I’m not the type of person who splurges so much on shopping. It may not seem like it considering that I see shopping as a therapy, but there are so many ways to get to take home so much without having to empty your wallets. :) So, I’m gonna share my shopping tips! :) 1. Always be on the look out for SALE! There’s mid-season sale, end of season sale, Christmas sale and even Black Friday sale is being adapted here in the Philippines. During SALE, you get to buy the items that you used to eye on at a much lower price! :) a. If there’s an item on sale that you like and it’s already the last piece, TAKE IT! You might regret not buying it especially if the price is already really low. :) b. If the item on sale has a lot of stock, you might want to wait until the end of sale before you get it since prices are sometimes slashed even lower by the end of the sale. For instance, there’s FOREVER 21′s BOGO sale, which I LOVE! Sometimes, I get to take home 2 items of clothing from F21 for just Php400! :) P.S. Not because it’s on sale it doesn’t mean it’s out-dated, hindi na “in” and hindi na “uso”. It’s how you’re gonna style it and how you’re gonna carry yourself while wearing it that’s gonna matter most. :) 2. Try searching for “dupes” in online/instagram stores first. If you like clothes from mall brands like Zara, Forever 21, H&M, Bershka, Stradivarius, Topshop, Cotton On & River Island, try searching for “dupes” in online/instagram stores first. For instance, I’ve always liked to get a denim skirt like this one. They’re all being sold at over Php1,200 in brands like Forever 21, H&M, Zara & Cotton On. I didn’t think it was reasonable so I searched on instgram fist. I typed the hashtag #denimskirt & #denimskirtph and guess where it got me! I found an online seller that only sells the denim skirt for only Php350.00! I was able to save Php850.00 by not impulsively buying the denim skirt even though I like it so much. :) 3. NO TO IMPULSE BUYING. You have to be very mindful of your expenses and your savings. Before buying something: a. You have to think if you need it. b. Think if you can maximize the item based on its price tag. Example, it’s ok to buy a nice pair shoes worth Php3,000.00 if you’re gonna be wearing it everyday. In the long run, the quality and length of service of your shoes would make up for the Php3,000.00 you spent. Another example is, how many times and how many ways can you wear a skirt worth Php650.00? If you’d be able to wear it more than 3 times in a month and can pair it with almost any type of top then maybe it’s worth it. :) 4. Always Scout For The Best Buy Just like looking for dupes, before you decide on buying something, try to go around the mall first and check all the possible stores and even online stores to canvass the price before you get it! Make sure it’s the best deal you can get. This will save you from possible regrets when you see the “better deal” in the future. :D And by going around all the other stores and searching online stores first, there is a possibility that you’d find something that you’ll like better. These new finds might even be more useful and could be cheaper than your first option. :) 4, Use Credit Card when shopping! Credit card points can be surprisingly good. a. There are credit card points that can be used for shopping. (ex. BDO & Chinabank Credit Card points can be converted to SM Advantage points that can be used at SM affiliated stores like SM Department Store, Ace Hardware, Forever 21, Watsons and many more!) b. There are credit card points that can be used to get MILES! (ex. AUB Credit Card points can be converted to PAL Miles, which you can use when you book your next travel!) c. There are also credit card promos that gets you to win gift certificates, free meals or sodexo when you buy a minimum if XXXX amount. You can use those promos to to save on your future purchases. :) P.S. Only buy what you can pay for. I don’t advise using credit card just for the sake of being able to purchase the items you like without having to think about how you’re gonna pay for all of them when the bills arrive. Credit card interests are painfully expensive so be careful. :) #Shopping #ShoppingTips #Savings #SavingTips #Sale #Dupes #CreditCard #Tips #Save
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