Additions to BEAUTY on a BUDGET....

How does a LENGLUI go on BUDGET??? (...I wish we knew the real deal...)

Pic credit to Confessions of a Shopaholic Book Cover by Sophie Kinsella

Sometimes shopaholics have their sober times too. It's when they are in the border low-to-no-savings side... This happens when there are new commitments... House, car, relationships, the many chinese weddings to attend... huhuhuhu...

• As with the last budget post - REMINDER: Carry a water bottle

Water is not only good for you, they save lenglui's cash and quench thirst. Serves the intended purpose.

• The HOARDER habit HAS TO GO...

Why buy more when you already own one? Eg; That liquid foundation that you don't like is lurking in the corner sitting there collecting dust while we splurge on new foundation that is sure-bet-better than the old one. Might as well use up the old one before getting a new tube (remember to check the expiry date though). Helps with clutter too.

• Use apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber for messaging or communicating with friends

Okay, so if you don't have data plan, use WIFI. Do you know that our smartphones are totally capable of saving us money?? Unless you opted for the expensive data plan where umm... I can't help you there... LOL... Skype are great for free calls (obviously the other party needs that too), and with WhatsApp, the usual messaging plus sharing pics and vids is easy-peasy!

• Go shopping less! DUH! hahahahhahaaaa...

This is really difficult when sugar_cupcakes work right smack in the same building as a shopping mall... Sheesh... So what if its SALE season... What the heck... Think - Do I really need those or do I really want those?? If it's a WANT instead of NEED... Walk away... Walk away...

• Share the BROKE status with friends so they are WITH YOU on this

Good friends know. It's not like they haven't been through the broke stage. So when we're broke, friends can accommodate by not suggesting too pricey place to hang out. And if they are real friends... they won't tempt you with that SALE sign... huhuhuhuhu...

• Use what you have hoarded in the past months/years

Take a good look at your closet... Sheesh... not everything looks old okay? Sometimes its good to put the old clothes, shoes, bags to use. They will feel new again after such a long time... muahahahaha...