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So Many Shoes, So Little Money

October 24th, 2008

With all the screaming headlines about the collapse of the economy as we know it, it’s a good time to pause, stop and reflect on how the headlines affect you; and, more importantly, your love of shopping. What’s a Fashionista to do? Yes, “Recessionista” is the new haute word and yes, these days $1,000 + handbags do seem excessive and even a tag vulgar but sometimes a girl wants what a girl wants.

What to do? Go back to the basics. When you shop plan, focus and splurge only on investment pieces. Go lower scale for trendy items.

Now that I have your attention, I have a confession. This blog will be as much about finance as it is fashion. Planning, focus and investing are also ways to manage your money. But I promise not to put you to sleep! Watch – I’ll jolt you awake faster than a double espresso with three words: Shopping, shopping, shopping.

“Shopping isn’t finance,” you say. Yes. It is. Here’s how: shopping takes money and money is finance. Understanding money allows you to shop (and meet your insatiable need for that Louis Vuitton bag). Understanding money is about understanding some basic financial concepts. So, if you check in with me you will gain an understanding of basic personal finance and ultimately better shopping.

If you have so many shoes, but so little money, then this blog is for you.

 

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