The desire for luxury things in life

There is nothing wrong with desiring luxurious things such as clothes, purses, shoes, etc. Some people may say that money doesn't buy happiness, and others would say that it does buy happiness. My perspective is that money can get you the things you want, but those things will eventually not matter to you. When you first get a pair of $400 shoes, you immediately like to show them off with a nice outfit, but as time and time passes, it may be that those shoes are not significant to you. Like Petyr Baelish from Game of Thrones Said: "it doesn't matter what we want. Once we get it, then we want something else." Sometimes, it's not about wanting expensive items but good quality items. I am all for vegan products or cruelty-free products, so when I order shampoo and conditioner, the most I have paid is close to $150. Most of the time, I make purchases from Briogeo. Briogeo is a company that sells hair care products that do not harm the environment. Sometimes, people look at how an item is beneficial for them, no matter how expensive.

The other day while visiting my boyfriend's home, my brother-in-law had asked me to help him order a sweater he liked. It was a Kanto Starter Geng Face Hoodie. It costs $450; when it comes to outfits, I care that they look good on me; if I want to pay $5 or $100, I will. Apart from the sweater, he showed me a pair of sunglasses he liked that cost $750. I recently got a pair of sunglasses, and they cost me $15. I don't think I will ever pay hundreds of dollars for a couple of sunglasses. I decided to do a short interview with him to understand better why he's so dedicated to buying expensive things.

What makes you buy luxury items? If a shirt from the brand Guess costs $150 and another shirt from that same brand costs $15 at stores like Ross or Burlington, would you prefer to buy a $150 shirt and not a $15 shirt?

I prefer the original thing. Burlington and Ross, despite having popular brands, those brands aren't original. If I want to purchase something from Gucci, I would go to a Gucci store and not go to stores that sell popular brand clothes at a lower price.

Do you buy luxury things every time you get your paycheck, or is it not something you do all the time? How many times a week have you made expensive purchases?

When I like something, I buy it. It can be once a week or twice a week I make expensive purchases, but it is only when I like what I come upon.

Apart from clothing brands, shoes, and sunglasses, have you made other expensive purchases such as hair care products or anything else?

Not really, I am just really into clothes and shoes because I can wear them.

Have you looked for ways to spend less on luxury things?

Definitely, I sometimes wait for an item to go on sale so as not to have to pay too much.

Are you worried about anything when it comes to buying expensive things? Do you buy expensive items because you want to appear wealthy, or does buying expensive things motivate you to want to be rich? What exactly is the reason you make expensive purchases?

No, none of that. I am poor but stylish. I am not interested in being portrayed as rich or someone who has a lot of money. I am just a guy who loves luxury things.

Interviewing my brother-in-law has made me realize that even if people are not wealthy, that does not mean they can't buy things that cost a lot of money. Other people and I still manage to buy the things we desire from time to time. That is the difference between rich people and people who aren't. Wealthy people can easily buy whatever they want without any worries, but people who are not wealthy, sometimes have to wait to make expensive purchases. Over the years, your desire for luxury items may disappear; you may not care if something doesn't cost too much as long as you are satisfied.

Remember this: Having luxurious things does not mean your heart will be happy forever.