Beauty Buzz Article

BEAUTY BUZZ
by Karen Peery

Karen Peery has 20 years experience in the newspaper and retail industries. For the past 8 1/2 years she has been an AVON Independent Sales Representative, certified beauty advisor, and top recruiter in her district since 1999. She is a mother and grandmother and enjoys helping people discover their beauty and second income needs. Karen currently resides in Iowa.

Planning a Shopping Trip On a Limited Budget

Of course it would be fun to go shopping and not think about how much something costs. There are a large number of people that have a limited amount to spend on clothes and it is imperative that you make each purchase really count. That means you can not afford to make mistakes.

It is best not to be a “last minute” shopper who suddenly decides you must have a new dress for the party tonight. When planning ahead, it will help you to anticipate your needs and make purchases when it is most advantageous to you such as the end of the season and the new stock has come in.

Two and three piece outfits are ideal for double duty since the pieces can be combined with other pieces in your wardrobe to help form new outfits. Select one basic color scheme per season around which you build your outfits is an excellent way to stretch the use of your accessories.

Here are a few good shopping habits to consider:

Keep a writing pad handy so you can add items to your shopping list as you think of them. Organize your list according to department stores so that you will not have to back track.
Put your list in a convenient place in your purse so you will be able to refer to it without taking extra time to search for it.
It is best to shop at convenient hours and avoid noon-time or rush hours when city workers crowd the stores.
Shop for brand name clothing that has given you satisfaction in the past.
It is best not to shop when you are tired as you may buy without good judgment just so you can go home.
Know what you want and don’t waste time looking at something you never intend to buy.
It is best not to shop with a friend as you will be able to shop more efficiently by yourself. It is also harder for a clerk to serve you.

Another shopping commandment that will help save time, effort and mistakes is to take the items you want to match with you. Sometimes colors can be tricky and may look different in artificial light. If necessary you may want to ask a clerk to take the items out in the sunlight to make sure they really match. Or you may want to take a small piece of the fabric with you.

For several years consumers have become interested in what is behind the labels on ready-to-wear garments. Women have relied upon “brands” to guide them in buying food products and as a rule, have found standard brands to be dependable. This rule can also be applied to purchasing clothing.

It is helpful to study fashion magazines so you can recognize the designer fashions that are your “type” and fit.

When making your decisions here are some things to consider: size, price, fabric, workmanship, color, style, manufacturer and designer.

Remember the upkeep of a garment can sometimes cost you more than your original investment.

There may be times when you could even get a real bargain on a garment if you sew. You may just need to sew over the seams and the garment may last several seasons.

Looking through fashion magazines or clothing catalogs can help you make your list before heading for the department stores.

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Karen Peery, Independent Sales Representative

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