The WORST Purchases I Made in My 20s
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OMFG i spent so much on my "fantasy self" , i bought a EXPENSIVE shoulder bag for when i go on dates. _ive never dated, i dont talk to many people_
I get why people want to save expensive purchases for special occasions but life is a special occasion, use it whenever.
This is me hahaha
I got few expensive bags (not like the rly posh brand LV or Prada but still luxurious brand) and I use them every single day to work, shopping, date etc. I mean I buy a bag to use NOT to admire it by myself on the shelf! So just use ur bag
Haha! So me but with dresses😂 I never eat outside but imaginary self does so she needed fancy dresses
literally me buying dresses for dates that i’m way too self conscious to wear on a daily basis 🤦🏽♀️
Oh no. Makeup. There's thousands of dollars of makeup all spoiling in the drawer. I can't actually use that much lipstick. I want to see the opposite version of this video, brilliant things you spent money on in your 20s, 30s, etc.
Victoria Ngo Truth! But I do try to shop my stash. Tell me why, though, now that I only wear liquid lipstick, I’m hanging on to 50 or more tubes of lipstick!?!
Same. And now ai have drawers full of almost 10 year old blushes that I need to declutter. My fantasy self was a beauty guru with 25 faces or something!
M.A.C makeups.. they are so expensive but so trendy the last decades...
I’m still in my twenties but one of the first things I did in my early twenties was learn about money. I learned about retirement, emergency funds, etc. I listened to financial podcasts, shows, blogs, etc. It helped that I just was never a big spender so I have lived pretty minimally. I paid off my car, paid off medical debts, etc. I still have my student loan left but it’s definitely one of my goals next year to throw ridiculous amounts at it.
@@rimun5235 hello, I am also not a big spender. A new lipstick or more clothes never really made me happy except maybe shoes. I am trying to be more independent financially, could you please advise some financial podcast or blogs...
Thanks for your reply
Just turned 22, starting to look at apartments downtown...
I hate how much I needed to hear this 😂
Madeline Tobolewski ME TOO! Luckily moving out with an S/O makes it sliiiiightly justifiable LOL
SAME
Allison, if you take that Madewell bag to any cobbler or shoe repair place they'll be able to fix it for about $10. You'll have it back in less than an hour!
tmolusable i came here to make the exact same comment!
Yes! Getting things fixed or altered is big 30-something good decision energy.
Do I have a link for that bag or one similar? I love it!
I think you should write a book on the "fantasy self." This is revolutionary. This changes lives.
I totally agree! This idea really needs to be elaborated on because it just spoke to me SO MUCH
This is talked about a lot in minimalist communities. Increasingly so in finance too (it's talked about on The Financial Diet). I don't know if there is a book on it but here's a 2011 article, www.missminimalist.com/2011/08/declutter-your-fantasy-self/
Google has many more if you want more info/discussion.
And then make it an audiobook bc I'm sure Alison's voice would be perfect for it!
The “fantasy self” is such a mood. I’m not even in law school yet, I’m pre-law, and I go crazy on fancy blouses and pencil skirts. Doesn’t stop me from wearing them to go grocery shopping though 🤷♀️
Allison, I would love to see the reverse of this video i.e., The 5 Best Things I've spent my money on in my 20s
I’d sell your Chloe bag and get at least some $ back for it. Better to have a couple hundred extra dollars than a bag that gives you anxiety every time you wear it, I know how you feel
C K
You don’t wear a bag, you carry it
Deer Doe and how did your comment help her?
If you look on second hand markets like therealreal she could only get maybe $300 for it and these websites keep 50% of that. I think keeping the purse and wearing it to a wedding is better than $150 cash.
“as soon as i step into an REI, i might as well be training for everest”
bruhhhh i felt this😂😂😂
I'm in my twenties and you just changed my life by helping me separate myself from my fantasy self lol thank you
I NEED THESE HEELS FOR WHEN I WORK FOR MIRANDA PRIESTLY!
When she said “maybe you buy cute gym clothes because you imagine you do sunrise yoga” I ALMOST CHOKED. Why are you so loud for?!? 😭💔😂
THE VOLUME IN THIS BUS
I can totally relate to wasting money on your "fantasy self". I've never heard that term before, but wow, so relatable.
I have been a subscriber for years and years and years - I have thoroughly enjoyed the transition of your channel. So different than your LA days
I agree!
Maybe that in itself was the factor that drove her to be so materialistic, it's all mirages of fakery in LA, and being around that influenced her to spend so much.
Omg this. My fantasy self went through a phase of buying cocktail dresses and cute clubbing dresses. I don't even go clubbing. I don't even go out??
HAHA SAME
😂😂😂
"for when I go work for Miranda Priestly."
Same. And I hate high heels too!
Thanks for sharing this video. Appreciated the honesty. =)
It’s a shame that u don’t wear that Chloé bag, it goes with your outfit AND your couch
1. renting fancy apartments
2. decorating those apartments
3. expensive handbags
4. fitness classes/memberships
5. fantasy self
Hero.
$1,000 for a bag is bananas. Sell that thing!
My fantasy self bought an expensive curling iron to wake up early and curl my hair. I use it maybe once a year....
That's what I did! Then I actually went to the hairdresser who told me my hair was not frizzy, it was ringlets and just needed a scrunching spray while damp, a bit of scrunching and would dry itself into perfect curls 😂😂😂
That’s much healthier for your hair!
@@tfnvv5469 definitely. The irony that I went and bought a curler for naturally curly hair is a bit ridiculous though...
I have so many
"I'm going to become an olympic level paddle boarder" I'm dying lol the fantasy me purchases are soooo relatable its scary!
"I'm not going to cancel my membership because I'm definitely going to the gym on Monday!" LMAO that's me.
OMG, High heels were my thing. I bought SO many flipping pairs of high heels. I had a book shelf that dislpayed all of my them...but I never wore them. I had kids in my late 20's which meant that I rarely went anywhere that would call for heels.. and if I did, I would just wear the same 2 pairs every time. I rationalized it by saying I needed them for outfit posts on my blog..lol. Finally I just donated them all, and now I use my bookshelf for something I actually use... Books... instead of storing those in my closet. LOL.
I'm the opposite. I buy "practical shoes" and still end up wearing heels even when it snows because I love them so much!
Allison, this is one of the BEST videos I have seen in a really long time from any genera. I have been following you since you appeared on Ingrid's and Fleur's videos years ago and you are the ONLY UA-camr from that time I still follow. I also found myself buying beauty and fashion items for the fantasy version of myself which I have since thrown away bc I don't enjoy chemicals and spending hours spreading goop on my face. I love how you have grown and transformed and am so excited every time you post a video. Thank you!
Meagan Hammer yessss! Totally agree!!
Totally agree! I remember those fancy handbags... and so much money wasted on makeup.
Omg yes! Back in the days IMATS day!
@@Frea_ IMATS!!!! I haven't thought of that in years. I wasn't even qualified to attend and I was still obsessed with it back then
@@meaganhammer9025 yeah I had to search about that on UA-cam lol
I don't even live in the US and I like to watch their IMATS videos
I'm still in my 20s (I'm 23, turning 24 in january), but even though we aren't the same age, I feel like we've grown up together somehow. I started watching your videos in 2011/2012, when you were still making make-up tutorials, make-up collection videos and hauls and I always wondered (not just following you, but other creators as well) how a person could need so much make-up, but without even noticing it I started doing the same thing, collecting eyeshadows, thinking about new MAC collections, hunting down special blushes and lipsticks that left me with a huge collection I didn't even reach for. I've spent so much money on things that I wouldn't use, but that my phantasy self would surely need eventually, like MACs Steamy eyeshadow. I've tried it once and it looks horrible on me! 🙈 I'm currently learning to be a bit more thoughtful about my purchases and trying to buy things that fit my actual self. 😊 Your video about your phantasy self has really opened my eyes!
Im in my 40’s and I’m still spending stupid money on my fantasy self 🤦🏻♀️, thank you for this video
I do this too and I feel like I should know better. I have decluttered past purchases I have made for my fantasy self, but I keep making the same mistake.
