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Fashionably
thrifty, is there such a thing? Everyone loves looking good and
following the latest fashion trends. But with the economic slump and
our dwindling cash; how can we afford to be fashionable?
Don't despair.
Saving money has never been this fashionable. Just follow these SAVE tips!
S - Style.
Have your own personal style.
Personal style
simply means wearing certain pieces that have become your trademark.
Having a signature accessory (like a big ring or a red faux jewel
bobby pin) will save you a world of trouble. How? You don't have to
agonize over choosing your accessories anymore. Moreover, you can go
to a dollar store or a thrift shop and find just the right
accessories for you!
Having a
trademark will help you streamline your clothes shopping too! You
don't have to blindly shop trend after trend, you can stick with
pieces that go well with your trademark style. You can find great
scarves, vests and other pieces Having a signature
handbag or a pair of designer
jeans that always make you look good ultimately spells out
fashion maven.
A -
Attention. Create a focal point to your outfit.
Creating a
focal point in any outfit is easy. Choose a part of your body that
you would like to draw attention to. A good focal point will not
stand out. Instead, it will make an outfit complete. Going to online
to draw inspiration from the latest on runways is a great start. If
you already know what you need (a brooch, a great necklace,
a scarf, etc). head on to the nearest consignment
store. You can buy what you need their at half the price offered
in malls.
V -
Versatility. Try online pre-loved shopping.
Pre-loved is
just another term for "secondhand". Try shopping online for
pre-loved items. These usually sell for half the original retail
price. A great place to find pre-loved items are sites like
craiglist.com, prelovedjunkies.com and even social networking sites.
Don't be scared to try this out. You'll get lots of bargains!
E -
Embrace. Talk to other thrifty fashionistas.
No man is an
island. Consequently, no fashionista should brave bargain shopping
alone. Connect with other fashionistas through online forums, blogs
and social networking. By doing so, you'll be updated not only with
the latest trends but also with
the hottest sales and fashion steals.
Need I say more?
Thrifty
doesn't mean ugly with bargain shopping. Be fashionably thrifty, bargain
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