Comments on: How to Look Like a Million Bucks For Less http://genxfinance.com/how-to-look-like-a-million-bucks-for-less/ Helping a unique generation achieve financial independence. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:44:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Kat http://genxfinance.com/how-to-look-like-a-million-bucks-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-129899 Kat Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:30:27 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=2000#comment-129899 I also have trouble finding things that fit. I do sew and do alterations to almost everything I buy. I am convinced that all clothing is size "too"-Too big, too small, too long or too short. I don't go to the outlet stores, as I have found the items are not usually that big of a savings. Thrift stores and sewing are my main sources for the majority of my wardrobe. I splurge on bras and underthings and buy the best quality I can afford. I also have trouble finding things that fit. I do sew and do alterations to almost everything I buy. I am convinced that all clothing is size “too”-Too big, too small, too long or too short.

I don’t go to the outlet stores, as I have found the items are not usually that big of a savings. Thrift stores and sewing are my main sources for the majority of my wardrobe. I splurge on bras and underthings and buy the best quality I can afford.

]]> By: Jen http://genxfinance.com/how-to-look-like-a-million-bucks-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-129112 Jen Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:29:07 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=2000#comment-129112 Speaking of online sites, I found a Kate Spade purse on eBay for $35 ($25 + $10 s&h)! For accessories that I don't mind being slightly used, and thatI don't need to try on I would definitley use eBay or another online site again. Speaking of online sites, I found a Kate Spade purse on eBay for $35 ($25 + $10 s&h)! For accessories that I don’t mind being slightly used, and thatI don’t need to try on I would definitley use eBay or another online site again.

]]> By: Credit Girl http://genxfinance.com/how-to-look-like-a-million-bucks-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-129064 Credit Girl Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:11:19 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=2000#comment-129064 Love these tips! I already do about 3 of them, specifically the freecycle, thrift stores, and student stylists. Also, for certain things like designer purses there are websites where you can swap purses with other people and it's really cool because it allows you to connect with people who are interested in the same things as you and it allows you to both save economically. What's the point in buying a purse worth a couple K's only to get bored of it after a month? Another thing, I would highly recommend going to student barbers. I attend a Junior College so we have a cosmetology/hair division as well and I've went to the students and they did a wonderful job! I got a hair cut and a dye job practically for free! All I had to do was tip the students so I tipped her $20-still cheaper than what I would've paid at a salon, which could range anywhere from $50-$100 for a cut and dye job. Another thing I would definitely recommend for the fancy occasions is dress swapping/renting. There are so many sites online which have converted to renting out designer dresses to women for a night or so. It's a cheaper alternative and you might possibly be wearing the same exact dress that one of your favorite celebrities has worn! However, with this one though the drawback is that I think you'd have to live close to one of those stores because I don't know if they'd deliver the dress to you or not. Love these tips! I already do about 3 of them, specifically the freecycle, thrift stores, and student stylists. Also, for certain things like designer purses there are websites where you can swap purses with other people and it’s really cool because it allows you to connect with people who are interested in the same things as you and it allows you to both save economically. What’s the point in buying a purse worth a couple K’s only to get bored of it after a month?

Another thing, I would highly recommend going to student barbers. I attend a Junior College so we have a cosmetology/hair division as well and I’ve went to the students and they did a wonderful job! I got a hair cut and a dye job practically for free! All I had to do was tip the students so I tipped her $20-still cheaper than what I would’ve paid at a salon, which could range anywhere from $50-$100 for a cut and dye job.

Another thing I would definitely recommend for the fancy occasions is dress swapping/renting. There are so many sites online which have converted to renting out designer dresses to women for a night or so. It’s a cheaper alternative and you might possibly be wearing the same exact dress that one of your favorite celebrities has worn! However, with this one though the drawback is that I think you’d have to live close to one of those stores because I don’t know if they’d deliver the dress to you or not.

]]> By: Kevin Khachatryan http://genxfinance.com/how-to-look-like-a-million-bucks-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-129053 Kevin Khachatryan Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:39:52 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=2000#comment-129053 Shopping online is a great way to get the newest fashions for a fraction of the cost. For example, you can go to macys.com and click on the sale section. I've bought a lot of nice shirts and polo's for under 15 bucks here. Shopping online is a great way to get the newest fashions for a fraction of the cost.

For example, you can go to macys.com and click on the sale section. I’ve bought a lot of nice shirts and polo’s for under 15 bucks here.

]]> By: Abigail http://genxfinance.com/how-to-look-like-a-million-bucks-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-129052 Abigail Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:39:33 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=2000#comment-129052 Unfortunately, even when I'm in shape, finding stuff that fits me at a thrift store can be difficult. That said, you can find treasures there, for sure! I also am a staunch supporter of beauty schools. They can be amazingly affordable. Like any trip to the salon, I try to have a picture of the style I want (assuming I'm changing my style). The students always run everything past an instructor, so you're pretty safe on that front. Meanwhile, instead of $30-40 cuts, you can pay as little as $8-15. I may indulge in a color job soon because it's so darn affordable. I think one of the main things about looking great cheaply is to go for classic stuff that doesn't go out of style. But also to build your wardrobe around some basics. Basic advice, but sound, nonetheless! Unfortunately, even when I’m in shape, finding stuff that fits me at a thrift store can be difficult.

That said, you can find treasures there, for sure!

I also am a staunch supporter of beauty schools. They can be amazingly affordable. Like any trip to the salon, I try to have a picture of the style I want (assuming I’m changing my style). The students always run everything past an instructor, so you’re pretty safe on that front. Meanwhile, instead of $30-40 cuts, you can pay as little as $8-15. I may indulge in a color job soon because it’s so darn affordable.

I think one of the main things about looking great cheaply is to go for classic stuff that doesn’t go out of style. But also to build your wardrobe around some basics. Basic advice, but sound, nonetheless!

]]> By: Jen http://genxfinance.com/how-to-look-like-a-million-bucks-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-129041 Jen Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:15:57 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=2000#comment-129041 In addition to buying quality, I would add be sure to buy something you'll actually wear!! :) I focus on buying clothes that fit me properly, are flattering, and that I like. If I don't like something, odds I will never wear it. If something is just sitting in my closet or dresser, then I'm not getting any value out of it, and that was just money spent for nothing. In addition to buying quality, I would add be sure to buy something you’ll actually wear!! :) I focus on buying clothes that fit me properly, are flattering, and that I like. If I don’t like something, odds I will never wear it. If something is just sitting in my closet or dresser, then I’m not getting any value out of it, and that was just money spent for nothing.

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