Single and in Debt Part 3- The problem of surplus and excess women

Shoe_Gal

Thanks sarah - wise words as usual I like the idea of setting myself the target of getting under £20k as quickly as possible!

makeup

Shoe_Gal wrote: »

Although, maybe I don't need quite so many shoes

OK, I'm gonna say this once and I know I'm being brutal so feel free to make mean comments!!!!

Why not try a 'no new shoes in 2010' challenge??

You seem to have quite a few shoes so maybe you could try? That way even if you do end up buying a pair of shoes you can be sure you really really need them and not because you really really love them?

I would find this really hard but if you think of it this way - the quicker you pay off your debts the less interest you are paying. Once your debts are cleared you will have more spare cash for buying shoes and the interest you don't end up paying could be more than equal to a pair of louboutins, choos or blahniks!

That's it, I'm done being mean!! And i certainly know that giving advice is easier than taking it!!!

sarahb123_3

makeup wrote: »

OK, I'm gonna say this once and I know I'm being brutal so feel free to make mean comments!!!!

Why not try a 'no new shoes in 2010' challenge??

You seem to have quite a few shoes so maybe you could try? That way even if you do end up buying a pair of shoes you can be sure you really really need them and not because you really really love them?

I agree with make up, Shoe Gal. I didn't think I could manage on the clothes challenge but I only spent £10 between Jan and Aug. The main thing is to just not look, if you don't know they're there, you won't pine for them.

I think you should set yourself a challenge for when you come back from your hols, no new shoes til under £20k. That way you don't have to manage for the whole of 2010 and it will be a good motivator to get to your target.

Shoe_Gal

Ooooooooooooh makeup - that was brutal :eek:

I know what you're saying but maybe that is a bit too cold turkey - possibly only a pair a month, or could I go as far as only every other month

Shoe_Gal

sarah - mmmmmmmmmm maybe I could manage that - would certainly be a motivation

sarahb123_3

Shoe_Gal wrote: »

sarah - mmmmmmmmmm maybe I could manage that - would certainly be a motivation

You can promise yourself the best pair of shoes ever once you get to your target.:j

No looking for them beforehand though:D

Shoe_Gal

Have promised myself Jimmy Choo wedding shoes - but need a groom for that as well! Could be a challenge too far :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Souk08

Hi girlies, new to this and just found this thread. Not really in debt now but was at one point because of my shopping habit so I know what it's like. Also single (and fabulous) so mind if I join you? I LOVE shopping and work in fashion retail but other than that my tip for not buying stuff is NOT TO GO TO THE SHOPS!!! That's it!

Life is sweet without all that hellish debt so I just buy bits in my work in the sale and use the rest of my money for socialising in sunny Glasgow.

Hope this helps and so glad to have found this thread!

Shoe_Gal

Hello - and welcome to the madness :rolleyes:

sarahb123_3

Shoe_Gal wrote: »

Have promised myself Jimmy Choo wedding shoes - but need a groom for that as well! Could be a challenge too far :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I saw a dress last week which would be perfect as a wedding dress:o I did actually ponder buying it and worrying about the groom later:o :rotfl:It was in the sales as well so would have counted as a bargain:D I had to remind myself there will always be dresses. Plus it might be a bit wierd to have a wedding dress hanging in your wardrobe, I don't want to frighten anyone off:D