62 wastes of money
all the things you don't need (and 33 that are worth the £)
I really like nice things. I totally get the point, and the deep pleasure, of the odd semi-insane splurge. I get buying a friend one extravagant lipstick for a Christmas present. Actually, speaking of which: my new gift lipsticks of choice are by Dries Van Noten. Obviously, the clothes, swoon. But the makeup line is fantastic too, and the packaging is unimprovably beautiful. Look at the lipsticks! Lots of different cases, and they’re refillable.
But there are some things I absolutely won’t spend money on, and I thought it might be interesting to list them - I know you’ll have your own and I’m really looking forward to hearing what they are.
I’ve also done a list of things that I think are worth spending on. But first, the wastes, in no order.
Wastes of money, according to me
Buying all the things from the same makeup brand. Just because they do a good blush doesn’t mean they do a brilliant foundation, or non-mediocre, non-overpriced skincare.
Posh baked beans.
Posh crisps, with the exception of olive oil ones from Spain. And even then, in my heart of hearts my number 1 is still Walkers ready salted, with salt & vinegar hot on the heels.
Cheap scented candles. The smell is nauseating after 5 minutes, plus breathing that stuff in is really not good for you. Also they burn incredibly quickly (true of any cheap candle, including in a candlestick). False economy. Try incense.
London West End theatre tickets. My sister, her husband and their children wanted to go and see the one-woman The Portrait of Dorian Gray earlier this year. It would have cost ONE THOUSAND POUNDS for the four of them, and that’s before so much as an ice cream in the interval. Stay at home and watch brilliant telly with crisps on your lap instead.
Thin bin bags.
First class train tickets, unless the journey is especially long and arduous.
Here comes the paywall. Quick reminder in case you missed it: I’m putting my prices up on Monday. If you’re considering a paid sub, now is a good time. You’ll be locked in to the current price for EVER - like existing subscribers, you will be price-raise proof for all eternity.