This post lists affordable and practical style tips I’ve learned up over the years. None of the links in this post are sponsored or affiliate links. Just sharing what I use and like.
Shopping
- Track your favorite items and brands, then wait for sales to buy at a discount. I keep a list on my phone of brands and items I want, along with each company’s annual sale schedule. I set reminders to check once a year so I can avoid paying full price for higher-ticket purchases.
- Keep a running list of gift ideas and past purchases for people in a spreadsheet. When birthdays, holidays, or events come up, you’re not scrambling or repeating presents.
- Always check the return policy before ordering… clearance and sale items are often final sale.
Bottoms
Tights
- If you have long nails, wear gloves or socks on your hands to avoid snagging your tights when pulling them up.
Bags
- I duplicate my essentials across every bag I use, so I never have to move items around or worry about forgetting something. It can get pricey if you use high-end products or have a lot of bags, but I stick to affordable basics. If the bag is large enough, I keep everything in a small pouch; if not, I store items loose. My essentials:
- Lip liner
- Lipstick or dark lip stain
- A light lip stain with a glossy finish
- Oil blotting sheets
- Perfume sample
- Small semi-solid nail glue
- Skin-colored blister bandaids
- Travel stain stick (NOTE: All items except this one fit in the pouch I linked).
Outerwear
- Ensure all gloves are touchscreen-compatible. Removing them in a hurry is impractical.
- Store a pair of gloves in each coat to avoid losing them when switching jackets. This way you’re never caught without gloves.
Skin care
Self tan
My setting is clear level 2 on VersaSpa spray tan. If self tanning, I follow this:
- Moisturize
- Shave or exfoliate with cloth where needed
- Apply self-tanner: 2 pumps per limb with applicator. If applying solo, use back applicator.
- Use makeup brush for face, hands, and feet.
- After care: Use tanning drops on face (fades fastest)
Nails
- I try to do my nails every two weeks.
