Gwyneth Paltrow: London Lady

She’s been staying out of the public eye as of late, but earlier today (October 2) Gwyneth Paltrow was spotted outside her North London home.

The “Shakespeare in Love” actress looked a bit windblown as she supped on a cup of coffee and enjoyed the mild fall weather.

And while she’s mostly known for her acting abilities, Ms. Paltrow recently offered some financial advice to the loyal readers of her GOOP Web site.

She wrote, “People who are watching their wallets should always go shopping with three things: a budget, a buddy, and a stopwatch. The budget is your pre-determined amount of how much you can afford to spend in cash. If you do use credit, set a maximum that you can pay off in two or three month’s time maximum. Your buddy’s job is to keep you accountable. She’s the girlfriend who’s going to go with you – to that boutique you love, to the mall, or wherever – and remind you not to overspend and go into debt. It’s also her role to get you out of the stores once you’ve hit your limit. And here’s where the last ‘must take’ shopping item comes into play.”

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Enjoy the pictures of Gwyneth Paltrow outside of her London home (October 2).