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.









Thursday, July 29, 2010

You better WATCH yourself!

Knowing what time it is is sexy.
I think the last time I actually owned a watch I wore almost every day was when I was around 10 years old. I had a Minnie Mouse watch with a red leather band. It was cute. But I was 10.
Now I'm 25. I'm a professional. I need to know what time it is. And I need to do it in style.
I have done much research on this topic, the topic of where and how to find age-appropriate watches on a budget. If I'm going to invest in a good watch, I want it to match most of my outfits, whether I'm wearing a black pencil skirt and button-down shirt at work, or I'm dressed in jeans and a colorful top on the weekend.
It's not particularly classy to pull out your cell phone to check the time while in an important meeting. You should have the time handy. It should be there, right there on your wrist, available at all times. After all, you jump and hop from activity to activity and from dinner party to dinner party, right? You can't be more than fashionably late to all your equally important events. So, alas, my assistance is offered. See below.
Per my Shopping Diet, I don't have $500 to blow on a Movado, so here are my cheap (but still super sexy and sophisticated!), watch picks. All under $50. All from Amazon.com.

Nine West, $29.25




Tommy Hilfiger, $39




Nine West, $29.25




Fossil, $44.99




Nine West, $29.25




Manhattan, $30.30




Nine West, $29.25




Bongo, $19.99

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