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Luxe Shopping Etiquette

There is absolutely nothing wrong with having "New Money" in my opinion. I believe that those who work hard and break down barriers should be rewarded for doing such. But I also believe that very much like a foreign country, the world of privilege has customs. While these customs are optional, it's offensive to the natives when you don't at least try to adapt. The very least one can do is adjust to etiquette. In my field, one's etiquette tells me everything I need to know about that person and lack of it can betray the image they're trying to convey. Everything from their attitudes to how they shop tells me if they truly live a luxe lifestyle, or if they're simply pretending to. Here are a few examples to help you prevent this faux pas: 1) Respect their time. Whether it's your realtor, hairdresser, wardrobe stylist or esthetician, be respectful of their time. If you are a person who never follows through with appointments, always arrives late, yet yo

Fine and Frugal: How To Slay On A Budget

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Solange Knowles via @SaintRecords Fine and Frugal: How to Slay on a Budget 2017 is the year of black designers. From Laquan Smith to Cushnie et Ochs to Yeezy, we are finally starting to take our place in high-end fashion. However, as inspirational as the fashion houses are, many of us don’t quite have the disposable income yet. But that doesn’t mean we can’t express ourselves and slay while we do it. Here is my list to step up your style game without breaking the bank: Evaluate- Image provided by Cafubaye What is already in your wardrobe? What is your signature style? Are your current clothes reflecting what image you’re trying to convey? If not, it’s time to set a shopping budget. *ProTip: Instead of setting a shopping budget for one trip, try setting an annual shopping budget for yourself and divide quarterly. For example, if your annual budget is $3,000, you have $750 to spend on clothes each quarter! Find Your Muse- So now that you’ve established your style and know what