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FASHION
1. Shop off season
2. Shop at thrift and vintage stores
3. Shop at ethnic stores for beautiful and unique pieces. Why pay top $$$ for a cashmere scarf when you can get it from a direct dealer for 1/4 of the price? Read my scarf story.
4. Shop at outlets
5. Do a price comparison before making a purchase
6. For designer labels, check online first for deals.
7. Sample Sales
8. Shop your own closet
9. Shop your someone else’s closet
10. Attend a swap shop event
11. Sign up for newsletter updates from your favourite shops.
12. Re-evaluate your wardrobe often and keep a mental note of things that you need to buy.
13. Quality over quantity. It will save you money in the long-run
14. Update your accessories to give your current wardrobe a boost
15. Save on the trends and splurge on the classics
16. Shop at upscale vintage shops for designer labels
17. Use the cost-per-ratio before making a purchase: divide the cost by the number of times you will wear the   item
18. If you’re petite, shop in the kid’s section
19. Check online for in-store coupons and online discount codes. Google is your best friend!
20 Ask someone to buy it for you.
21. Ask for a gift certificate from your favourite store for your birthday and christmas
22. Give your wardrobe a second life by altering your clothes to make something new
23. Ask your friends and family for clothes that they don’t want anymore that you might like
24. Borrow clothes from friends and family
25. Keep your receipt for price adjustments and read the return policy
26. Make friends with the sales associates to get the inside scoop
27. Check the sale rack first when shopping
28. Shop at garage sales
29. Dye your clothes in a different colour
30. Re-dye your clothes to give life back to the look of the fabric
31. Hand wash your clothes
32. Learn how to sew
33. Watch DIY fashion videos.
34. Mix and match your clothes and take picture for future reference
35. Don’t follow every trend
36. Shop on Craigslist, Ebay or Kijiji for discounted deals.
37. Learn how to remove stains
38. Mix and match what you already have in new ways to create new outfits
39. Make your own accessories
40. Rent designer accessories
41. Learn how to score online deals.
42. Find online shops that offer designer discounts (Shopbop, Labellush, Ssense)
43. Learn how to shop wisely.
44. Find a good tailor. Good tailoring can make clothes look even better. This is useful when buying items such as suits that that are on the inexpensive side.
45. Buy only things that you absolutely need or love and will wear multiple times
46. To save on luxury designer goods, join for private shopping sales.
47. Back to Basics: Practice basic grooming and hygiene
48. Learn how to develop your own signature style
49. Shop at Costco for Jewelry and Designer Accessories. Can you believe that they carry Chanel and Fendi?
50. Commission a student studying fashion design to create clothes. This is a great way to get a one-of-a-kind item at a fraction of the price.
BEAUTY
51. Have the basic items.
52. Do a price comparison online before making a purchase
53. Diane Irons is your best friend when it comes to budget beauty
54. Paula’s Choice. Effective ingredients without the price tag
55. Use what you already have at home
55. Learn how to create a spa atmosphere
56. Create a spa day for you and your friends
57. Sign up for spa updates and discounts
58. Stretch regularly and find an exercise routine that you like
59. Drink lot’s of lemon water
60. Sleep on your back and invest in a beauty pillow
61. Learn how to use your cosmetics in multiple ways
62. Eat balanced meals with lot’s of fresh organic vegetables and fruits
63. Use natural ingredients that can be found in your kitchen for cosmetic purposes
64. Use cayenne pepper or gently brush your lips with a toothbrush to get a natural pout
65. Groom your eye brows. Get it professionally done first to get an idea of what shape to follow
66. Develop an “easy” exercise routine that you will follow at least once a week
67. Take advantage of your work benefits (massage by an RMT at a beautiful spa)
68. Get your hair done by students at a hairdressing school
69. Learn how to do your own manicure and pedicure
70. Learn how to create multiple looks with your make up
71. Learn how to create basic up-dos.
72. Curl your hair with a flat iron.
73. Keep a bottle of lotion near your bed and moisturize often
74. Use a body brush to remove excess toxins
75. Shop for discount cosmetics online.
76. Ask for samples
77. Take advantage of cosmetic bonuses
78. Ask a beautiful and stylish woman that you admire for her beauty tips
79. We are so lucky to live in such a diverse world. Read about beauty secrets from around the world.
80. Cut back on sugar, excess carbs, alcohol, cigarettes and caffeine.
81. Use organic, cold pressed olive oil as a moisturizer, hair mask, cuticle cream…
82. Learn how to create the 5 minute face
83. Beauty Basic: VASELINE.
84. Know where to splurge and where to save on make up
85. Research the ingredients and read the reviews before making a purchase.
86. Delegate a weekend every month for cleansing and detoxifying
87. Go to a make up counter and ask for a complimentary make over
88. Shop at factory, warehouse clear-outs for discounted cosmetics.
89. Shop after the holidays for deals on perfume box sets and make up sets
90. Practice good posture. One of Tim Gunn’s fashion and beauty tips!
91. Buy Diane Iron’s books or watch her videos on using everyday products for beauty.
92. Learn how to create hair highlights at home
93. Give yourself an energizing facial massage.
94. Avoid tanning. Opt for a faux glow or learn how to enhance your natural colour.
95. Sleep more.
96. Local Deals: Check out The Best Canadian Fashion and Beauty Deals for discounts
97. Take 5 minutes a day to meditate and breath deeply
98. Chew, taste and savour food slowly. The faster that you eat, the more you will eat.
99. Learn how to say no, be happy and make time for yourself.
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