How to be expensive when you’re not (yet)
1. If you have chrome, download the extension Wikibuys. Every time you shop online and are ready to check out it tests all the active promo codes and shows them to you. You don’t have to run around googling/entering codes anymore.
2. Stop sleeping on department stores. Places like Macy’s, Sear’s and JCPenny can be gold mines for saving money. I’ve gotten a pair of Nike running sneakers from Macy’s for 30 dollars.
3. If it’s not a credit card, you should get the store rewards card. Many companies offer you easy ways to save via deals or coupons… or you can earn rewards by doing what you were going to anyway. Having a million plastic cards isn’t cute though. Download Stocard to save all your store cards in one spot on your phone.
4. You don’t have to spend a bunch of money for cute nails. Grow and strengthen your natural nails with olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter or nail growth serums. Paint your nails with high-quality polish. I love Sally Hansen miracle gel. I don’t pay full price for them though! I buy lightly used/new ones from the app Mercari. ( Use my promo code AAMAVS when your download the app for 10 dollars off your first purchase. ) I’ve got 5 bottles of Sally Hansen gel polish for 20 dollars. OR Go the nail salon and ask them how much it would be to install the nails but not paint them. I used to do this and saved 15 dollars every time.
5. Cute hair can be affordable too. Learn to do it yourself. Look for beauty schools in your area. Many of them offer some hair/beauty services for way less than the salon. It sounds crazy but read reviews and you should be fine. I’ve only had positive experiences and have saved a lot of money. OR support small businesses by finding people who do hair out of their home or come to you.
6. If you live near a Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, or Burlington coat factory… You should already be addicted! Go during off times and ask some sales associates what time a week they put out new stuff.
7. Find outlet locations of your favorite brands. I visit the kate spade outlet from time to time. The last time I went, I got a wallet for 40 dollars!
8. Consider gently used luxury products. I use Thredup, The Real Real (has new york store), Rent the runway and Poshmark. All have a department that identifies their products to make sure you’re not getting a fake. You can generally save 20-60 off the retail price. Don’t buy fakes! You support slave labor, look cheap and more people than you think can tell it’s fake.
9. Use Groupon for… well, everything. I’ve got hip-hop dance classes, photo shoots (search boudoir photo shoot for a classy sexy one), waxing, full body massages, and restaurant passes for my friends/family. You also can save on hotels, business cards, and dental care.
10. Look for student discounts. If you don’t want to do the research on which brands have it, download the Unidays app. It does all the work for you by putting together all the deals in one space. I’ve seen deals like 15% off American Apparel, 20% off addias, 40% off Pretty little thing, and 20% off 1800flowers. Use my link if you can and I’ll get a reward for referring you!
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