Got Extra Cash?
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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There's nothing better than a new wardrobe, especially when it costs only $250. As you saw in our video , buying basics is key to a versatile wardrobe. But a closet full of neutral colors can get BORING. So for only $150 more, I added pop and personality with four more tops creating 10 more outfits —and had money left over for two pairs of shoes. Check it out!
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Insert trends into your wardrobe with inexpensive pieces. Look 1 Basic: H&M black pants $49.90 Added Style: H&M floral shirt $29.90 Look 2 Basic: H&M beige pants $29.90 Added Style: H&M floral shirt $29.90 |
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Black and white are easy choices when you just don't know what to wear. Look 3 Basic: H&M black pants $49.90 Basic: Target black tank top $19.99 Look 4 Basic: H&M black pants $49.90 Basic: Target white shirt $19.99 |
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Add colorful tops to neutral bottoms. Look 5 Basic: H&M beige pants $39.90 Added Style: H&M white tank $29.90 Added Style: H&M cardigan $16.90 Look 6 Basic: H&M beige pants $39.90 Added Style: H&M pink shirt $19.90 |
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Experiment with belts to change the shape of a shirt. Look 7 Basic: H&M white skirt $24.90 Added Style: pink shirt $19.90 Look 8 Basic: H&M white skirt $24.90 Added Style: H&M white tank $29.90 |
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When the office is cool, pair a jacket or cardigan with a simple dress. Look 9 Look 10 Basic: H&M black shift dress $29.99 Added Style: H&M cardigan $16.90 |
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Every woman need a basic black ballet flat, especially in the summer. Basic: Target ballet flat $19.99 |
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Strappy sandals are all the rage this season. Added Style: Target sandals $29.99 |
These three tops and two pairs of shoes cost us only $146.58. We went under budget again!
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