building your wardrobe on a budget

men may laugh at me for saying this, but we all know shopping can have its stresses. flipping through a magazine you see a gorgeous bag you want, then look at the price and its $3000!!!! you cant afford it, most cant. ive been there. many times. it seems, a lot of the time, the in season, stylish clothes are way to expensive for my budget.  the thing is, your wardrobe doesnt have to cost more than your house in order to be in style. i have a few tips on how to build a wardrobe on a budget. and when to spend the money on that item, and when to say forget it.

• if your going to spend money on an item, look at it as an investment. there are certain necessities all girls need in their closet such as black pumps, a fitted blazer, of course a LBD. things that are timeless and that you will use for years and for many different types of events. those are the items you can spend more on and not feel guilty. you want good quality pieces that you will get your money's worth. 
• once you have those basic investment pieces, you can then spend a little less on the in season pieces. styles come in and out of season, and its hard on our credit cards when we spend a lot on those must have items that are a must not wear the next month. we have some great stores that can provide us with those fad pieces without breaking out budget. H&M, forever 21, BCBG, store like these can provide us with some really great pieces for even better prices! from time to time i have stumbled upon that gorgeous expensive piece that i know wont be in style forever but i just physically cannot let go.  it happens and we only live once so dont fret if you find that one piece, just try to be conscious of how much you can actually afford to spend. 
• if you do have a addiction to those luxe labels, may i introduce you to Beyond the Rack? www.beyondtherack.com, they have designer brands for super cheap! 
• thrift store are also AMAZING for finding cute vintage pieces. i know sometimes i get clouded when i go because there is so much random stuff, but if you look at each individual piece, its surprising the different ways you can visualize it 
• lastly, ive heard it said many times and i truly believe it "its not what you wear its how you wear it" if you think it looks good, rock it! ive rocked the bold looks that i have no idea whether people will accept it, but hold your head high and be yourself, its better to stand out then blend in!

i hope my tips help a little bit! happy wednesday!