Blog Minx

This being a female-focused blog, I thought I’d touch on a topic we’re all familiar with: maintenance. That’s of ourselves, not the house or car.

Now, I know that technically this isn’t essential spending; we need food and a roof over our heads, not a French manicure. But realistically there’s an enormous amount of pressure put on women to look a certain way. You can be defiant to a point, I know, but most of us make some effort: hair colour, pedicure, waxing, styling. Add to that some makeup, nice clothes. It gets expensive fast.

Below is my list of cost-saving things I do when it comes to maintenance. I’d love to hear yours!

Bonus Times: I make the most of those Bonus Times when my chosen brand has a bonus makeup giveaway, and get member discounts.

Buy Online: It’s often cheaper. I also find reading customer feedback online helps me make fewer mistakes when it comes to buying stuff.

Buy in Bulk: For obvious reasons.

Buy Overseas: If you’re travelling somewhere cheaper it can be a good time to stock up on clothes (plus you’ll look different to everyone back home). The best place I’ve found so far is Vietnam: custom tailored items at a fraction of the normal price.

Baby Oil: I use Baby Oil as a moisturiser. It’s cheap, effective and smells nice.

Samples: Can save you money and last a while.

Simplify: Do I really need three types of hair gel and face cream?

Don’t Believe the Hype: Ads are Photoshopped. ‘Nuff said.