The fantasy self part just called me out! I'm always buying clothes for when I'm a "professional" (currently a grad student) and then they just sit in my closet
so glad I watched this video! I'm 22 and i've started looking for my first apartment and needed to hear that its not worth it to spend the money to get the better layout! you just saved me 500$ a month lol!
alydaly it’s not worth it and you will be tired of that apartment in a couple months. Save your money!
I’m in the sameeeee position lol and I’m 24 ! I always thought the higher end apartments was nicer. But you can find some nice apartments for a decent price you just have to hunt ! 🤗🙏🏽
"I don't even go to cocktail parties. I'd rather stay home" YES girl!!!
Thanks for pointing out that youtube normalizes a lot of excessive spending (all relative to income of course). Thankfully, I didn't have a credit card in my 20's but I still spent way too much on makeup and clothes after watching the beauty community in those 2010-2015 years. Now that I'm 31 and work a full time job, the last thing I want to do is wear uncomfortable clothes and put on makeup everyday!
The money spent on the fantasy self...#canrelate
Use the Chloe bag 😍 It’s beautiful and it goes with everything. Better to have used and loved it for a time than never having used it at all.
Getting a credit card.. thankfully I wisened up and got rid of it after 8 months. Never had one again!
A Rolex. Then, when I was styling my hair, I bashed it on the metal towel rack behind me and broke the crystal. It was too expensive to get it repaired, but figured some day I would be flush enough. I’m still waiting for that day. I am a mom now, and every penny is needed for real life. 🤦♀️
Sell it! Plenty of people would buy a Rolex with a broken crystal, especially if you kept the packaging!
loved this! would love to see one on best purchases made!
Loved this video! 🤣 the handbags bit got me, as an avid UA-cam watcher for 10 years now I felt like I was missing out because I didn’t have the Michael Kors rose gold watch, or the Rebecca minkoff handbag or the LV neverfull! Ended up being obsessed with having collections of makeup, nail polish and handbags at one point. Thankfully I’m out the other side now :) great video! X
I’ve been subscribed to you for years and have really enjoyed seeing your content evolve. Thank you for being so real and relatable! In my early 20’s I started watching beauty channels and for someone who rarely wears eye makeup and lipstick, I spent way more than I should on products that just collected dust.
I love how real this video is! I’m still in my early twenties & am already regretting these exact purchases. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who is a sucker to themselves 😅
I seriously love your honesty, specially that fantasy self we all are guilty of but never talk about it. Thank you for sharing 💕
I remember watching you back in the day, somehow youtube recommended your video to me and it was nice to watch you again so many years after
I needed to hear everything about apartments bc I stress myself out over decorating when at the end of the day I don’t want to have to resell everything!
I’m so glad you chose to tackle this topic, Allison! You’re so sensible and over the years you’ve taught and inspired me so much from makeup to traveling to Iceland by myself. I’m turning 24 this year and I LOVED hearing your thoughts on how you felt certain decoration/upgrades to your apartments were a bit excessive. I have a lot of friends who invest a lot in their apartments and, granted, their places are a lot more homey, but I struggle to rationalize spending my money on furniture/decorations I don’t love (I often prefer more expensive pieces that I can see myself keeping for a long time) or might not be able to keep in future moves. I think right now I probably waste money in my fantasy self-travel edition. Aka buying expensive clothes that look great in foreign locations, but would seem out of place at my job/day-to-day life!
I love the honesty in this video! Keep doing what you’re doing!
MOST of the makeup I bought because of youtube...I could have paid off a car but instead I bought tons of makeup. It's only really in the last 1-2 years that I have dialed back on compulsive shopping. I'm now trying to use things up, declutter what I don't need, and discover what I truly enjoy and want in my life. Makeup is one of those things, small "pick me ups" that start to add up quickly. It's always something that "fits" unlike clothes so it always made me feel good. As much as it's nice to have those small pleasures, I know in the long run, paying off credit card balances will make me feel better.
This is an amazing topic!! I've never seen any other videos on this topic. thank you for making it!!
This is one of the best videos you’ve made in a long time. I loved your sense of humor about your mistakes.
