Maximize the Use of Your Accessories

I just love these accessories!  I can wear them with just about anything, anytime.  This is how I style these accessories with different outfits.

1.)  Forever21 dangling earrings - SM Megamall - on 50% off SALE Php250.00 ($6.00)

2.)  Forever21 bangles - SM Megamall - on 50% off SALE Php75.00 ($1.75)

3.)  Mphosis sandals - SM Megamall - Php1,499.75 ($35.50)

4.)  Polarized Shades - China - Php810.00 ($19.00)

5.)  Leather Bag - China - Php739.00 ($17.50)

I am very particular about the colors of the accessories that I buy.  Gold should not be too flashy gold.  I want something dull gold or antique gold.  I also love black because it's easier to match with different outfits.  For me, it's more classy that way and I know I can use them till next year or the next without them going out of style.  

By choosing your accessories well, you can save a lot by not buying too many junks that you'd probably only use once or twice.

Again, Happy Shopping!

Make Compound Interest Your New BFF

We fashionistas love to shop, shop and SHOP!  Obviously, we need money for that.  If we don't have available cash we simply swipe our credit cards.  This is where the problem begins.  This is where "compound interest" becomes our  #1 nemesis.  Like most people I know, If you only pay the minimum charge each month, you'll have to pay 3.25% - 3.5% interest on the outstanding balance.  That goes on and on each month until you realize that you're paying double of the actual value of your purchase.  It's scary!  "Compound Interest" is definitely your worst nightmare!

Or maybe not...

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I'm a Wedding Guest Part II

6 weeks ago, I shared the "mood board" of the outfit that I wanted to wear for my dear friend's wedding. As promised, I hunted for the best bargains to achieve the look:

Dine In!

My boyfriend and I love to dine out on weekends but one weekend we decided to go to my aunt instead.  I volunteered to cook for dinner and voila! this how it looked like:

Walk Like a Star

Walk Like a Star by teters featuring a panama hat

MIH JEANS chambray tunic, $200
Tan sandal, $56
Black shoulder bag, 13 GBP
Panama hat, 35 GBP
Lancome 'Color Design' Sensational Effect Eyeshadow Quad - Smooth Hold, $42
Estee Lauder Sensuous Eau de Parfum Spray, 1 oz., $45
Make-up - Teint - Rouge - Artdeco - Gesichtsmakeup - Mineral Baked..., 9,50 EUR
Amazon.com: YoungBlood Lipstick BROWN SUGAR 0.14 oz.-No Box: Beauty, $15

I'm a Wedding Guest

I'm a Wedding Guest by teters featuring a twill blazer

Rosamosario lace dress
$620 - net-a-porter.com

Stella McCartney twill blazer
$1,466 - farfetch.com

Brian Atwood high heel pumps
319 GBP - net-a-porter.com

Clutch handbag
$23 - windsorstore.com

Multi strand necklace
$595 - nordstrom.com

Mood ring
6 GBP - debenhams.com

Pearl earring
5 GBP - debenhams.com

Black hair accessory
110 GBP - black.co.uk

Journey to Becoming a Money Savvy Fashionista

Hi. My name is Tet, and I’m on my journey to becoming a “money savvy fashionista.”

I’ve been a designer for 5 years in some of the biggest manufacturing/retail companies here in the Philippines. Although my compensation seems more than enough for a single woman, I found it strange that I still don’t have my own house and that I don’t have savings in the bank.  Comparing myself with my siblings, they seem to be doing OK with less compensation to go by – and, with a family to feed.  And so I realized that... it’s not how much money you have but what you do with it that would make you financially successful.

A year ago, I met my now boyfriend and he lent me this book by Napoleon Hill - “Think and Grow Rich.”  After reading the book, I realized a lot of things about myself and my life, especially on what direction I want to go.  He also taught me how to manage my money by adapting John Calub’s Money Magnet method.  And though I’m still far from being RICH, I’m glad that I’ve taken the first step  - DECIDE where I want my life to go.

I’ve been reading a lot of fashion blogs but most of them can only urge you to spend more!  And so this blog aims to aid you to be financially wise as to how you spend your hard-earned money while still looking great! So, I hope that you’ll find time to visit this blog regularly as I share the knowledge that I’m acquiring from different financial mentors. This is also a great place to look for the best bargain fashion finds, latest fashion trends and styling tips to make you look fashionably chic!