Earl's Guide To A Shopping Budget - How To Know What To Splurge On

Hahahahahaha, budget....

When I do my call outs for things to shop for (crowdsourced shopping!), one thing I see week to week is a request for which pieces to invest in, vs which to save on. It’s a good question! So I hate to punt it with this non-answer answer, but…

It 100% depends on you and your lifestyle. It’s highly personal. A lot of people will say, a great coat, a great blazer, a nice pair of heels, and a good bag. But what if you live somewhere where it never gets cold? What if you hate how you look in blazers? Or can’t walk in heels, and don’t need a “good bag” but want a “fun bag”? See? Personal.

The things I spend on will likely be different than the things you value. Sure, there are some categories that are pretty universal, but for the most part, the way I look at it depends on a few variables: