Instagram Will Bankrupt Me

What’s worse than confessing to murder? Stealing candy from a baby? Wearing crocs? Confessing to being an Instagram addict of the shopping variety when you are trying to stay on a budget.

I know that you, too, troll the explore page and find amazing crap to lust over while drooling over pictures from the Caribbean. Instagram consistently makes me poor because my feed inspires me to buy more clothes and eat more food than ever before. Way to go, social media advertising.

I’m talking about stuff like that nutella stuffed pastry you can only find at that special bakery in the city. Or that bodycon dress that would be PERFECT to wear on your birthday for a little extra va voom. And we can’t forget about that gorgeous nude lipstick that is way better than the one you already own…

Ah, there I go again, getting carried away with Instagram’s compelling treasures. At least the good thing about this problem is you’ll always have awesome new food adventures and trendy clothes to rave about. Right? RIGHT?!

Oh you fancy. With a mirror like that, you’ll totally apply makeup like a pro. No more tan face, white neck incidents. Thank heavens. @impressionsvanity Cost: $220-$650

It has patches! Totally getting this whole outfit and embracing my inner 90’s child. @revolve Cost: $218

Its gelato on a stick. Am I in Italy yet? *Sing to me Paolo* @popbar

BOOK AT THAT PACKAGING. It’ll make you feel like a million bucks, cause that might as well be how much it costs. Bow down, peasants. @louboutinworld Cost: $90

I mean, tell me you don’t want to just stuff your face in that. Just me? Cool.. @doughdoughnuts

I have never wanted flowers more in my life than I do of these. Its so bougie. @maisondesfleursofficial Cost: $200-$400

Justifying the cost by the fact that you can also wear this two piece separately. GENIUS! @houseofcb Cost: $100

Who doesn’t love a grumpy face on their coffee? @cafegrumpy

A chihuahua and guinea pig?? Add to cart, add to cart. @casetify Cost: $40 each

The cone is in the shape of a fish. Say no more. @taiyakinyc

Okay, okay I’ll stop tempting you with these gems. Be like Spongebob and tell yourself you “don’t need it!” I won’t judge when you eventually crack and decide you “NEEEEED IT!”

Please tell me you got that.

(money images created by Francesca S.)