Anonymous asked: As a seventeen year old girl in Auckland I am finding it hard to shop.. Do you think saving up for investment pieces is better than often buying from chain-stores? I'm not rich but still have something but all my peers seem to be buying constantly from Ruby/ Superette/Karen Walker haha and I could never do that. Ideas/comments/advice?
Yes and no. I think shopping is a balancing what you’d like with what you can afford. If you can afford to spend a lot on a plain white tee, do it. If not, find something cheaper.
Spend big money on things you love to death - and I’m talking serious, serious love - ‘this-is-going-to-improve-my-life’ love. But only if you can afford it! Shop wisely. Buy things that you like and that fit and that you know you’ll wear often, regardless of where they’re from. If I like something from a chain store and I can afford it, I’ll buy it.
At the end of the day it’s your money. Are clothes a priority? Then do it. I used to spend a lot on clothes and accessories and candles and stationery and knick knacks and nailpolish and a heap of stuff I can no longer justify. Now I’m more focussed on spending my money on things like travel and laptops. It’s all about prioritising!
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