Help Me Choose My Birthday Splurge

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)

 

 

Comments

[Jesabes]

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!

[Em]

Boots!

[Jackie]

I'd get the boot because I would never spend that much on shoes without a gift card.

[elz]

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.

[Steph]

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. :)

[Jennie]

Get the boots! So I can live vicariously!

[Abby]

Boots!

[regan]

Go for the boots. I have those bracelets and they won't last nearly as long as the boots will.