Ways To Be Stylish On A Budget

I drool over designer. I salivate at stylish. I fawn over fashion. But I will never shop til I drop because my pocketbook will always drop first. For those of you in the same cash-for-clothes conundrum, follow these practical ways to stay stylish on a budget.

Clean Your Closet
What? Yes, you read it right. You will be amazed at the forgotten items you have bought that can be combined with newer items. If you are like most chic chicks, you tend to consciously forget items you bought months ago; but unconsciously, at least that-s my theory, we buy things that can be combined stylishly with what we already have. So make your closet eco-friendly: reuse and recycle!

Accessorize
The ability to accessorize is what separate style-istas from fashionistas. Check out flea markets, dollar stores, antique and consignment shops to score great finds. Online retailers can be great substitutes when you can’t find anything near you. If you are crafty, sometimes you can combine several bargain finds to create your own unique accessory.

Exchanges Aren-t Just for Stores
Consider holding a closet exchange night with your girlfriends. One style-ista-s must-toss is another-s must-have.

With a little imagination and out-of-the-box thinking, you can save money for more important things like that new designer pair of must-have booties. Happy shopping!