Let’s set things straight—being a shopaholic isn't necessarily all that bad. As long as you have control over your finances and are not buried in debt, who’s to say that you can’t spend your extra moolah on that pretty LBD and shiny red pumps? As experts in the field, shopaholics can navigate the myriad shops at the malls, come out with the best buys, and even have change to spare from their shopping money. Curious as to how they do it? Here are some insider tips and tricks to help you make the most of your next shopping trip.

(Screencaps from Confessions of a Shopaholic courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)