It seems for almost everyone, the modern world is hard on the checkbook. However, the modern girl knows how to stay fashionable despite whatever financial obstacles may come her way. Try these ideas to spice up an outfit when you find yourself on a tight budget.
Make your own hair wear
Back in the 90s during the “scrunchie” craze, women everywhere made their own hairbands to show off their unique sense of style. While scrunchies have sense gone out of season, headbands and flapper turbans are easy to rock. Use a hot glue gun to attach costume jewels or feathers onto an old piece of head wear, framing your face with flair.
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Add new straps to that old purse
Purses are one of the most expensive accessories a girl can own. However, replacement straps are usually pretty cheap and are widely available. With a little ingenuity and a trip to the hardware store, you can even make your own! You don’t have to spend a lot of money replacing accessories when you can easily fix them at home and get more use from them.
Make your own accessories
Handy with the knitting needles? Why not avoid shelling out huge money for pre-made scarves and caps, and make your own? Not only can you take pride in your craftsmanship, but you can use your skills to make accessories for your friends! If you aren’t good with yarn, try beading. An easy way to save money on popular chunky beaded bracelets is to buy some beads and string thing into a bracelet yourself.
Try something new
There are no rules in fashion. Mix and match things to create a totally new look. If you have a great silk scarf that just isn’t working around your neck, try wearing it as a belt or a headband. If you have a necklace that you love the look of, but that never looked right, take it apart and make it into bracelets.
Buy wholesale
One of the best ways to spice up your outfit when you’re on a budget is wholesale fashion jewelry. Buying wholesale jewelry gives you variety at a low price, since when you buy in bulk you usually see savings. Mixing up different varieties of jewelry, like chunky wooden bracelets and faux-turquoise charm bands, helps you stand out in the crowd. Usually when you shop this way you have to order a certain quantity, so get your friends and shop together.
Game piece earrings
This one requires a bit of work, but is well worth the effort. Try taking pieces from board games you don’t play anymore, and attaching them to old earrings you have lying around. It will give your outfit a quirky, DIY vibe. You can use household objects to make earrings for any personality. Use anything from guitar picks to dimes.
All about the body glitter
Body glitter can be bought for just a few bucks. With just a shimmer, you can be an instant diva. For the pop-star look, focus the glitter around your eyes. You don’t want to overdo it, so save your glitter for a night out.
Remember, an outfit doesn’t dictate the accessories, but rather the accessories transform the outfit. You can easily give your basic black dress a variety of different looks just be choosing the right accessories. For fashion on a budget, use our tips and don’t be afraid to experiment. You can afford to be creative!
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