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Have you ever walked into a jewelry store because a piece from the window display seems like it was beckoning you to come closer? You go right in, ask to take a closer look, reach for it, and the moment you touch it, you know you simply must have it? It could be a luxurious pair of diamond earrings, a designer belt, an ornately wooden bangle. It may even be something cheap and funky like, say, a jibbitz for your rubber clogs.

Whatever it is, I say, give yourself a treat and get it. Don't wait for a special occasion, or a special someone, particularly if it is one of those limited edition designed jewelry that may no longer be available if you dilly-dally.

I once tried a pair of boots that were a dream. They looked fabulous and when I tried them on, it felt like coming home. But I already had too many unplanned purchases at the time so I wistfully placed them back on the rack, promising myself to go back for them another time. When I did, I was miserable to find they were sold out!