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Another thing that works for me is taking a trip to the craft store and getting things like buttons, feathers, ribbon and embelishments to add shiny new buttons to the boring old shirt or make a little design on a skirt that your tired of looking at-for very little money you can turn things you normally pass over in your closet into something new and unique.
Ha, this is all very true. I don't have a credit card and still spend WAAAY too much money on clothes (my mother will prob be putting an end to that soon). Regardless, I say if you love shopping but are on a budget, definitely haunt thrift stores. The finds are AMAZING and also AMAZINGLY cheap. I found $4 slouchy leather boots today which are exactly like the $120 UO ones I (almost) bought.
i have a good tips myself that haven proven very useful: : when you just can't stop yourself from "just browsing" and find some things you think you love, buy it if they're returnable. don't take the tags off, put it on everyday, wear it around your house and really think about if it's worth it. Once the desire to own it is gone, then you can really think straight.
i should really work on the "do i really need this" cause at the time of course i do. but when i take it home sometimes i regret it. too late! haha
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Okay, I may be the wrong person to be writing about this (especially after this post) but I’ll go ahead and attempt this anyway! School is starting for most of us and for those who don’t have part time jobs (or do and have a lot of bills to pay!) it is necessary to save $$$.
I really need to learn how to budget and whatnot so I’m basically in your guys’ shoes too! Here are a few tips I’ve learned:
Tip #1: Do I REALLY need it?
Ask yourself this question every time you see something you want. Another question you should ask is “how often would I wear this?” If you can’t come up with an outfit on the spot, then chances are that you won’t be able to in the future. If it’s not easy to incorporate it into your style, then you don’t really need it.
Tip #2: Don’t be swayed by sales!
Yeah sure it’s 50% off but you have to ask yourself the above question again: “do I really need it?” If the price is right and you can justify spending the money, then by all means do it! If you’re the type of person who gets tired of your wardrobe really fast (like me!) then sales are a great way to buy new stuff without breaking the bank. Just be sure you have the budgeted money to spare!
Tip #3: Write down a detailed budget plan
If you track your spending really well, you’re less likely to spend money on unnecessary things. Planning ahead is good because when you put thought into how you’re going to spend your money it’s easier to save up.
Tip #4: Shop at thrift stores
This may not be your thing, but if you’re really into vintage clothing don’t be afraid to frequent thrift stores! It takes a lot of patience but the end result is rewarding. My outfit in the pic cost less than ten dollars! You may have to alter what you buy but it’s simple! Here a little flash from the past to get you started. For anyone who’s curious, I usually go to Thrift Town, Goodwill, and Salvation Army! Flea markets are also great :)
Tip #5: Avoid credit cards
STAY AWAY! YOU WILL BE SUCKED IN AND THERE’S NO GOING BACK! Unless you’re really disciplined and good at stopping yourself from spending, you should seriously avoid it.
Okay, time to try to practice these things on my own. We should all work together!
xoxo,
annabel
