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Saving Every Day - Saving with Style

You don't have to feel bad about wanting to look good. You can save money on clothes, makeup, and beauty treatments without compromising your personal style. Turn your good fashion sense to good business sense by following these tips.

Bargain Hunting

• Check out consignment boutiques for low prices on designer labels.
• Go to outlet stores for discount brand name fashions.
• Shop at the end of each season for next year's wardrobe items.
• Always shop for well-made clothing and classic fashions. They will last longer and stay in style longer.
• Buy clothing in fabrics that suit any season.
• Shop during clearance sales but don't be tempted to buy something you may not need just because the price is low.
• Consider organizing a clothing swap with friends or through a church or community group.
• Shop online at designer clearinghouses offering huge discounts.
• Check online auction Web sites. They often feature great deals on new or slightly worn clothing. Post a bid and see what happens.

Lengthen the Life Span

• Take good care of the clothes you own.
• Buy washable clothing and launder carefully.
• Read and follow the instructions on your garments' cleaning labels.
• Use detergent that works well in cool or warm water.
• Hang clothes on a clothesline instead of using a dryer. Avoid buying clothes that require dry cleaning. Dry cleaning bills can add a significant expense to your budget.

Beauty on a Budget

Just as you've learned to be creative with your makeup, you can learn to be creative with your makeup budget. Here are some ways your beauty products can serve double-duty for you:

• Lipstick can double as crème blush, depending on the color, of course.
• Use your foundation or powder as an eye shadow primer. You don't need separate products.
• Warm-toned eye shadow can also double as blush. On the flip side, warm-toned blush can double as eye shadow.
• When shaping eyebrows, rather than buying a special brush and gel, you can simply use a recycled toothbrush with some hairspray applied to it. The results are the same.
• Your local cosmetology school may offer low prices for services so students can perfect their cutting, styling, and hair coloring skills. The cost of manicures and pedicures may be discounted as well. Check out the work they do and save on salon costs.

As with fashion, a little imagination goes a long way. Always keep your budget in mind.