Hi. My name is Bonnie and I am a shopaholic.
I've been in denial for years now.
When I moved away to college I promised my parents, "I'll be smart with my money. I won't buy anything I don't need." And that was kind of true, because we all know a woman needs 37 pairs of shoes.
When I was on a mission in Argentina we got one day off a week from missionary service. A day to write home, to buy groceries, to do whatever activity we wanted. I dragged my companion with me to go shopping almost every time. Argentine clothes! They're so cheap and so wonderful!
When Greg married me I told him he had scored big time- "I'm not one of those girls that shops a lot. Trust me, I won't spend all of our money on blouses and jeans like most girls." It was a lie. A bold faced lie.
In August I spent about $100 on clothes for back to school. I mean, hey, teachers need to buy clothes for going back to school too, right?! Last week, when the shopping itch overcame me again I tried to fight it. Tried to fight it, and tried to fight it. But, you see, there's this pair of shoes that I absolutely must have, and how does anyone live without her favorite shoes?
If there's one thing I know for certain it's that no one likes to be an addict alone... So maybe I can curb my shopping obsession by sharing it with you all? Ah, it sounds like a brilliant idea!
I introduce you to Spiegel.
The idea is that they take celebrity styles and fashion and make is affordable for everyone. High fashion with low prices. Richard Lowe is Spiegel's celebrity designer and creative director. He has designed for big names like Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Madonna. Below I've given you a couple of things that are on my must-have list. If I can't have them, maybe you can have them and you can feed my shopping addiction. Parasitical shopping- it's genius! I suppose it would still be possible for me to live a happy life without buying everything on my wish list, but the shoes? OH THE SHOES! Happiness depends on me owning those shoes!
I've been in denial for years now.
When I moved away to college I promised my parents, "I'll be smart with my money. I won't buy anything I don't need." And that was kind of true, because we all know a woman needs 37 pairs of shoes.
When I was on a mission in Argentina we got one day off a week from missionary service. A day to write home, to buy groceries, to do whatever activity we wanted. I dragged my companion with me to go shopping almost every time. Argentine clothes! They're so cheap and so wonderful!
When Greg married me I told him he had scored big time- "I'm not one of those girls that shops a lot. Trust me, I won't spend all of our money on blouses and jeans like most girls." It was a lie. A bold faced lie.
In August I spent about $100 on clothes for back to school. I mean, hey, teachers need to buy clothes for going back to school too, right?! Last week, when the shopping itch overcame me again I tried to fight it. Tried to fight it, and tried to fight it. But, you see, there's this pair of shoes that I absolutely must have, and how does anyone live without her favorite shoes?
If there's one thing I know for certain it's that no one likes to be an addict alone... So maybe I can curb my shopping obsession by sharing it with you all? Ah, it sounds like a brilliant idea!
I introduce you to Spiegel.
The idea is that they take celebrity styles and fashion and make is affordable for everyone. High fashion with low prices. Richard Lowe is Spiegel's celebrity designer and creative director. He has designed for big names like Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Madonna. Below I've given you a couple of things that are on my must-have list. If I can't have them, maybe you can have them and you can feed my shopping addiction. Parasitical shopping- it's genius! I suppose it would still be possible for me to live a happy life without buying everything on my wish list, but the shoes? OH THE SHOES! Happiness depends on me owning those shoes!
THE SHOES! Ballet style espadrille
And now, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for sharing in my shopping addiction. Everything is better with a friend, right?
This post is sponsored by Spiegel.
