[Lainskii]

I was just reading the handbag porn thread and saw that Oroton are having a sale.

I dropped hints for my DH around my birthday (they were having a sale then too) but they obviously weren't strong enough (as in I didn't say 'I want this bag and show him the page)

Can someone come up with an excuse as to why I need a new bag to tell my DH?

I don't really need one as my bag is ok, but I've had it for 3 years and it is starting to look a bit worn.
I am on mat leave so can't really justify the dollars and carry a nappy bag most of the time but I really like their hobos and I have a nice new Oroton wallet that I started using last week.

Do you think DH would notice if I bought it and pretended it was my old bag? - they are both black and he is the kind of male that can't find something in the fridge even if it is right in front of his face

[Fairey]

Because anyday that ends in "y' is a good day to have/do/buy anything. Enjoy your new bag

[HeroOfCanton]

Don't you know that there's a rule about babies & bags?

New baby = new nappy bag (nappy function optional!!)

[Liadan]

Spilled something in your bag? juice, makeup, anything will do really...

[Stellajoy]

Accidentally set your old bag on fire

[SummerStar]

I just say "but I don't have one like this!" And he doesn't argue. Or I order one, put it on the shelf he never notices. Then when I get it out its not "new" anymore.
(But really in my case he doesn't ask anymore anyway.)
Any excuse is a good excuse for a new bag, all these bag threads I've been looking at have convinced me I need to buy one.

[Lainskii]

Accidentally set your old bag on fire

hmmmm, maybe I could do this and blame it on my 2.5 year old DD

I'd try the spill but I'm fairly practical and he'd expect me to try and wash it first.

[natangel]

If your DH is anything like my DH, he won't notice the new bag.

If you are worrying about spending too much money, than don't.

A good quality leather hand bag in a classic design (especially if it is on sale) is, in the long term, value for money and a good investment.

Happy shopping

[Lainskii]

Any excuse is a good excuse for a new bag, all these bag threads I've been looking at have convinced me I need to buy one.

Yes, if I hadn't been reading the other thread I wouldn't have known Oroton are having a sale and wouldn't be wanting a new bag.

[solongsuckers]

I usually just go with 'I want it'

(and if you can afford it obviously. I don't feel the need to justify purchases so long as we can afford it)