Lost one shopaholic!!!

crisispoint914

Still finding my feet on here but would just like to report yesterdays events. I went shopping yesterday to accompany my bf, we are away on a girly weekend next week and she was looking for things to take with her. During this shopping trip I lost my inner shopaholic she seems to have abandoned me :j My bf stared in disbelief after trying on a dress in Primarni I put it back after stating I don't really need this!!!!! Only a small thing but a breakthrough. I am the girl who would think nothing of going all out for a weekend away new outfits, new takeaway toiletries, nails, hair, spray tan and new shoes/bags for the aforementioned outfits.

GeorgeUK

Well done. Looks like you are developing some good habits there.
Hope you have a good time.

andrea1968_2

Very impressive. Hold that thought everytime you go shopping and enjoy your weekend away

baileydog99

Great - I too am now really pleased when I open a sale e-mail and then immediately delete it!

Hannah_10

Well done, for extra validation you may wanna mention it to the girls and boys on the "what small DFW things have you done today" thread, they can be very good at congratulating.

YORKSHIRELASS

Yeah, good on you. Its quite a powerful feeling walking out of a shop empty handed. I took my boys for school shoes today and all I bought was some sparkly earrings from Asda that cost £1. I just dont feel the need any more to buy lots of clothes, I will invest in a couple of good quality cardigans for work this winter rather than buy loads of junk or sale items that I would never touch if they werent reduced.

Dame_Washalot

One small step - one giant leap etc etc etc

Well done gal

crisispoint914

Thank you all for your supportive comments as tesco say "every little helps!!!"

GUK thanks I am trying!!
H_10 thanks will try to find it
YL don't think I need to buy any clothes for the next year (apart from maybe special events and even then I think I could manage)
BD that is quite fulfilling to think you have avoided spending
DW thanks they do feel like huge steps lol MY BF was impressed on two counts firstly that I had been into and saw something in Primark (I've previously been a brand snob) and secondly I didn't buy!!!

brenda10

Well done everyone! For the past 5 years I have been scrimping and saving and the total now saved is £21,400. We bought all cheap branded foods and set a weekly food budget etc. We also support our 20 yr old who has loans and is 3rd year at university and hope to start helping her when we get sorted out as her loans are at present interest free. She is hoping to qualify and eventually get a good job and repay us for all our financial assistance. Together we are all winning the war against debt.
My husband and I hope to be debt free £45,500 mortgage as of now- savings of £21,400=£24,100. Our daughter lets us save our money in her isa so we make use of all tax free options.
Am keeping my savings in Isas and higher interest rates savings accounts at present approx 3% than my 1.5%variable mortgage rate to make a little interest. Slow but sure wins the race.
All being well when my husband turns 60 in July 2012 we will be debt free.
Thank you Martin for all your help along the way, you are an inspiration and a supporter of people power in every way. We couldn't have done it without you! We will keep spreading the news of Martins Money Tips.
Catherine M.

persian_star

Congratulations OP! You're one step ahead of me - I'm desperately trying to pay off debt so can't afford to buy unnecessary items, and the only way I've been able to avoid it is by not going shopping at all (and baileydog99, I don't even let myself open those emails!) I figure if I don't let myself be tempted, I can't spend, but one day I'll have to rehabilitate myself and go to the shops again, so I hope I have your strength when the time comes! Good luck keeping up the good work xx

rustysmart

crisispoint914, I know exactly what you mean... I've been on the moneysaving wagon for around a year now (although been on the site for longer) and every time I go shopping now I'm just not interested. If I buy something (even it's something I want/need) I get buyer's remorse and I have a complete lack of interest in spending time, and money, in town either on my own or with wife/friends.

I'm really pleased with my moneysaving to date and I'm glad I don't waste money on clothes etc. but at the same time I would like to get a little enjoyment from shopping like I used to have.

Good luck on all your moneysaving journeys.