The Budget Fashionista Shopping Survey 2009

1. Welcome to The Budget Fashionista's Annual Shopping Survey 2009

Thank you for taking the time to take our annual shopping survey.

The survey should take no more than 10 minutes of your time. This survey is completely ANONYMOUS and is used for informational purposes only.

The results will be reported on www.thebudgetfashionista.com in May.

Happy Shopping,
Kathryn and The Budget Fashionista Gang
www.thebudgetfashionista.com

How many times a week do you shop for personal clothing items, accessories, etc?

How many times a week do you shop for personal clothing items, accessories, etc? Never

Once per year

Every Other Month

Once per month

2-3 times per month

Once a week

2-3 times per week

Everyday

On average, how much do you spend each month on personal clothing/fashion? (please enter only a whole number- no cents, no text, and no "$")

In your opinion, what is a reasonable amount to spend on personal clothing/fashion items per MONTH?

In your opinion, what is a reasonable amount to spend on personal clothing/fashion items per MONTH? less than $100

$100-$250

$250-$500

$500-$1000

$1000-$2000

$2000 +

Other (please specify)

Where do you buy MOST of your clothing?

Where do you buy MOST of your clothing? High-priced Department Stores (Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, etc)

Discount Private Labels (H&M, Forever 21, Wet Seal)

Thrift Stores and Consignment Shops

Discount Department Stores (Target, Wal-Mart, etc)

Online Sites of Brick and Mortar Stores (Gap.com, Banana Republic.com, Macys.com)

Off-priced Stores (TJ Maxx, Marshalls, etc)

Boutiques, smaller stores

Department Stores (Macy's, Bloomingdales, etc)

Outlet Stores (Off Fifth, designer outlets)

Mall stores (Gap, Anne Taylor, Abercrombie,etc)

Online Discount Sites (Bluefly.com SmartBargains.com, etc)

Other (please specify)

What is Your Favorite Store (non web based)?

Of the items listed below, what do you spend the MOST on?

Of the items listed below, what do you spend the MOST on? Jeans

Handbags

Shoes

Pants/slacks

Blouses

Sweaters

Bra/panties

Dresses

T-shirts

Jewelry and other accessories

Boots

Suits

none of the above

Winter Coats

Of the items listed below, what do you spend the LEAST on?

Of the items listed below, what do you spend the LEAST on? Shoes

Suits

Dresses

Handbags

Bra/panties

Blouses

none of the above

Winter Coats

Boots

Jewelry and other accessories

Jeans

Sweaters

T-shirts

Pants/slacks

What is the MOST you would pay for the following items? (non- designer)

	Less than $25	$25-$75	$75-$125	$125-$175	$175+
Suits	What is the MOST you would pay for the following items? (non- designer) Suits Less than $25	$25-$75	$75-$125	$125-$175	$175+
Pants/slacks	Pants/slacks Less than $25	$25-$75	$75-$125	$125-$175	$175+
Sweaters	Sweaters Less than $25	$25-$75	$75-$125	$125-$175	$175+
Shoes	Shoes Less than $25	$25-$75	$75-$125	$125-$175	$175+
Winter Coats	Winter Coats Less than $25	$25-$75	$75-$125	$125-$175	$175+
Bra/panties	Bra/panties Less than $25	$25-$75	$75-$125	$125-$175	$175+
Boots	Boots Less than $25	$25-$75	$75-$125	$125-$175	$175+
Jewelry and other accessories	Jewelry and other accessories Less than $25	$25-$75	$75-$125	$125-$175	$175+
Blouses	Blouses Less than $25	$25-$75	$75-$125	$125-$175	$175+
Handbags	Handbags Less than $25	$25-$75	$75-$125	$125-$175	$175+
Dresses	Dresses Less than $25	$25-$75	$75-$125	$125-$175	$175+
Jeans	Jeans Less than $25	$25-$75	$75-$125	$125-$175	$175+
T-shirts	T-shirts Less than $25	$25-$75	$75-$125	$125-$175	$175+

