The Consumer Question

I'm convinced that it is far better to appreciate what you have, live within your means, help others with your excess, simplify your life by trying to buy only what you need and be globally aware of poverty that you're not even close to experiencing...

...but I also really like shoes...and shopping...and movies...and eating out...and all the consumerism/entertainment that is almost inherent in my culture. Can the two be balanced or do they so completely contradict one another that you must choose between them...