I’m mostly a saver, but I do splurge when I think I’ll get the most bang for my buck. Some items in my closet were marked down after a mark down then 50% off of that red priced tag. I love hitting a good sale- I just feel so smart! It makes me giddy. I’m always so proud of getting something at a good price and if I didn’t get something on sale, I feel a little embarrassed. I honestly think I have a disease that forces me to blurt out how much something cost when people compliment me. I think I’m probably too old to shop at forever 21 (like 9 years too old) but then I’m also too cheap to get basics elsewhere. When I do shop there, I search for the things I’m currently stuck on and just can’t shake for the moment – tassels, embroidered, boho , floral .. I always order a size or two up there as well. But I just like things a little bigger rather than tighter on me. ASOS is another place I spot a lot of keepers for little cash. Their love line is affordable and basic enough that with the right jewelry look classic. I’ve been obsessed with mara hoffman (25% off with code INTHEFAMILY14) for a few years now, but just can’t bring myself to spend that kind of cash on a piece… even when they go on sale. I did find this knock off for $33! and so it’s not perfectly mara, but it sure would look good on a little pregnant lady or well, anybody this summer.
Though on the splurge side of things, I always love to get a great print. When tory came out with this “madura” print in these pants and the price dropped significantly I pulled the trigger. But only after watching them for quite a while. And I love those darned pants – always get compliments on them!
I also think there are brands that I love to wear for special occasions – camilyn beth is a big duh for that, lilly, rachel pally, and a beautiful dress from Anthro all have staying power in my wardrobe. Though they are all quite a bit of pocket change to get – they identify with my personal style that hasn’t changed in ages. So I get the most for my money by wearing them over and over – plus I think a good dress from those brands is pretty much timeless.
Though on the splurge side of things, I always love to get a great print. When tory came out with this “madura” print in these pants and the price dropped significantly I pulled the trigger. But only after watching them for quite a while. And I love those darned pants – always get compliments on them!
I also think there are brands that I love to wear for special occasions – camilyn beth is a big duh for that, lilly, rachel pally, and a beautiful dress from Anthro all have staying power in my wardrobe. Though they are all quite a bit of pocket change to get – they identify with my personal style that hasn’t changed in ages. So I get the most for my money by wearing them over and over – plus I think a good dress from those brands is pretty much timeless.
Would love to know what you save on & what you scrimp on?
SAVE VS SPLURGE
