I live a luxury lifestyle on a budget – Goodwill is your best friend & I eat like I’m in a five-star restaurant at home

A FASHION and beauty fan has demonstrated how to have a luxury lifestyle on a budget.

It’s possible, she said. All you have to do is make a few concessions.

Iesha Gilchrist (@ieshathegr8), who has 560,000 followers, managed this by making a few clever adjustments to her daily routines.

There was no compromise in style in her plan, however.

She still ate like she was in a five-star restaurant and said Goodwill was her best friend.

In her post, she made a bold statement: “Living a luxury lifestyle doesn’t have to break the bank.

“Check out my tips for living a big life on a small budget.”

This was a lady who liked the finer things in life and she has found a way of achieving them.

“Living an elevated life does not have to come with a high price tag.

“So here are some tips that help me live a more elevated life on a budget,” she said.

First on her list was budget. Make one and stick to it.

“I want to create a budget because it helps me prioritize my spending and I make more intentional choices about where my money is actually going.”

The second was to shop secondhand: “It’s a great way to save money.”

She had found thrift stores to be fantastic places to find unique pieces for her home and her wardrobe.

The third tip was to cook at home more often.

“It has been one of my favorite things to do more often these days,” she confessed.

“Even eating at five-star restaurants just isn’t doing it for me now more. It’s like I might as well cook at home and be more satisfied.”

Staying loyal to her tips has helped her to save money which allows her to have some spare for self-care.

“Number four, practice self-care and it does not require you to go out and spend a whole bunch of money on your hair, feet, and nails.

“It can be as simple as giving yourself a facial at home, putting eucalyptus in your shower, going for a walk, or reading a book.”

Commenters agreed with her formula.

“This is so true,” said one person.

A second said: “Girl, I live by the same mantra. Spend a check and get it right back.”

And a third agreed with home cooking: “Yes those restaurants do not hit like they use to. You better off cooking yourself something fancy at home.”