Hello everyone
Some years back I use to buy every single piece of cloth I
see. And the result, I end up buying
more and useless stuffs. My pile of ‘have not wore ever’ cloths is bigger than
the one ‘I wear’ and so you end up buying more. Thus the process continues. After
years you realize your whole shelf is filled with more of cloths you never wore
than those you wear. This is frustrating! Not to forget the money you wasted
buying those. So I thought I need change- big change. My advices give cloths to thrift shops and
charities and started afresh.
POINTS TO REMEMBER WHILE SHOPPING:
1.
Have a budget- Plan out a budget every time you
go shopping. It cuts the monetize problem you may have after you end up buying
all the unwanted stuff. Having a budget makes you realize to spurge carefully
on items you actually need.
2.
Search for things that are truly special- In the past I was guilty of snatching up every single cute
find and good deal I could find. Now when I go for shopping I look for super
special items. I search for things that I have never seen before, that are
unique and a special fit to my style. It’s easy to over-shop. Saying no is
important. I come home with less and in return I have less clutter and
appreciate each item I buy so much more!
Get organized- Regular shopping trips are key, especially when you are
shopping for something in particular. I spent months searching for the perfect
oxblood pants. For whatever
reason it's difficult to find that one thing you are really shopping for. I also stay organized by keeping a wishlist in my planner and
keeping phone photos.
4.
It’s good to have a list- I am a huge list maker. I mentioned above
that I keep a wishlist in my planner. This is for items that I may have waited
a long time to find. I have lots of items that I would love to find but don't
actually need on this list. Long term "dream finds" are fun to search
for. It's also important to keep an open mind. Sometimes when I am shopping for
a certain piece, I find something completely different I love even more.
Remember to keep your eyes open for possibilities. There is usually more than
one way to accomplish the look.
5.
Be a collector
not a hoarder- There is a big difference between collecting things and hoarding
them. I used to kinda hoard things under the banner of "collecting".
Recently, I downsized my collection two ways. 1. I thinned my collections. I
had a huge collection of scarves but I don’t wear all. I so gave some to my
cousins and some to mom. 2. I evaluated all of my collections. My scarves
collection is complete so I won’t buy any more of it unless I find something
insanely good
.
These are some tips that I use to cut my over-shopping. The last
time I went out to buy I didn’t get anything except some b-day gifts for
friends. Instead I ended up spending money on food. Well that the other thing
that I have to overcome with but as said-
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