What's the MOST you would be willing to pay for the following items?

	less than $100	$100-$500	$500-$1000	$1000+	I would not purchase this item at any price
Designer Jeans	What's the MOST you would be willing to pay for the following items? Designer Jeans less than $100	$100-$500	$500-$1000	$1000+	I would not purchase this item at any price
Designer Handbag	Designer Handbag less than $100	$100-$500	$500-$1000	$1000+	I would not purchase this item at any price
Designer Sunglasses	Designer Sunglasses less than $100	$100-$500	$500-$1000	$1000+	I would not purchase this item at any price
Designer Dress	Designer Dress less than $100	$100-$500	$500-$1000	$1000+	I would not purchase this item at any price
Designer Coat	Designer Coat less than $100	$100-$500	$500-$1000	$1000+	I would not purchase this item at any price
Designer Evening Dress	Designer Evening Dress less than $100	$100-$500	$500-$1000	$1000+	I would not purchase this item at any price
Designer Shoes	Designer Shoes less than $100	$100-$500	$500-$1000	$1000+	I would not purchase this item at any price
Designer Jewelry (fake)	Designer Jewelry (fake) less than $100	$100-$500	$500-$1000	$1000+	I would not purchase this item at any price
Designer Jewelry (real)	Designer Jewelry (real) less than $100	$100-$500	$500-$1000	$1000+	I would not purchase this item at any price

How many times a week do you shop ONLINE for personal clothing items, accessories, etc ?

How many times a week do you shop ONLINE for personal clothing items, accessories, etc ? Never

Once a year

Every Other Month

Once a month

2-3 Times Per Month

Once a Week

2-3 times per week

Everday

What is your favorite online retail site

Have you ever used an online coupon or coupon code?

Have you ever used an online coupon or coupon code? Yes

Have you ever purchased anything from a television based shopping network such as HSN, QVC, or the Jewelry Network

Have you ever purchased anything from a television based shopping network such as HSN, QVC, or the Jewelry Network Yes

If yes, what did you buy?

On average, how much do you spend each month on personal beauty products such as shampoos, lotions, shower gels? (please only enter the numerical amount below without any text or "$")

In your opinion, what is a reasonable amount to spend on personal beauty products/make up per month?

In your opinion, what is a reasonable amount to spend on personal beauty products/make up per month? Less than $100

$100-$250

$250-$500

$500-$1000

$1000-$2000

$2000+

At what type of store(s) do you buy MOST of your basic personal beauty products such as shampoo, body soap, etc?

At what type of store(s) do you buy MOST of your basic personal beauty products such as shampoo, body soap, etc? Warehouse Stores (Costco, Sam's Club)

High-end Department Stores (Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus)

Drugstores (Rite-Aid, Walgreen's, CVS, etc)

Beauty stores (Sephora, Ulta, Body Shop)

Online stores (Beauty.com, Sephora.com)

Department Stores (Macys, Robinson May, JC Penney's)

Discount Department Stores (Target, Wal-Mart, etc)

Other (please specify)

Where do you buy your personal cosmetics/make-up?

Where do you buy your personal cosmetics/make-up? Online stores (Beauty.com, Sephora.com)

Department Stores (Macys, Robinson May, JC Penney's)

High-end Department Stores (Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus)

Drugstores (Rite-Aid, Walgreen's, CVS, etc)

Discount Department Stores (Target, Wal-Mart, etc)

Beauty stores (Sephora, Ulta, Body Shop)

Warehouse Stores (Costco, Sam's Club)

Other (please specify)

How would you classify your body type?

How would you classify your body type? Plus

Average (Misses)

I am a Man

Juniors (Teen)

Tall

Petite

What's the most expensive item in your closet? (please include a short description of the item and how much you paid for it)

Do you have a personal shopping philosophy?

Do you have a personal shopping philosophy? yes

If yes, what is it?