***magazines***
***the price of fashion***
***and your wardrobe***
I can admit that I love to shop, and I’m sure most women out there can admit the same, but now that I’m in my thirties I’ve learned to embrace better shopping habits; not that I really spent that much in my twenties, but I definitely wasn’t smart about my expenditures back then. An out of bounds shopper (going for the gusto and spending money beyond my means) I am not, but I do know that my heart often increases in pitter patter when it comes to handbags and shoes, and I adore just about all things girly and glamorous, which a lot of times equals pricey. My circle of friends—from NYC to FL—is an array of style that once plotted on a graph can show the highest point of luxury, where money doesn’t play a factor and no indicators or warning signs ever go off during shopping, and as the graph curves the style trends are still amazing yet positively affordable—this is where I fall. One of the best things about being a woman is that you can plot yourself anywhere in between, enjoying the best of both worlds. Wherever my points lie, I’m making a conscious effort to be more attentive to my appearance.
Yes, I have monetary goals that I am currently working towards, and a wish list of items that I crave, but I still I want to make sure that realistically my first impression is not costing me a fortune. Often, our appearance is the initial thing that’s judged upon entering a room, and it can be hard at times to keep up with it if you’re going through a personal situation. I have gone through some delicate moments in my life, and, dare I say, there was a period where I just didn’t care about the exterior…but I do now. Logistically speaking I can’t meet the expense of diving into the lap of luxury, but I could still affordably shop for beautiful, bold pieces that can be paired and meshed with my cost effective style today. Ladies, it’s no secret that when we look good, we feel good; there is a boost in our self confidence, and our esteem levels are elevated to the next plane. Keep asking yourself, "who is in control of the lever?" You are! Don’t allow the woes of everyday life to take you away from looking your best; keep the arrow of expectations for yourself on high. I have been where the pointer touches L (low) and trust me it’s not appealing. So with these three “A” factors in mind:
Yes, I have monetary goals that I am currently working towards, and a wish list of items that I crave, but I still I want to make sure that realistically my first impression is not costing me a fortune. Often, our appearance is the initial thing that’s judged upon entering a room, and it can be hard at times to keep up with it if you’re going through a personal situation. I have gone through some delicate moments in my life, and, dare I say, there was a period where I just didn’t care about the exterior…but I do now. Logistically speaking I can’t meet the expense of diving into the lap of luxury, but I could still affordably shop for beautiful, bold pieces that can be paired and meshed with my cost effective style today. Ladies, it’s no secret that when we look good, we feel good; there is a boost in our self confidence, and our esteem levels are elevated to the next plane. Keep asking yourself, "who is in control of the lever?" You are! Don’t allow the woes of everyday life to take you away from looking your best; keep the arrow of expectations for yourself on high. I have been where the pointer touches L (low) and trust me it’s not appealing. So with these three “A” factors in mind:
- A new affordable approach to shopping
- A “me” first attitude
- A(n)“I want to add a little spice to my wardrobe” proclamation
Let’s gradually start incorporating more glam intoour everyday style. Here’s to hoping your affordable fashion changes help mark your personal signature of style on 2011. Have a great one!
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