That Time I Won A Contest, Part One.

So, I am a pretty regular seller on Poshmark and they run weekly contests in which you can win Poshmark credit. I have been selling steadily for two years and never won a damn thing...until a few weeks ago. I got an email telling me I'd won the weekly grand prize and my immediate reaction was, THIS IS A SCAM. But, it wasn't! It was real! I won a nice chunk in Poshmark credit and decided to save it away for one really fabulous thing.

Hahahahhaaa j/k. I spent that shit IMMEDIATELY. What did I get? Several things. Gooood things. Because I am a mean lady (and also it was Marianne's idea) I am going to do a slow roll on this one. Here's the first thing I bought:

Shocker, I bought a bag. I'd always liked the functionality of the foldable Longchamp Le Pliage but the popular nylon version with the brown leather flap wasn't quite my style. When I saw the cuir/leather version, though, I was WAY more interested in tracking one down. I bought a (very) used small one on Posh not too long ago and wished I had sprung for a medium. The small is handbag size and holds a lot, but I thought the medium would work better for travel. 

So, by the time I had my prize credit I'd already picked out a secondhand medium Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir in red (and relisted the small for sale). It's great - super light weight, a good, rich red, and holds a ton. Plus, the leather is satisfyingly squishy. It's available in red (large) and pink (medium) on Nordstrom Rack but but the medium is also available here is good fall colors. It's the perfect not-too-big-not-too-small size for me. Also, for a more affordable option, the "neo" nylon is pretty cute in red! 

Stay tuned for more wasteful Poshmark credit spending!