ALL ABOUT MY DESIGNER BAGS!

I’ve had sooo many questions on all things handbags so today I’m sharing everything about my bags! I’m happy this post is so highly requested because that means you guys are as obsessed as I am! But as always when it comes to handbag posts I have to say – designer handbags are a luxury & they’re something I choose to invest money into!
​If designer bags aren’t your thing, that’s totally ok!! If they are, stick around & read how I save for them & where I buy!

​How I afford my bags is probably my most frequently asked question. For those of you who don’t know, blogging is not my full time job. I have my cosmetology license and own a salon/boutique called Studio H! I am also kind of a workaholic!

The number one way I save is by SELLING! I go through my closet at least once a month & pull items to list on Poshmark! I love selling on Poshmark because it’s so easy & I can deposit the money from my sales directly into an account that is specifically for handbags/fun purchases!

My next big way of saving is by being very mindful of what I’m spending money on!
For example, last year I knew I wanted to buy a Chanel bag for my birthday & I knew it was going to be a pretty penny, so every time I thought about buying something I stopped & said to myself, “Do I REALLY want or need this?” If the answer was maybe or I don’t know then I told myself NO! I also try not to browse anywhere, especially at stores like Marshall’s or TJ Maxx! Cutting out those “I didn’t need anything but I walked out with 20 things’ trips can help you save SO much over time! I’ve heard some people say that having a designer bag has taught them more about money & sometimes I feel like it might be true because I used to be a very impulsive shopper!

& my last tip for saving is to make small lifestyle changes!
Make a budget for your weekend entertainment, cut down on eating out, &
cut out credit cards with high interest rates!
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My second most frequently asked question is where I buy my bags!
A majority of my bags were purchased from Nordstrom! I met my sales associate a little over two years ago in Nashville & buy almost all of my designer items through them!
They always find exactly what I’m looking for & Nordstrom’s customer service is top notch!
Below are a few of my tips for buying designer!

Be mindful of your states sales tax. Like I said above, my sales associate works at the Nashville Nordstrom & I live in Ohio. The sales tax in Nashville, TN is 9.25%, in my area the sales tax is 7.25%. By having my Chanel bag shipped to OH I saved almost $100!

Open a Nordstrom Card if you know you’ll be making frequent purchases with them! 
By purchasing everything from my recent trip on my Nordstrom Card & utilizing their triple points days, I was able to use those points fully pay for my Gucci Espadrilles!

& my last tip for buying designer items is to check out resale sites! I purchased my first Louis Vuitton bag & a few pairs of Louboutins from resale sites like Poshmark & Tradesy before I saved up to purchase those brands new! Get $20 off your first purchase of $50 or more at Tradesy by clicking here!

Do you guys have any saving or buying tips that you swear by?! Leave them in the comments below or message me! These are just what I’ve found to work best for me & the biggest thing is to make sure you’re investing in something you LOVE!