One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Minimize Expenses

Following Instagram posts can make you feel like other moms are either made of money or have sugar daddies funding their lifestyles. I can assure you. I have neither. There is nobody funneling money into my household except for me. And because I was an economics major and my dad was a banker, I am keenly aware of cash flow, assets and liabilities, and expenditures. Still, sometimes, I forget how expensive life can be. It's not because I lied about having a sugar daddy or have a trust fund.  It is because I am frugal. Indeed, being conscious of expenditures is integrated into my lifestyle.  I know that it is gauche to discuss money and yet, I feel compelled to share some thoughts.

A Holiday Gift: The Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection


There are certain fashion events that get me excited—New York’s Fashion Week, any visit to Century 21 and the collaboration between Target and Neiman Marcus. When I heard that Target and Neiman Marcus were collaborating I almost lost my mind.

One of the hallmarks of unique American style is to mix high end with low end. I love seeing women with diamond earrings a diamond encrusted watch, a fur vest and their favorite jeans. It’s so very rock star! I sometimes rock a similar look except I’m missing the dripping in diamonds part… J
 

The Target + Neiman Marcus Collection = Pure Genius

That’s why I thought that the Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection was pure genius. Neiman Marcus is the epitome of luxurious style and Target is the epitome of practical style. I love the Neiman Marcus Christmas book. However, I have never been able to fit the Aston Martin, diamond covered bra, or the bejeweled baubles into my budget.  For that reason, I was thrilled to shop the Neiman Marcus collection for Target this morning.

I actually put the event on my calendar. When I woke up this morning I was on a mission! I wasn’t able to get as many things as I wanted from the Missoni for Target collection last year and didn’t want to miss my opportunity again. I was nervous that I would miss out because I woke up late. However, I got lucky!

I am so grateful to Target and Neiman Marcus for bringing a little more style into this season at an affordable price. I scored several things this time—items from Lela Rose, Tory Burch and Jason Wu.  These are some of the best designers in the country and they will be under our Christmas tree. I am also giving some items to some lucky people in my life as gifts. 

You should check out the sale soon. I am certain that the items will sell out.

Happy shopping!!! 

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