Trends For Less: Accessory Splurge
#TGIF! Here we are with another edition of “Trends For Less!” Everyone, no matter what your social class, enjoys saving money when shopping. It’s part of the game! When shopping less equals more, meaning if you have a certain amount to spend, you can get more stuff if you spend less per item. Basic logic! My purpose in writing these posts was to show you can look great when styling on a budget. However, that does not mean it’s not okay to splurge every now and then! The word splurge sounds a little crazy and uncontrolled- but the key here is to smartly splurge. There are certain items that we need to value quality over quantity and that’s accessories!
Accessories– such as a blazer, shoes, and bags- are perfect items to splurge on because they get worn often. You can wear these items countless times per week without it being noticeable Because these items get used more often, it’s important to value quality. For example, when I was in college, I used to splurge on Coach bags. I loved them, took great care of them, and rotated them from week to week. I spent anywhere from $200 to $700 on any given bag, which sounds ridiculous. However, I still have these bags today, nearly five years later, and they look as good as the day I bought them. These are investments, so just make sure to get a classic style so you still want to use it years later.
In the above set, my splurge items are a blue J.Crew striped blazer, a navy J.Crew crossbody bag, and denim J.Crew sandals. J.Crew is an excellent store to splurge in because the pricing is not too over the top and most of their silhouettes are timeless. I paired these products with a blue Madewell tropical printed tee and beige Mango pencil skirt. For jewelry, I used a blue Banana Republic tile stretch bracelet.
What’s your favorite item to splurge on? Where do you buy your splurge-items?
