Going for a sustainable fashion haul
As a vlogger, you are constantly on the run to get new fodder for your blog. This can mean shopping for a huge fashion haul regularly at every nook and cranny. This also signals big bills which can prove to be unaffordable if you are not earning a significant amount from your videos. To help you with this issue, here are a few tactics you can use to make your fashion haul budget friendly without compromising on quality.
Set a budget
Unless you are an uber-rich fashionista with a million dollars in your account, you should consider keeping aside some money for your vlogs only. Budgeting is essential. Now, your budget does not need to skyrocket. Just decide how much money you can spare each month and stick with it. Your budget can even be an amount as low as USD 50 – 100. You can make videos that show how to purchase clothes on a budget. Later, when your blog or vlog gets enough hits and you are making money out of it, you may consider increasing your budget.
Look out for clearance racks
Your fashion haul video needs those trendy brands every now and then, but you cannot burn a hole in your pockets. The solution: train for eyes for stores that have sales and offers often. Clearance racks are your boon. You can buy the good stuff at less than half the price. One simple trick is to be friendly and polite with the staff from those stores and talk to them. They are the first to know when the sale is due. If they give you a heads up, you are well ahead of the game.
Stick with your style
As tempting as discounts might be, never go for something that is not your style. You should not promote content that you yourself do not believe in. For example, if you are not a big fan of a line of apparel, avoid promoting it. If you do not believe in a particular brand it will definitely show in your videos and your viewers may sense the detachment.
Alter inexpensive goods smartly
If you have purchased clothes on discount, you can still style them to look good. Knowing people with fine skills is all it takes. Make friends with a tailor who can add some style and design a plain blouse to convert it from a day-wear outfit to a stunning evening piece. In fact, doing this will not only save you money but will also make an interesting fashion video idea.
Auction or sell your existing wardrobe
An easy way to earn money for new clothes is to get rid of your current lot. Conduct a garage sale or look for buyers on eBay. As a fashion vlogger, you would anyway need to keep updating your wardrobe. Rather than tossing your old clothes, consider selling them to raise money for the new ones.