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How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

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While the Salvation Army and Goodwill may require a bit more digging for quality wardrobe items, other consignment shops , like Second Time Around, have a strict pre-screening process. If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”. Go Frugal'

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

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You may decide you don’t need or want the item at all if you push yourself to wait to get a bargain on it! Jewelry stores usually have excess inventory left over and no significant romantic events in January to get folks to buy, so you may find deals on diamonds after the holidays. All things Christmas. Other tips.

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How to Make Your Own Clothes

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Before you purchase any other materials besides a few reference books or patterns, you may want to start thinking about what kind of clothes you would like to make. First of all, if you don’t have a sewing machine, you may want to invest in one. Although you can sew clothing by hand, it can be very time consuming and tedious.

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