This morning I had french lessons as usual so I headed in to the City to meet my tutor at our favourite cafe. Afterwards I decided to do a little shopping. Girls often tell me that they don’t enjoy shopping that much, even though they feel they should, and I must admit somedays it seems like more of a chore than a pleasure for me aswell. There are a few secrets I find help make shopping a more enjoyable experience;

Dress up! Shopping is much more fun if you feel fresh and pretty to begin with, and you’ll be so much more at ease walking in to nice boutiques. Looking your best makes you feel more confident aswell. Do wear clothes that are easy to change out of if you’re clothes shopping though and don’t forget comfortable shoes!

I personally can’t stand shopping centers or ‘malls’ as they are called in some countries. I prefer shopping on streets where I do most of my walking outside, especially when the weather’s nice. Being stuck in a giant complex with strong airconditioning and no windows for hours on end is just so draining. Open air markets are fantastic aswell!

Leave the shopping list at home, or bring it, but pay minimal attention. Shopping for fun means allowing your attention to wander and exploring new store and areas you’ve never been to. It can be nice to buy some things you need, but it doesn’t hurt to also pick up a few things you fall in love with at first sight.

Make sure you keep hydrated, shopping is hard work! Also stopping for a snack or lunch can make the outing more relaxing. Don’t rush around everywhere, give yourself time to stop and listen to a busker or check out the nearby art gallery or museum. Break your day up with some other activities and it will seem less tedious.

Here is my little haul from today, ViVi and Popteen magazines, Sugarbunnies pen, Crochet strawberry phone charm, some makeup and an adorable pink Scotty Dog bag!