbsp; Enjoy and may it bring you pleasure every second of every day!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/3#post-1113938 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 16:27:10 +0000 retailgirl 1113938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend to be pretty extravagant by many people's standards...but this year, last January, I bought myself a Cartier Tank Francaise watch. I had wanted a Cartier Tank for over thirty years...originally the one with a leather strap, but I like the metal bracelet better now. I was marking an important milestone for myself and I love my watch. No regrets at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/3#post-1113917 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 16:08:02 +0000 gryffin 1113917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Destri - burnt orange jeans !!&nbsp; They sound awesome!!&nbsp; Well fitting, comfortable jeans are so hard to find that I do think they are worth the investment.&nbsp; plus the color will amp up the wattage on any outfit!!&nbsp; Kudso on such a great find!!<br />DizzyLizzy - wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!!&nbsp; Do my eyes deceive me?!!&nbsp; Burberry, purple, never worn, half price!!!&nbsp; wow, wow, wow.&nbsp; That just sounds so awesome.&nbsp; Gosh what are the odds!!&nbsp; Major score!!&nbsp; Kudos!!&nbsp; Enjoy it and wear it well!!&nbsp; I have yet to even try on Burberry and, needless to say, no more splurges till I save up again, maybe if I am lucky fall 2014.&nbsp; So I am crushing on your find!!&nbsp; Great investment piece, unique, just perfect!!<br />Jayne - a gorgeous coat is such an inverstment piece that you will enjoy and wear for years to come.&nbsp; You bought when there was probably lots of choice and sizes.&nbsp; I know, hard to pull the trigger for delayed gratification, but that was the way to do it!&nbsp; Not sure if it's fair to wish you cold weather to wear it so I will just wish you many opportunities for stylish outtings with you new coat.&nbsp; It sounds totally awesome!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-was-your-biggest-splurge-of-2013/page/3#post-1113835 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 10:58:35 +0000 jayne 1113835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gryffin, what a great thread!&nbsp; So fun when everyone chimes in.&nbsp; Late to the party but mine was a michael kors black wool coat with sheepwool collar....cheating in NOK 5300.</p> <p>Never indulged so much before but after a week of angonizing over it, I went back and bought it, full price, in the middle of summer.&nbsp; Cannot even wear it yet as it is too warm so far this winter!&nbsp; But i will, I so will!</p>