Let's face it, most women celebrate their femininity on clothes, jewelries, perfumes, bags and lots and lots of shoes. And women just love shopping, even if it's a little over the budget or equivalent to a month's worth of groceries. If you end up buying things out of compulsion and not of necessity, then you'd better read on…

Compulsive spending can lead to a lot of problems, both financially (of course) and socially. It can strain your relationships, even your work environment. Imagine having debts all over the place-with officemates and friends alike). Not such a pretty scene right? It won't go too well with those new Blahniks…

Here are ways to cut up your spending at the mall…

1. Try putting off buying that "gorgeous thing" on display. Say this slowly and mean it. Is it something I badly need? Is it a matter of life and death? Think of it ten times or more. Then if you lose sleep over that particular pair of shoes…go ahead and buy it.

2. Scour the mall first. Whenever you spot a particular bag, don't opt to buy it ASAP. Visit a few more stalls or boutiques. Chances are, they might have the exact item or something quite similar but cheaper.

3. Take advantage of "sale day". While doing so, make sure you check closely for damages or flaws in the goods you want to buy. If you end up wearing something stained or a shoe with a strap missing then you got less than what you bargained for.

4. Quality doesn't mean it has to be branded. Let's face it, that blouse won't get a second look if it doesn't have Tommy Hilfiger or Nike sprawled in front. Most of the time buyers are paying for the "brand". You'll find the same quality for less if you stop being too particular.

5. Limit your cash or leave some of your credit cards at home. This way you'll be a lot less tempted to try on that four-digit dress.

Remember, shopping isn't necessarily a bad thing. What matters is that you shop wisely and overcome the compulsion to overspend. Happy shopping!

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