The average British woman will visit 84 grocery shops in a year; shop for 94 hours and 55 minutes (for household goods) and spend just over a 100 hours browsing the shops for clothes and shoes. Given that we are about to enter a marathon shopping period it seems right to talk about shopping - and offer some simple tips (for when clothes and accessories are on the agenda).
1. Always shop with a list...otherwise you'll end up buying your 'safe' item.....that thing in your wardrobe that you have multiple versions of.
2. Do your hair and make-up. Fitting rooms lights and mirrors can be extremely unflattering and morale is easily lost.
3. Take whatever you want to combine your new purchases with; it will be easier and more effective when you can see the whole ensemble before you buy - rather than when you've lugged it home and can't squeeze into it.
4. Dress comfortably - especially your footwear.
5. De-clutter your handbag - don't carry around a load of junk - this affects your posture, walk and general view of the world. Again, not good for seeing the best in your (possible) new purchases.
6. Do your research on-line. Easier; more productive and will save you time - and wherever you can, buy. On-line stores now have excellent and easy return policies.
7. Forget Saturdays - vile, crowd-filled shops where tempers are often frayed and it takes 30 minutes to walk 3 paces (well, nearly). Investigate late night shopping and extended opening hours which most stores offer during the holiday season.
Easy!!!
Good luck and enjoy it.
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