Anonymous
Post 02/07/2026 10:17     Subject: 50th birthday gift to self - ideas
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Anonymous wrote:NP. I plan to buy a car. I personally can’t imagine jewelry or bags. I have never understood those. I don’t vacation (and did not when I was married either).


Who "doesn't vacation"??



My family didn't. I don't. I take my kids to the beach for three days max in driving distance. I don't get on a plane, I don't take a week off, etc. I don't find it enjoyable and think it is a waste of money. I went to Europe for short term study abroad--I did not think it was worth it. I really don't like being out of my routine and I don't like spending money. I have not really been much of anywhere since 2009. Before that very rare. I only travel sometimes for work. When I retire, I won't get on a plane again.

Your poor children.


+1
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2026 09:30     Subject: 50th birthday gift to self - ideas
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:NP. I plan to buy a car. I personally can’t imagine jewelry or bags. I have never understood those. I don’t vacation (and did not when I was married either).


Who "doesn't vacation"??



My family didn't. I don't. I take my kids to the beach for three days max in driving distance. I don't get on a plane, I don't take a week off, etc. I don't find it enjoyable and think it is a waste of money. I went to Europe for short term study abroad--I did not think it was worth it. I really don't like being out of my routine and I don't like spending money. I have not really been much of anywhere since 2009. Before that very rare. I only travel sometimes for work. When I retire, I won't get on a plane again.

Your poor children.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2026 00:23     Subject: 50th birthday gift to self - ideas
I’m also celebrating my 50th this year and here’s what I’m getting myself:

Taking the day off work for a massage and visit to art museum
Nice ski weekend
Chloe Marcie bag
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 22:29     Subject: 50th birthday gift to self - ideas
Instead of buying a designer purse for thousands of dollars, I would buy a plane ticket to Rome and buy a purse and leather jacket — all of which will be cheaper than some of the purses suggested here. And I’d get myself a great slice of birthday cake at a pastry shop.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 22:03     Subject: 50th birthday gift to self - ideas
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Anonymous wrote:What kind of bags do you like? Here's what I like right now:

Balenciaga Rodeo size medium
Fendi peekaboo size small
Ferragamo hug bag
Celine nino
Gucci Aura
Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 in pink monogram


You know bags! Can you suggest an everyday bag for me, a tote or shoulder bag? One that's not too obviously branded? At a lower price point bc I can't justify buying a designer bag right now.


I like the Coach Gramercy tote which appears to have been discontinued, and the Coach Brooklyn is very popular. Look at DeMillier, RSVP Batman, Tory Burch Romy.


Just coming back to say thank you! And also wondering, do you think woven bags will continue to be in? I've been wanting a dragon diffusion. What do you think of the Madewell version of the woven tote?


I like Madewell’s essential bucket tote a lot. Claire V. if you want woven and don’t want to spring for BV.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 21:25     Subject: 50th birthday gift to self - ideas
DH and my 50th will be a month apart, and around the time dc graduates from high school. We plan on taking a really nice family trip and splurge a little on things we wouldn't normally.

I might also get myself something for my hobby-maybe a new lens for my camera (pp inspired me
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 21:14     Subject: 50th birthday gift to self - ideas
I bought myself diamond studs for my 50th last fall.

Op has those so other items I considered or acquired in the last 5 years:
Cocktail ring with a nice stone (I got an emerald)
Mulberry bayswater handbag
Burberry trench
Longines record watch

Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 21:10     Subject: 50th birthday gift to self - ideas
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What kind of bags do you like? Here's what I like right now:

Balenciaga Rodeo size medium
Fendi peekaboo size small
Ferragamo hug bag
Celine nino
Gucci Aura
Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 in pink monogram


You know bags! Can you suggest an everyday bag for me, a tote or shoulder bag? One that's not too obviously branded? At a lower price point bc I can't justify buying a designer bag right now.


I like the Coach Gramercy tote which appears to have been discontinued, and the Coach Brooklyn is very popular. Look at DeMillier, RSVP Batman, Tory Burch Romy.


Just coming back to say thank you! And also wondering, do you think woven bags will continue to be in? I've been wanting a dragon diffusion. What do you think of the Madewell version of the woven tote?
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 10:58     Subject: 50th birthday gift to self - ideas
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:NP. I plan to buy a car. I personally can’t imagine jewelry or bags. I have never understood those. I don’t vacation (and did not when I was married either).


Who "doesn't vacation"??



My family didn't. I don't. I take my kids to the beach for three days max in driving distance. I don't get on a plane, I don't take a week off, etc. I don't find it enjoyable and think it is a waste of money. I went to Europe for short term study abroad--I did not think it was worth it. I really don't like being out of my routine and I don't like spending money. I have not really been much of anywhere since 2009. Before that very rare. I only travel sometimes for work. When I retire, I won't get on a plane again.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 07:39     Subject: 50th birthday gift to self - ideas
Anonymous wrote:NP. I plan to buy a car. I personally can’t imagine jewelry or bags. I have never understood those. I don’t vacation (and did not when I was married either).


Who "doesn't vacation"??

Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 23:50     Subject: 50th birthday gift to self - ideas
NP. I plan to buy a car. I personally can’t imagine jewelry or bags. I have never understood those. I don’t vacation (and did not when I was married either).
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 23:19     Subject: 50th birthday gift to self - ideas
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What kind of bags do you like? Here's what I like right now:

Balenciaga Rodeo size medium
Fendi peekaboo size small
Ferragamo hug bag
Celine nino
Gucci Aura
Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 in pink monogram


You know bags! Can you suggest an everyday bag for me, a tote or shoulder bag? One that's not too obviously branded? At a lower price point bc I can't justify buying a designer bag right now.


I like the Coach Gramercy tote which appears to have been discontinued, and the Coach Brooklyn is very popular. Look at DeMillier, RSVP Batman, Tory Burch Romy.


Look at cuyana also
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 22:52     Subject: 50th birthday gift to self - ideas
OP here. Thank you all so much- so many great ideas on here (I never would have thought of an upper bleph in this category, but I really could use one). I would love love a Chanel flap bag, but I’m not sure I can justify it (they are over $10k, right?) since I tend to switch out bag styles based on the season and what colors I’m wearing.

I may do as a PP suggested and set aside a chunk of money and when I feel more confident in what I want (object, experience, whatever), I can buy it for myself.

Thanks again, there are terrific ideas on here.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 22:45     Subject: 50th birthday gift to self - ideas
Tiffany & Co. Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 22:41     Subject: Re:50th birthday gift to self - ideas
Anonymous wrote:When I turned 50, I got a pair of sapphire studs. Those were my daily earrings for a few years.

Another transitional year, I set aside a chunk of money — I think it was $3000. My idea was that when something special that I wanted to do popped up — I’d already have the “extra” funds available for it. So, be it travel, an extravagant purchase, a new interest — I’d be set whenever the desire hit. Several months later, I ended up taking music lessons, which became a life-changing experience. The money I’d set aside covered about a year of lessons, access to an instrument, and everything that I needed to support my new hobby.


This is cool. I am getting close to a milestone and you just made me think of new skis (for a new type of skiing so I'll need to set aside lesson money too).