Awesome - enjoy! :)

I'm totally waiting until I have something major to celebrate (coinciding with bonus time) for the Chanel, heh.

You'll make it. It will suck, but you will come out of this clusterf*ck. And, at the end of the day, while obviously this is small consolation now, you'll be glad that he didn't pull this bullshit after you got hitched. Do whatever you need to do to help yourself heal. And know that you deserve better.

I would take the flight. At least you can say you tried if it doesn't work out. Can you give us a little more background? Why are you guys 5000 miles apart? Why are you on the rocks?

Agreed, and I think that's the case even if you do have a great job and income. Unless you're swimming in money like Kim Kardashian (ugh), I don't think it makes much sense to spend a ton of money on a bag that will probably go out of style within a year or two. Better to get a timeless piece that will be worth the…

It's amazing how a handbag can just take an outfit and make it look expensive. I was wearing an Ann Taylor sweater and scarf, Tory Burch flats, Gap jeans and aviator sunglasses today - nice clothing, but by no means haute couture, and the bag just elevated the outfit to a whole new level.

Hey, all that matters is that *you* love it. So what if it's menswear? And anyway, menswear is in right now! Enjoy!

Yeah, I also bought a MacBook first, just because it was a more practical purchase (I use it when I am working from home all the time). But yep, this splurge is coming on the heels of a long, busy week. I like my job, but you definitely have to splurge every once in a while to make those late nights a little less…

A Louis Vuitton Alma MM in the mono - and I'm glad to hear that you have gotten a lot of use out of your bags. That is exactly what I am counting on, and why I am making the investment (in this bag and future bags - I plan on getting a few more LVs and a Chanel quilted flap bag, among others). I just feel that a bag…

Thanks! I work a lot of hours as an attorney in NYC, and while I try to be prudent about finances, I do like to treat myself every now and then. And yep, I feel like it's an investment - a piece that I will be able to wear for a very, very long time so long as I treat it well. To answer your question, I got the Louis…

A Louis Vuitton Alma MM in monogram. It is absolutely glorious. I loved it in the vernis as well and plan on getting one eventually, but I wanted something a little more casual that could be worn up or down for my first LV. The Chanel quilted bag is next on my list. Designer handbags are my weakness!

You do whatever you need to do to move on - as long as you aren't hurting anyone, carry on.

Today I went and bought myself an insanely expensive designer handbag. I know that it is a frivolous purchase, but I try to justify it by reminding myself that a) I have busted my ass to get to where I am and deserve to buy myself nice things every now and then and b) it's the kind of iconic bag that will never go out…

Anyone who would throw away an eleven-year friendship over a four-month relationship (to placate an insecure killjoy) has not got his priorities straight. You can go for dinner with him, but you have to let him know in no uncertain terms that if he treats you like crap, you are not going to stick around.

Time to cut the chord and cut your losses. Erase his number from your phone, delete his e-mails and texts, keep strong and carry on. Take it from someone who has been there, it is a waste of your valuable time to pine for/be angry at a guy for a long time - you will look back and think, why did I waste my energy on…

I would not go off your meds. A friend of mine did and went into a death-spiral, ended up in the hospital psych ward for a while. She's doing better now, but it's been a long, hard slog.

Awesome - glad I could give you a little motivation!

@everyone: Yeah, it took us three hours but it was well worth it because when things get messy I start stressing. Mr. Vivi and I just got back from a little excursion for coffee and dessert and are now just chilling - such a nice feeling to relax in an immaculate space (Mr. Vivi is very good about helping with the…

I cleaned the entire apartment today and cleaned out and organized my closet. Feel so much better now.

I will say that I have lived in several different cities (both in the U.S. and abroad), and have experienced much less harassment in New York City and London than anywhere else. I think in New York, particularly, people tend to keep to themselves, which makes it harder to make friends, but can be a nice thing in some…