Can what you eat, reveal your social status?
I was thinking the other day that what we eat, really says a lot about your societal status or class; this is not a new concept. In the past, the Romans used to eat the oddest and
When your home increases in value, you start feeling richer even if you aren’t
There was an interesting study from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in 2015 when they showed that each time a house rose in value by 1% from the market, there was a half a perc
Is my thrifting & secondhand purchases harming those in need?
I read this and felt an immediate guilty pit in my stomach. Am I contributing to the gentrification of thrifting? Am I making the prices higher for those who can’t afford t
Why do men focus on money but women on beauty?
One argument I’ve heard over and over again is that men focus on money, success and wealth because .. they want women. And women focus on beauty, style and wellness… to
What do you consider to be a lot of money these days?
Money is relative to what we could / want to purchase these days Of course it depends on the item – you wouldn’t pay $100 for a candy bar (or would you!?), but you̵
A man is not a plan. Anything can happen.
Watch this from “Waiting to Exhale”: Now realize this: A MAN IS NOT A PLAN. You are your only plan. Don’t give up everything, and who you are, for someone else. A
Shop Quality Series: Rich people shop secondhand: Thought & What we can do as consumers – Part Two
This is part of the Shop Quality Series. So now that we know fast fashion is bad, what can we do? Wait – but don’t you also buy fast fashion? Yes. I absolutely did. I u
Shop Quality Series: Millionaires shop Secondhand: Thoughts on Fast Fashion and Shopping – Part One
This is part of the Shop Quality Series. Fast fashion is not just about price, it is about everything related to the whole concept of “fast fashion” and why it is so de
Shop Quality Series: How to trick yourself into shopping less – Effective, real-life, tried and true ways from a former shopaholic
This is part of the Shop Quality Series. I am a former shopaholic, and I like various styles, personas, and with various pieces, I always get inspired by what I see on Instagram or
Shop Quality Series: My $11,000 Outfit Breakdown
This is part of the Shop Quality Series. So this is what I’d typically wear to work. A cute dress, belted, topper, some jewellery, and heels. You may be surprised to realize