Should we SPLURGE?
That is the unrequited question for womankind, isn’t it? This is quite possibly the “age old” question for the fashion savior-faire crowd of the world. The answer should come effortlessly; unfortunately we can't all afford to say yes to every expensive pair of heels that summons us or every pricey piece that catches our eye.
What exactly is it that causes us to lose all common sense and spend more than our bank accounts or maxed out credit cards will allow? Splurging is like a drug that picks you up out of that dark hole on a bad day. It can also serve as a reward system. “I just got a promotion, why can’t I buy those pair of Manolos I’ve been hopelessly drooling over at Neiman for the past 6 months?” Sometimes it's all about the label, sometimes it's all about the trend, sometimes it’s just the way it makes you feel. The important thing is that it's fun and it feels good to splurge…on occasion that is. This is where the savvy splurge comes in. A savvy splurge should be something that could be considered a “good investment.” It is these splurges that will last through the ever changing trends of the fashion world. But who is to say that the great pair of pink Ugg boots with the jewels on them or that super-cute hobo peasant skirt aren’t going to carry us through the 21st century? For all you girls out there who think every trendy piece of jewelry and every must have pair of shoes will in fact make a comeback in the year 2015, we might have a thing coming to us when those credit card companies decide to decrease our spending limits, or worse yet, suspend our cards!
So, the key to splurging is deliberation and occasion. If you’ve really thought it through and honestly, after you leave the store and come back a couple times, believe you absolutely HAVE to have that purse, go ahead and SPLURGE! Just make sure this process doesn’t tend to happen on a weekly or even monthly basis. And for those of you who don’t have the liberty of splurging on an $800 bag, stores like Forever 21, Styles for Less and even the local vintage shop or quick online clothing wholesaler come in handy for those ever-popular trends that might be over with a blink of an eye. So when you decide to take the plunge, make sure you are going to get the miles out of those pricey additions to your already fabulous wardrobe.
Happy shopping!
Maleia Puma is a fashion writer for BlankStyle.com - You can read more of her articles and check our stylish apparel by visiting http://www.blankstyle.com/shop
Showing posts with label sales. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sales. Show all posts
Friday, January 25, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Bag Yourself a Bargain
End of season sales are a great way to bag yourself a bargain but do you usually find yourself buying a load of rubbish that you will never wear. We give you some top tips to getting the best bargains in the sales.
Ensure that you are well prepared for the sales. Start by finding out when the sales start. Decide on roughly what you want to get in the sales and have a look in the shops so you have a good idea of where to go first. The best items to buy in the sales are wardrobe basics and neutral coloured items with classic tailoring. These are the items that you are most likely to wear next season. This winters must have neon pink fluffy jumper will only be consigned to the bin when next winter comes and it is no longer in fashion. Some good buys are black tailored trousers, jeans, leather jackets, cashmere jumpers and white shirts.
On the day of sales, have a really good breakfast to ensure you have enough energy to survive the scrum. Get there reasonably early or all of the best stuff will be gone. You may not be able to return sale items if they do not fit although your statutory rights should not be affected. The best option for ensuring that tops and jackets fit is to wear a vest top and just try them on in the shop, this will save valuable time and avoid queuing for the changing rooms. It is also a good idea to wear comfy shoes perhaps ballet pumps that can easily be slipped off if you want to try on shoes and there is no seat available.
The main thing to remember in the sales is if in doubt don’t buy it, you will probably never get round to wearing it. If something is really cheap, it is only a bargain if you wear it. If you really can’t face the scrum of sales in the high street, you can always try the online sales, a great way to bag yourself a bargain without leaving the warmth and comfort of your home.
