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.
Can I just say that you are so talented at sponsor posts? I never know it is sponsored until the very end. You trick me :) you rock. I would be a shopaholic if clothes were free. I love clothes but even more I hate spending money. It is an internal battle I face daily. ;)
ReplyDeleteI need that cardigan. Seriously--this is a need, not a want. Thanks for being an enabler, Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteHaha I actually didn't realize it was a sponsored post until I read the first comment that said "you are so talented at sponsor posts." So I guess I would second that.
ReplyDeleteI third the "you are so talented at sponsor posts!" That cardigan...I die! I share in your shopping addiction, no doubt! It gets me in too much trouble!
ReplyDeleteI don't think $100 for back to school is unreasonable at all. Add another zero maybe....
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that you went on a mission!!! :) I learn something new every day! :) And yes, you are super talented at sponsor posts :P
ReplyDeleteHAHA I am a big shopalic..so big I opened my own clothing store...big problems here!
ReplyDeleteShopaholics for life.
ReplyDeleteat least I'm not the only shopalcholic haha :)
ReplyDeleteHoly moly I forgot about Spiegel - didnt' even know it was still around!
ReplyDeleteShopping addictions are always better with friends. ALWAYS. Plus, uhhhh super cute clothes need all the eyes on it.
ReplyDeleteThat pencil skirt is ADORABLE!!!
ReplyDeleteCarly
www.lipglossandcrayons.com
your not alone!
ReplyDeletehehe great story for an sponsored post! I love that cute red/leopard-printed cardigan, I wish I could have it :)
ReplyDeletehmm isn't it 'bald-faced lie'? now I'm confused because bold face and bald face really both don't make sense in that situation and it's bugging me...ugh now I have to google....anyway I'm the same way! I don't do shoes but man oh man makeup and clothes!!!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea Spiegel was still around! My mom used to work in their call center 100 years ago and talks about it all of the time. Now I need to go check out their website!
ReplyDeleteAmanda - diaryofanangrypregnantlady.blogspot.com
That cardigan is a perfect balance of everything that is good in life. And I'm usually not the biggest fan of wearing animal print, but now I suddenly am finding myself craving that piece for my wardrobe!
ReplyDeleteI blame you. hah.
Bonnie! You're not alone ;). I recently wrote "How To Spend A Month's Allowance On Your Lunch Break". Check it out. I guarentee it will make you feel better.
ReplyDeletehttp://brasshoney.blogspot.com/2013/09/how-to-spend-months-allowance-on-your.html
I agree with this word for word... I am a shopaholic, first admittance. oh well! haha.
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