shopping tips from a professional shopaholic⋆.ೃ࿔*:･👛💕
in this post im going to give you the rundown of my all-time FAVORITE activity… shopping! and i must say im quite the professional. i’ll be talking about navigating sales, identifying deals, and finding the CUTEST stuff that’s worth ur buck…💬🎀
GOOD DEAL VS. BAD DEAL ;
let’s imagine there’s a big sale going on. $5 for 10 basic tank tops that are so cute! but the quality isn’t very good. but it doesn’t matter cuz there r 10 different tops right? WRONG. quality > price ALWAYS, sometimes cheap isn’t a good deal if it won’t last. if it’s a reasonable price for good quality than it’s a good deal, but if u have to pay a pretty penny for good quality products it’ll be worth it in the long run.
when shopping for clothes think of investing in pieces that will actually get used. imagine ur looking at two super cute hand bags, one is $50 that you’ll prob wear like twice and that you don’t anticipate will last very long and the other is $150, it’s designer and it’s high quality and goes with more outfits.
the $50 bag worn twice = $25 per wear. not worth it.
the $200 bag worn 100+ times = $2 per wear. way more value for your money.
now THATS girl math. investing in well made pieces actually saves you money in the grand scheme of things. you’ll have go to pieces, so make sure ur thinking about you’ll be wearing the piece ur about to buy.
FINDING THE GOOD STUFF ;
when shopping i love to go to the mall or online shop but ultimately THRIFTING has my heart. i’ll find these super cute pieces or pieces with loads of potential that i have a vision for, and i’ll DIY it until it’s exactly what i want. that way i have original pieces in my wardrobe that no one else does. it makes me feel like a custom barbie doll 🎀
when shopping i gravitate towards clothes within my color palette (pinks, black, browns, creams). because i know my colors and my palette so well it’s easy for me to mix and match pieces and thinks blend easier. next i check the fabric bcuz even if a piece is cute, if it won’t last i don’t bother wasting my money.
another thing i always make sure to do is try on the piece before purchasing it because the fit is also important. i want the piece to flatter my proportions. another thing i take note of is unique details that elevate that the piece already has or that i can add. some examples include…
faux furs
rhinestones
cute ruffles
always browse beyond the mannequin displays. oftentimes the best pieces are hidden in the back of the rack or in sections you wouldn’t normally check. also, don’t sleep on the kids’ or men’s sections, they have good stuff there too!
NAVIGATING SALES LIKE A PRO ;
sales are such a blessing when u know how to navigate them correctly. when theres a sale make sure to ask yourself if you'd buy that same item at full price. if not, PUT IT DOWNNN. a discount literally means shit if the item is just gonna collect dust in ur closet.
also, know what a real sale is as opposed to a fake one, some stores mark up prices just to mark them down again. do ur research and compare prices to different shops to see if you’re actually getting a deal.
PRO TIP : holiday sales and end-of-season clearances usually have the best markdowns, so that’s when i go all out and stock up...👛💕
ONLINE VS OFFLINE SHOPPING ;
the perks of online shopping include :
better for finding exclusive pieces
online only discounts and promo codes
make sure to check the reviews for something before buying anything!
the perks of offline shopping include :
you can actually try on the pieces
you see the item in person, feel the fabric, its much more intimate and personal
impulse buys are typically less tempting
to get the best from both worlds i'll do some research before shopping in person to check the quality. if I love it, i buy it right then and there. iff it’s cheaper online, i'll order it online.
REWARD SYSTEMS AND MEMBERSHIPS ;
if ur a shopaholic TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MEMBERSHIPS AND REWARD SYSTEMS, especially from shops and boutiques that u frequent.
honestly, we’ve all been there—3 AM, three tabs open, and a shopping cart full of things that promise to change our lives. but before you hit that checkout button, let’s run the script. it’s giving major "intentional living" energy, it’s giving financial freedom, it’s giving a total vibe shift from impulsive to inspired. if you didn't need it yesterday, and you aren't ready to maintain it tomorrow, do you really need it at all? this flowchart is the ultimate wingman for your bank account. let’s normalize waiting those 30 days and choosing quality over clutter. your future self (and your closet space) will thank you. keep the aesthetic high and the waste low. 💸✨🧺
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Kate Spade Surprise: Finding Designer Deals at the Thrift Store
Okay, I'll admit it. This is a total brag post. But sometimes a girl just needs to share her amazing finds, alright?
Picture this: me, casually browsing at my local Plato's Closet (you know, like you do), and BAM! There it was. A gorgeous red-wine Kate Spade wallet, practically screaming my name. And the price tag? A ridiculous $12. I'm still in disbelief.
Seriously, I have no clue how they let this beauty go for so cheap. Maybe they didn't realize what they had? Maybe they were feeling extra generous that day? Whatever the reason, I am eternally grateful.
This just goes to show you that you can score incredible designer pieces without breaking the bank (or resorting to questionable online deals). So get out there and hit up your local thrift stores! You never know what treasures you might unearth.
Oh, and here's a little insider tip I got from a Plato's Closet employee: apparently, those purse sellers at the flea market are getting their goods from places like Plato's Closet! They buy them for pennies and then mark them up like crazy. (Which explains why everything was so ridiculously overpriced at the flea market I just visited.)
So yeah, consider this your official permission to skip the flea market and head straight to the thrift store.
Just to give you an idea of the price range this wallet is going for, here is a reference according to my image search on Google. It looks like this particular wallet is not available on Kate Spade's official website anymore.
Regardless, after seeing these results, I truly got this for a steal. I may even have to go back tomorrow, it's taking everything in me not to go buy everything they had.
Anyways, here's your tip for the day. Happy Hunting ✌🏼
going out and looking for a snack or something you know you'll eat within the day? go buy snacks out the reduced section. always. prevents food waste, tastes fine, cheap as can be, and helps promote not overpaying for things. ideally you wouldn't want to be buying out of supermarkets but sometimes these things cannot be helped so. strategise snack prices. enjoy that reduced egg custard tart. be lightly pleased you didn't let something perfectly good go to waste.
same applies to secondhand electronics btw. discounted machines from places like CeX are usually okay! my Dreamcast was £70 on discount couple years ago and it's been my most reliable, compared to the others being £100.
