Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Shopping on a Budget

     Looking for a new look without breaking the bank? Next time your at the mall, try these spending techniques to leave stylish and guilt free!

1) Think before you buy! Sometimes you see something and instantly want to buy it. Don't! Imagine yourself walking down the hall in it, keep shopping, and if you still like the outfit, buy it. You might even want to wait a few days.
2) Shop in the discount section first! A common misconception is that its for people who can't afford regular clothing, and that it's outdated or poor quality. This is false! Some of my greatest outfits come from the discount rack!
3) Don't buy name brand. Name brands are very expensive. Most stores will sell the exact same thing at a cheaper price with the same quality.
4) Don't take a bunch of cash or a credit card. When you have no limit on your money, you often just keep spending without keeping an eye on your budget. Plan ahead of time what all you want to buy, and bring just enough to cover it.
5) Keep the tags! You might find that a few days after purchasing the outfit that you no longer like it. If you keep the tags, you can trade it in for something that you like better.

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- Haley

3 comments:

  1. This was actually pretty helpful, because I really do need logical tips like that to keep me from overspending! It would be really cool if you wrote more guides like this, for specific stores.
    ~Jiyoon

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  2. Thanks for the tips! Maybe you could also suggest stores which have good discount items and sales.

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  3. Very helpful! I'm defiantly using these tips the next time that I go shopping! C=

    ~SkyeBlue

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