have you ever sat down and thought about the shopping mistakes you've made and
how much money you could have saved to be honest I do this a lot myself I often
think about how unwise I was with my hard-earned money in my younger days I
know how people say let bygones be bygones but I really wish someone had
told me how to be smart with my money so today I want to share with you the 20
healthy shopping habits that have changed my life and hopefully these tips
will help you become a more conscious spender than I was in my twenties
especially when it comes to luxury shopping
number one never get in debt for shopping credit card interest is
insanely high so no luxury item of any kind can justify this kind of purchasing
habit number 2 always try to shop the sale because a lot of products including
luxury items do go on sale now if you love or money shopping like me using a
free app like Shoptagr can help you track down a good offer effortlessly yes
this is a sponsored video but I've used the app myself for nearly three years it's
fantastic and I think it will help you save a lot of money too. In fact my most
recent purchase using this app is the Woolrich Arctic parka jacket which I got at
30 percent off so if you're new to Shoptagr make sure to download the Shoptagr
browser button this will enable you to save your favorite item in your
size and color and when this item goes on sale you will receive email
notifications or push notification on your phone and check out they will also
show you all the available coupons you can apply to your purchase to save you
even more money. As much as I love luxury shopping I try my best not to pay full
price because sometimes it's just not necessary. Number 3, have a wish list
another reason why I love using Shoptagr is that I can keep a very
organized wish list now here's the thing have you ever done grocery shopping
without a list well I have and I tend to buy a lot more
than I need that's why I believe in having a wish list now for example I
list all my skincare products on the Shoptagr that way I only buy what I
actually used hopefully on sale as well and I will not make any unplanned
purchases this app is completely free to download and I'll make sure to leave
the link in the description box down below so make sure to check them out
Number 4, don't buy just to save. Basically don't buy something just
because it's on sale so I'm talking about how you might see a certain item
at the 30% off and all of a sudden you just have to have it well if
you didn't even know about this item before the sale it really means you
didn't like it or want it that much it's one thing to save 30% on your wishlist
item but it's quite another if you're just buying it because it's on sale
Number 5, don't compare yourself to others now social media is a place where
people will show you the highlights of their lives so it really helps to look
at things with a pinch of salt and try to stay grounded. Don't let social
media tell you that you're not good enough or you don't have enough now if
you are planning to buy something then by all means
do your research but don't get tempted every time someone posted a haul video
Number 6 let go of trends now I love shopping and I'm aware of the latest
trends but I never ever follow them blindly I think if you aim to chase
after the latest trends you'd be constantly buying and it's a rat race
also a lot of the trends are very contemporary which means they will look
a bit outdated in a few years time so I was a chance to buy what suits you what
makes you happy and what you will wear for a long time that way if a certain item is
not in fashion anymore you know you'll still wear it because you didn't buy it
just to follow the trend. Number 7 save before you spend now it goes
without saying that luxury purchases are discretionary
so this should really come last on everyone's financial spreadsheet every
time I get paid I pay for my bills and then save for my investment and future
and the rest of the money I will consider spending I think if you
structure your spending that way you will not feel guilty about your luxury
purchases because you know you've set your priorities right. Number 8
declutter and do it often now this one might sound a bit ironic because why
would getting rid of things make you shop less but trust me it really works
so in the last two years I've decluttered my wardrobe quite a few
times and just by looking at the things that I didn't wear or want it was a
wake-up call for me and by only keeping things that I actually enjoy it gives me
a clearer picture of my personal style and that really helps me to shop
mindfully. Number 9 always consider the opportunity cost when you buy
something which basically means can your money be better spent on something else
for example you might be in the Chanel store and the water caught your line you
could just buy the wallet or you could save the £500 and put it
towards the Chanel handbag that you've been wanting for a long time or you
might have your mind set on a Chanel Jumbo bag but would you rather use that
money for a nice holiday or would you rather invest that money in stocks and
shares doing this really helps to put things into perspective and you will
notice you only buy things that you truly love. Number 10 don't buy it if
it's not 100 percent perfect for you quite simply you are using your hard
earned money to buy material things so they have to be at least perfect
don't settle for anything that you think is suboptimal in fact I often think it's
better to spend a bit more if that means you will get your perfect item rather
