I haven’t been talking about saving money lately, so let’s do that. I recently graduated (Two days ago) college, which means I had get myself together for graduation. This means nail painting, hair styling, and purchasing new clothes.
This is how I went about the whole business: (It was only slightly tortuous.) I splurged on a dress from Roni, (An Nyc shop) $150.00. This dress required a belt for it to appear it’s best, so instead of purchasing a belt for $50 that I would wear, what three times, I ran to a fabric shop and got myself a thin spool of ribbon for $2.67.
When I called around to various nail salons, I found out that it would cost nearly $50 for a manicure & pedicure. I initially thought it’s graduation, a little pampering won’t hurt, but one must remain realistic about these things. Because that pampering will hurt at the end of the month when the mailman hands over the pampering bill. So, I purchased my own nail polish for $3.99, soaked my feet in the tub, and made my own toes attractive. It was actually quite relaxing since the part of my brain that usually moves from one thing to the next, had one focus only, and it being a simple task, it was vacation from the thinking.
When it was time for the hair I called Maria Bonita, a salon that I invariably turn to for special occasions, and booked an appointment for a blow-out for $45.00.
(I have a decent variety of shoes, so I didn’t have to worry about that. Thank goodness.)
In total, new outfit and look: (My hair is usually curly.) $201.66. It’s not bad considering how put together I looked. The trick is to spend where you need to, and not to spend when you don’t, or when creativity would be an even better option, do that.
