Materialism and you - Frivolous purchases

No matter how frugal a person you try to be, I'm sure that like me, from time to time something comes along that you have no need for but really, really want none the less and so you buy it and to hell with the consequences, feeling only a momentary pang of guilt as you hand over the cash.

For those of you who don't read my journal (And I'm sure there must be a few of you out there), I just bought a pair of Adidas JS Wings:



Yes, I spent £140 on a pair of trainers with fucking wings on, possibly the greatest paid of shoes I have ever seen. Thing is, they're hugely impractical and being white, I won't be able to wear them any time there's a hint of moisture in the air, plus I only have like two pairs of trousers that will go with high-top trainers so I'll have to go and buy a load of new ones. That's also far and away the most money I've ever spent on a pair of shoes.

So what have you bought recently that there was absolutely no need for but you wanted it and got it anyway? Has the global recession in any way tempered your spending on luxuries and whimsy or are you diligently doing your bit to keep the high-end retailers in business in this difficult period by signing over the best part of your pay cheque to them?

Seriously though, they've got WINGS.

How ya doing, buddy?

I've got loads of sets of silly top trumps cards. Crap cars is particularly good.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

How ironic, I made this thread and then my boss gave me the shoes as a birthday present.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Chaotic

So what are ya gonna do with the ones you just bought o__o?

They are the ones I just bought. He was in London and picked them up for me then said I didn't need to pay him for them as they were a present.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?