100 Ways To Save on Fashion and BeautyThis list is a work-in-progress and will b e updated.

This post will be placed on the side bar with a link. Come back soon for updates! *Tips with links are highlighted FASHION 1. Shop off season 2. Shop at thrift and vintage stores 3. Shop at ethnic stores for beautiful and unique pieces. Why pay top $$$ for a cashmere scarf when you can get it from a direct dealer for 1/4 of the price? R ead my scarf story. 4. Shop at outlets 5. Do a price comparison before making a purchase 6. For des igner labels, check online first for deals. 7. Sample Sales 8. Shop your own clo set 9. Shop your someone else s closet 10. Attend a swap shop event 11. Sign up for newsletter updates from your favou rite shops. 12. Re-evaluate your wardrobe often and keep a mental note of things that you n eed to buy. 13. Quality over quantity. It will save you money in the long-run 14. Update your accessories to give your current wardrobe a boost 15. Save on t he trends and splurge on the classics 16. Shop at upscale vintage shops for desi gner labels 17. Use the cost-per-ratio before making a purchase: divide the cost by the number of times you will wear the item 18. If you re petite, shop in the k id s section 19. Check online for in-store coupons and online discount codes. Goog le is your best friend! 20 Ask someone to buy it for you. 21. Ask for a gift certificate from your favo urite store for your birthday and christmas 22. Give your wardrobe a second life by altering your clothes to make something new 23. Ask your friends and family for clothes that they don t want anymore that you might like 24. Borrow clothes fr om friends and family 25. Keep your receipt for price adjustments and read the r eturn policy 26. Make friends with the sales associates to get the inside scoop 27. Check th e sale rack first when shopping 28. Shop at garage sales 29. Dye your clothes in a different colour 30. Re-dye your clothes to give life back to the look of the fabric 31. Hand wash your clothes 32. Learn how to sew 33. Watch DIY fashion vi deos. 34. Mix and match your clothes and take picture for future reference 35. Don t fo llow every trend 36. Shop on Craigslist, Ebay or Kijiji for discounted deals. 37. Learn how to remove stains 38. Mix and match what you already have in new wa ys to create new outfits 39. Make your own accessories 40. Rent designer accessories 41. Learn how to sc ore online deals. 42. Find online shops that offer designer discounts (Shopbop, Labellush, Ssense ) 43. Learn how to shop wisely. 44. Find a good tailor. Good tailoring can make clothes look even better. This i s useful when buying items such as suits that that are on the inexpensive side. 45. Buy only things that you absolutely need or love and will wear multiple tim es 46. To save on luxury designer goods, join for private shopping sales. 47. Back to Basics: Practice basic grooming and hygiene 48. Learn how to develop your own signature style 49. Shop at Costco for Jewelry and Designer Accessories. Can you believe that t hey carry Chanel and Fendi? 50. Commission a student studying fashion design to create clothes. This is a g reat way to get a one-of-a-kind item at a fraction of the price. BEAUTY 51. Have the basic items. 52. Do a price comparison online before making a purchase 53. Diane Irons is your best friend when it comes to budget beauty 54. Paula s Choice. Effective ingredients without the price tag 55. Use what you already have at home

55. Learn how to create a spa atmosphere 56. Create a spa day for you and your friends 57. Sign up for spa updates and discounts 58. Stretch regularly and find an exercise routine that you like 59. Drink lot s of lemon water 60. Sleep on you r back and invest in a beauty pillow 61. Learn how to use your cosmetics in multiple ways 62. Eat balanced meals wit h lot s of fresh organic vegetables and fruits 63. Use natural ingredients that can be found in your kitchen for cosmetic purp oses 64. Use cayenne pepper or gently brush your lips with a toothbrush to get a nat ural pout 65. Groom your eye brows. Get it professionally done first to get an idea of wh at shape to follow 66. Develop an easy exercise routine that you will follow at least once a week 67. Take advantage of your work benefits (massage by an RMT at a beautiful spa) 68. Get your hair done by students at a hairdressing school 69. Learn how to do your own manicure and pedicure 70. Learn how to create multiple looks with your make up 71. Learn how to create basic up-dos. 72. Curl your hair with a flat iron. 73. Keep a bottle of lotion near your bed and moisturize often 74. Use a body brush to remove excess toxins 75. Shop for discount cosmetics online. 76. Ask for samples 77. Take advantage of cosmetic bonuses 78. Ask a beautiful and stylish woman that you admire for her beauty tips 79. We are so lucky to live in such a diverse world. Read about beauty secrets from around the world. 80. Cut back on sugar, excess carbs, alcohol, cigarettes and caffeine. 81. Use organic, cold pressed olive oil as a moisturizer, hair mask, cuticle cr eam 82. Learn how to create the 5 minute face 83. Beauty Basic: VASELINE. 84. Know where to splurge and where to save on make up 85. Research the ingredients and read the reviews before making a purchase. 86. Delegate a weekend every month for cleansing and detoxifying 87. Go to a make up counter and ask for a complimentary make over 88. Shop at factory, warehouse clear-outs for discounted cosmetics. 89. Shop after the holidays for deals on perfume box sets and make up sets 90. Practice good posture. One of Tim Gunn s fashion and beauty tips! 91. Buy Diane Iron s books or watch her videos on using everyday products for bea uty. 92. Learn how to create hair highlights at home 93. Give yourself an energizing facial massage. 94. Avoid tanning. Opt for a faux glow or learn how to enhance your natural col our. 95. Sleep more. 96. Local Deals: Check out The Best Canadian Fashion and Beauty Deals for disco unts 97. Take 5 minutes a day to meditate and breath deeply 98. Chew, taste and savour food slowly. The faster that you eat, the more you w ill eat. 99. Learn how to say no, be happy and make time for yourself. 100. Subscribe to The Cheap Girl See the side bar XOXO