I bought 22 pieces in 2019–here’s how much I spent and my style resolutions for 2020.
2019 Shopping Roundup: All the Clothes I Bought and My 2020 Wardrobe Resolutions
My Caprani Lamp: Investing in Furniture
After a decade of diligently saving, I’m ready to graduate to PhD-Level Personal Finance. I have investing in companies down pat. I don’t blink twice when the stock market dips. I’ve even broken the rules by buying individual stocks and not regretting it. Fueled by my home upgrade project, this summer I’ve found myself browsing […]
I’m Recreating My Favorite Spring Looks for Less Than $100
The past few months have been a tsunami of overindulgence, unexpected bills, and ill-timed purchases. Not going to lie, my checking account is looking slim right now. I’ll replenish the money in the middle of the month (when I get paid)…only to have it boomerang right back out the door for travel expenses. But hey, […]
Secondhand Online Shopping: The Best Things to Buy and Where
A few weeks ago I shared on Instagram that I bought a Cartier watch secondhand, and I was floored by all the messages asking me where I shop secondhand and which sites I trust for higher-end purchases. Today I’m sharing with you my go-to online sources for pre-owned finds, the sweet spots for each site, […]
How to Shop at Thrift Stores: 10 Tips for Finding the Hidden Gems
The thing about personal style is that it doesn’t have much to do with money. Some of the best-dressed people I’ve seen have also spent the least amount of money on clothes, so in the interest of saving monies, today I’m advocating the virtues of thrift store shopping. For me, a love of thrifting was […]