About The Author
Danielle Sharpe This article was written for Designer High Street - The Ultimate Guide for Ladies of Style For more articles and features on style, trends and fashion - see http://www.designerhighstreet.com
Ensure that you are well prepared for the sales. Start by finding out when the sales start. Decide on roughly what you want to get in the sales and have a look in the shops so you have a good idea of where to go first. The best items to buy in the sales are wardrobe basics and neutral coloured items with classic tailoring. These are the items that you are most likely to wear next season. This winters must have neon pink fluffy jumper will only be consigned to the bin when next winter comes and it is no longer in fashion. Some good buys are black tailored trousers, jeans, leather jackets, cashmere jumpers and white shirts.
On the day of sales, have a really good breakfast to ensure you have enough energy to survive the scrum. Get there reasonably early or all of the best stuff will be gone. You may not be able to return sale items if they do not fit although your statutory rights should not be affected. The best option for ensuring that tops and jackets fit is to wear a vest top and just try them on in the shop, this will save valuable time and avoid queuing for the changing rooms. It is also a good idea to wear comfy shoes perhaps ballet pumps that can easily be slipped off if you want to try on shoes and there is no seat available.
The main thing to remember in the sales is if in doubt don’t buy it, you will probably never get round to wearing it. If something is really cheap, it is only a bargain if you wear it. If you really can’t face the scrum of sales in the high street, you can always try the online sales, a great way to bag yourself a bargain without leaving the warmth and comfort of your home.
About The Author
Danielle Sharpe This article was written for Designer High Street - The Ultimate Guide for Ladies of Style For more articles and features on style, trends and fashion - see http://www.designerhighstreet.com
Friday, January 11, 2008
11 Ways to Get T.H.E. B.E.S.T. D.E.A.L. When You Shop
Are you always looking for that perfect deal? Want to get the most you can for every dollar you spend? Here are 11 different ways for you to find T.H.E. B.E.S.T. D.E.A.L. when you shop.
T.AKE ADVANTAGE OF DOUBLE COUPONS – Many grocery stores offer double coupons, most of the time up to $0.50 (doubled to $1.00). Cut them out of your Sunday paper and use them!
H.OLIDAY SALES – This is a great time to shop. You can get great discounts many times throughout the year. Look for sales in your paper around these times: Presidents Day; Memorial Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving; and after Christmas.
E.LECTRONICS AND APPLIANCES – You can usually take advantage of some sort of mail-in rebate or gift card rebates with big dollar purchases like electronics and appliances. Check around at your local stores like Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy and Circuit City to get the best deal with rebates. Only drawback – it can take 6, 8 or even up to 10 weeks to receive the rebate.
B.OTS – There are Shopping bots such as Shopzilla.com or Pricegrabber.com that make it easy for the consumer to comparison shop and find the deals.
E.XAMINE REVIEWS BEFORE BUYING – Check out the product reviews online before you spend the money. Often times, they will lead to a discount code, sale or free shipping.
S.TORE CREDIT CARDS – Many stores offer their own VISA or Mastercard sponsored store credit card. You can really take advantage of some great offers and rebates by signing up for one of these cards. Sidenote: try to pay off the balance each and every month and only apply for those cards where you frequently shop (you’ll get the most bang for your buck that way). Example: Kroger (a grocery store) will award points for all purchases made in the store and outside the store using the Kroger Mastercard. These points are tabulated and rewarded on a quarterly basis with gift certificates that can be used as cash in the store (I’ve gotten up to $80 in one quarter). PLUS they’ll give you a $0.15 per gallon discount on Kroger gasoline purchased with the card.
T.AKE A LOOK AROUND – Make sure you do some browsing before jumping on that great deal…there may be an even better one right next door!
D.ISCOUNTS, DISCOUNTS EVERYWHERE – There are always great deals in the: Sunday paper; Val-Pak coupons in the mail; local restaurant coupon deals; and coupon sites such as coupons.com and couponchief.com. Take the time to check these out…it can save you a bunch of money!
E.FFICIENCY IS THE KEY – Many online shopping carts will allow you to combine or “stack” their deals and codes. You can get free shipping, 10% off AND receive a free gift all at the same time!
