I was at a few stores yesterday, and could not believe the sale prices. They were slashed low, low, low. If you didn't know, all fall merchandise is now coming into the stores, so they have to move the summer items out. Some of the summer items are old, been there forever, no one wanted them, and they haven't moved since the beginning of summer. You do not want these items. But how would you know? Well unless shopping is a hobby of yours, like it is mine, you wouldn't.
I like to thank God for my photographic memory. I walk through stores literally taking inventory of their new items. I know I don't need them now, nor do my clients. It's 100 degrees right now, who needs boots, coats and sweaters?? BUT we will want them by mid to late October, and then will be frantically looking for them in November. So I take stock now, in my mind. Same goes with the sale summer items, I know what is fairly new and what's been sitting there.
Back to the sale. Some of the summer merchandise was shipped in only a few weeks ago, it's new merchandise, this excites me! Right now they are slashing prices. I love a bargain. But be careful. Do not buy it because it's a good price, buy it because you need it, will use it, and have more than one or two uses for it. For example: at Banana Republic, they have a high end line, they are copying high end designers and charging a high price for these items. I found a hot pink, silk, designer copy, jacket, it was so adorable, would look great at work, and would definitely dress up my work clothes, which I do need. It was $57.00 - cheap! I asked myself this question, "how often will I be able to wear this?" the answer is maybe 4 times a year. If it were black, I wouldn't have thought twice about it, but it was shocking pink, and would stand out so much, that everyone would remember it. I put it back. Instead I bought a sweater which I know I will get a lot of use out of ($19.99) and a dress which I can wear in summer with sandals or winter with leggings and boots ($34.99). Great buys and more than a few uses.
I hope this helps you during your shopping excursions.
