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Four Hacks to Help You Shop Like a Boss During Online Sales

You gotta be your own Batman and save your monies, sanity and, above all, your overflowing closet.

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Let me count the ways the world of online shopping turns me on – sale; pay day sale; end of season/reason sale; weekend sale; flash sale…and the list goes on. The ropes of shopping online are simpler to learn than your ABCs. Seriously! Know thy size and, of course, engrave the return policies in your heart. But online sales are like asking a sugar addict – hey do you want some of them candy? The answer will always be HELL YEAH! But after the first ten days of any month, my I’ma-be-so-rich-I-can-totally blow-my-money-phase, I feel like a melodramatic Bollywood mummy.

You gotta be your own Batman and save your monies, sanity and, above all, your overflowing closet.
Hell, no! Where did my money go?
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So, with great expenditure comes great wisdom and then comes a game-plan. You gotta be your own Batman and save your monies, sanity and, above all, your overflowing closet.

You gotta be your own Batman and save your monies, sanity and, above all, your overflowing closet.
Run baby run (towards good advice)! 
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1. Do Your Reaaally Need It?

Take a deep breath and ask yourself the above question. Compulsive online sales’ shoppers get completely thrown off by this question. What does anyone mean by ‘do you reaaaally need it?’. If I didn’t then I wouldn’t have wasted four hours shortlisting products in my bag! But invest in a product that works for you and not the other way round! So, if the shirt can be styled in five distinct ways then that’s a winner! Shoes that are going to match steps with at least three outfits come a close second.

You gotta be your own Batman and save your monies, sanity and, above all, your overflowing closet.
Do you know this feeling? 
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2. B Is For Budget


Always, always have a budget. You cannot just enter a site and see where the wind takes you. If you have a monthly budget for online shopping then it aids you when you’re introspecting (refer to point 1). And online sales are a weekly affair so just keep your s**t together!

You gotta be your own Batman and save your monies, sanity and, above all, your overflowing closet.
A shopping budget, no matter how big or small, will always make you happy!  
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3. Have a Healthy Mix


We all have patterns. Some of us only go for clothes, others for shoes and some for beauty products & accessories. But what’s the point of investing your budget in one fixed category and then rue the fact that you didn’t make the most of the sale? As they say, you need to diversify your portfolio to reap benefits! Take stock of what you need from time to time and you’ll be shopping like a boss.

You gotta be your own Batman and save your monies, sanity and, above all, your overflowing closet.
She wants to shop! But she is always confused. Don’t be like her. 
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4. Basic Instinct


There are times when you just HAVE to shop during the sale! Reason or need be damned. In such situations, always go for basics. Investing in a good ol’ white/black tee, everyday ballet flats/shoes, sturdy bags and belts will not only help you scratch that itch but also keep you away from impulsive buys that have no use to you whatsoever once they reach home.

You gotta be your own Batman and save your monies, sanity and, above all, your overflowing closet.
Shopaholics anonymous unite! 
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Shopping is all about loving yourself, and if you can add some method to the madness, then nothing can stop you from living the dream!

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