than going for the cheaper option that you might not enjoy also always keep the
receipt for anything you buy for at least a few weeks that way you know you
have the option to get your money back if you change your mind
Number 11, consider buying preloved. I used to love buying from the store
because I enjoyed the store experience but then I realize my ultimate goal is
to enjoy the item so if I can get a good deal from the second-hand market then
why not now certain items like that Hermes Kelly and Birkin can cost quite a
bit more on the second-hand market but pretty much everything else would be
much lower than the retail prices the downside is you might have to wait for
quite some time before your item shows up but it can be worth the wait. Number 12
sleep on it now if you're on the verge of buying something unplanned you should
take some time the thing if it's actually a good idea many times
I'll leave my items in the basket online just to see if I still want in the few
days time many times the answer is no other time - the items would be sold out
to which I just thought is probably not meant to be the key is to not rush into
anything that's always another handbag or bracelet out there for you. Number 13
always ask yourself will I keep this forever now quite often when I buy
something I try to look into the future and see about still where the item in 20
or 30 years to come now of course life is all about changes
so you can't possibly predict everything that's a if you're buying something that
you think is only appropriate for your 20s then chances are you have to keep
buying along the way and that is not something I aspire to I want to have a
closet that I'm comfortable with for decades
Number 14 always remind yourself that selling your items is hard if you use a
consignment service they often charge up to 40% of the selling price and that
will be a huge loss for you and if you are planning to sell the item yourself
it can be a time-consuming project so always factor in the time you have
and to take good pictures, answer questions, write descriptions, and package
the item many times you might also have to wait for a long time before the right
buyer shows up so essentially buying an item might be a matter of a few finger
clicks but selling will never be as easy. Number 15 cashback if you do a lot of
online shopping you need to use a cash back website if you're not doing it
already you are leaving free money on the table
personally I use Quidco but if you're based in the US
ebates or Rakuten will work better for you I'll make sure to leave some links in
the description box down below if you're interested to sign up. Number 16 avoid
emotional shopping whether you're feeling like you're on top of the world
or you're just really upset it's never a good idea to go shopping because you're
not in the best frame of mind. Research has shown that shopping helps to release
the dopamine in your system so you will feel better but it's not a long-lasting
effect. In fact it's not uncommon for people to feel worse soon after because
you know you've just made an impulse purchase so instead take a hot bath turn
on your favorite movie and have a cup of your favorite tea or coffee pampering
yourself doesn't always have to involve spending. Number 17 do a lot of research
before buying anything nowadays there are so many resources available so it
shouldn't be too tricky to do your due diligence however you need to remember
to always take your lifestyle and your personal needs into consideration. Just
because someone reads about a certain item it doesn't always mean it would be
a perfect fit for you - I was suggest to go into the store to feel the item and
see if it actually makes your heart sing as for skincare products trying to
always ask for samples before committing to the full-size products. Number 18
say no to the fear of missing out so even if a product is the last piece
in the country or in the world it shouldn't concern you especially if
you're not that interested in it to start off with I understand a product
might seem more appealing when it's less readily available but it should never be
the only reason you buy it. This happened to me quite a lot when I was shopping in
Chanel in the past because the pieces tend to sell out so quickly and I ended
up buying quite a few handbags on impulse it was a painful lesson butI've learned to
say no to the fear of missing out. Number 19 be grateful I think if you're into
luxury goods you are probably one of the more fortunate ones in this world
sometimes I feel like we forget that because we are too busy looking for the
next beautiful thing to buy so it really helps to take a step back and appreciate
the things we do have more and recognize the fact that it's simply a luxury to add another
piece to our wardrobe. Number 20 find a hobby and I say this because I used to
shop out of boredom and shopping was my hobby not only was it not doing any good
to my wallet I was also accumulating things and
clutter that I didn't even like so now my favorite things to do are reading a
good book, going out for a walk and breathing in some fresh air and just
enjoying a good laugh with my family it sounds like a cliche but a lot of the
good things in life are actually free and we just need to open ourselves to
more options there you have it those are the 20 healthy shopping habits you can
adopt today if you're hoping to become a more conscious spender I'm always eager
to learn so if you have any other tips or recommendations please let me know in
the comment section down below thank you so much for watching and I'll see you in
my next one bye