Fashion, Shopping, and BILLS. What comes first??are you putting your wants before your needs? keeping up with the Jones’s got you in debt? I cannot believe how some people are more concerned with a name brand belt or shoe before they even consider paying their bills or putting aside a little cash for a rainy day. I like nice things! don’t get me wrong but i will never put my wants before my needs. I like to have a few really nice pieces; but you better believe I always look for bargains and deals. There are so many people out there trying to keep up with the lifestyles of celebrities not realizing that most of it is a illusion. I just don’t see how the name of your shirt or the purse that you wear defines who you are. I am currently in Italy for those of you who don’t know. I have never been around so many people who concern themselves with the latest collections of things. However, it is not just here that this subject thrives, it is everywhere. So, if you are behind on a bill or haven’t paid your rent consider not buying that Prada bag that’s going to set you behind. Most Celebs get items for free so they can advertise it for the designer. I don’t want to go too far into this subject, because I talk about it in my upcoming book wife of a baller. I just think, we should not get sucked in too much with name brands I too am a bit guilty BUT I again would never put my wants before my needs. I was watching the T.V show keeping up with the Kardashians and I saw the episode when Kim spent 20,000 in one store. Also, her shopping was almost a everyday thing. I still don’t get it! Even if I had it like that I would not get caught up in the hype would you????

Naw girl, & thats a good point. Instead of wanting to wear the best and put our children in the best, we as parents should aspire to be and encourage our children to be their personal best. That begins with changing mind frames & understanding that we as consumers have more power than we think!