Quick tips on shopping and looking GOOD!

Hi Beauties! 

Whew! What a challenge it is to write even though I love doing it. But writing requires me to sit still and focus. 

Meanwhile, I’m thinking about getting up right now, lol. 

I'm taking a little break today to talk about image and shopping. I recently became a Certified Image Consultant. Yep and thank you, but hold your applause! 

Style has been a huge part of me for so long. I believe it is why I have always shopped so much, even as a teenager. I’d take my little money from cleaning my aunt's house or working my part-time job straight to It’s Fashion or Wal-Mart to get my outfit and shoes for Friday night football games. I never really cared that my clothes weren't from a famous brand or that I wasn’t coming out of fancy Dillard's, I just wanted to look nice! 

Fast forward 20 some odd years and I still have the same attitude when it comes to shopping and beauty. 

Not being rich taught me how to shop on a budget and still get the job done! 

Ok, did I tell y’all I LOVE Shopping??? 

It’s my favorite pastime. The thing is, I can shop for anyone! And as an Image Strategist I will literally take what you have and turn it UP! Budget and all! Because style and finding what looks good on you doesn’t have to break the wallet.

I realized early what a huge role image plays in my life. I get that from my mama! My girl would put those outfits together and be the best dressed in the room. She taught me not to let people, my current situation or my surroundings dictate how I dressed or showed up. Your image is all you have honestly. People don’t read they just look. 

I want to drop a few of my shopping tips that I’ve used for a long time to show my girls that it doesn’t take a whole lot when wanting to level up on your image and look good! Because when you look good...y’all know the rest!! 

Decide what it is you’re going for! Are you going to an event or are you choosing your everyday wear? Then, start with what you have! You may have all the pieces you need. See, I just saved you some money!! So send me some! But seriously, do you know how many times I’ve said I don’t have anything to wear but always found something right in my closet? You may have the shoes and top but need a bottom. This way you save yourself some money and time. If you don’t have the pieces you need for your desired look, then go shopping. Budget. The dreaded budget word, ugh! Listen, we are all millionaires, just nooottt yet! So until then, give yourself a budget when shopping. I actually like to sometimes get the thrill of buying many items for less. It literally feels so good when I can boast about finding some bomb items at the thrift store or on super sale at the mall! Which reminds me to tell y’all to start your shopping trips on them sale racks first, mkay? Ain’t nobody got time to be spending an arm and a leg on a last minute blouse to wear! Pick up pieces. What does that mean you ask? It means if you are browsing and see something you like but don’t necessarily need it at the moment (especially if it’s reasonably priced), GET IT! Honey, we are building an image here! These days I shop in my closet for that very reason. Yes, it’s also why I have so much stuff lol! I don’t want to run out to the stores every time I have somewhere important to be. I pick up pieces along the way and alway keep staple pieces.

These are just a few ways to stay looking good beauties! It doesn’t matter whether it's for your career or a special event. 

(Whispers)…and it doesn’t have to break the bank. 

It’s proven that your image and how you present yourself can convert to money! People take you more serious when you show up polished. If you’re an entrepreneur, they immediately deem you an expert and want to flock to whatever it is you’re offering! Stop telling yourself, you don’t have this or that and make it happen!! If you feel you need help with getting starting, I’m here for you!