Follow us on Instagram @wine_women_style and @shopstylefinder For more information go to www.WineWomenandStyle.com To learn more about working with Master Style Coach, Mary Michele send me a DM on Instagram. What Type of Shopper are You? The way you shop makes a difference. Always shopping the sales? Or do you shop more like a man, getting a season’s worth of clothing at once? Your shopping habits can be very telling when it comes to your wardrobe, but also when it comes to your wallet and your confidence! Women are going to spend money on clothes. But did you know that the way you spend money might be costing you more? Often I’ve found that women who only bought a piece or two at a time, or only shopped sales, thought they were spending far less money than they actually were. Conversely, those women who spent $1k or more in a strategic way actually saved money by buying more at once. Can you believe it? Over the past decade as a Master Style Coach, I’ve noticed that women fall into one of five categories. I’ve also seen how their habits can destroy their confidence, or can boost it exponentially. Take note of the pros and the pitfalls with each category, and see what subtle shifts you can make so that your shopping habits work FOR you and not against you. 1/ The Desperate Shopper Mindset: “I’m not worth taking time out to shop or plan. I’ll just wait until the last minute.” Pitfalls:  Never gets it quite right  Doesn’t want to wear things again because they didn’t really work the first time  Never takes time to build a wardrobe  Has way too many clothes but nothing she loves  2/ The Bargain Shopper Mindset: “I am not worth paying full price to get what I need.”, “I can always find a better deal” Pitfalls:  Sacrifices quality for price  Settles for something that isn’t quite right for price  Never really buys outfits, just separates  Lots of one hit wonders or stray items  Always has a closet full of clothes nothing to wear  Missing core pieces that are the foundation of her wardrobe 3/ The Casual Shopper Mindset: “I deserve to look good and am always looking for something to add to my wardrobe.” Pitfalls:  Buys a piece or two at a time, hoping things will work together (but they rarely do)  Never buys an outfit or even a capsule  Buys more clothes but never ‘builds’ a wardrobe  Too many clothes, but it doesn’t all work together 4/ The Get it Done Shopper Mindset: “I’m worth it and I’m going to get everything I need at once. I’m not afraid of investing in my wardrobe and in myself.” Pitfalls:  May fall into a rut  Wear same outfits over and over  Doesn’t refresh often 5/ The Strategic Shopper Mindset: “I’m worth it and I’m going to invest time and money into my wardrobe, knowing it will pay me back in spades.” Pitfalls: None Raves & Faves: It’s NC Wine month and I want to share with a few of my favorite NC Wineries: 1/ Jolo Vineyards – https://www.jolovineyards.com/ 2/ Raffaldini – www.Raffaldini.com 3/ Hanover Park - https://hanoverparkwines.com/ 4/ Divine Llama Vineyards - https://www.divinellamavineyards.com/ 5/ Biltmore - https://www.biltmore.com/visit/winery/