Gray is hot this Fall. I’m not talking about which actors will star in the movie 50 Shades of Gray. I’m talking fashion. Gray is one fashion trend I’m happy to embrace! It’s frugal and trendy at the same time. How often does that happen? Just think of gray with any color—it works in most cases! After all it’s a combination of black and white. … [Read more...]
Can You Wash Silk? Is Sllk Affordable? Yes!
Simple Silk Top Can you wear silk all year long? Yes! It keeps you warm in cool weather and cool in hot weather. Can you wash silk? Is silk an affordable luxury? Yes, but you need to watch out for a few things. Can You Wash Silk? You can wash silk if it says "Dry Clean Recommended" or "Hand Washable." Do not wash silk if it says … [Read more...]
February Clothing Sales Can Save You a Bundle
Save Money via Feb. Clothing SalesJust a reminder that February is more than half over and there are some good sales on things you might need. Men's dress shirts and ties are "buy-one-get-one free" if you need some for work or upcoming events.Bras are "buy 2, get 1 free" at most stores because the offer comes from the manufacturers. You don't have … [Read more...]
January Sales Boost Your Wardrobe All Year Long
Cocktail DressesThe after-Christmas sales are a problem. They offer good deals just when your budget might be stretched thin from all that holiday spending! The good news? The deals will be there for at least all of January with discounts getting better as time passes. Retailers really want to clear out the merchandise and you get the … [Read more...]
10 Tips to Make a Career Wardrobe Work for You and Your Budget
Just wanted to let you know I have a guest post up at Be Frugal blog. It's a summary of some of the best ways I've found for building a professional looking wardrobe while keeping spending down on your work wardrobe. This has been a topic I've been interested in for quite a while. I hope you find some tips there that work for you.Click here to … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Build Your Work Wardrobe for Less
Looking great in a smart wardrobe It's a common situation. A person gets hired for a job but doesn't have the money to buy an appropriate work wardrobe. To keep down those credit card bills, here are a few tips for getting started on that career wardrobe. These suggestions are for women, but some work for men also. Do you really need a … [Read more...]
10 Campus Clothing Classics or Versatile Travel Wardrobe
I like this list of basics for women that can be worn many ways for many situations--the true definition of classics. While these are suggested for women in college, they are very useful for most women. They make a good travel wardrobe too. The list: black blazer, dark skinny jeans, white tees, zip-up fleece jacket (I like black for this), … [Read more...]