February's Fiscal Fashion Tips

**Spare Time Post**

These are my new fashion rules for 2014, and all without spending any $

1.What is old is new again. Meaning dig into the back of your closet and pull out some things you haven't worn in awhile.

2. Wear clothes you've bought and haven't worn. You know the ones in your closet with the price tags still on them. Either return them to the store already or wear them.

3. Create a new outfit. Pull out items and create an outfit from clothes that you already own.

4. Jazz it up with jewelry. Get out the costume jewelry and accessorize.

5. Repair before replacing. Fix the hem in those pants and sew that button on.

Now, Ladies don't panic. I'm not saying don't spend any money on clothes,
I am just saying to check your closet, there may be treasures to be found!

P.S. I'm totally guilty of the number 2 rule.
I found 6 7 items with the price tags still on them.
3 dresses, one of these I'm wearing this weekend to a wedding.
2 tops, one of these I'm returning and one I'm wearing this week.
1 skirt
I'm So Busted!

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