How to have a good shopping trip

Hello everyone!

This post is going to be on how to have a good shopping trip. It might seem a bit silly- tips on going on a shopping spree, but you'd be surprised. Lots of people go out with the intention of having a fun day of shopping but the reality is that they end up getting bored, tired or fed up quickly & end up not getting done what they went shopping for. But here are some tips on how you can have a fun & relaxed shopping spree.

1. Plan your day. I don't mean an exact schedule of every movement you make. Give yourself plenty of time for getting there & parking (or if using public transport plan which bus or train you're going to get). Decide which shops are priority or things you need to get most. If you're on a time limit then do what you need to get done first.

2. Decide what you're going to wear. You want to look good but be comfy at the same time. If you're going to be trying clothes on then wear stuff you can easily remove & put back on. Consider wearing your hair up too if this is the case or you might start to look a bit like a dandelion after trying loads of tops on! Limit your makeup too- you don't want to stain the garments.

3. Set a budget. Decide what you really need & make it a priority. Try not to buy things that are similar to stuff you already have. Shop around- don't just buy the first thing you see or you might see something else later but not have enough cash. Try the cheaper shops too- many shops such as Primark & New Look stock the latest trends without the designer pricetag.

4. Pack a bag to take- make sure you have your money, cards, phone, a bottled drink & maybe a hairbrush & other handbag essentials (See my 'Handbag essentials' blog) keep your bag secure & close at all times.

5. Have regular breaks. You don't enjoy shopping if you're tired & have sore feet. Have a sit down every so often & stay hydrated. Also allow time for eating.

6. Take a friend. If you're going clothes shopping then it's always good to have a second opinion- take someone who's honest & who you trust. It also makes it more fun to have someone to talk to- & safer than being out on your own!

7. Don't buy for the sake of it. If you don't spend all of your money on the spree then don't just blow it on stuff you don't need- save it for next time.

8. Try to avoid the crowds. If you can it's always better to shop during the week or later on in the day- that way you're not battling the crowds & wasting hours in the queues at the tills.

9. Look out for sales & offers. The sale racks are often the best- you can find some really cute stuff for a cheaper price. Often in shops like Boots or Superdrug beauty, health & hair products will have offers such as 3 for 2- cheapest item free. Don't forget your Advantage Cards too!

10. Don't buy more than you can carry. This is especially important if using public transport as struggling home on a bus with about 50 bags is not fun! If you have a car then you can just pop back & leave your shopping in there & carry on- but be careful as it could be a target for thieves!

So there you have it. I hope you found these tips useful & I would love to know what you think. Thanks for reading :)
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