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When You Should Save and When You Should Splurge

April 23, 2018 52 Comments
When To Splurge and When to Save

Everywhere I turn nowadays, there’s this overwhelming sentiment: you should spend more money on clothes. “Cheap clothes are actually too expensive.” “Buy fewer, but better.” “Quality clothes are an investment.” Lucky for me, am I ever in the mood to spend. Spring has finally decided to show its face: the magnolias are blooming, the winter […]

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How I Keep My Beauty Spending in Check

March 23, 2018 55 Comments
How to Spend Less on Beauty Products

It took me forever to buy a $4.99 Burt’s Bees lip balm. It’s not because I didn’t have the money. Or because I was waiting to find just the right product. No, I have this rule for skincare and makeup: I won’t buy anything new until the current product has been used up. I call it […]

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Why I Track My Shopping Decisions – My 2017 Roundup

February 12, 2018 65 Comments
Why I Track My Shopping Decision - My 2017 Analysis

*This post contains affiliate links–clicks and purchases could result in a commission for me. I really appreciate your support! We know we should track our money. But what about tracking the personal things we choose to bring home? As someone who doesn’t really buy trinkets, most of what I bring home ends up being clothes. […]

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22 Ways to Live Luxuriously on a Budget

January 23, 2018 67 Comments
22 Ways to Live Luxuriously on a Budget

Everybody likes nice things. But have you ever felt like nice things were just out of your budget? Like, when you were scrolling through Instagram, came across your friend’s vacation pics, and thought, “That’s cool and all, but I don’t have an extra thousand bucks just laying around.”  If so, you are not alone. The […]

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An Actually Practical Guide to Shopping for High-Quality Clothes

December 11, 2017 56 Comments
The Practical Guide to Shopping for High-Quality Clothes

*This post contains affiliate links. I never cared for Louis Vuitton bags. But a few weekends ago I visited the fashion house’s exhibition, which showcased the heritage of the brand and the early iterations of its iconic pieces. I was floored by the impeccable craftsmanship, care and detail put into the bags and trunks from […]

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Three Questions I Use to Avoid Impulse-Buying Traps

December 4, 2017 35 Comments
How I Avoided Impulse Shopping

With my upcoming adventure vacation, going on a shopping spree would have been so easy. The destination, New Zealand, is known for its varied climates and unpredictable weather. Since I’d be spending most of my time outdoors, I obviously needed a rain jacket, a fleece, and hiking boots, right? And since I’ve thrown away my […]

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LIFE & PERSONAL| SHOPPING

2017 Gift Guide: 20 Affordable Gifts for Discerning Millennials

November 22, 2017 16 Comments
2017 Holiday Gift Guide by The Luxe Strategist

I don’t buy holiday gifts anymore. But just because I don’t buy them doesn’t mean it’s not fun to look. And just because gifts aren’t for me, doesn’t mean they can’t be for you. So maybe you have your list of people and your budget. Now you just have to come up with the ideas. […]

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