Buy it nice, or buy it twice

A new golden rule I have recently adopted. This goes hand in hand with anti-consumerism and living a low-waste lifestyle (which is better for us and our planet anyways). Obviously, this rule might not be applicable to absolutely everything, but its a good guideline to have if you’re a pro shopper.

Nowadays, I try to avoid:

• Going to stores/malls to browse for “fun” and no real purpose

• Not doing the research before I buy, especially for expensive tech items

• Anything composed of plastic (with a few exceptions)

• Fast fashion

• Beauty products and merch that are hyped up online/made by celebrities and influencers (ex. Rhode and Parke)

• Disposable items… including that $8 starbucks coffee I can make at home in a reusable mug

• Clothes and textiles made of artificial fabrics

• Gimmicky items being sold on TikTok shop & similar markets by get-rich-quick “influencers”

(Speaking from experience of buying many things twice, and learning the sad truths of modern day consumerism)