Last year I reached a point where I didn't feel happy after a shopping trip unless I've spent over 8-10k. I know, it's terrible. I felt terrible. It's not about the money, but the amount of things I had to buy to feel satisfied. The more I bought, the merrier I was. That has to change this year, I thought.
Recently, I bought 2 things that made me feel good, but didn't burn a hole in my pocket. Fabulous things that I would actually use.
The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell - If you're a 'Sex and The City' fan, you have to read this.
I've just read half the book (so if you've finished it, NO SPOILERS, please :) ), and I can't put it down. It's hilarious! Carrie's dad is a hoot. I plan on finishing it tonight.
I thought I'd post the 1st chapter in case you want to read a little before buying.
A Princess On Another Planet
Yup, there's an uptight 'Cynthia'. We hate her! =D
Next up is a pair of Forever 21 floral earrings, which I think are real pretty & girly.
The Carrie Diaries ~ Rs.299
Forever 21 earrings- Rs.199.
Total- Rs.498. Totally worth it!
"If you smile, even if you feel bad, the action of the muscles will trick your brain into thinking you're happy."- The Carrie Diaries.
Earrings are too cuteeee.. :)
ReplyDeleteThe earrings are sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteawww quote in the end is so sweet! I think I need that book :)
ReplyDeleteearrings are lovely!
ReplyDeleteWoww the earrings are so cute:))
ReplyDeletedos earringsss r sooo cute..!!
ReplyDeletelovely earrings yaa and buying a boook alwasy gives pleasure dsnt it?
ReplyDeleteloved the quote- m stealing it for my FB.... heheheh
grt that u too have reading habit....
this books really nice i read it last summer: ) if they make a movie on it it`ll be awesome!
ReplyDeleteCute book...the affordable things making me happy these days is vaseline rosy glow lip care, and some supercute gloves..
ReplyDeletei really want to read carrie diaries!
ReplyDeleteI am getting this book - I loved the first chapter - simply coz I have read SATC & I think it wld be a fun memory.
ReplyDeleteThks for putting up the 1st chapter - enjoyed reading it. The earrings are cute as well, but I liked the book better :P
& I understand what you mean by your shopping "sprees".. was happening to me too a while ago. Then I realised I was doing it coz I was hurting over something - it was giving me a lot of grief & stress. So I went & did something about that "something", miraculously the shopping has come down drastically :) - basically I was doing emotional shopping.
All the best girl & very brave of you to share it with us :)
Hey Cynthia,
ReplyDeleteLovely post..I know what u mean exactly...and I am buying this book too!!
Shweta- cool! :)
ReplyDeleteTanveer- Thanks T! Very sweet of u to say that. I would've thought you'd like the book better :D. I'm happy you got over the problem. I'm definitely stressed about something then.
Eveolution- ya sure, I don't mind :)
CnF- ya I wish they would too
Love the earrings, and like that quote of carrie abot smiling!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, loved this book!!! I won't spoil anything for you but I must say that the ending was genius. :)
ReplyDeleteWell done! Sometimes, the best bargains or the simplest things can be so satisfying. Those earrings are girly all right, but they're VERY pretty! :)
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