| We used to live in a world of spend, spend, spend | | | | discount shoe stores to get the best offerings. If |
| but ever since the recession we're holding onto | | | | you are just running around on the weekends, |
| our fashion dollars just a little bit tighter. Faced | | | | you don't need to wear expensive shoes. Save |
| with limited cash, you may be looking more | | | | your money for buying shoes when it really |
| closely at what you really want, and more | | | | matters, like great work shoes o |
| importantly, need to buy in order to look | | | | Think of your outfit as a building. Without a good |
| fashionable and hip. | | | | foundation r sneakers to exercise in. |
| Which items deserve a good portion of your | | | | 4. Spend on Jeans |
| budget and which ones should be inexpensive | | | | The most important thing about jeans is to find a |
| add-ons? Check out our Skimp or Spend Checklist | | | | pair that fit you perfectly, regardless of price. Get |
| below to find out. | | | | over the label obsession and keep shopping until |
| 1. Skimp on Accessories | | | | you find the perfect pair for your body. |
| One sure way to waste money is to buy | | | | Remember, no one will notice the brand of jeans |
| expensive accessories to complete a look of the | | | | if they're looking at your fabulous figure in |
| moment. Accessories are very important to finish | | | | perfectly fitting jeans. |
| a look, but be careful. It's fine to pay top dollar | | | | 5. Spend on a Good Bra, the whole thing will |
| for a belt you wear all the time but don't waste | | | | crumble. Keep this in mind when you go bra |
| your money on an expensive belt with a short | | | | shopping, and make sure you get professionally |
| style life. | | | | fitted for a bra that will lift and separate. A good |
| 2. Spend on the Important Basics | | | | bra will make you look taller and thinner by picking |
| Spending a decent amount on a great classic shirt, | | | | the girls up off your tummy and getting them |
| a beautiful cashmere sweater and one great | | | | back on your chest where they belong! |
| white stretch t-shirt is important, even it means | | | | 6. Skimp on Expensive |
| paying a higher price. These, along with other | | | | It's nice to have some high end jewelry, but pearl |
| wardrobe basics, are investment pieces. The | | | | necklaces and diamond studs can only get you so |
| foundation of your wardrobe should be quality | | | | far. It's more stylish and fun to add costume |
| staples that will get daily wear; they tend to cost | | | | jewelry to your wardrobe. Big chunky necklaces, |
| a little more but will certainly be worth it for the | | | | flashy cocktail rings, and long dangly earrings add |
| amount of wear they will get. | | | | personality to your outfits. You can find great |
| 3. Skimp on Casual Shoes | | | | costume jewelry at just about any clothing store. |
| Unless you're buying shoes for work (which need | | | | It's the easiest way to add color and excitement |
| to be the best quality you can find) shoes do not | | | | to an ensemble. |
| need to be expensive. Go often to your favorite | | | | |