In todays video I’m wearing the Best Selling classic, Carrie Name Necklace from my shop, shopjulimarie.com. It has been the #1 popular piece the past 5 years. I have 3 of them in different sizes and chain lengths. Lately (and shown here) I’m wearing the Classic Carrie Name Necklace in gold on a 14″ Chain.
GET YOURS HERE & LET’S BE TWINS
THE RULE OF 5
WHO ELSE HAS BOUGHT A NEW TOP BECAUSE YOU “LOVED IT SO MUCH” THEN MONTHS LATER IT STILL HASN’T BEEN WORN?
We’ve all been there! There has been a time in our life we’ve walked in our closet looking for something to wear only to be reminded of the items we purchased but still haven’t worn, tags still attached and all.
When we make impulse purchases we end up with a closet of one offs that we only have one other item to wear with it, if even that.
When we make impulse purchases we end up with a closet full of clothes yet still have NOTHING to wear. WHY are we like this?!
In 2013, after losing 20lbs, purging 90% of my closet and only having a clothing budget of $150 a month I was in desperate need of a high functioning wardrobe. That is when, why and how I created my #1 shopping rule, The Rule of 5.
I knew in order to still buy quality pieces I loved I was going to have to get creative (and disciplined) and that’s exactly what I did. Every single purchase I made for the following year was well thought out and 100% intentional. I had no room for impulse purchases, the function of my wardrobe couldn’t afford it.
I bet you don’t like throwing your money away, do you?
We all deserve to hit our financial goals (and best wardrobes) and a great starting point is to become more intentional with what we spend our money on.
I want you to be great in everything you do so I wrote a 24 page book to fully share The Rule of 5 with you. There’s even worksheets for you to brainstorm your goal wardrobe!
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If you need more help building your wardrobe my e-book, Build Your Dream Wardrobe on a Budget is a great tool. The 12 steps I take when planning and shopping for my wardrobes each season is covered in detail with examples for you.These are the steps I take to ensure each purchase is intentional, it’s also the strategy I used to budget to purchase my first Louis Vuitton handbag. In fact, The Rule of 5 is one of the 12 steps in the e-book.
FEATURE JEANS
LOOK 1
TOP: A new purchase for this season, I bought my TTS in both white (to wear with denim) and black (to wear to the gym). The top is very cropped, the waist of these pants come right above the belly button to give you an idea of the length of the shirt.
SANDALS: went half size up. These are a new style for this Spring/Summer. You know I love my gold and I’m always down for a good stud. These add some razzle dazzle to an otherwise basic slide-on sandal.
LOOK 2
BODYSUIT: This bodysuit is a MUST HAVE! I bought it in the nude and white in my TTS. The fabric is very stretchy and comfortable, I’d consider ordering a size up for length purposes if you’re tall or have a long torso (I’m 5’4″). It is a thong, I have not experienced any discomfort but than again I’m exclusively a thong girl.
SANDALS: I purchased these last year and wore them at least 4 days a week, they still look brand new going into this season. They are a bit of a splurge for a sandal but I’m from the south and wear sandals 6-9 months out of the year so I’m down to splurge on a good sandal. Order half size up.
HANDBAG: This PVC handbag I scored last Summer on Amazon. Turns out it’s an Hermes dupe so if you can catch it, purchase it ASAP because it’ll get taken down. The quality for a plastic bag lol is excellent, it comes with a long shoulder strap that you can wear crossbody. I have the Large size.
LOOK 3
SWEATSHIRT: Cue 8th grade Julia because that’s how old this sweatshirt is. I have no idea how this hoodie made it through 20+ years of purging. I mean, it hasn’t gotten purged over the last 10 years because it’s a legit vintage top that has been distressed with love over the years. That includes bleach marks on the kangaroo pocket from cleaning my first college apartment.
SNEAKERS: Puma for the win!! I have this balenciaga inspired Puma sneaker in neon pink and bought this white pair for my S/S white sneaker. I usually do a structured sneaker for my seasonal white sneakers but decided to mix it up with these runners.
BOOKBAG: A birthday gift to myself last year, this was my go-to handbag last Summer. I connected the straps so that I was able to wear it crossbody, inspired by the Louis Vuitton Palm Springs. This shade of pink has been discontinued but you can usually catch a seasonal shade of pink each Summer.
LOOK 4
HAT: If you have a small head, this is for you! Legit, I have a childs size head and can never find a hat to fit my dome but this fits perfect. I just bought this from a Corona sale, there’s 5 different colorways if white isn’t for you.
BODYSUIT: A basic, new purchase. It’s a thong, runs TTS. It’s not the best quality, It’s not bad either … it does do the job. Expect a basic T-shirt material you’d find in the juniors section at Target.
SANDALS: These were my one must have sandals this season. They run narrow and TTS, come in 5-ish colors. The studs are the best quality on an affordable sandal I’ve ever found. They are not leather so they won’t stretch to fit your foot however, if you need to widen them they will stretch with the assistance of a shoe stretcher.
BELT BAG: Another must have new purchase. I’m moving (in 10 days) to a highly walkable area and this was on my “need” list. The cut and gold hardware makes this chic and on trend while the nylon fabric keeps it casual (& waterproof -ish).
LOOK 5
VISOR: Another seasonal trend must have for me! Last Summer I was diagnosed with Melasma so I needed to bulk up my Summer hat collection this season to help protect my face. This hat is super fun, cute and serves a purpose. At $12 it’s an easily justified buy for poolside lounging, beach trips or back yard bbq’s.
SANDALS: If you like subtle chic this YSL inspired slides are for you. Some people claim they’re uncomfortable, I suggest sizing up for comfort. These are leather so they will mold to your foot with wear.
STYLED PHOTOS WEARING THE LEVI’S RIBCAGE JEANS BECAUSE WE CAN’T LET THEM GO TO WASTE
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