Friday, October 29, 2004

shopping on a budget?

I saw these basic fashion shopping tips in the Miami Herald and found them so practical, I had to post them at the blog.

• BACK IN BLACK: Can't decide which pairs of shoes to buy? Stick with black; it goes with everything. Don't forget a matching black belt.

• DAILY FIBER: Natural fibers such as cotton and linen are cooler and feel better against the skin than synthetic materials, such as polyester. Synthetics and blends don't breathe well but are easier to care for and keep wrinkle free.

• LOST AND FOUND: If you're looking for a store near you, try the store locater links at these websites: www.target.com, www.walmart.com and www.kmart.com.

• ALTERNATIVES: Seeking designer labels at a discount? Try off-price retailers Ross, Marshalls and T.J. Maxx, which sell name-brand apparel at 20 percent to 60 percent less than department stores. A word of caution: Some items are irregular, out of season or overstocked. For a wide selection of shoes, try DSW Shoe Warehouse.

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