How to stop (or at least curb) your shopping temptations
Can I use what I have, or make, borrow or rent the item instead of buying it? Basically all the options instead of buying it. Shop your own closet If you shop your own closet inste
People of colour use consumer goods to help buy status and acceptance
As a follow-up to my post about why people without resources buy luxury goods, I think I should clarify another point: People of colour buy their acceptability with consumer goods,
Why do people without means, buy high-end or luxury goods?
The general consensus, seems to be: “It’s so easy to not be poor, stop spending money on stuff“ This one, I already talked about here about being broke, being poo
Wardrobe Edits I made in my 30s: How I changed my clothing choices & style
I am actually getting close to my 40s, but I thought I’d look back at how I used to dress versus now. #1 – Then: Mid-rise | Now: High-rise I always wore mid-rise back t
How to stop shopping addictions (or at least, shop with conscious intention and purpose)
I. Love. To. Shop. I really do. And why? Because….. I see shopping as my hobby, basically. I enjoy nice pieces, clothes, shoes, accessories, and coming up with ideas, and so
How to cut your own hair at home
It is so easy. Truly. I have been cutting my own hair for about 2 years now and have never looked back. Disclaimer: My hair is EASY. I have past shoulder-length, straight-ish, medi
Luxury Designer Bag Investment Series: Lady Dior Bag Review – History, Prices 2020
I started a series called: Luxury Designer Bag Investments – Are they actually worth the money? and will be going into the history & background, along with as many notes
Mulberry Kensington Satchel Bucket Bag Review – What Fits, How does it Look and Feel?
So I recently picked up a Mulberry Kensington Satchel / Bucket Bag secondhand for $750. I paid $0 because I used an existing credit, and was happy to find something I could use tha
Shopping Secondhand: What to do with a vintage blazer that doesn’t quite fit in the shoulders?
The trouble with secondhand shopping is you have only one choice of size / colour / style, most of the time. You can’t say – oh I’ll just size up! … But the
Luxury Designer Bag Investment Series: Céline Luggage Bag Review – History, Prices 2020
I started a series called: Luxury Designer Bag Investments – Are they actually worth the money? and will be going into the history & background, along with as many notes