The problem now though is that few of us can really enjoy a good old session of retail therapy as the pennies are spread so thinly. So here are a few fun ideas ready for the weekend to brighten up a day at the shops without spending a penny, unless of course you want to.
♥ Confuse the changing room assistant by asking for your number tags in multiples. So if you are taking in seven items tell her that seven is your unlucky number and ask if you can have a three and a four. Watch her face while she tries to work out if you're serious or not.
♥ Go into a really expensive shop and pick out the most horrendous item you can find, that really will not suit you at all and encourage the staff to tell you how wonderful you look in it. Take a friend with you to enjoy the giggle afterwards.
♥ Assistants always get really excited when you choose some lovely expensive items to try on. Who are you to deny them the frisson of excitement at the thought of your platinum credit card. You will feel like queen bee trying on all those gorgeous posh frocks, so you both win. Never, though apologise for not buying, just thank them for their help and let them think you are the real thing as you walk, head held high to the nearest bargain shop.
♥ Split the cost of expensive buys between two or more bank accounts or credit cards. That way you will not feel so bad about how much you have spent.
♥ Put your new purchases in the back of your cupboard and bring then out slowly, thus avoiding the difficult questions and nasty comments "another new pair of shoes!"
Have a great weekend, see you Monday
Dominique
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