How to look like a million bucks without spending a fortune!

You don’t have to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars to look good. In fact, there are ways to upgrade your style without spending a cent! Woohoo!

 Shop In Your Wardrobe
It’s surprising how many outfits you can create with pieces you forgot were hiding in the back of your closet. Go through your clothing and pull out items you haven’t worn in a while, can you mix them with some newer pieces, such as a pair of chinos with a new business blouse or an older top with a newer skirt.

Talk To A Tailor 
Restyle existing items, for example you can turn a long evening gown into shorter cocktail dress, or a mini dress into a top. Do you have items that you love but need repairing? Whether it’s a broken zip or busted seam, having these fixed can save you money by not having to purchase new ones.

Mix It Up
One of my biggest tips to look like you’ve spent more on your outfit, mix cheaper pieces with expensive looking ones. For instance, no one would guess you are wearing a pair of affordable Target jeans, diamond earrings (aka cubic zirconia) from Lovisa and a designer blouse you switched at a clothing swap such as The Cairns Fashion Exchange. (You’re in luck, it just so happens I am hosting a clothing swap in March 2018, it’s going to be awesome). 

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Exchange Your Fashion
One woman’s trash is another one’s treasure. Switch out clothing and accessories you no longer wear at a clothing swap. Did I happen to mention that I'm hosting a clothing swap? Cairns Fashion Exchange  It’s fabulous for your style, your purse and the planet. Bring along your preloved items to exchange while sipping champagne. (You'll most likely have FOMO if you’re not there)

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Save Money While Spending It

My husband seems to think we would save more if I stopped spending in the first place. However, I believe you can save money when spending it. Nothing makes me happier than when the cashier tells me “you saved X amount of dollars today”. I leave feeling like I just won the lottery, haha.
 
The right time and place
Have you ever complimented a friend on an outfit only to discover she bought it on sale, at Kmart or Target? How is it that some people manage to find all the bargains and make them look so good?

​Timing is everything
The best time for sales is just before the change of seasons. To find out when selected retailers have a clearance, sign up to loyalty cards and newsletters. You will be informed of sales promptly.  You need to get in quick to increase your chances of getting discounted items in your size. Outlets such as DFO have discounts and end of season bargains all year round.

Buy Online 
You can find countless deals online; most stores offer free shipping for purchases over a certain amount and you can even exchange in store.
 
Here’s a few of my favourite sites:
Myer, David Jones, Westfield, Portmans, Birdsnest, Mod Cloth, St Frock, Target, Forever New, Forever 21, Boom Shankar, Danger Field, The Iconic, Asos, Ezi Buy, Sheike, City Chic, Seed, French Connection.

Buy Preloved
Second-hand stores, vintage boutiques, garage sales and car boot sales are just a few of the places you can find expensive pieces at bargain prices. Look for timeless styles in good condition, some these pieces are also perfect to alter and restyle. 

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 In the end it doesn’t matter what you spent in it as long as it make you feel like million bucks!