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Shopping Like A (Frugal) Fashionista @ Friday, May 14, 2010

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SUMMER SUMMER SUMMER. The season of flip flops, bikinis, pool parties, summer flings, and 8 hour work days…wait, what? Summer is the time we are reminded of the sad truth tat we are in fact poor college students in desperate need of cash but an undying sense of style. The key to being a stylish fashionista in tough economic ties isn’t keeping your credit card under lock and key, but buying good buys at great deals and here’s how to do that:

1. Set your limits: Before coming into the store, decide how much you’re willing to spend on a top, shoes, and bottoms.

Photo Credit: Glam blog

2. Think of three outfits you can make: When you pick something up that’s cute (and below the price cap!), think of three different outfits you can make with that piece of clothing.

3. Try things on: It doesn’t matter how good it looks on the hanger, go into a fitting room and see how it hangs on you

4. Play the price is right: While it’s on you, guage how much you think that piece of clothing is worth—based on how cute it is and how much it costs

5. Check your answers: Check the price tag and if you’re guess is or below the price, buy it!

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