Contributor: Loren Lee Henderson

Shopping is a mission. Not everybody enjoys the process. However,we love having new things whether needed or not.

On the needed note- Do you ever experience saying to yourself ‘needs and wants,needs and wants’? You should consider doing it when in a situation of wanting something you don’t really need especially when that cash is needed for something else. A friend taught me this and I have influenced close friends to do it too. So now we sing to each other when in that situation-TRY IT (“,)

Back to the topic of being a smart shopper- Having to go and look for something you like,then spending cash,then not knowing what you will be wearing the new item with could make this experience really unpleasant. What is worse is finding something you like and seeing many others wearing it too -talk about Mass Production.

Is it really that bad or are we just lazy to be creative and think beyond expectation or are we scared of what ‘THEY’ would say? Who are ‘they’ anyway? Media? The pope? Or Queen of Whatever?

We are the inspiration to what is being set out as Trends. The people that are daring enough to push a few boundaries. Rebels, us -real people! And by rebels I mean people who are not bound by media’s decisions and perceptions. What I have also noticed is that some peoples styles are influenced by their surroundings which makes them stand out and recognised as Trendy—- SO……

         ’They’ need Us (“,)

The influences of our surroundings could possibly create EXCLUSIVITY too and as we all know it is expensive living the exclusive lifestyle. Let’s be real and buy what we can afford but wear it differently. Strive towards making a fashion statement and wear it with confidence or your outfit will look JUNK!

Take a look:

Call me crazy but I’m sure I had you fooled lol (“,)

Anyway…

The challenge this month is for you to check out what you have in your cupboard that can be worn differently and if you do go shopping be open minded and try to buy TWO or MORE looks for the price of ONE!

Remember: Dress to Inspire not to Impress (“,)