Being a young fashionista these days can be an expensive undertaking. After all, there are certain must-haves you—well, must have, such as a really cool jean jacket, anything by Ed Hardy or Lucky Brand, several pair of distressed jeans, Harajuku Lovers perfumes (mostly for the “bottles”), and a TAG Heuer watch.
Acquiring these fashion necessities takes more than a little shopping time, a big dose of pragmatism, and a fistful of cash. How can you decrease your time and expense while optimizing your savvy? Try these tips.
Combine two must-haves into one. Ed Hardy, for instance, has designed several purses for Lucky Brand. Why not get a Lucky Brand bag in an Ed Hardy design?
As for jeans, shop the sales and buy in bulk. It only takes one trip if you opt for the BOGOs. Why not get four two-for-ones? You can always individualize them later with hand stitching, patches, or even indelible markers.
Harajuku Lovers perfumes not only smell great, but they are seriously cute. Try attaching them to your purse or keychain, or even braiding them into your hair. To get more for your money, shop Sephora or Sephora.com for specially priced variety packs.
For a fabulous jean jacket, check out America Eagle or Ann Tyler Loft online. Both stores feature awesome looks, most for under $100.
And finally, for that absolute must-have, shop TAG Heuer replica watches for women. For under $200 you can own a lookalike in the Formula 1 Series that’s just as boss as an original. Each has a cloth band; a dainty, round pearlescent dial; a sparkling stainless steel and diamond chip bezel; a date window; and glow-in-the-dark hands and markers.
Bands come in dark pink, white, yellow, black, and red. All are pearly white save for the red-banded TH-112, which has a pearly pink dial. Or, if the Formula 1 Series isn’t your style, shop other TAG Heuer replica watches for women.
With a little effort and a lot of smarts, you can be a glamour girl and still have money in the bank.