Marjie's Shopping Diet


The Shopping Diet is my way of passing along words of advice to fellow self-proclaimed shopaholics so they can buy on a budget.
You don't have to make a fortune to buy today's latest trends and have a closet full of fun. Here I'll blog about tricks I've learned over the years that allow me to shop when I want, buy (mostly) what I want, keep my closet happy and feel good about myself, all while staying within my budget.
To me, bargain hunting is a thrilling challenge. It takes skill, drive and passion to know what you're looking for, find it, and get it for less than everyone else. I take pride in the fact that although I don't usually spend more than $20 or $30 on any one item, I'm always getting compliments on my clothes and accessories. Some of my most successful shopping experiences have resulted in a $5 pair of black patent flats that I've worn almost every day for the past two years, and a $4 black scarf that goes with anything.
I don't just tell people to buy things on sale, or only buy something when it's on sale. Part of The Shopping Diet is doing research so you get the best possible deal on something you really want/need. It's about weighing your options and making good choices.
For me fashion is all about how YOU want to look and feel. Wear what you want and you'll always look good.









Wednesday, February 24, 2010

What makes it a "diet"?

Think of regular diets, ya know, the ones involving food.
You are limiting yourself to lose weight, but you're not completely starving, are you? Well, you shouldn't be.
It has been said that the most effective form of dieting is enjoying your favorite foods, but doing so in moderation. This way you are not completely depriving yourself. You will lose weight but still be eating what you want. This is hard for many of us, though.
Who can really eat just one cookie, or just five chips? I can't. So in reality, I find myself avoiding these things completely.
But when it comes to shopping, you don't have to completely cut things out. Never shop again to save money? That doesn't sound like the best option, now does it?
How about shop, get what you want, and still manage to stay within your budget? Yes, it is very possible to do this, even moreso than eating only one cookie when an entire box is calling your name.

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