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To shop or not to shop that is the question

- By Nili Zahar

If you are looking for a quick closet fixer upper, then my darlin ladies you are already in the right time and place cause you are reading this article. The answer to every women’s repetitive question is what to shop for? What items are relevant? What is a must have this year? What will look good on me and will not falter or default my attire game? What is timeless? And most importantl­y, what is a complete waste of time and money, not to mention complete waste of closet space.

So fasten your seatbelts ladies and put your wallets in the upright position and do give that stewardess, and that shopping attendant is me today, some credit cause we all want you to be safe on Shop-Air and not turn into those shopaholic­s with an easy access to money, but with an easier guaranteed remedy which I offer, and that is to look, listen and learn. Not to mention cut your credit cards and with that, step one would be accomplish­ed and you are on your way to a swift recovery.

Have you ever stood in front of your wardrobe with eyes gawking as if this closet is an alien that you would love to send back to Mars on the first spaceshutt­le? If you are one of many then do read on how we, together can remedy this feeling of bewilderme­nt with few easy steps.

Step one, you should love and be able to remember all your shopping items you buy, cause if you don’t remember them chances are you never fancied them and you will never wear them, so you should probably return them, immediatel­y … if you still have the receipt.

Step two, is Fun Fun Fun! Shopping should be fun and can be shared with friends to enhance the experience and two heads exchanging opinions in shopping is always better than one, plus you will hear all the latest gossip you missed when you were away from your office on vacation.

If you have always dreamed but failed to get ready and out that door in mere minutes or just wish those ‘nothing to wear’ days will never visit you again, then I suggest you continue reading.

Now we get to the real nitty-gritty, the fun part my lovelies! The shopping experience in itself and what we all should and must have, ready and available in our closets at all times and forever and ever and may I stress ... At All Times!!!

Denims or the street name the jeans ... and the best pick that fits mostly all, would be a high-waist or high-rise fitted pair. Better known as the skinny jeans that can be dressed down casually or dressed up depending on what top you choose. Trust me a real life saver.

Blazers, cropped cardigan and the wrap kimono … must have tops and you must have ... just throw them over work separates and come every season they deliver. Whether you are on the way to the office in the mornings or out to a dinner later that night, these items pair and work with you and never against you, just keep in mind to try each and every piece before purchasing cause some fits must be a bit loose or a bit tight to really show off the trend or your figure.

The secret to good style everyday must start with our all-time favorite and fail-safe item ... the dress.

Always say Yesss to The Dress!!! And here is some of many reasons why. It’s a one easy put-on item that you don’t have to match 3 garments with in the winter and just grab a matching clutch or purse in summer. Even a linen A-line dress can be dressed up easily with matching accessorie­s, a jacket and pumps for a meeting and dressed down to visit your local beach for a tan.

There are so many items to choose from at any season and are timeless and worth every penny spent, those kind of trends and pieces that will match with almost anything in your wardrobe and would definitely compliment the look you are going for. Try these tips to shop the right from now on and invest in pieces that will not only make to you easy on the eye but definitely easier on your credit card, if you know what I mean.

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The perfect white T-shirt and shirt ... and since these two items have evolved year after year and are found in more than a million shapes, form and size and can be dressed uptown or casually trendy, then this item is truly essential, whether you are teaming it up with jeans, suit or just layering it under a slip dress or wrap top or blazer, the perfect white is the gift that keeps on giving, and please ladies, do take advantage of its generosity.

Ankle boots ... A good pair of those should be in your footwear collection and if you are worried that boots are made for walking but never for summer, then think again, summer boots are on and about every major runway worldwide and are always trending and fit almost all ages and may I stress are soooo deadly comfortabl­e. So do invest in a classic cut pair this season and jazz it up with a wide range of pieces to help you dressing them up or down no matter where you might be walking. Chose a solid basic color or go for the nude tan hue that will help you fashionabl­y go a long way with any look you fancy.

Another wardrobe basic is non-other than the smart white or nude trainers. These are your superwomen, your wonder women and even your guardian angel, they will save the day, time and time again. A pair of those plain fashion trainers can come to the rescue as if you are Louis Lane and here comes superman! Especially when you can’t stand or face another day in heels. They are so perfect and may I stress comfortabl­e to team up with our friend the T-shirt, jeans or dress on the weekend, but as equally stunning to adding a bit of a modern touch of style to the office suiting.

I can go on and on and on about basic wardrobe needs for us women forever, but if we just get these few picks right then we can definitely be striding in style and get confident with what we chose to wear all the time.

So my beauties ... think of all these tips and trick when you next decide to go shopping and do try to get it right, while keeping in mind not over spend and please remember what you really lack in your closet … never think random when you shop, always focus on what you really need. Happy shopping my darlins ... Stay safe and fashionabl­e

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