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Recession Style - Five Shop-Smart, Look-Good Tips
Filed under: Beauty & Style
The economy is on everyone's minds these days; when we asked you what your biggest style challenge is, you overwhelmingly said that it was your budget. Balancing a family's needs with your own style is tough, particularly since, as moms, we almost always default to the family first. Our kids look great and we look terrible.
Well, no more. Looking chic and stylish doesn't have to cost a fortune -- in fact, it doesn't have to cost anything. You just need to get organized and shop smart, and we're here to help.
Start by cleaning out your closet -- take everything out and try EVERYTHING on. Get rid of anything that is too big or too small or too dated; inspect everything for stains and worn spots. Make repairs to pieces that need them, and toss everything that is beyond repair. Don't keep anything that you are not actually going to wear. Be ruthless -- there's not point in wasting valuable closet space on clothes that don't work for you just because you're worried that they might be useful at some point in the future -- or worse, because they were useful at some point in the past. Your closet needs to be full of things that you are wearing today, not things you wore ten years ago.
Once your closet is clean, you're ready to start filling in the gaps -- we've got five tips for getting even the most basic Mom Closet up to speed, without spending a fortune. Read? Let's shop!
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11-17-2008 @ 3:05PM
queenoqueens said...This was a fashion post I was looking forward to reading, but alas, the link didn't work.
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11-28-2008 @ 11:47AM
Denise said...SO true Susan -- great advice for all to take. The simple act of streamlining your closet not only provides room for new, must-have items that will ultimately make dressing each day quick & easy, but you also receive the satisfaction associated with donating items that no longer fit to those in need!
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