Department stores are designed to make us part with as much cash as possible; their beautifully bright halls can make us feel weak at the knees, the temptation to spend feeling somewhat overwhelming - and it's no surprise. Floor plans, salesperson strategies and clever up-selling tactics may feel like an extension of the whole experience at the time, but upon retrospect it's easy to see where we may have been coerced into opening our purses more times than we initially anticipated. So how can we step into a department store and enjoy the experience, without handing over bundles of cash and coming away with bags full of things we don't really need" How can we ensure we spend wisely, take advantage of promotions and leave the store with items we truly will cherish" Here's how you can boss shopping for beauty and avoid the tactics salespeople use to make you spend...
SHOP FOR WHAT YOU NEEDIf you're stepping onto counter, be mentally prepared with a list of items you need (and those that you don't.) Try not to be persuaded into buying something because it's on offer, new or a 'best seller' - unless you would buy it after shopping alone in your local Boots. The salespeople are there to help you make good decisions and ensure you pick the products that work for you, but they're also there to make sales and commission; like with any industry there are great and not-so-great examples, but it's worth taking what they say with a pinch of salt and using your common sense. ...