In that price range, bag wins. There are a lot of classic bags that I would love to have that are $2-$5k, but our memorable trips tend to be out of that price range.
If we were talking $10,000, vacation would win.
Oh, see, I just basically used the $5K as a base and then was like, 'Sure, I'd rather put that money toward a great vacation than buy a handbag.' Not that I had to top out at $5K.
Though I will say from the west coast you can do a long weekend at FS Hualalai for around $5K. So there's that going for me if I'm stuck at a $5K maximum. It's short but still absolutely worth it.
If a long weekend at Hualalai could cost us $5000 or was feasible flight length wise, it would clearly win. But alas, not from where I live.
Vacation, though I don't look down on others that would choose a purse or shoes or something else that makes them happy. But sand between my toes and a beer in my hand = paradise.
So, I am not really a bag person. The most expensive designer-ish bag I own was probably less than $400. But my feeling is this--if I have to make the choice between these two things that cost $5k, then the bag is out of my league.
By all means, do what makes you happy and if you can afford it good for you. But I always find it odd when people have really high end accessories like a bag or shoes and they combine it with a dress from Old Navy or Target. Not that there is anything wrong with those things, but they seem odd together if that makes sense. I know some people with several pairs of CL shoes but they can't afford to move out of their parents' house. Really?
So, I am not really a bag person. The most expensive designer-ish bag I own was probably less than $400. But my feeling is this--if I have to make the choice between these two things that cost $5k, then the bag is out of my league.
By all means, do what makes you happy and if you can afford it good for you. But I always find it odd when people have really high end accessories like a bag or shoes and they combine it with a dress from Old Navy or Target. Not that there is anything wrong with those things, but they seem odd together if that makes sense. I know some people with several pairs of CL shoes but they can't afford to move out of their parents' house. Really?
I think it's odd you find wearing cheap clothes with designer bags or shoes odd. You can use the same bag or shoes every day, but you can't so the same things with clothes, and clothes add up. I have no qualms wearing my Cole Haan pumps and LV bag with my favorite Target Merona dress.
By all means, do what makes you happy and if you can afford it good for you. But I always find it odd when people have really high end accessories like a bag or shoes and they combine it with a dress from Old Navy or Target. Not that there is anything wrong with those things, but they seem odd together if that makes sense. I know some people with several pairs of CL shoes but they can't afford to move out of their parents' house. Really?
Yeah, I completely agree with cosmos on this front. I wear or carry my Chanel with whatever I have on that day, and I can most certainly guarantee you that none of what I own, clothing wise, is designer-label merchandise on par with a Chanel handbag. Like maybe I'm wearing nice jeans or something, but that's still not haute couture level fashion.
Now, admittedly you shouldn't be buying super high-end luxury goods if you can't afford to support yourself, but that is a totally different issue than pairing luxury or designer goods with everyday items of clothing. I mean - what do you wear when you wear your engagement ring? Do you worry about clothes being up to par for that "accessory"? I have no doubt that several people on this board and in real life own engagement rings that are worth more than any of the purses we've talked about, and I bet they have no qualms about wearing a t-shirt from Walmart to go with it. I don't see how that is any different?
You have a good point there with the jewelry, because my jewelry would be out of sync with my wardrobe, for sure. Not that I am dripping in gems, but I have a few good quality pieces that I wear every day. I guess when it comes to shoes, I can't seem to rationalize $1000+ on a single pair ever, but especially if it made me feel like the rest of my wardrobe doesn't compare. That's all.
It's hard for us to make time for vacation so that money would be sitting there forever unused. So I'd probably get a pretty bag so that I could enjoy it now.
So, I am not really a bag person. The most expensive designer-ish bag I own was probably less than $400. But my feeling is this--if I have to make the choice between these two things that cost $5k, then the bag is out of my league.
By all means, do what makes you happy and if you can afford it good for you. But I always find it odd when people have really high end accessories like a bag or shoes and they combine it with a dress from Old Navy or Target. Not that there is anything wrong with those things, but they seem odd together if that makes sense. I know some people with several pairs of CL shoes but they can't afford to move out of their parents' house. Really?
Old Navy dress and nice bag is my summer weekend uniform
I don't live with my parents. I'm just cheap when it comes to bumming around clothes (but not cheap about stuff that can be used for many, many years or that goes to work -- my bags fit in those categories).
Vacation always wins. can't justify spending that much on a purse. I went to the Coach OUTLET and spent $150 and the thought of spending that much on a purse gave me heart palpitations.
Post by mariafromnj on May 23, 2014 6:53:11 GMT -5
I am pregnant and was already gifted a nice diaper bag. I have no use for a fancy bag at this point. So I'm going to say vacation. DH and I could really use some time alone before the baby comes.
Now if it was a year ago or two or three years from now I might have to think more about the bag.
So, I am not really a bag person. The most expensive designer-ish bag I own was probably less than $400. But my feeling is this--if I have to make the choice between these two things that cost $5k, then the bag is out of my league.
By all means, do what makes you happy and if you can afford it good for you. But I always find it odd when people have really high end accessories like a bag or shoes and they combine it with a dress from Old Navy or Target. Not that there is anything wrong with those things, but they seem odd together if that makes sense. I know some people with several pairs of CL shoes but they can't afford to move out of their parents' house. Really?
I completely agree with the second part of this post. I can't tell you how many people in this area are trying to keep up with the Joneses. They drive high-end cars and have fancy bags and shoes but either live with their parents or live in a complete dump. The can't afford to pay their bills but they find a way to have high end stuff. It just doesn't make sense to me.
Always vacation. The thought of spending that much money on a single fashion item gives me heart palpitations (my most expensive bag is a MK that I got at TJ Maxx for $99), but I have no qualms about spending several thousand dollars on a great trip if we have the expendable income.
I would totally buy the bag because a $2,000 vacation is more than likely just a quick weekend trip away. Although I have so many purses that I cannot even come up with one I want right now.
We just got back from a go-away vacation, so I'm good for the next 5 years until I forget again how much I hate traveling.
What is it that you hate about traveling? Planning it? Being in unfamiliar surroundings? Not liking the food? The people? I'm curious because while I generally think of myself as being able to appreciate another person's point of view, this is one thing that has seriously never computed with me.
I'm not that into traveling either.
I have a really bad sense of direction. So that causes great stress. I don't eat diary, so food can be challenging or at least tiring. I have gotten sick many times on trips--often allergies at times of year I did not predict (late October, February.), I have never really enjoyed walking great distances--I now have PF so it is actually painful, but wasn't all that fun at any point before that. My husband is far more uncomfortable with travel than I am and he is not good at sucking it up, so I do not want to travel more than needed with him. International travel would be very expensive. I feel like most of our extra income is required for home repairs and upgrades.
Basically my job is very stressful, so I need to relax on vacation. People are very energizing to me, so I most prefer to stay in town with loved ones or travel within the US to see friends and family or just go to a lake and hang out. Vacations are only fun when I don't have don't have to think too hard about them.
I am normally extremely adaptive to changes and very positive, but traveling is a stress for me and makes a much crankier version of myself.
To sum it up, it's usually actively not fun and really expensive.
I'm having a hard time answering, I think due to the price range.
At $2k, I'd probably choose a purse over vacation, because I doubt my ability to plan a long enough, leisurely vacation at that price point. I'm not a travel ninja. At $5k, it would probably be the opposite and I'd go on vacation.
What is it that you hate about traveling? Planning it? Being in unfamiliar surroundings? Not liking the food? The people? I'm curious because while I generally think of myself as being able to appreciate another person's point of view, this is one thing that has seriously never computed with me.
I'm not that into traveling either.
I have a really bad sense of direction. So that causes great stress. I don't eat diary, so food can be challenging or at least tiring. I have gotten sick many times on trips--often allergies at times of year I did not predict (late October, February.), I have never really enjoyed walking great distances--I now have PF so it is actually painful, but wasn't all that fun at any point before that. My husband is far more uncomfortable with travel than I am and he is not good at sucking it up, so I do not want to travel more than needed with him. International travel would be very expensive. I feel like most of our extra income is required for home repairs and upgrades.
Basically my job is very stressful, so I need to relax on vacation. People are very energizing to me, so I most prefer to stay in town with loved ones or travel within the US to see friends and family or just go to a lake and hang out. Vacations are only fun when I don't have don't have to think too hard about them.
I am normally extremely adaptive to changes and very positive, but traveling is a stress for me and makes a much crankier version of myself.
To sum it up, it's usually actively not fun and really expensive.
You need to go to an all-inclusive resort. The planning was a breeze, and the trip was super relaxing!
I have a really bad sense of direction. So that causes great stress. I don't eat diary, so food can be challenging or at least tiring. I have gotten sick many times on trips--often allergies at times of year I did not predict (late October, February.), I have never really enjoyed walking great distances--I now have PF so it is actually painful, but wasn't all that fun at any point before that. My husband is far more uncomfortable with travel than I am and he is not good at sucking it up, so I do not want to travel more than needed with him. International travel would be very expensive. I feel like most of our extra income is required for home repairs and upgrades.
Basically my job is very stressful, so I need to relax on vacation. People are very energizing to me, so I most prefer to stay in town with loved ones or travel within the US to see friends and family or just go to a lake and hang out. Vacations are only fun when I don't have don't have to think too hard about them.
I am normally extremely adaptive to changes and very positive, but traveling is a stress for me and makes a much crankier version of myself.
To sum it up, it's usually actively not fun and really expensive.
You need to go to an all-inclusive resort. The planning was a breeze, and the trip was super relaxing!
I would like that. I may go with a friend or my sisters or mom sometime though.