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Tell us: What do you splurge on?

That's probably Beth in that cab right now, naughty girl! Photo by Baptiste Pons.

This question sparked a big discussion at our meeting this week, and we wanted to put it to you. It’s the eternal debate: Should I go out and see things and talk to people and spend money, or should I watch Hulu and drink a Simple Times Lager? Let’s take a moment to talk about our splurges! I’ll tell you mine. Ready? It’s cab rides. I knooooowww. Terrible. Like throwing money to the wind, when the subway is right there. Sometimes, I’ll think to myself: I could have one more drink… or I can take a cab. Guess which one wins. (I have more bourbon at home). Okay, stop judging me and tell us what you love to splurge on! Is it brunch (Leah) or facial moisturizer (Nina) or a $250 hat?

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Beth Hoyt :

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  • Gilt Groupe. I stopped buying fast fashion crap every other day and I just save my duckets for a fancy dress once a month or so. I spend the same amount of money on clothes now, I just have a few amazing pieces instead of a million crappy ones.

  • Having my roots professionally touched up. When I do it myself, I end up dyeing the bathroom but leaving a lot of untouched roots.

  • Exotic and unusual beers from American Beer Distributor/Thrifty Beverage Center (265 Court Street) are worth the splurge.

  • Oh my gosh, as I was mentally preparing my list I realized I splurge on way to many things. However it comes in cycles. For example I used to get mani/pedis and massages after work fairly often. This month it's been cabs. Often it's accessories and recently it's been custom bike parts. Oh and the brooklyn's best brie cheese, but I can't help it because I live right above the gourmet food supply store.

  • just took a cab and the G is totally up and running on a weekend. but can i subtract guilt when my umbrella died on the way to the subway?

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