Financing My High-Priced Obsession, Give Me Elaine Turner

by Sara on March 22, 2008

One of the best sales people I’ve ever met was at the Clarins Beauty Counter at Nordstrom’s.

After my “free” make over she managed to peak my interest on $280 worth of product. I wanted each tube of whatever botanical cream, oil, and lotion that promised ultimate beauty. The only problem is that I didn’t like the damage it would do to my wallet.

After voicing my concern and refusing a $40 bottle of eye serum the saleswoman said, “If this product will last you one month that brings this to $3.20 a day. That’s the cost of a cup of coffee. Would you be willing to give up coffee every day for a more beautiful, confident self?”Gretchen

Absolutely I would and I did. And I keep doing it. In fact once that month was up I did it with other things. Like my beautiful Elaine Turner Gretchen handbag that cost me $240. I figured that if I gave up my daily latte ($4), one lunch out a week ($13), and two happy hours that month ($30), then voila. My Gretchen is paid for.

Next month I’m forfeiting my gym membership and running outside. I have my eyes on a pretty wallet to match.

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Nina March 28, 2008 at 8:50 pm

LOL that is hilarious!!. I didn’t ever think about it that way! now I don’t feel so guilty about the $200 jeans I like to buy, I just have to give up my diet cokes and that will actually solve 2 problems because I’m been trying to stop drinking them! HAHA

Sara March 29, 2008 at 3:17 pm

Well you know how much I like my big fancy bags.

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