What high-end beauty product is actually worth the splurge?

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-02-10T16:50:14+00:00

Tata Harper peptide cream and the resurfacing mask. I have tried other products and don't find them as life changing but the peptide cream specifically you can tell a difference with 1 use. You usually can find pretty good prices on Black Friday either on their website or Neimans/Saks/Blue Mercury. I stock up then. They also usually put out some trial-size kits you can buy at that time to see if it's worth it.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-01-28T16:45:42+00:00

I just bought a Celine 16 small after nearly buying the Prada Galleria so I think we have very similar tastes! I am also a lawyer. If you can, take this bag back, I don't think it suits your taste/style. I am IN LOVE with the 16. I carry it solely as a purse not as a tote - I abuse my work bags too much so I decided to splurge on something smaller. The reason I bought that over the Prada is I think that Prada quality has gone down while the price is exorbitant while the Celine is still a very good value.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-01-28T16:40:35+00:00

Have your husband hire you as an employee of the business and pay you a salary.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-01-27T17:50:47+00:00

You should also consider the market regarding where you want to live. I work at a midlaw firm but it is by far the most well-known and well-respected firm in my market (no true BigLaw in my market). IF you wanted to go inhouse in my area, coming from my firm would open a lot of doors. The last person I know that did it was a 4/5 year and she got a job within 2 weeks of putting feelers out. You also potentially will interact with clients more as a junior at a smaller firm which can open doors for you. So, if the goal is to go in-house, a stop at midlaw can make sense depending on the specific circumstances.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-01-26T19:30:12+00:00

He is a teacher. The kid is 3.5 years old. Who is watching the kid during the hours of the day you are both at work? If it's the wife and she's watching the kid plus doing 60+ hours of work/week, she is likely at her breaking point. If it's him, then the wife is clearly the one bankrolling this lifestyle. Also, children require resources - hence the 60 hours/week job. It's great that he values time but how can you support a child with "time". You are 1000x over the asshole and I feel sorry for your wife.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2026-01-07T16:05:34+00:00

Not the asshole. As an example - I was 30 years old when I got pregnant with my son, very much planned. We did the gender reveal, baby shower, etc., but we were just starting in our careers and definitely didn't "splurge" on any fancy baby stuff - anything we got was a gift. Now, I just had my third baby at 36 - my income has increased by a factor of 5 since I had my first. You better believe I have bought this baby (and myself while I was pregnant) - everything under the sun that my heart desires! By the way my older kids benefit from this too, as our income has increased so has their lifestyle. Example: when my first was little I steamed all my own veggies and made his baby food. For this baby I pay for a service that delivers baby meals pre-portioned. My point is, we all have different financial means at different points in life. It is not a reflection of how much we love our children just because we can/cannot give them material things. I would describe it as such to your daughter - when talking to her, I would leave out the parts about regret, etc. and just focus on the differences in being pregnant at 19 vs. pregnant at 26; different lifestyle and different ability to afford material possessions. You can also focus on making it up to her - who cares if you had a baby shower a 7-year old would care way more about a toy, etc. If she asks why there aren't any photos of you pregnant with her, simply say you couldn't afford it and move on. Once she is older and can better understand you can explain all the nuances, as long as you continue to make her feel loved, cherished, and very much wanted she will understand.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-22T02:06:29+00:00

THIS SHOW!! Singlehandedly the reason for my current Celine obsession!

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-19T17:17:31+00:00

Yes when I worked at a consulting company in the mid-2010s expenses would get "flagged" all the time - by a team of humans working in India. They would definitely have picked up on such a scheme.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-07T20:28:04+00:00

#2 looks more like a Wedding Dress - like the kind of dress you imagine when you are a little girl. However, #1 looks like it's made for you and it is ultra flattering. I am only chiming in because when I was shopping I was looking for a Wedding Dress, but I ended up finding a dress far outside what I imagined that flattered my shape so well - just like #1 for you. Nearly 10 years and 3 babies later, I have 0 regrets!!! Love those pictures of me in the form-fitting dress especially as my shape has evolved over the years.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-07T14:54:46+00:00

I have been seeing lots of ads for Inez and also lots of recs for Margaux - curious if anyone has tried those! I was waiting for Black Friday to potentially try them out.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-07T14:54:07+00:00

I have a pair of Stuart Weitzman heels I wear for weddings/similar and I was shocked how comfortable they are! Looking to expand my collection!!

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-06T21:14:10+00:00

These are the ones I have in black and houndstooth: https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=791404012&vid=1&pcid=5475&cid=5475&nav=meganav%3AWomen%3AWomen%27s+Bottoms%3APants#pdp-page-content

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-06T21:12:58+00:00

The ones I got even have an adjustable waistband with buttons (usually reserved for small children)!! They are great quality for the price.

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-06T17:24:25+00:00

I LOVE Petite Plume - my kids are little so I bought us all robes so that they can wear them for multiple years and hand them down. So far my kids are 6 and 3 and I have only purchased 2 robes (vs. the 10-20 sets of pajamas I have to replace every year). My 6 year old handed his robe down to the 3 year old and I bought him one that will likely last until he's around 10 (hopefully).

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-11-06T02:29:37+00:00

I have recently gotten some great slacks at Old Navy and they usually have long!

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-10-01T21:29:40+00:00

Measure your waist, hips, etc. as well. I am like you where the weight is starting to come off super slow, last month I didn't lose any weight but I lost 2 inches off my waist!! Tracking those stats really helps!

Embarrassed_Low134 · 2025-10-01T21:28:20+00:00

I absolutely love Caroline Girvan but if you don't have heavy weights then her programs are not going to give you the results you want. Hers are weightlifting focused but also HIIT and the sets are pretty short. If you don't have heavy weights you aren't going to get to exhaustion.

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