My only splurges have been thrown on a credit card and I am MAJORLY regretting that now! I am banned until I can pay everything off and then I am saving up and treating myself to an authentic LV Speedy 25. Im pretty sure I will be sleeping and showering with it when that finally happens! haha
I would go for bags that are more timeless. Black/brown leather and stuff you can wear over and over again. It will make you feel better about spending the money on it if you get TONS of use out of it. Check out Marshall's/ TJ Maxx..they have last season bags that are even cheaper than the outlets. You can always go the replica route..people have such polarized opinions on them, but they are an option... I know of a few replica websites if you're interested you can PM me