#1 Tips

Ever wondered how some people always look their best, even in the midst of a recession like this? Well, I'm about to give some easy rules to follow to save you money and keep you looking your best:

1. ALWAYS shop around!!! Never buy something the first time you see it. For all you know, it's half the price somewhere else.

2. Keep and eye out for replicas. You can remake designer items! For example, I bought one day; An exact replica of a Juicy Couture sweatsuit from Wal Mart for $20, and a "J" charm from a trimmings store. I took them both home, cut off the zipper pull on the sweatshirt, put on the charm, and the next thing you know, I have a "Juicy" sweatsuit for under $30!

3. Make your way to Michael's! Go to an arts and crafts or trimmings store like Michael's, and stock up on patches and fringe. Take your $20 Levi's and transform them into the sequined Versace jeans that you saw Jessica Alba wearing in Glamour magazine. With a little creativity, anything is possible!

"Designer" Outfits for Less

Doesn't everyone love to look expensive? Don't you want to do it for less? Well, if you hunt and look and shop around, there are tons of cheap items that look designer. Take a look at these outfits I put together. Outfit 1:
Shirt; $5, Old Navy
Sweater; $10, Target
Skirt; $14.50, H & M
Sneakers; $55, Converse
Outfit 2:
Trench Coat; $20, Target
Sweater; $15, Forever 21
Jeans; $15, Target
Flats; $40, Nine West

Funky Accessories

So, every girl loves accessories, right? Well, I get all my accessories (that look VERY expensive!) for cheap. How do I do it? Great accessories can be found anywhere; presents, scarves, beads, buttons, jewelry, etc. So look at the picture, and top to bottom, this is:
Earrings; $0, homemade
Necklace; $6, Nordstrom Rack
Necklace; $0, found in sis's room :)
Locket; $10, Random NYC Kiosk
Watch; $8, Forever 21
Bangles; $0, Present from Nana
Glasses; $8, Icing
Necklace; $0, Present from Nani
Scarf; $0, Present from Nana
**Btw, I have no clue whether the LV scarf is real or not. The tag said made in France...**