Money-saving fashion tips

• You can find most staple clothes at stores such as Walmart, Target and Old Navy. Make a b-line to the section that has nicer clothes
  
• You don't have to buy everything at once. Start with what you need-- if it's summer, get capris or shorts. Start with one or two items a time. I'm letting you know about wardrobe staples so that you can feel good in your beautiful body. I'm not an advocate for having to spend tons of money to look good. Or rather, what the world perceives as "the ideal." 
  
• Shoe buying tip: find a great pair of shoes at a store and before you buy them, look them up online and compare prices. Good places are Zappos.com and Onlineshoes.com. 
  
• Check out places like department stores, Kohls, or Ross for good purses. 
  
• Skip brand names for the sake of having brand names. I don't fancy being a walking billboard. Why pay to advertise for someone else? 
  
• For staple clothes, skip the second-hand store. You can look there for unique vintage jewelry. I say this because when you buy something new, it has a longer wear life and they look better (boo on fading clothing!). 
• DO NOT buy clothes just because it's on sale or cheap. 
• When you go clothes shopping, go with a purpose. Say "Ok, today I need to buy a pair of black capris." Make sure you have a set budget. Good quality staples will cost a fair amount, but it will be worth it in the long run.