I wanted to do something special for my 100th blog post on KayKrew. . . but then I didn't, so I'm dedicating my 101st blog post to shopping. With the holidays fast approaching, here are my rules for staying on track and keeping a clear mind when shopping.
Kay's 3 Rules of Shopping
1. Don't buy it if you wouldn't wear it out of the store.
This rule is the simplest of all. If the jacket isn't so great that you would ditch your own in the dressing room, don't buy it. If those coated pants make you feel more confident than the midi you walked in the store wearing, buy it!
2. Walk away. If you forget it, it isn't worth it. If you can't look at anything else without yearning for the first piece, go back and buy it.
I try to utilize this rule as much as possible - especially if I'm shopping for a specific event or one special piece at multiple stores. I'll find the perfect dress or pair of jeans - fits like a dream, great price, etc. - but I know I'm going to other shops, so my heart tells me to keep looking. If, after all the other stores, I still remember that initial piece and how great it looked and how much I loved it, I'll go back and buy it. Otherwise, if I've found a better piece, or simply cannot recall every detail, I will not buy it.
3. Never settle
This rule is the most important because it can apply to every facet of life. When it comes to fashion and what I'm buying, I'm very picky; about the cut, the fit, the color, the material. So if even the slightest thing is off, whether it be too bulky of a shoulder pad, too bright of a hue or the wrong fabric, I won't buy it. My vision is always very clear for what I want and how I want to put something together, therefore there is little to no room for error. For this reason, I never settle; when you know what you want, learn how to get it and understand patience is the key to unlocking the exact treasure of what you dream
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