Real talk: when it comes to shopping, a single, professional lady's eyes are usually bigger than her stomach. I am not just referring to coveting $250 sandals that you really don't need. I'm taking about the way we try to tackle huge style or beauty problems all at once. We watch too many chick flick movies growing up with "ugly-swan-to-princess" makeover scenes and get the idea — the wrong idea, that is -- that kickass personal style, gorgeous hair or the perfect beauty routine for you will come at the snap of your fingers.
The reality, which is a lot less sexy, is that these things develop over time. Few of us have a bunch of Benjamins to blow on a whole new wardrobe all at once, or stock a whole makeup bag at the beauty counter. We acquire these things over time and usually there's lots of trial and error involved.
I'll leave developing a better style to the folks on "What Not To Wear." (I love you, Clinton!) But one thing I do know about is makeup and how, over time, you can develop your own Big Girl Makeup Bag. I've chosen five types of products and two price points — one around $25 or below, and one above $25 — depending on what fits in your budget for each product. Five paychecks from now, you'll be looking fiiiiine, girl.
