I'm in love with a new man

Last night I realized I had been missing something kind of important in my life.
A void only a new man could fill. (twss)
I had been contemplating the switch for a while, but was always nervous to take the leap.
This next step is important and one that I couldn't take lightly.

I spent hours weighing my options. I knew I had to make the move, but to who?
I'm not even sure what I like.....where to start.
Who would make me love them at first sight? Is that even possible?
Well I am here to tell you, that yes, yes it is possible.
Is it absolutely possible to lay eyes on a new man and know, in that very instant, he is meant to be yours.

We belong together.

Meet my new man...
Mr. Zac Posen

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He is strong. He is sturdy. He is everything I need and desire.
Made of cross-hair leather and polished gold hardware, the architecture surrounding this bag is the epitome of me.

My list of must-haves for a new bag included the following:

Big enough to take the place of my current double bag-lady status.
Sturdy enough to with-stand my Chicago commute, both on foot and via train.
Strong enough to hold up against the elements.
A front compartment to hold my daily essentials: Metra pass, phone, chapstick, and tissues.
Timeless in design and color to endure new trends, outfits, and seasons.

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I think this bag covers all of the above.

I can't brag enough about the way this bag is made. For the first time in my life, I see what it's like to own a well made bag, and WHY they cost what they do.
The stitching, the hardware details, the heaviness of the clasps, the whole shebang.

They are worth every penny.
I regret nothing...not even the price tag (which has always been the biggest reason for me not "splurging.")

Seeing as this is my birthday month and I have comfortably settled into my 30's, we have no kids (yet) and I work hard for my money....I decided....why not?

I showed a co-worker my final 3 picks, although secretly Zac was my favorite.
I told her and she immediately said BUY IT.

Now, I purchased this bag at Zappos.com vs. a retail store or anywhere else.
Why? Because their customer service and shipping/return policy is unparalleled.
I ordered this bag on Monday, and it was delivered to my front porch by Tuesday afternoon.
No sales tax, no wait.

Plus, as long as I keep all the original packaging, I get to test drive the bag FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR, and still return it (pending I don't ruin it)....but honestly, I see no reason to do so unless something asinine happens and it breaks in the next month.

Disclaimer: I know this bag is a decent amount of money. Maybe more than what most people would say is necessary. Trust me...I'm with you. I have justified this purchase knowing I will use it every. damn. day. and when you do the math.....even at just five years...we are talking pennies per day and the value is priceless.

Not to mention I am about to be 31 and this is probably the FIRST major personal purchase I have ever gifted myself. Seriously. All my money goes to my home renovations and my dogs.
#treatyoself

So I did. And I'm thrilled. I can't stop staring at it. I waltzed into work this morning a little taller, a little more confident, with a tiny big more swagger (if that's even possible). Ha!

Tell me....what was your FIRST major purchase? What made you take the plunge and were you as obsessed as me!?!?