How to make high value purchases...

This is my formula to determine the monetary value of an item before you purchase it. It will aid you in the decision whether an article of clothing or an accessory is worth the price tag!

Ex. $250 Prada sunglasses that fit your face perfectly, and go with everything

$250 ÷ 200 days (let's say about 6 months of the year) = $1.25 


High value items are those with a low amount determined through the formula 


Other high value items include,

• Handbags
• A great pair of black pumps (don't go with an overly pointy or rounded toe, as these styles come and go)
• Sunglasses
• Cashmere winter scarf 
• Beige or black trench coat
• Button down dress shirt
• Black pants



Marc Jacobs 2007

• Dark wash jeans, bootcut, or loose ankle skinny 

These items can be worn for years, as long as you don't take these classics too trendy.


Low value items are those that are only trendy for one season and look 'dated'. Let's all remember Marc Jacob's 2007 misplaced heel shoes, or Balenciaga's knee high gladiator sandals (guilty!), or how low can you go low-rise jeans. 


Next time you're out about to grab that bright orange floral frock from H&M, do a quick calculation to see if you really want to spend the cash, just because its in now, there's no telling what next season holds. And, when someone asks you how much that Coach handbag was, smile and say $5, (because it was, well as determined through our formula)

So maybe it's not exactly scientific, but it's a good way to justify your credit card statement to your significant other, parents, or yourself.