In an effort to put all my practice to good use,I have decided to share my complied list of shopping tips,they keep me focused on retail therapy sessions.Hopefully these will serve as a reminder to you,so as to not upset your banking balance and unnecessarily fill up your closet.Your money will love you for it.In no particular order…
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1.Make a list before you shop.Not of what to buy,but of your 10 fav items in your closet.This will help to mesh with what you already own and be a reminder of what you love and the kind of style you are into.If you do not know your style,our style consultations include Personality dress.That will help in knowing your style,which shops to buy at and what to buy.
2.Hit the dressing room prepared.If you are shopping for an important dress and to get a true feel.Bring your hip or thigh slimmer,heels,lipstick and hairbrush with you.This will assist in getting you a better sense of the final result.
3.Open your mind.Always take one “ its cute,but so not me” item.You never know when its in your body.Some clothes look better when they are actually worn.
4.Own something leopard print.It’s timeless,elegant,racey and always glamorous.When choosing accessories,first option should be something bright,its always gives energy and life into outfits.
5.When in doubt,always opt for nude.Especially with shoes.Matched with your skin tone is usually the best colour.Also with your fur coats,they look best on you when matched with your hair color.Try it and thank me later.
6.If it makes you do a little dance in the change room,you best buy it.Otherwise it will give you a hard time at night when you need to sleep.It's even worse when you go back looking for it and theres no size for you anymore.
7.Embrace your shape.If you are petite and shapely,go for a dress with a defined waist and just above the knee hem.
8.Online shopper?Abandon online shopping baskets for a day or two,to tease them into giving you a % discount code.This is not guaranteed,but has been tested and worked for a few (myself included).So assume that you won’t win,but hope that you do.
9.Do not wait to go shopping until you really have to.If you randomly find a special occasion dress,you should buy it.Even if you have no event or special occasion in your calendar.It will come in handy when you eventually do,because last minute shopping is no fun and you would not usually find the best dress.So do visit shops which are running sales and scout around for an eye catcher.This includes classics like your white shirt,black pants and black shoes.
10.Lastly,picture it,try it on and always buy what you love,not what you think you need.If a pair of plain black pumps and tailored blazers don’t make you happy and excited,you don’t have to buy or wear them.You would be surprised how all the things you love can work together and compliment each other without the help of black pants or white tshirt.Style is you!
Please keep it going and share your own in the comments….#ShoppingConundrums
