Had the pleasure of writing a guest blog for Praxis. Get ready to learn something ya’ll….

***

I have always prided myself on mixing and matching expensive and inexpensive items. Instead of keeping my finds quiet, I usually blurt out my awesome finds with complete joy when I’m complimented. “Oh girl!  Thank you so much!  This top was $8 at TJ Maxx!” Subtleness has never been my forte. I wanted to share my tips on making your shopping trips fruitful and fabulous. The first and most important tip is to look for DETAILS!!!!

LINING & STRIPES

HARDWARE

Merchandise with silver or gold detailing is always a plus. It automatically makes the outfit looks expensive. It’s a build in accessory.

BUTTONS

Buttons say a lot. It makes all the difference if a piece looks good vs. WOW! I tend to go for bold buttons that are statements in themselves. Especially if you are shopping for a winter coat, buttons can make all the difference between a ho hum, blah jacket to a “Wow! Where did you get that?” jacket.