I love this video wow. The fantasy self! Ugh I love that term. It is exactly what drives me crazy about social media! Which is why I appreciate your intentional shift in content! Been subscribed for years now!
This is one of the best videos out there! so helpful and speaking out my thoughts i didn't evan know i was thinking
You're so honest and relatable. Thank you.
Been watching you since the Fleur and Ingrid days. I'm tickled bc I kinda always admired how much you invested into your apts and thought "I should do that too instead of waiting until I felt settled. I should MAKE it feel like home." And here you are now wishing you hadn't.. We can only live and learn! 😅
I loved the term fantasy self that was hilarious and so relatable
I can totally relate with the last one, Fantasy Self. I have just purchased 5 designer handbags (second hand market) in October alone and I am still on the lookout for another one (Chanel Classic Double Flap) because my fantasy self is a famous UA-camr who goes to events and is a major Instagram influencer who has to post OOTDs and should not be seen repeating outfits. LOL! In reality, I am a granny who hates going out, lives in a tshirt and shorts, works from home for a tech company and is in bed by 10PM. Thank you for sharing this video as it has given me that "slap in the face with a splashing of iced water" to wake me up from my fantasy and give me a reality check. Now, I'll need to sort out my closet and start decluttering...
Ugh, I need to binge watch your vids to help me stop the madness! I have been ordering up a storm in quarantine... I think it’s an emotional bandaid cuz it gives me a little happy boost at the time. I need you to be my voice off reason!! Thank you! 💕
The idea of the 'fantasy self' is such an important thing to understand. I feel like companies are taking advantage of that in their marketing, it's just crazy. I used to watch you back in the day, but your content lately is totally speaking to me and I've re-subscribed! ❤
This was SO relatable it kind of (really) hurt 😅 And, while I'm sure other videos exist on the topic, you gave me an a-ha moment talking about buying for your fantasy self. I've never had a term for it before, but it makes so much sense. Thank you for a great video, you have a new subscriber!
I just discovered your channel and I’m loving your videos! They are so relatable and I absolutely love how you talk about ‘your fantasy self’ I never thought of it that way! Such an interesting perspective.
"Shocker!" 😂
Relatable n definitely needed to see this! 😅👍
Makeup. I spend thousands of pounds on it over the years, got into debt (which I’m still paying off at 33). I’ve never been into super glam makeup, bronzer, contour etc but everyone on YT was doing it so I needed so. Sheesh. This is why I’m so loving seeing all the UA-camrs I’ve watched for years and years declutter their makeup and move towards more every day, simple looks.
oh "fantasy self" --- that really hit home!!
Hello from Everett, WA. Girl, I love how you are keeping it real in this video! Sometimes these things are hard to admit. I have been listening to Dave Ramsay and this goes right along with his messages, and is very applicable in my life. Especially my "fantasy self." Thanks so much.
Im binge watching all of your videos because you have no idea how much I can relate to them at this stage in my life. Why did I not realize I needed to before? No idea why!
I LOVE the psychology behind your list! It’s completely ME!!! I related to all of it! Subscribing!!!!! Xx
holy crap. I have not seen this channel in like 5 years or more! its like seeing an old friend lol! so glad to see allison has evolved and is still on YT. she was one of my favorite makeup channels.
also, great vid. there is a lot of sage advice!! particularly when buying expensive items -- you have to be ok with them eventually falling apart because thats the only way you're going to feel like you got your money's worth!
I’ve loved your videos for years! I think we’re the same age and I totally agree - so many mistakes in my 20s!
Can you do a video about your wardrobe? You seem to have nice, quality pieces almost like a capsule wardrobe and I love your style!
Samantha Lee I would also love a wardrobe video!
I just had to come back and share that years after watching this video, I still think about the concept of purchases for my “fantasy self” almost every single week. This is the only place I have ever been introduced to that concept and it has not only saved me money and space, but created more room for self reflection in my life. I’ve used it so many times & also shared that framework with the people in my life. I just had to say thank you for this video and explaining examples because it really did change my life in a small way that I will always carry with me. ❤
Thanks for being so real! I can relate to so many things you talked about! ❤️
I loved your take on this! Especially the fantasy self! Totally relate.
I absolutely loved this video. So true and relatable, especially the fantasy self part.
I remember all those “what’s in my bag” videos. I am here for so long... you used to work at a hair salon at the time ♥️
Great video! Wow I really identify my self with this, because that was how I thought before, knowing that I not doing it anymore it's great.
I just turned 30 this year and just rediscovered your channel. I love this series.
I've started taking pieces I love to get repaired versus replacing them. I think the madewell bag strap could get fixed for under 10 bucks!
RELATABLE!! I'm born and raised in Seattle. And literally every time I walk into a Nordstrom or REI I have a new fantasy self that must be completely outfitted. Every👏🏻time👏🏻
I love watching these videos because I love to hear the stuff that other people acknowledge that they didn’t really need
You make me want to travel all around the world, and your videos have deff helped me get over my fear of solo travel!
always so fun and educational! funducational if you will
I love what your channel has become! I’ve been around since you were a beauty guru. Glad you’re not in that mess and you’re traveling the world!
Love how real this video is Allison!
So much yes! The fantasy self thing is an interesting one 😂 definitely been there
I really felt the fantasy self part! I have finally decided to know myself well enough to make good decision for the real me!
OMG! I regret all of the make up i bought!! I always tried doing these looks, buying eyeshadow pallettes and brushes because i wanted to be able to do these looks all these beauty gurus where doing. I just wanted to be good at makeup and look good in it untill I hit me that heavy makeup just doesnt look good on me 🤦♀️ and now im stuck with all that shit in my drawers :)
This is my first video I have watched of yours - love the content!
You have GOLDEN content. Please never stop creating this unique and actually helpful channel.
That seattle REI tho, I get ya. It’s so amazing inside I decided my fantasy self was a backpacker and bought all the gear 😂 those backpacking tents and sleeping bags are sooooo expensive
This video is awesome! I would especially agree with the last one for myself too. The envision type products are so easy to get sucked into and it's kind of like how you described the fitness memberships one, where if i buy the whole deal, than I'll end up going for sure and we end up not being as committed to the goal then. Great video!
Following you for so many years now and I totally love your transition....awesome content
you are legit my favourite youtuber
I loved this video! Since 2020 is coming it would be cool to see you do a video on your fashion style and how it evolved through the decade. I still sometimes go back and watch your old videos because it’s cool to see how you have changed.
the 30s and 40s really don't get any better. you can always find a reason to justify something, its nearly impossible to justify NOT buying it
Always good to have a good laugh about yourself and your decisions haha! This was such a delight to watch 👍💕
Loved the video concept. Used to follow years ago and following again. Curious about your content now
I recently found you and you are so relatable and hilarious! Looking forward to binge watching your content lol
Fantasy self purchases are such a real thing!! Loved this video!!
As a 20-something this video was so relatable. I've done the handbag thing too, thanks the 'what's in my bag videos'.
Love this video! It's so crazy that I was literally contemplating buying that chloe bag, but in a different color today. I put it in my cart and everything. I imagined all the places I would go and outfits I would wear it with after quarantine. I decided to think it over more before taking the plunge and a few hours later I come across this video. It was exactly what I needed!
A really smart, funny and informative video. We have so many videos of consumption and products, it's good to have a video like this which acknowledges the want to buy things but why it's a waste of money to do so!
I was laughing as I watched you describe your fantasy self! I can definitely relate to that!
I’ve been subscribing you since 2011 or 2010. I never felt so proud of you than this video. Since back then ( you know missglamazzi era. But I do love her now),you are always the most honest, down to earth and lovely person in the UA-cam. I’m look forward to seeing your another trip video.
Saw this thumbnail and just had to click! I talked myself out of that exact bag (but wasn’t so smart with some other bags! Haha). These videos are some of my favourites.
This video is so useful and helpful!! Loved how real you are, we're all human and make mistakes. I hope I can avoid doing some of these things, thanks to you!
Ohhhh...... I love your video...... Makes me reflect how our purchases could be a way to create another people or try to imitate others..... Thanks a lot....