They do say time apart makes the heart grow fonder, so if that's the case and it's constantly playing on your mind, go and treat yourself!
I know I’ve been sounding like a broken record recently and constantly going on about only buying investment pieces, avoiding fast fashion and maximising your wardrobe. As much as it’s true, I know it’s getting a bit boring, so I thought I’d write this post which focuses on the reasons you should buy something, rather than the reasons you shouldn’t!
1) Can’t Stop Thinking About It
This is probably the most obvious sign. If you’ve been admiring something for a while, added it to your wish list and you can’t stop thinking about it, chances are you’re head over heels in love with it. Mulling things over is a great way to figure out just how much you love something.
They do say time apart makes the heart grow fonder, so if that’s the case and it’s constantly playing on your mind, go and treat yourself!
2) You’ve Planned Your Outfit Around It Already
If you’ve already planned the perfect outfit around something and the look wouldn’t be the same without it, chances are you’ll be falling in love with it pretty fast! I always think it’s the finishing touches which complete a look and you wouldn’t want your beautiful ensemble to look unfinished, would you?!
3) It’s Exactly What You’ve Been Looking For
When you’ve been hunting around for something for ages and you finally find it; this isn’t the time to think about it, this is the time to make the purchase! Finding that item who’ve been searching for is like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, are you seriously just going to leave it?!
4) You’re Going Without In Order to Justify It
We all know that feeling when you see something you love but that price tag is just that little out of reach. Whenever this happens to me and I start shifting my money around in my head and thinking about what I could go without in order to have that item, I know I’m in love. Sometimes you have to make sacrifices and if you’re prepared to do it for an item you love, well then you should go for it.
The other thing I often find is when I go without to have something, I treasure it all the more.
5) You’ve Got In Another Colour And Worn It To Death
I’m a great believer if you absolutely adore something and wear it to death you should have it in every colour. If the reason you’re not letting yourself buy something is because you already have it in blue, or white, or pink, then stop! That is exactly the reason you should buy it. If it makes you feel incredible, don’t guilt trip yourself for buying something “the same”, rather think of it as a safe fashion investment.
Outfit details: Jeans – Topshop (find HERE) | Shirt – Tibi (find HERE or similar in other colours and on SALE HERE & HERE) | Shoes – Chanel (find HERE & HERE) | Bag – Chanel (similar HERE & HERE) | Pearl Ring – London Road Jewellery (find HERE) | Pearl Necklace – London Road Jewellery (find HERE)
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I totally follow the “can’t stop thinking about it rule”; if I’ve been obsessing about an item for a week or so, I go back and snap it up! 🙂
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Aaah great post! Great 5 resons, I agree 🙂
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I love that shirt my dear and your bag is fantastic!!! Have a nice day, kisses from Italy,
Eni
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I agree that each of these reasons is enough to make investing in a new piece a wise choice. I also love that outfit you are wearing! It is a treat to see pastel and white clothing this time of year, and to be honest, your handbag is making me drool – I might be thinking about it for a while!
xo, janea
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Great post, hun. You’re so right!
Funmi x
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Oh wow…I love your smile…!! I love this outfit on you babe…xo, Neha
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Love this look – that blouse is beautiful x
That top is so incredibly awesome!
District of Chic
Haha these are so true!
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Thanks for sharing these signs!! I totally love your outfit, you look beautiful (:
Kisses,
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Great post, I very like your combination, have a nice day 🙂
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Estás guapísima, me encanta la blusa!!
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Those 5 signs sound about right. I’m loving your top and that simply chic ring is the perfectly goes with it.
LaToya
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This defiantly describes me, especially you planning your look around it. I love handbags and I’m a bag addict. Your bag by the way is so gorgeous! I loved this post 🙂 http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2017/02/logo-statment.html
You look gorgeous Dominique, this outfit is stunning and I especially love the top. I agree with all the points you make here too. Hope you have a lovely day!
Gemma x
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beautiful outfit!
kiss
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I love your Chanel bag, that white is everything.
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Totally agree with those signs. I definitely have experienced that constant-on-my-mind and shifting-money-around feeling about several items! Those for me are the definite signs that tell me I can go & buy it with a clear conscience as I´m absolutely in love with that item!
xx Lisa | Following Lisa
this shirt is dreamy!
xoxo
Patinka
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Loved the article and your beautiful style! Those white pants are a must have!!!
Adela
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this baby blue shirt amazing, also love your Chanel bag
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have an happy day, kisses
this baby blue shirt amazing, also love your Chanel bag
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have an happy day, kisses
These things happen to me all the time whenever there’s something that I’m dying to have in my closet.
Love your top!
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These are such great tips! Sometimes it’s hard to know whether spending money on something is really worth it. These are great things to keep in mind!
This is so true! There are those items that you just can’t live without 😀
LA VEINE
Haha you and me both girl! Sometimes I just have to have something xx
Thank you doll xx
Thank you so much lovely xx
I’m so feeling blue and white at the moment, I just shot another look like this recently. I’m clearly lusting after Spring xx
Thanks doll xx
You’re so sweet, thank you hun xx
Thank you! I’m loving this shirt too at the moment! xx
That shirt is stunning! Obsessed … And you have the most beautiful smile 🙂
♥Kumari
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I completely agree!! Especially with the statement about having something you love in every color. I do this a lot with sweaters that are super comfy, yet dressy and cute. 🙂
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Great post. I agree with all 5 reasons 🙂 You look fab in that off shoulder shirt.
Xx
Nikki
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Thank you so much doll xx
So glad you agree xx
Thank you hunny! xx
Thank you sweetie! xx
🙂 🙂 xx
I adore this ring so much! I’m all about simplicity and classic pieces at the moment xx
Haha I’m a bit of a bag addict too! Thank you for the lovely words doll xx
What a sweet comment hun! Thank you! xx
Thank you so much sweets xx
I love this bag but the white gets sooo dirty! Haha! xx
Absolutely, it’s all about shopping with a clear conscience! xx
Aww thank you hun xx
I’m definitely ready for spring which is why I’ve pulled the white jeans out! xx
Awww thank you so much lovely xx
Awww thank you so much lovely xx
Thank you so much doll xx
I total agree, nothing worse than spending on something you never end up wearing! xx
Totally agree gurlll! xx
You are the sweetest, thank you xx
If I adore something and wear it all the time, I always make sure I get it in the other colours! xx
Aww thank you so much darling! xx