Frugal Fashion --- Shop Your Closet
Shopping my own closet is something I've been doing for a while, since I've been on a weight loss journey and it seemed ridiculous to be buying lots of new things I'd only be able to wear a short time. I've also cut way back on my magazine consumption for several reasons: they're expensive, they promote ridiculous standards of beauty and of living to which few average citizens can aspire, and they exist to make you feel inadequate so you'll buy stuff. I'm also staying out of stores except when absolutely necessary, avoiding even window shopping, and tossing out catalogues without looking at them ... most of the time.
Sometimes I just can't resist. And I have a few magazine subscriptions that I won't renew once they run out, but in the meantime ... well, now I just try to use them for inspiration.
I love Chico's, even though I find their clothing horribly overpriced. Sale items are usually good, though, especially sale jewelry (and I do love my bling). When the latest catalogue found its way to my door, I was inspired to try to recreate some of the looks with things I already own, and lo and behold, I did a pretty good job if I do say so myself! I cut out pics of looks I like and post them on a board in my closet; and then I play with what I have to try to duplicate the look. It's actually a lot of fun, and it shows me what basic items I might be missing.
I also love the website Who What Wear, which has a weekly video "article" about creating different looks based on celebrity style. It's hit or miss; and of course they show ridiculously expensive items, but many of the looks are worth trying.
What are your frugal fashion secrets?
Sometimes I just can't resist. And I have a few magazine subscriptions that I won't renew once they run out, but in the meantime ... well, now I just try to use them for inspiration.
I love Chico's, even though I find their clothing horribly overpriced. Sale items are usually good, though, especially sale jewelry (and I do love my bling). When the latest catalogue found its way to my door, I was inspired to try to recreate some of the looks with things I already own, and lo and behold, I did a pretty good job if I do say so myself! I cut out pics of looks I like and post them on a board in my closet; and then I play with what I have to try to duplicate the look. It's actually a lot of fun, and it shows me what basic items I might be missing.
I also love the website Who What Wear, which has a weekly video "article" about creating different looks based on celebrity style. It's hit or miss; and of course they show ridiculously expensive items, but many of the looks are worth trying.
What are your frugal fashion secrets?