Shopping Things- Tips

Hello July... Hi everyone. Wow! its July already. When did we even celebrate the new year, the election and its July already. Thank God for keeping us so far and I pray that He'll continue to sustain us for a very long time.
                                          
Its July and its all shopping galore, sales, vacations and many more sales (i love the sound of sales *big grin). You can't buy enough this season and honestly, you can also regret your purchases if you are not careful. I decided to do this post cos over my many years of shopping experiences (i'm an impulse buyer by the way *covers face), I've made many mistakes, I've had great buys and I'm still trying to get better at it. I remember when I and my older sister (my partner in shopping *chuckles) would go shopping and when we get home, it's either she complains, it doesn't fit her like she expects or something is sha wrong somewhere. Trust me, I indirectly enjoy those days cos she just toss the clothes to me with a promise that I would refund her. (which I hardly do *evil grin). Anyways, having had all those ups and downs  and my compulsive love for shopping, I've been able to come up with some few tips that have helped me get by whenever I shop and I hardly regret my purchases these days.

Here we go;

1. Understand your body, your size and how you want to portray yourself by your look

Don't force it, know your body and what works for you.

                                                 
2. Its Ok to admire something on someone but don't get to impulsive to buy such item with the aim of looking like them.
3. Browse through different on-line channels to see the latest trends and styles (try blogs, IG handles, Facebook pages etc)
4. Also look around at occasions, events, work, school etc (the point is, just watch out for trends and styles people are wearing)
5. Have a budget. (I'm seriously praying and working towards not having a budget again, just shop without checking the price tag, Amen!!! lols)
6. Window shop (it does no harm), whether on-line or even in the shops, window shop to see what they have. Thank God for IG boutiques lol, you can ask the sellers direct questions and get feedbacks (some of them are rude and proud so be careful). Windowshopping will also help you tell which store is selling the original brands, imitations and the Aba made *lol Any decision you make afterwards you're OYO ooo(on your own)
7. Look out for SALESSSSSSS (shhhh Mango store is on sale)
                                               
9. Pick a comfortable day to go for a proper purchase shopping (don't rush)
10. Go with someone whose judgement you trust, not the FRENEMIES ooo, they can help guide you before you buy (i prefer to go shop alone though)
11. When you get into the store of your choice, DO NOT RUSH!!! (you know that heavenly feeling you get when you enter a store, ehen take a chill pill and breath in and out, ok!. lol)

lols

                                                               
11. Take a walk around the store. If a store assistant walk up to you, nicely tell them, "i want to take a look, will call you when i need to, thanks"
12. Remember, your budget, your size and what works for your body.
13. When you see or find what you like, check or ask for the price; don't make a final decision yet. You can hold on to it though while you keep shopping.
14. Sometimes, when you shopping you find out that some items just match even without you thinking about it, don't rush still. You can pick the items so you can try them on (but you'd need to check with the store if they allow "try on")
15. After taking good walk round the store you can now decide on what you want to buy. (CAUTION- its not a must to buy anything in the store if you're not satisfied with what you see, don't be intimidated by those irritating store assistants, na your money you wan spend)
16. Before you decide, check the price of the item (bargain down if need be or check for discounts), also check the size, color and quality of the item (preferably try on the item carefully without damaging).
17. Also have at the back of your mind, the occasion(by occasion i don't mean Party alone ooo, it could be work, school, church, etc), event or where ever you intend to wear what you intend to buy (dress according to the occasion, look the part).
18. Stay in touch with your pocket, don't over spend.

That Face you make when You've Overspent 

                                             
19. Make sure you're satisfied with whatever you buy before you leave the store.
20. Enjoy your purchase and don't forget to take a gorg selfie to show it off *big kiss
                                

*Oh! lest i forget, I sometime hear people tell me that you need to have a lot of money to shop, that's a big fat Lie. I usually have a budget and I know where to get good quality things within my budget and if I need to go a lil outside of my budget, I save up for it.

Mind you, these are from my own personal experience over time and I hope you find it helpful. This is not all about Shopping Tips, stay tuned to my updates cos I will be posting Tips on shopping On-line next.
Till then, I LOVE YOU!

Olufunke