To me Black Friday is just another sale. It’s up to me to wade through the noise and vet whether or not the deals are legit (they’re usually not). 30% off on something that usually goes on sale anyway? Yawn. 30% off on something that never goes on sale? Now we’re talking. There’s a lot […]
My Weekend Money Diary #11: Making Up for Lost Shopping Time
What happens when someone who’s “good at money” tracks their spending the old school way? With a pen and paper and not using an automated system like Mint? Inspired by the Man Repeller and Refinery29 money diaries, I thought it’d be fun to see what happens when I track my spending for a weekend. Although I’m conscious about my overall […]
10 Must-Have Fashion Items That I Don’t Buy
Let’s talk shopping! Now that fall is here I’m seeing a lot of marketing for all the trends you need to have. But are cropped flares really must-haves for everybody? So today I’m doing something different. As much as I love seeing what everyone has bought recently (please don’t stop those shopping budget posts!), I […]
Jewel: A Hack for Saving Money on Luxury and Cool Indie Brands
*This post contains affiliate links. When I first started using cash back sites, I kept noticing one website topping the list for highest cash-back rates. It was called Jewel. A well-known cash-back giant like eBates it was not, so I put on my Sherlock Holmes hat and started researching it online. Then I read an article […]
How Spending My Way Through NYC Taught Me What I Value
*I’m on vacation! So today I’ve got an epic guest post from my friend A Purple Life. Like most people, I’m fascinated by how others spend money, but this is more than a list of outrageous spending–it’s about the too-relatable pressure to fit in–something I think we’ve all felt at some point. Enjoy! -Luxe* *** All my […]
My July Sale Picks: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale and Under-the-Radar Finds
Unless you’re living under a rock, the Nordstrom anniversary sale has been all up in your face. Normally, I think these kinds of sales are full of junk, but I decided to check it out this year just to see: would I find any gems that are actually a good value? Because I love value, […]
Six Month Shopping Check-In: What I Bought, What’s on My Wishlist
Now that it’s June, I’ve been seeing people do six-month check-ins on financial goals, so I thought I’d take a look at what I’ve bought so far this year. Plus, if I wait until December to do this, you know it’s going to turn into one gigantor post. So, let’s see: what has a personal […]