A.SK AROUND – If you see someone wearing a cute pair of shoes or that new tee you’ve been dying for…ask them where they got it. If they got a great deal, they will be more than happy to tell you about it.
L.OOK FOR USED OR CONSIGNMENT SHOPS – They have great prices on name brand goods and items that have barely been used. There are always hidden treasures to be found in these shops.
When you break it down into a formula, it’s not so overwhelming, is it? Use these steps as a guide to help you find the best deals around. Happy shopping!
Article by:
Tracy Ebert is the owner of: My Special Note (www.myspecialnote.com), an online retail store offering personalized gifts and letters for the special kid in your life; and MomsNiche.com (www.momsniche.com), an online resource for moms looking for recipes, craft ideas, articles on parenting, and organizational tips. Tracy lives in Virginia with her husband and three children.
T.AKE ADVANTAGE OF DOUBLE COUPONS – Many grocery stores offer double coupons, most of the time up to $0.50 (doubled to $1.00). Cut them out of your Sunday paper and use them!
H.OLIDAY SALES – This is a great time to shop. You can get great discounts many times throughout the year. Look for sales in your paper around these times: Presidents Day; Memorial Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving; and after Christmas.
E.LECTRONICS AND APPLIANCES – You can usually take advantage of some sort of mail-in rebate or gift card rebates with big dollar purchases like electronics and appliances. Check around at your local stores like Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy and Circuit City to get the best deal with rebates. Only drawback – it can take 6, 8 or even up to 10 weeks to receive the rebate.
B.OTS – There are Shopping bots such as Shopzilla.com or Pricegrabber.com that make it easy for the consumer to comparison shop and find the deals.
E.XAMINE REVIEWS BEFORE BUYING – Check out the product reviews online before you spend the money. Often times, they will lead to a discount code, sale or free shipping.
S.TORE CREDIT CARDS – Many stores offer their own VISA or Mastercard sponsored store credit card. You can really take advantage of some great offers and rebates by signing up for one of these cards. Sidenote: try to pay off the balance each and every month and only apply for those cards where you frequently shop (you’ll get the most bang for your buck that way). Example: Kroger (a grocery store) will award points for all purchases made in the store and outside the store using the Kroger Mastercard. These points are tabulated and rewarded on a quarterly basis with gift certificates that can be used as cash in the store (I’ve gotten up to $80 in one quarter). PLUS they’ll give you a $0.15 per gallon discount on Kroger gasoline purchased with the card.
T.AKE A LOOK AROUND – Make sure you do some browsing before jumping on that great deal…there may be an even better one right next door!
D.ISCOUNTS, DISCOUNTS EVERYWHERE – There are always great deals in the: Sunday paper; Val-Pak coupons in the mail; local restaurant coupon deals; and coupon sites such as coupons.com and couponchief.com. Take the time to check these out…it can save you a bunch of money!
E.FFICIENCY IS THE KEY – Many online shopping carts will allow you to combine or “stack” their deals and codes. You can get free shipping, 10% off AND receive a free gift all at the same time!
A.SK AROUND – If you see someone wearing a cute pair of shoes or that new tee you’ve been dying for…ask them where they got it. If they got a great deal, they will be more than happy to tell you about it.
L.OOK FOR USED OR CONSIGNMENT SHOPS – They have great prices on name brand goods and items that have barely been used. There are always hidden treasures to be found in these shops.
When you break it down into a formula, it’s not so overwhelming, is it? Use these steps as a guide to help you find the best deals around. Happy shopping!
Article by:
Tracy Ebert is the owner of: My Special Note (www.myspecialnote.com), an online retail store offering personalized gifts and letters for the special kid in your life; and MomsNiche.com (www.momsniche.com), an online resource for moms looking for recipes, craft ideas, articles on parenting, and organizational tips. Tracy lives in Virginia with her husband and three children.
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