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Thursday, June 10, 2010
 
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Question: How can I look stylish on a shoestring?
From Leanne, Tas, via email.

Answer:

Dear Leanne,

Thanks for your email.
Times are tough but it is possible and easy look stylish on even the smallest budget.

Clever fashionista’s have found ways to stretch the budget creatively with the latest trend of swapping or selling pre loved clothes or time sharing a fabulous frock or handbag.

Here are our top 10 ‘fashion for free’ tips:

  1. Buy Vintage
     Grandma takes a trip – 263 Crown St Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Ph: (02) 9356 3322
    Retrostar Vintage – Nicholas Building, 37 Swanston St Melbourne, VIC, Ph: (03) 9663 1223
    Adorenments, 135 Latrobe terrace, Paddington Qld, (07) 3369 6723

  2. Thrift shops
     St Vincent’s de Paul
    Salvation Army

  3. Designer bag and dress hire
     www.LoveMeAndLeaveMe.com
    www.DressedUp.com.au

  4. Markets
     Visit your local markets and hire a stand or table –sell things you no longer wear or need – make a day of it and have fun!!

  5. Swap with girl friends – these websites are set up by fashion savvy girls who will co-ordinate a fashion swap in you local area eg: town hall or amongst friends. www.ClothingExchange.com.au
    www.SwapStyle.com

  6. Wardrobe swapping parties
     My Sister’s Wardrobe Swap – contact details www.ClothingExchange.com.au

  7. Ebay
     Why not make a bit of extra cash and sell you pre loved fashion favourite on ebay or for a small fee Miss Money Penny will take care of the hassle and do it for you.www.MissMoneyPenny.net.au

  8. Selling pre-loved designer clothes
     www.TheFrockExchange.com.au
    www.dinuovo.com.au

  9. Sample sales
    www.missyconfidential.com.au

  10. Designer sale websites (international)
     www.theoutnet.com
    www.bluefly.com
The AWW Fashion Team

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There are so many chain stores that stock extremely stylish stuff that is no where near as expensive as some designer pieces. Sportsgirl, Forever New and even Allyx have trendy pieces that you can wear on their own or combine with higher end pieces to create a unqiue look. If you keep the tag tucked in, no one will ever know...

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