splurge vs save

I’m mostly a saver, but I do splurge when I think I’ll get the most bang for my buck.  Some items in my closet were marked down after a mark down then 50% off of that red priced tag.  I love hitting a good sale- I just feel so smart!  It makes me giddy.  I’m always so proud of getting something at a good price and if I didn’t get something on sale, I feel a little embarrassed.  I honestly think I have a disease that forces me to blurt out how much something cost when people compliment me.  I think I’m probably too old to shop at forever 21 (like 9 years too old) but then I’m also too cheap to get basics elsewhere.  When I do shop there, I search for the things I’m currently stuck on and just can’t shake for the momenttassels, embroidered, boho , floral .. I always order a size or two up there as well.  But I just like things a little bigger rather than tighter on me.  ASOS is another place I spot a lot of keepers for little cash.  Their love line is affordable and basic enough that with the right jewelry look classic.  I’ve been obsessed with mara hoffman (25% off with code INTHEFAMILY14) for a few years now, but just can’t bring myself to spend that kind of cash on a piece… even when they go on sale.  I did find this knock off for $33!  and so it’s not perfectly mara, but it sure would look good on a little pregnant lady or well, anybody this summer.
Though on the splurge side of things, I always love to get a great print.  When tory came out with this “madura” print in these pants and the price dropped significantly I pulled the trigger.  But only after watching them for quite a while.  And I love those darned pants – always get compliments on them!
I also think there are brands that I love to wear for special occasions – camilyn beth is a big duh for that, lilly, rachel pally, and a beautiful dress from Anthro all have staying power in my wardrobe.  Though they are all quite a bit of pocket change to get – they identify with my personal style that hasn’t changed in ages.  So I get the most for my money by wearing them over and over – plus I think a good dress from those brands is pretty much timeless.

Would love to know what you save on & what you scrimp on?

SAVE VS SPLURGE

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