It's no secret that women love to look great. It's also clear that a fashionista's never-ending quest to fill her closet with the best shoes and fabulous wears can get pretty expensive.
Since being broke is no fun, we called on Marsha Barnes, Certified Financial Education Expert, Personal Finance Expert and the Founder of The Finance Bar, to give her expert advice on how to stay looking fly without ending up in the poor house.
Marsha Barnes' 5 Ways to Look Fly Without Going Broke
1. Consider a uniform: What's your personal style? Often times we spend money by following trends. Identify with what you love. For example, I love circle skirts, quirky unique shoes and super comfortable tops. That's my style. I own four pairs of pants total.
2. Re-purpose what you already have: Who says you have to gain a new wardrobe every season? Add a bit of spice to your outfits with necklaces, bracelets, new lipstick, and even a new hairstyle. Focus on what you're grateful for, what you already have, and your finance goals.
3. Schedule a weekend to conduct a closet overhaul: Pull everything out and put together at least 5 outfits. I promise, you'll find some that you love!
4. Focus on making your finances beautiful with the same amount of energy you use to beautify yourself: Mindset is everything.
5. Remember, it's just clothes: Fashion and all things Fab-they'll be around for a very long time. Remember that your current situation is temporary.
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