I think that looking presentable and elegant, while emanating some sophistication for a modern woman is very important in the workplace.
The cosmetics industry is always so lucrative, thanks to woman who always want to look pretty.
Anyway, I am no exception.
Except that savings and value matter to me a lot and I spend only the very minimal on looking good.
This is where I...
1. Get my hair dye done:
I watch youtube videos on "how to dye your own hair" and buy Liese Hair dye to do it myself. I can say that I am really impressed with my own work. Lol.
This Liese works wonders! It is easy and convenient.
Damage: $20.
Damage if I go to hair salon instead: $100
Savings: $80
2. Rebond my hair:
Aunty XiuZhen at Jurong West home salon.
This Aunty specializes ONLY on rebonding hair and she has been doing it for 10+ years. Her work is awesome and she uses Sheseido hair products ok.
Damage: $65
Damage if I go to hair salon instead: $150
Savings: $85
3. Makeup products
Silkygirl cosmetics
Don't need to spend on Chanel products which costs over $100+. Simple low cost cosmetics like Silkygirl will do. I watch youtube videos on how to makeup and learn it. Really, the skill in making up is more important than buying expensive make up products!
Damage: $20+
Damage if I buy branded: $100+
Savings: $80+
4. Clothes/Household items
Taobao is a god send!! I save SO much money over the years buying from Taobao instead of brick and mortar shops. Clothes/baby clothes/household items/ winter clothes/ toys so many things!
And I do not use agents like 65Daigou. I learn how to ship direct from Taobao. Just spend some time figuring out how to use China agents to ship over. It is much cheaper that way.
I am also vested in Alibaba shares as I can see its great potential in time to come ^^
Cost savings: 50%
Conclusion..
I often read AK's blog on the importance of saving and spending prudently. Really, it all adds up.
Spending prudently is also learning about 'delayed gratification' -the notion of enjoying your rewards later.
First impressions matter and really, it does not need a lot of money to do that.
