I have a strict policy of “Match my energy or miss me with yours”. This year we are only leveling up. No excuses, no negotiating, just honoring our own path.
Elevating yourself isn't about buying expensive items, it doesn't mean spending a ton of money or requiring high end treatments or procedures. Those things come later, if you really want them.
Elevating yourself is about making smart choices in the improvement of your mindset, your wardrobe, your manners, your body and anything else. It's about knowing how to be financially savvy, what things to invest in, and how to find the best solution for your particular circumstances.
Just because something is popular and expensive, doesn't mean it will provide the highest ROI (return of investment). Price doesn't always correlate with quality. Instead of doing what others do, or following trends, be a smart queen and do your research to find what's best for you. The bottom line: don't go broke trying to look rich.
Be smart about your budgeting system, your investments, and focus on gradual progress in your level up journey, instead of jumping from A to Z and breaking the bank in the process. Any beginner's journey to leveling up should begin with getting your mindset right (self esteem, confidence, believing in yourself, strong mental focus, financial education, etc). I talk about this more in depth in my free glow up guide and on my blog so make sure you check them for more helpful tips.