On Saturday, I had a conversation with one of my tweeps (Twitter friends for those of you who still refuse to join) about how to organize accessories. I have honestly been trying to tackle this feat for years, but still don’t have a great solution.Part of the problem is that I just haven’t been ready and willing to fork over nearly $400 for one of the really big, nice jewelry armoires. Honestly, I knew my armoire was too small while I was in the store purchasing it, but it was on sale so I figured I could “make it work”. I purchased it about 3 years ago for around $50 from Target when the one I really needed, also on sale, was about $75. I get mad at myself every time I think about it. I should have just gone with what was going to work, not what was cheapest.
As you can imagine, my drawers are to capacity and I even have an overflow storage box (wicker box shown) and I still need more room.
My tweep purchased these hanging organization bags, which I’ve thought about using before, but in lies another problem: where are you going to hang multiple bags?
So, since neither of us seem to have the best solution to meet our needs, I was wondering what you all use. What works best to keep all of your accessories organized? Be sure to comment and give me your two cents.
Swimsuits are one of the most essential pieces for warm weather, so why would anyone ever buy the first thing off the rack without putting thought into it? After all, if you love to swim or visit the beach regularly, you want to be wearing something that you absolutely love…and that fits great. Lucky Mags latest how-to video, How to Buy a Swimsuit, provides helpful tips on the dos and don’t of making the all-important purchase of the season. Check it out.
Lucky Mag always delivers when it comes to great how-to guides. Some of the points, like walking on a hard surface when trying on shoes was something I never thought about. When you do think about it, it makes perfect sense. Heels often feel a lot different and a lot less comfortable when you don’t have the soft cushion beneath.
I still refuse to agree with kitten heels though. I usually find myself pretty wobbly in them so I rather go “big” or simply stick to a flat. Kitten heels just make no sense to me. *shrugs*
I’ve never been able to get into the whole eBay “thing”. I know so many who purchase (and sell) via eBay without even thinking twice but I’m either too nervous or something so I’ve yet to give it a try. I’m also still trying to determine what the “or something” is, so bear with me. I’m very much into designer handbags like the next stylista and there’s a huge selection from which to choose on eBay. My concern has always been whether the bag is authentic or not because I could only image how irate I’d become if I spent money on something that was described as authentic to find out that it was not.
Rather than shop on eBay, I think I’m going to give Yoogi’s Closet a whirl. Yoogi’s takes shopping and authenticity seriously, so you’re guarenteed to only find authentic items on the site. They even have Lucky mag vouching for them, so you’re in good hands. You have your pick from a fabulous array of handbags, shoes and jewelry, so I’m sure you’ll be able to find something you like.
So, I really want to hear from you all on this topic. Are you willing to take a chance and buy a designer good via eBay or do you stick to actual retail stores? Would you consider giving a site like Yoogi’s Closet a chance? Be sure to comment as I’d love to hear your thoughts.
I know the title “How to Shop” sounds crazy within it self, but trust me, I really needed this tutorial. Not only am I a Lucky magazine subscriber, but I love visiting the blog section on their website on a regular. The How To Shop outlines strategies of shopping at discount retailers like TJ Maxx. It’s so easy to get caught up in wanting to purchase tons of items at these types of stores because the prices are so great, but one of the most important tips I learned from this video was “If you wouldn’t pay full price, don’t buy it on sale”. *heading back to TJ Maxx to return those Dereon jeans I purchased last week*
So, I really want to hear from you all on this topic. Are you willing to take a chance and buy a designer good via eBay or do you stick to actual retail stores? Would you consider giving a site like Yoogi’s Closet a chance? Be sure to comment as I’d love to hear your thoughts.
