Hi Loves
When it comes to fashion or makeup . . .
Do you ever wish the prices of certain items were more pocket friendly?
(Which I call swipe friendly because I don't do the cash thing)
Ok, so different individuals have different limits
But if you have a small budget
Don't Fret
You can still look fab on a budget
All you need to do is think outside the box
For instance, if you see a clutch that is by a certain designer
and you want the product
But your husband, mom, dad, wife, and so on
would knock your lights out (not literally) if they saw it
on your back, in your closet, on your finger, on your feet, on your head
(Ok Fatima, I think they get the point)
I got some tips for you, go to your local art supply store or wherever
and make a similar item on your own
I have made earrings, bags, designed shoes, made headbands,
created my own home decor
for the fraction of the cost
Plus creating things on your own is so much more fun and gratifying
HERE YOU GO
1) Always keep broken items such as earrings, a belt, a pair of jeans that don't fit but
they have an awesome design ; Because you can always recreate looks
2. For simple pieces such as a tank, a plain pump or shoe, or plain bag just to name a few
Go to a more swipe friendly stores
Such as Forever21 , Maurices , DEB , Charlotte Russe, WetSeal
These stores I use to locate simple Items or unique jewelry
You have to be open because you never know what you can find and hook it up
Plus you'll have saved more money to make those Awesome Splurge products
that are must haves
Just because an item is suppose to be used for a certain task
Does not mean you have to use if for what it is ideal for
For instance, You can use a cute toothbrush holder to hold your make-up brushes in
Or a pair of earrings with spikes from Charlotte Russe can be taken apart
and the pieces could be used to make a spike jacket or pair of shoes jewelry
(Who cares if the earrings were only like 4 bucks)
3) Just because an item is on sale does not mean that you should buy it
Consider if you can use the item multiple ways , consider the difference in retail price
from sale price, is this a one of a kind piece . . .
You know things like that
One of my motto's is: Why spend money on something that's average
when you can put that money towards something
that's a bit more pricey and worth it
So decide when to swipe or save!!!
xo
Happy Shopping Loves