Travel Time

Many people think luxury brands are a waste of money. Personally, when I do set my sights on a beautiful designer bag,  I make sure it's something I love and something I've earned—usually, I'll wait until the end of the semester or my  birthday. I do this because I like having time to think about what I want. I don’t like to rush my purchases, for example, I  bought Gucci Slides because I passed a math class and I’ve worn them once… $400 slides that have been worn once. Here are my general rules to follow when thinking of making a luxury purchase: DO set a budget... This one is super important. Living expenses, food, emergency funds, etc., are more important than buying an item  of luxury right off the bat, especially if you cannot afford it. It is also important to keep in mind the cost of the bag plus  the tax.  When I bought my Prada Re-Edition 2000 Nylin Mini Bag , I managed to say within my budget and only go over by $2. Setting a budget helps you...

Many of us have fallen victim to following the latest trends. From leggings to forested tips, we've all done it and may or may not regret it. So here are some tips to follow before falling for the next trend:  1) Wait it out!!!  You never know how long a trend is going to last. For example, puffers have lasted three years  now, and yes, okay, the style of puffers has evolved (long puffers and super puffers), but the  overall trend of puffers are going to be a winter must-have for the fourth year in a row! Trends  fade, so I usually will wait a few months to see if the trend is worth buying into then. 2) Get your money's worth If you're gonna buy into a trend, it's essential that you actually wear what you’re planning to buy  into. Something to also keep in mind is to consider whether or not the new purchase will  compliment something you already own, or if there’s an entire new style you wish to invest into.  When I first bought my Adidas Supersta...