Antonina

miércoles, 12 de junio de 2013

How to shop for clothes (for your friends!)

I remember I had to buy a friend's birthday gift last year. We had a budget of $200 and I was looking for something nice, that would suit her and that she wouldn't buy - still her style!

We've bought all these clothes and jewellery and I've emailed the different outfits that she could re-create with them.

I came across these clothes and she was really happy with them and with the outfits that she could create. I remember she had 2 weddings and several meetings where she wanted to look amazing within a specific budget.

What do you think? Would you wear them? How do you choose your friend's gift?

Black peplum dress - Zara

Gold, black and white necklace - Diva

Gold necklace - Diva

Nude peplum skirt and Embroidered ivory blouse

Embroidered ivory blouse detail - Zara

Necklace

Blue foral peplum top and nude skirt

Blue floral peplum top - Can't remember the brand!

How to shop for clothes for your friends!

If you have problems shopping for clothes that your friends will like on their birthday, here are a few guidelines to help you get the perfect gift for your friend and build a smile.

1. When you are shopping together, try to remember which stores your friend likes to pick their clothes from. Do they like to go to places like Hot Topic? If so, then what types of clothes do they like there. Take notes on something that you can see and find easily. Keep them for future reference.

2. Take your friend out for a shopping day. Go into stores and see what they pick out or say is "cute".

3. Find out your friend's clothing size. To help you, try to find a friend that is almost or exactly the same size as your friend you are buying clothes for.

4. Remember to bring enough money. Sure, you have found the most cutest blouses and jackets for your friend, but do you have enough money for it? Try to bring at least $100 or $200 if you have that budget.

5. Keep the receipt. If your friend doesn't really like that bright yellow sweater you gave him/her, politely say that you will return it and that they can come with you and pick out what they want.

Cheers!

The Leather Jacket

It's a winter-fall must have! Have you chosen yours already?

I love them and you can create hundreds of outfits!

jueves, 6 de junio de 2013

My June budget

I'm a huge believer in having a clothing budget! Each month I'll share the things I buy.

I managed to get the list of the things I'll buy or I've already bought. The goals I set this month are winter sweaters and work shirts - I successfully came across them.

Zara and Seed are the chosen ones this June :)