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Never Forget Your Shopping List Again

Posted on April 8, 2015 by frankiesaucier
Never forget your shopping list again. image by Ex-Smith. www.accordingtofrankie.com

Never forget your shopping list again. image by Ex-Smith. www.accordingtofrankie.com

Sometimes I don’t know how I don’t think of these things sooner. If you’re like me, you’ve spent many hours taking inventory of your house before you run out for a shopping trip. Say it’s the grocery store. You look in the pantry, you grab the pen and paper, and start making that list. Because, you know… you don’t want to buy things you don’t need, and you don’t want to forget why you’re there. But then the dog is barking to be let out, the phone rings, the kids can’t find something, and you’re like “if we don’t leave now, we’ll never get to the store!” So you hurry to the store and guess what’s not there? The grocery list. Then, you close your eyes really tightly and start mumbling to yourself in your best attempt to summon a memory of the items on the list. When you get home, the item you needed most, the whole reason you were going to the store, escaped your memory, and is now there, mocking you from the grocery list on the counter. Sigh.

A couple weeks ago I was walking to the office to look for the grocery list and it hit me. You know what I never forget to take to the store with me (well, hardly ever forget)? My cell phone! You know what my cell phone comes with? A “notes” feature! And my cell phone is also connected to my tablet, and to the same notes feature! I could type my grocery list out on my notes app from my phone or my tablet and just take that to the store! Brilliant. Late, but brilliant.

I haven’t written a paper list since, and I haven’t forgotten an item at the store either. I’ll also be saving a little bit of money on those cute “to do list” pads. If you’ve already thought of this, kudos! If not, feel free to take this idea and run with it. Happy shopping!

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Look Fabulous in Your Clothes for Less Money

Posted on April 10, 2014 by frankiesaucier
Look Fabulous in your Clothes for Less Money. www.accordingtofrankie.com. Photo by gorgeoux.

Look Fabulous in your Clothes for Less Money. www.accordingtofrankie.com. Photo by gorgeoux.

I love shopping for new clothes. I also love saving money, but I want to wear good quality clothes that look great on me. So first, you need to go shopping. Read 8 Steps to Efficiently Updating Your Wardrobe for help with that. Pay special attention to the part where you shop at stores like TJ Maxx and Ross (oh and Stein Mart is one of my favorites too.) Look for good label items and pay particular attention to the fabric quality. You’ll also want to be sure you buy something that is a little too big rather than too small.

Next, find a tailor. That’s right! I know you just saved $30 on that jacket. So take that $30 and put it towards custom tailoring. One of the secrets to looking fabulous in your clothes is making sure they fit you really well. Off-the-rack clothing is a generalization that doesn’t work for the majority of the public. That’s ok for knock-about pieces and weekend wear like T-shirts and jeans; however at the office, it doesn’t work as well. That fabulous pants suit you just bought looks “almost” right, right? It’s “pretty close,” isn’t it? So, when you are buying staple pieces for your wardrobe like blazers, skirts and pants, having them tailored is a good investment.I promise that spending the time and energy to get quality pieces custom tailored will greatly improve your appearance in them.

 

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Look For Coupon Codes Before Shopping Online

Posted on April 7, 2014 by frankiesaucier
Online Coupon Codes. www.accordingtofrankie.com. Image by Shirin Diamond Center.

Online Coupon Codes. www.accordingtofrankie.com. Image by Shirin Diamond Center.

Taking one extra minute before clicking the “Checkout” button on that online shopping cart can save you a worthwhile amount of money.

With twin three-year-old girls at home, I do a fair amount of my shopping online. Each time I fill up my cart, I stop before checking out. I open a new browser window, and I search for the name of the online retailer with the words “coupon code” at the end of the search string. This typically results in finding either a free shipping offer or some amount of savings between 5% and %20%. Most commonly the savings come from RetailMeNot. I’ve found savings on everything from floral delivery to department store deals. So, take a minute to search for a coupon code before you purchase online. You might just save enough to spend more at another store!

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8 Steps to Efficiently Updating Your Wardrobe

Posted on March 18, 2014 by frankiesaucier
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Looked in your closet lately? Want to wear that striped skirt but have nothing to wear it with? And why do you have 5 pair of brown shoes but mostly black clothes? That happens to me. It seems that with every season change some goblin has come and stolen half of the pieces I thought I remembered having. Since seasons are changing now, I thought I’d share these 7 steps to efficiently updating your wardrobe.

8 Steps to Efficiently Updating Your Wardrobe

  1. Look Through Magazines – Before you even open your closet door, grab a copy of your favorite fashion magazine and see what people are wearing right now. It’s easy to get distracted by the over-the-top makeup, hair and clothing combinations, so I recommend you focus on the fabrics and the cuts of the clothing.
  2. Decide on Occasion – Wardrobes can sometimes become unbalanced, either heavy on weekend wear or chock full of work clothes.
  3. Inventory the Closet – Ok, take a deep breath. Open the closet door. What do you see? Try on everything. Every. Single. Thing. If it’s worn out, faded, ill-fitting or hasn’t been worn in over a year, toss it out. Seriously.
  4. See What’s Missing – Now survey the quality pieces left hanging. What do you lack to create the types of looks  you enjoyed from the magazines?
  5. Take Pictures – Grab your cell phone and take a picture of the contents of your closet. Include shoes if you like.
  6. Make a List – Make a quick list of the items you’re lacking. Black skirt, tan shoes, etc.
  7. Understand Your Body Type – Buy pieces that fit your body. I recommend watching Stacy & Clinton’s Rule #8 video on TLC’s What Not To Wear
  8. G0 Shopping! – Now hit the stores. Remember that stores like TJ Maxx and Ross are great for buying name brand pieces for less, although I recommend you remain focused.  I also find that when Macy’s has a sale, you can save a lot of money. For staple items like camisoles for ladies or undershirts for men, you might save by going with store brands rather than name brands. It’s easy to get distracted by deep discounts on items you’ll never wear and don’t need. I would advise that you only buy items online if you are familiar with the brand and their sizing, or if you have special sizing that isn’t available in stores. Also, prior to shopping online, remember to search the store name with “coupon code.” I usually have success with RetailMeNot.

Following these steps can help ensure you don’t waste money buying duplicate items or items that don’t complete the look you’re going for. Also, it helps you use pieces currently in your closet to create new looks. Happy Shopping!

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