The phrase "Because, being female, if I see something I like, I need it." is not 'slightly materialistic', it is 'thick'.

( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Wed 5 Sep 2007, 17:55, archived)

It's a common female trait
Shopping compulsion.
( Methylene Blue - electrohead, Wed 5 Sep 2007, 17:57, archived)