By Rebecca
My birthday was yesterday, and I was the lucky recipient of a few gift cards, one of them a biggish amount from Nordstrom. Usually, gift cards burn a hole in my pocket and I can never hold onto them for long. But this time, I want to be careful with my splurge! Should I buy something that I wouldn't normally buy for myself? Should I put it toward something that's a REAL splurge? I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!
I started looking around a little, and found a few things that I like. (I mean, it's Nordstrom, I pretty much can't throw a rock in there without hitting something I like.) ((Not that I would throw a rock at Nordstrom, but you know what I mean.))
For example, I could put it toward these gorgeous Frye boots:
Or buy these pretty Seasonal Whispers bracelets:
Or a really nice set of makeup brushes?
Or a splurge-worthy pair of sunglasses?
I am paralyzed with indecision! What would YOU buy for a splurge if you were getting something just for yourself?
(All photos are courtesy of nordstrom.com)










I would buy a gorgeous dress for the Blathering. Or something else fabulous like that - like the boots or some great jeans or something. Basically, even though I don't need new clothes (and no one will care), I like getting fancy new stuff to make the weekend even MORE special!
Posted by: Jesabes | October 16, 2012 at 11:25 AM
Boots!
Posted by: Em | October 16, 2012 at 11:27 AM
I'd get the boot because I would never spend that much on shoes without a gift card.
Posted by: Jackie | October 16, 2012 at 11:32 AM
The boots! I love my Frye's. I bought them 2 or 3 years ago and they have held up great and are timeless. But, I'm a shoes girl. I always pick the shoes. Or a purse! I've had the same sunglasses for almost 12 years, so new sunglasses are a foreign idea to me.
Posted by: elz | October 16, 2012 at 11:57 AM
I ADORE those bracelets! I ALWAYS get compliments on the costume jewlery I've purchased from Nordstrom, and it makes every outfit feel special and indulgent. :)
Posted by: Steph | October 16, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Get the boots! So I can live vicariously!
Posted by: Jennie | October 16, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Boots!
Posted by: Abby | October 16, 2012 at 01:45 PM
Go for the boots. I have those bracelets and they won't last nearly as long as the boots will.
Posted by: regan | October 17, 2012 at 02:09 PM