In todays video and in all photos I’m wearing the newest necklace added to my shop, shopjuliamarie.com, the CHUNKY NAME NECKLACE. It has a chunky Gourmette Chain close to the same width as the nameplate making it a great statement piece. It is absolutely my favorite of the moment! It comes in both gold or silver and you can have it made in any chain length between 14″ and 20″. Mine is on a 16″ chain which is the most popular length.
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MY #1 SHOPPING RULE: THE RULE OF 5
A RULE I CREATED TO BE MORE INTENTIONAL WITH MY PURCHASES TO HELP STRETCH MY SHOPPING BUDGET TO IT’S MAXIMUM CAPACITY
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.
F E A T U R E S H I R T
Graphic Band Tees are all the rage, there are some really great ( & pricey ) ones available. Because I don’t wear t-shirts or prints I didn’t go the $$$ route and went the $ instead. I found this tee in the Men’s section at Target for $12. This way I can dip my toe into the band tee trend before seeing if I want to dive in.
LOOK ONE
GRAPHIC TEE: I picked this up in the men’s department at Target, I sized up to an XL for an oversized look. I wanted to lounge in the top and tie it up.
DENIM JACKET: My denim jacket is 15 years old from Ralph Lauren. I linked a really great classic denim jacket from Madewell, it fits TTS.
SKIRT: This skirt is an oldie I keep around for styling videos. I linked a similar one for you. I sized down to get a true body con look.
SNEAKERS: I bought these last Summer for my F/W white sneaker. It’s a structured classic silhouette. Runs TTS
ANKLET: I found this cankle friendly anklet on Amazon! There’s 5 different styles and a variety of sizes that include small and regular sized ankles. Measure your ankle with a tape measure to determine what length you need.
LOOK TWO
SHIRT: I picked this up in the men’s department at Target, I sized up to an XL for an oversized look. I wanted to lounge in the top and tie it up.
JEANS: these are one of my favorite purchases this Spring/Summer. They are very high waisted with an oversized slouchy leg. The sizing on the are touch because they have 4 different pant lengths and sizes are in and out of stock. I bought 2 pairs a size up from my TTS in both the regular and petite.
I kept the petite, they fit perfect but after a few wears stretch out quite a bit. The regular length in one size up were massive, insanely big.
Because these are meant to be oversized it’s possible your TTS, one size up or one size down will work for you. I always suggest buying multiple sizes and return the ones that don’t work when ordering denim online. I always buy multiple pairs and return the pairs that don’t work.
SANDALS: These were a really great $20 find on Amazon, they sold out a few days later. I did find a very similar to link for you.
SUNGLASSES: I really want the Quay Aviators but the colorway I want is sold out so I found these on Amazon to hold me over. I recommend these and they’re half the price.
GLASSES CHAIN: Chanel has a pair of sunglasses with an obnoxious chain that I’m obsessed with. I didn’t see $500 in my sunglass budget so I found this $6 option on Amazon to get a similar look.
CHAIN FOR LV LOCKET NECKLACE: I’ve seen this necklace as a DIY being sold on ETSY for $120 ish. I said to self, “Self, you already have the LV locket, just find a chain and DIY it yourself”. So, I went to Amazon and did just that.
LOOK THREE
GRAPHIC TEE: I picked this up in the men’s department at Target, I sized up to an XL for an oversized look. I wanted to lounge in the top and tie it up.
JEANS: These were a purchase I made earlier in the year. They are the Levi’s Ribcage, I did size up. I cut them to the length I needed.
SHOES: I bought these 2 years ago, I linked this seasons version. Very sturdy, easy to walk in and TTS.
SUNGLASSES: I really want the Quay Aviators but the colorway I want is sold out so I found these on Amazon to hold me over. I recommend these and they’re half the price.
GLASSES CHAIN: Chanel has a pair of sunglasses with an obnoxious chain that I’m obsessed with. I didn’t see $500 in my sunglass budget so I found this $6 option on Amazon to get a similar look.
LOOK FOUR
GRAPHIC TEE: I picked this up in the men’s department at Target, I sized up to an XL for an oversized look. I wanted to lounge in the top and tie it up.
CAMO PANTS: These are old military pants I thrifted. I feel like most thrift stores will have a least one pair in them. Sizing is weird because they’re men’s military pants, I just yolo’d it, purchased a pair and hoped for the best.
SNEAKERS: This is my second pair of this style sneaker so it’s clear I recommend them. TTS.
NAME NECKLACE: This is a piece from my shop, shopjuliamarie.com It is my current daily go-to. I wear mine on a 16″ chain.
LOOK FIVE
GRAPHIC TEE: I picked this up in the men’s department at Target, I sized up to an XL for an oversized look. I wanted to lounge in the top and tie it up.
DAD SANDALS: Runs big and wide. Get your .5 size down you normally wear.
S T Y L E D I M A G E S
LOOK TWO
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