Queen Corner Cutter and Proud of it!

So, maybe it's because my grandma's depression era mindset had a big influence on me as a child, or maybe it's that we never had a ton of money growing up, but I am one of those people that's always looking for a way to cut corners and save money.  As of now, I am currently wearing face powder that's...mmm...I don't know...I'd say 3 shades darker than what I normally would buy.  Hey!  It was clearanced down to $1.24.  $1.24 for mineral powder is unheard of and I will gladly wear a scarf to cover my white neck until I have used every last drop.  What?  Don't judge me.  I guess you can take the girl out of the trailer park, but...yeah you know the deal.

Anyway, this REALLY is who I am.  Sometimes getting my husband on board has been a feat in itself.  Hey, how was I supposed to know that the girls at Cost Cutters aren't quite the same as Hair Cuttery?  Cost Cutters put out a coupon...they've got to be good right?  And what do you mean that the razors from Aldi aren't comparable to Gillette?  It says right on the package "compare to Gillette".  Ah crap.

All joking aside, when it came to my wedding day I didn't cut corners on the way I looked.  I bought brand new make-up (all the right shades) that I don't think I ever used again. I bought the exact dress I wanted, and although reasonably priced in the grand scheme of wedding dresses, I most likely would've paid whatever they wanted for it.  For my hair, I swept up one side and adorned it with 2 simple white flower hair pins.  I think I paid $100 for them.  For 2 hair pins!  But you know what?  I look back on that day, And I don't regret a darn thing!  To me, it was perfect and worth every last cent.  I felt beautiful, and I could tell my husband felt the same way.

I guess the moral to my story here is to get the look you want.  I AM NOT condoning being up to your ears in debt.  No one wants to start a marriage off that way.  You should definitely have an overall budget and stick to it.  What I am saying is to get the closest thing to your dream look as you can, and if that means spending a little more than you're used to spending on yourself, it's ok.  It is your wedding day!  Live a little.  And if you're looking for that perfect hair accessory that won't break the bank...I know a girl.  :)