Shopping Smart

It is finally summer and, to me, that means... MORE TIME FOR SHOPPING of course!!!! So if you're a shopaholic like me, you are probably wondering how to get the most out of the money you have. I decided to make a list of tips and advice on how to shop smart! These tips have been extremely helpful to me and I have gotten a plethora of amazing clothes and accessories for affordable prices! Let's get started:

1.) The first tip I have would be to figure out what exactly you want to add to your wardrobe. What do you need? What's missing that you desperately wish you had? Make a list of those items and take it with you. This will help you stay focused on what you need and help prevent you from buying every single thing in the store!!!

2.) My second tip would be to only shop when there are sales going on and/ or if you have coupons. You can get seriously good deals if you just wait a little. This will help you save money, giving you opportunity to buy even more!

3.) Continuing from the previous tip, I suggest you sign up for emails from your favorite stores! Many stores like American Eagle Outfitters and Hollister tell you when a sale is going on and they sometimes even send you coupons!

4.) Another helpful tip would be to buy clothes that can easily be worn in any different ways. For example, a solid tee shirt can be worn alone, or layered with jackets and blazers. It can be worn with jeans, shorts, and skirts, and you can wear pretty much any jewelry with it to dress it up or down. Versatility is key when making decisions on clothing.

5.) My fifth tip would be that it's okay to splurge on that must have piece. Sometimes you just HAVE TO HAVE IT! But don't do this with everything, or else, you just wasted your time reading these tips... Pick one or two items to splurge on and keep your other purchases more affordable.

6.) Plan out what you're going to buy by looking online first. Then just go to the store for that specific item (or however many you chose) and you won't be as tempted to spend all of your hard earned money on other unnecessary items! You can also just shop online if they have lower prices. I personally prefer actually going to the store. I don't wanna risk getting the wrong size or color because... that would just be tragic.

7.) Shop at outlet stores and thrift stores! It's way cheaper and you can find tons of "hidden treasures"!

8.) Don't buy something unless you absolutely love it and you can definitely see yourself wearing it. This seems simple, but I often forget it.

9.) Remember that you don't have to buy everything all at once. Space out your shopping trips so you can try different stores and find the best prices!

10.) If you spent all of your money, then look through your closet and think of different ways to use your old clothes while incorporating your new purchases. Look through your friend's closet. Look through your parent's closet. Maybe there's something you could borrow!

I hope this post was helpful! Comment below telling me how you shop smart! What are your super saving tips?

XO, Lauren