5 Carminas - ─五兄弟 - Page 2

Originally Posted by Cuttingboard 

I really like #4. Don't they make the exact same shoe but without the "brogueing"?
My wife just bought a new purse at Henri Bende's so I get to buy a new pair of shoes. My wife and I have a deal, every time she buys a new purse, I get to buy a new pair of shoes!!

Originally Posted by Christopher Essex 

If that was my arrangement, I would only be able to buy at most 1 pair of shoes a year.
The current arrangement we have is if either of us wants to buy something for ourselves over $100, we have to let the other know. Of course, when my wife tells me this, I always say 'sure...go ahead. I fully support your purchase'. Note: we both work, so we have our own cash.
However, sometimes the reverse is not quite so easy, when a purchase I'd like to make seems extravagant in her eyes (as her clothing purchases, while more regular than mine, are almost always at lower price-points).
So, I then offer to put the equivalent amount of my purchases into our house account (for improvements, major purchases, and the like). This usually works like a charm, and at the same time, I feel like I'm contributing.

Originally Posted by Christopher Essex 


If that was my arrangement, I would only be able to buy at most 1 pair of shoes a year.
The current arrangement we have is if either of us wants to buy something for ourselves over $100, we have to let the other know. Of course, when my wife tells me this, I always say 'sure...go ahead. I fully support your purchase'. Note: we both work, so we have our own cash.
However, sometimes the reverse is not quite so easy, when a purchase I'd like to make seems extravagant in her eyes (as her clothing purchases, while more regular than mine, are almost always at lower price-points).
So, I then offer to put the equivalent amount of my purchases into our house account (for improvements, major purchases, and the like). This usually works like a charm, and at the same time, I feel like I'm contributing.

Originally Posted by JOEMASTER 

Carmina now has a online store.
visit their official web.

Originally Posted by JOEMASTER 


just want to say hello to Vancouver fellow. been living there for several years.
used to go to holt renfrew (not sure about the spelling) to shop things around.
remember every x-mas time they offer a good bargain.
wonder how Van look like now. left there 2004~~
Cheers~

Originally Posted by Cuttingboard 

That makes expensive purchases a lot more difficult...you could begin a "slush" fund.

Originally Posted by chogall 

anything over $100?  thats harsh...

 

Originally Posted by JOEMASTER 

just want to say hello to Vancouver fellow. been living there for several years.
used to go to holt renfrew (not sure about the spelling) to shop things around.
remember every x-mas time they offer a good bargain.
wonder how Van look like now. left there 2004~~
Cheers~

Originally Posted by Christopher Essex 


It's not really harsh...more of a checks and balances kind of thing, out of respect for each other.
I've heard many stories of one half of a couple spending money on things at the expense of necessities - men buying boats and vehicles and other expensive things and then not having enough cash for mortgage payments etc.
It makes you consider every purchase over $100 carefully (and also makes you shop around to get things less than $100, if possible).
I wouldn't get away with hiding such purchases anyway (like I've heard people do by having stuff sent to the office).
My wife has a sharp eye and would notice if I had something new. Perhaps once I've built up my wardrobe a little better, I'll be able to get away with it more easily.
At least we don't have joint accounts or credit cards.

Originally Posted by JOEMASTER 

simpson give a real sleek look but it is bit tight in toe space.
i recommend to go half size bigger on your regualr shoe size.