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Friday, June 27, 2014
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Revamping Your Wardrobe While On a Budget
Recently, I've gone through my wardrobe and I realized that I am not happy with it. Some things I love, but most I loathe. I decided that I need a wardrobe re-do. Last week, we talked about finding your personal style. Now that you've followed the steps to find what you feel most comfortable in, it's time to go shopping!
Now, I am in the process of saving for something really huge (more on that later), so I had to think about how I would revamp my closet and still be able to save.
First, I made a shopping list of all of the things I wanted. Being a minimalist and all, most of the items on my list are basics. So, I divide my list into what I think I'd wear constantly and things that may see the light of day only a few times. My rule when shopping is always to consider quality when it's something you want to have forever. Basic tees and jeans are always going to be appropriate in any season, at least for me; this is where I splurge. Items like cropped tops and slogan tees have a limit amount of wears on them. This is where I save. Purchase them from fast-fashion stores like H&M.
Next, I set a budget. How much do you think you need total? Add everything up and that's your shopping budget. Once you've created your budget, you can always use sites like Ebates and retailmenot for cash back and discount codes, respectably, on online orders. You can also shop around for the best prices for popular items.
I hope these tips help you save money but also stay stylish.
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Now, I am in the process of saving for something really huge (more on that later), so I had to think about how I would revamp my closet and still be able to save.
First, I made a shopping list of all of the things I wanted. Being a minimalist and all, most of the items on my list are basics. So, I divide my list into what I think I'd wear constantly and things that may see the light of day only a few times. My rule when shopping is always to consider quality when it's something you want to have forever. Basic tees and jeans are always going to be appropriate in any season, at least for me; this is where I splurge. Items like cropped tops and slogan tees have a limit amount of wears on them. This is where I save. Purchase them from fast-fashion stores like H&M.
Next, I set a budget. How much do you think you need total? Add everything up and that's your shopping budget. Once you've created your budget, you can always use sites like Ebates and retailmenot for cash back and discount codes, respectably, on online orders. You can also shop around for the best prices for popular items.
I hope these tips help you save money but also stay stylish.
*Post contains affiliate links.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
On the Run.
Jay Z & Beyonce have released the trailer for their "On the Run" tour that's kicking off this summer. Only The Carter's would have such an elaborate trailer for their tour; it looks like a legit movie. Star actors, an interesting plot.. this is definitely something I'd pay to see on the big screen.
My friends and I jumped online as soon as the pre-sale tickets were released. We're going in July and I could not be more excited about this. I claim the "Watch The Throne" tour with Kanye West and Jay-Z as the best concert of my life. Looks like it's about to get some competition. After seeing this video, this is going to be one I talk about for years to come; I'm sure of it.
With all of the negative attention they have been getting in the press over the TMZ video, this was the perfect time to release this trailer. This restores their fans hope and gets them (us) excited for what's to come. I got goosebumps from looking at this trailer. The visuals are amazing and the fashion is too.
Enough of the gushing, I need to go and find an outfit!
Who else is going to this concert? Are you excited? Are you already planning your outfit like me and my girls?
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Nola Life | Breakfast + Bayou Boogaloo
Friday is my favorite day of the week. Today, I got off early so I decided to make a day of it. My friend and I had breakfast before work and it was delicious. We both had croissant sandwiches from La Madeleine since it was so close to the workplace. That was the perfect start to my day. It felt good to do something fun, so early in the day. It helped set up the tone for the rest of my day- which was amazing. After work, we headed to the gym and burned that deliciousness off. Then, we headed to the Bayou Boogaloo, which is a music festival that's held on the bayou. There were so many cute vendors and we had a great time eating seafood and listening to the music on the water. It was such a good friday and it's because we made it that way. Life is really what you make of it.
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