Sales 101

The sales are BACK which means that all the money that we got during the holidays and that we promised that we would be saving is about to be spent in our favourite shops - the accuracy, am I right? Although, during the craziness of the sales, I think it's important to keep our mind in the right place so we don't end up buying a lot of useless pieces and spending unnecessary money on things we don't need at all. So, I put together some "rules" that are my motto during the sales and that hopefully will also help you out while you're shopping or planning that out.

1. Clean out your closet

You need to be totally aware about what you already have in your closet so you need to take some time to break apart what's old or in a bad state from what's is pretty good and "wearable" that can be donated to someone or to some organization. 

2. Organize your closet

From colours, types, designer, it's totally up to you the way how you want your closet to be organised as long as it is actually in order before you go shopping. This is the only way for you to keep in mind what you already own and what is really missing in your closet.

3. Do some research

Internet is a world and you need to take advantage of it. Thankfully, every single brand has its online shop so it's really easy for us to see what they have or what's trending at the moment! Spend some time browsing your favourite shops online to get some ideas about what's worth buying and to look for some great deals 

4. Make a list

After cleaning and organizing your closet, you're ready to start planning your "shopping spree" through the sales. Think about what you like to wear, what you mostly wore last year and the new trends for the coming season and write down a list with some items that cross your mind that you really want. 

5. Details are important

Don't go only for clothes (like dresses, tops, jeans...)! Accessories are as just important in our lives so the sales are the perfect time to buy some new accessories: a new bag, some bracelets or a pair of shoes can make your look even better and they usually last for a long time

6. Keep it simple

Sales are the best time of the year to look for some new basic pieces for your closet. Why is that? Well, you're spending less money in pieces that you'll be wearing over and over again so, it's basics are even a greater value for money during this time of the year. Jeans, coats, jackets, t-shirts... Everything is just super useful through out the whole year and some of them could be acquired for  a great value.

7. Quality is not the same as quantity

Just because it's on sale, it doesn't mean that you don't need every single piece that you see. This is why planning your shopping is so important - this way you really have in mind what you want and what you need! Of course that is really easy to fall in love with everything when the price is half of the original but the real question is "do I really need this or I'm just being tempted?"

8. Set a limit

As much as you think you've got your willpower and credit card in check, you need to establish yourself a limit otherwise you'll be spending a lot of unnecessary money. Above all, don’t go over it - no matter how much you “need” another dress.