how to be fashionable during the recession...

if you are like me...and are on "amber alert" in terms of financials due to the impending recession...shopping doesn't seem to be as much fun.

big price tags begins to look like...big price tags. in the past, i had the "credit card" mentality (but of course i knew that i also had enough to pay it off!) and just swiped without thinking.

tsk tsk. no more.

a little mini tip from moi on how to stay fashionable during these hard times.

i am sure like me...you have a closet full of clothes (mainly unworn because you have "worn this so many times! it's boring!"). so how do we "recycle" these clothes and bring it back to life?

the first thing to do is to go through all your clothes. there might be some that are unworn simply because it doesn't fit you anymore...or the colours are not right for you...or simply because...you just don't like it.

now, try and make combos out of the remaining clothes. this works especially well with basic tops.

take a white shirt.

Combo 1 = white shirt + wide brown belt (cinched at waist) + mini denim + brown flats
Combo 2 = white shirt + denim halter vest + black a-line skirt
Combo 3 = white shirt + jeans + long funky necklace + killer heels

you get the idea.

accessorise accessorise accessorise...

you can get affordable accessories at flea markets/bazaars (try the Curve!), Padini concept stores that has Vincci accessories, Aldo accessories (on sale!), Topshop and many more...

and these are a few things i bought at the Aldo sale...