There's nothing more amusing than watching Extreme Cheapskates and seeing the people on the show go on and on about saving money while wearing stretched-out shirts and shorts bought in the '90s. Sure, clothes are often viewed as an unnecessary expense by many, not just cheapskates, but one can live frugally without looking sloppy. Short of learning how to sew, here are a few common sense ways to save money fashionably:
1. Don't spend extra money copying the styles you see in magazines and online. Buy mixable and matchable items, instead.
2. Purchase clothing from wholesale sites like Overstock.com and one of a kind accessories from Etsy.
3. Hand-wash tights, slips, and other delicate things you want to keep for a long time. Let most clothes air dry to prevent shrinkage and wear and tear.
4. Shop at stores that sell cheap, trendy wear, like H&M, Forever 21, and Burlington Coat Factory.
5. Buy wardrobe staples and sensible shoes off-season. The end of July is often the end of the retail fiscal year.
6. Spend big bucks only when necessary, like on authentic jewelry, cosmetics, and durable shoes that will last for years (e.g., Doc Martens and Birkenstocks).
7. Do your hair at home more often and wear protective styles in between salon visits. Go in for important services like color and cuts, but learn to straighten and curl your hair yourself.
8. Make a book of coupons!
9. Take advantage of the good sales you see. If the store is offering 50% off and above, for example, buy more than one thing. Don't forget to calculate taxes.
10. Try storing some of your older fragrances in the refrigerator to prevent evaporation and loss of pungency.
11. Read around the internet for more tips. Learn to stretch your wardrobe.
12. Shop at outlets. I recently purchased a blazer, two pairs of pants, a sweater, and a sequined top for just 80 dollars from a Talbots outlet. A true steal!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
The Top 10 Most Stylish Black Videos
This video embodies all that was great about late '90s fashion--baggy outerwear paired with tight tops and as many ponytails as you could fit on the top of your head without looking ridiculous.
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It's Martin meets Love is a Drug meets Boyz-- a bright, crayola box of a video styled with clothes your mother would never let you out of the house wearing. And it's flawless.
3. Runaway - (2010)
We've arrived in Kanye-heaven folks which, for some reason, is full of ballerinas and enough white linen to set a Thanksgiving table. Mr. West looks divine here, in a tan suit jacket and black bow-tie dressed down with denim jeans. There isn't a bad looking person in sight.
4. I've Seen that Face Before - (1981)
It's Grace Jones. Enough said.
5. How Many Ways? - (1992)
Here is Elizabeth Barrett Browning's sonnet set to an R&B groove. Toni Braxton looks adorable with her pixie cut tucked under an assortment of baseball caps. Also, check out Shemar Moore. He's ripped. How many ways can this video look great?
6. On to the Next One - (2009)
Nobody wears a jacket quite like Jay-Z. The quilted one here, paired with leather gloves and his signature sunglasses, nearly drips swagoo. Yeah, I said it.
7. Tightrope - (2010)
In 'Tightrope,' Janelle Monae's suit is tailored within an inch of its life and her hair, deliciously pompadoured. Watching this video always makes me want to shout out a whole bunch of adjectives. Her style is just so wonderfully James Brown/Marlene Dietrich-esque.
8. Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) - (2008)
9. Make it Happen - (1991)
Mariah Carey shows us how jeans should be worn -- tight and belted (and preferably on-stage).
10. Real Love - (1992)
Fact: If you did not dress like Mary J. Blige in the '90s, you were not cool. And if you can't appreciate the baseball cap/nose ring combo here, you may not be cool today either, tbh. ;-)
Tell me your top video in the comments.
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