4 good reasons to shop online

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Once in a while, when you´re having a bad day, it is really necessary to treat yourself. Some of us like to put fluffy slippers on, curl up on the couch and watch a movie. Others order Pizza and complain to their BFF.  I for myself like to shop. You could probably call it a guilty pleasure, except that I never feel guilty about it. Clothes are actually one of my biggest motivations to earn money. They put a smile on my face on a rainy day and they make me feel happy when I´m wearing them. So why not indulge?! Of course if you are not in the best mood, you might not even want to go out. But luckily – There´s always online shopping! A page I recently discovered to compare online stores and catalogues is catalogues247.co.uk

MAKE A BARGAIN

It´s easier to not buy something on an impulse. You can compare certain items, check out different websites and maybe find a cheaper version or a better price. In a store, we often buy an item, because we feel pressured. Online – you have more time.

PAY LATER

Of course, you should not use this feature too much or for the wrong reasons. However, sometimes it´s just super convenient. You can order something and try it on before you pay it. Or if you really need to get a present for someone but you won´t get paid for another week, it´s not much of a problem.

MORE CHOICES

In your local highstreet, there are always the same stores. Online, you have the opportunity to order from stores all over the world and find new brands. If you like trying new things, it´s perfect for you.

NO STRESS

Sometimes it can be really annoying to be surrounded by many people. Especially in stores, people can be stressed out and downright rude. This can make it impossible to properly look at things or trying them on. 

New Term, new Style

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Ever since I was a child, I loved my school holidays. I would watch the coolest Teenie movies and imagine myself coming back to school, mean girls style, my lush hair blowing in the wind, my super cute outfit looking like I´m a Teen Vogue Model and every boy looking at me. I browsed all the best magazines, made several trips to my favourite Fashion stores and got a really cool haircut. I made a real effort to choose and plan my outfits. Maybe the whole Teenie-movie thing never happened, but I definitely felt amazing. I always try to hold on to this feeling as a Teenager and do the same thing at Uni or work. A little break or holidays are always a great opportunity for a fresh start. Not only motivation or mood wise – but also if it comes to your overall appearance.

Take the time to get a good facial, a new haircut and to sort out your wardrobe. What do you no longer need? I´m sure there are a lot of pieces sleeping in your wardrobe that you do not need anymore. You could donate them, sell them or maybe even recycle them. Maybe put some patches on an old jacket, sew a fringe on or get your old, favourite jeans altered. Then check if there is anything you need. Maybe there´s a cool new dress you always wanted or you really need a new bag for Uni/work. If you want to keep yourself from overspending, come up with a good rule. Maybe you can only buy one new item for every item you decide not to keep.

Putting your new outfits together for the first week back at Uni can be great for your motivation and of course – it saves time. For me, if I know I look good, I will approach a new task in a more confident way, than when I know I look sloppy and didn’t get ready properly.

If you are looking to compare good online stores with finance options, check out 

justcatalogues.co.uk

4 crazy things shopaholics do

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I´m currently sitting at home, reminiscing on times when I behaved like a proper idiot while shopping. And there´s loads of examples. Some of them you probably know if you´re a proper shopaholic; just like me.

1- So, there´s this top. They still have the top about twenty times. It´s best I carry it around, just in case somebody who really loves the shirt buys all of them. And that skirt too. Actually, It´s best to carry as much stuff as you can, just for the sake of it. After carrying the clothes for about thirty minutes you usually realize that you didn't need any of them. Let´s just put them back again.

2 - You reaaaally didn't need this dress. Well, at least until you get home; because now there´s only one thing on your mind: The dress you left behind; the dress which another girl is going to call her own soon. And there´s no way she´s gonna pull it off like you. Actually, I think it´s best if you go back to town asap to save the dress from it´s terrible faith. Personally I´m still crying about a dress that I didn´t buy in London, 6 years ago.

3- Now that we´re already talking about saving clothes from other people, I´m thinking back of some incredibly cool velvet pants I´ve seen in a vintage store a few weeks ago – on a customer. I couldn't help staring at the girl; waiting for her to finally decide against the pants. But the girl did exactly what I would do (see p.1) – she carried them around the store. Something that we also learned in 1. is that the typical woman carries clothes around for the simple pleasure of carrying them around; without the intention of ever buying them. I saw my chance there and decided to secretly follow the girl around the store for half an hour while my mate got angry once in a while and exclaimed : “SHE KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT SHES DOING!!!!” In the end I have lost the pants, but I want the girl to know that I remember her face.

4 - You have everything you need and today, it´s all about your friend. She´s in the dressing room now and needs you to get her these shorts in a different size ASAP. You promise that you´ll be back in a second. Fully concentrated you walk towards the shorts and there´s nothing that can distract you – not even this cool skirt there or these rad heels – WHAT WAIT! No harm in checking how much these shoes are. Twenty minutes later you remember what you were about to do, run back to the dressing room and ….. your friend is angry. But at least you got the heels which you meant to buy today, right?

 Shopaholic-Tip: If you are currently looking for a great website to compare catalogues, check out shop2day.co.uk 

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