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When entering any expensive shop, a common insecurity for many people is the worry of looking out of place.
It’s easy to feel as though shop assistants aren’t taking you seriously as you look at shoes worth more than your whole current outfit combined.
This is a problem that Anna Fitzpatrick has taken particularly seriously, and she has written a guide on how to blend in amongst the rich people who visit such shops. Some of her most notable tips include walking with purpose, skipping the handbag section, and prioritizing browsing around the clothes at the back of the shop.
According to Fitzpatrick, avoid perusing aimlessly and never tell a shop assistant you’re ‘just looking around.’ Instead, prioritize focusing on specific sections of particular interest.
Using fashion jargon will instantly create the illusion of being a veteran high-class shopper, says Fitzpatrick. If possible, try to allude to any specific knowledge you may have on high-class brands. The mere mention of the name of a creative director of a big fashion label will have the assistant scrambling to show you just how much they know.
During their tangent about the importance of a creative vision, you don’t have to add anything constructive to the conversation. A few reserved nods and the occasional ‘yes’ will suffice. Try to give off the impression that you are happy to have found someone who shares your opinion on the matter. Make it seem as though you have seen the types of clothes in front of you a million times before and that nothing is particularly catching your eye. If everything seems a little pricey, make a comment about how you already have most of what you’re seeing at home.
Not only will you have everyone thinking you’ve been shopping in such places for years, but you’ll also even have the shop assistants believing their store isn’t fancy enough for you.
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Why You Should Take This Trip Before You Turn 40
Some people say that life begins at 40, while others dread that big birthday. There’s no doubt that life changes in your 40s, it feels like your body behaves differently and you just don’t bounce back as easily as you used to. Sometimes it creeps up on you. However, there are serious benefits to getting over the big 4-0. Practically everyone has more money in their 40s than when they were younger, and feel more stable in their lives. With that said, there are some things that you should try and do before you turn 40. Number 1 on that list is camping. If you have never pitched a tent, slept in the great outdoors, and experienced the beauty of being so close to nature then it is a must-do. Why do we suggest that you do it before you’re 40? Mostly because a younger, able body finds it much, much easier. Sometimes when you go camping, nature doesn’t play nice and you may end up soaked to the bone or scorched out of your tent at dawn.
When you’re younger, it feels like part of the fun. As you grow older, those extra hours of sleep seem necessary so you may feel grumpy and miss out on the best parts.
So how should you go about this trip? It’s up to you! You can jump in the car with your loved one and kids, even bring the dog if you want to. You are likely to have a camping spot no further than 90 minutes from wherever you live. Alternatively, you can take off to Europe, get a rail pass and plan to camp in different spots across many different countries. It helps to be prepared though - get a good, warm sleeping bag, and a waterproof tent. Make sure you have a torch as it gets very dark in nature. A map is another must-have. You can add other luxuries if you like, but if you have to carry it all in a backpack, it might get heavy. This is a great trip to do with friends as you can look back at the memories you’ve made for years to come.
