Good Day Dollies!

I'm coming at ya LIVE from the comfort-make that DISCOMFORT-of seat 14B (yes that's a middle seat).

That's right, I'm on my flight BACK to New York Citay! This in-flight internet stuff is fantastic! (Although the speed is not yet up to Daily Dubie standards, but It'll do). 

<<<Long Sigh>>>

Today we're going to get HOT & HEAVY again with DD 2.0's very first BURNING QUESTIONS POST! Hurraaaaaaaaayyyyyy! 

Are y'all ready for today's Big Q?! ...Let's do it!...

QUESTION:

Where does one shop to get super cute/chic clothes on a $1000 a month budget. That's not including rent/groceries, etc. but to get clothing, go out to lunch, you know- stuff that is considered "pleasure." I get amazing gifts from my parents every Christmas/b-day, and have all the necessary staples, BUT find it so hard to get cute clothing on a budget. HELP! 

ANSWER:

I think what first needs to get established here is what your priority is??? Is your lifestyle very social? Do you attend many different events & parties? If so, investing in new pieces of clothing often, might be worth it to you. Additionally, do you love to dine-out? Are you a foodie? If this is more important to you, investing in eating-out might be more worth splurging on than clothes you don't really need. Weigh the PRO's & CONS first, then establish which is of MORE VALUE TO YOU.

When it comes to shopping, I know some of you might find it hard to believe, but I'm not a big "shop-just-because" person. There has to be a purpose for my purchase. I have found that shopping with this in mind, helps me avoid making impulse decisions, and wasting money. Ask yourself why you need it, and when you'll wear it? If the answer is unknown, DON'T BUY IT! Also, if your "FUN priority" is to make monthly splurges on clothing, make sure you spend most of your alotted money on "high mileage" pieces that can be worn in many different ways, at many different times. Otherwise, buy cheaper, fill-in pieces, that you won't feel guilty about wearing only a few times. I still go to Forever21 occasionally, and I LOVE GAP, JCrew, and Target!  Cheap CAN be chic, Dolls!  It's all about HOW YOU WEAR it!

If your "Fun priority" is eating out, research delicious, but cheap-to-moderately priced restaurants, as well as your more expensive, fine dining places, so you have an array of equally delicious places, but at all different price points. At $1000/month, you won't be able to dine at fancy schmancy places frequently, so you must balance it out. Another tip is to split an entree with a friend, or order 2-3 appetizers instead of an entree. This saves $$$ AND calories, my friends! ...And, of course, I couldn't forget to encourage you to  START COOKING!

Cooking in, can be equally FUN & SOCIAL, and always ends up being a whole lot CHEAPER AND HEALTHIER! 

...And that's a wrap! I've said my peace! ... I hope y'all have found this helpful in some way, shape or form...

Who's up for next weeks BURNING Q!?!?

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Besos, 

Mrs. LDC* xo