These days, shopping with intention and spending money wisely has never been more important, especially when it comes to fashion. We should all feel empowered to know that what we purchase and who from can make a big difference and be a true reflection of our values. Stylist Mosha Lundström-Halbert has rules for investing that natural researchers and fact-finders can pride themselves in. Here are some rules that Mosha applies to guarantee you’ll pass the test of wise buys.

1. WHO are you?
   We are all inundated with options, ads, and mixed messages right now, which can easily cause decision fatigue. I find it really helpful to make a moodboard (using an app on my phone or pinterest) that best captures the look I am going for each season. Having all your visuals references brought together is a great exercise to zero in on your style and not get confused along the way. When you are considering a new buy, it becomes very clear if it belongs on your moodboard or not.
2. WHAT do you actually need?
   I keep an ever-evolving shopping list on me at all times, broken down by the following categories: Investments, Staples, Basics, Occasion, and Trend. Every time something catches my fancy, I add it to the list and also indicate my budget for that particular piece. As I am getting older, the trend list is getting shorter and the investment list is getting longer. I’m working towards a goal of buying less, but better each season so that my belongings retain their value and serve me well for years to come.
   For example, this season I know what my total clothing budget is and I know that I would like to add the following to my wardrobe: