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Style on a Budget: Cheap and Chic

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High Fashion on a Budget?

Ladies and gentlemen: We are in a recession. Okay, not exactly breaking news, but for once, in modern America, the fashion industry is not only noticing the current economic recession, but reacting to it. Untouchable design houses such as Versace and Dolce and Gabbana have been majorly affected by the global recession. Those large wallet millionaires aren't so freely spending as they were circa 2004!

Even Kim Kardashian and hubby Reggie Bush set a $100 spending limit for Valentines Day in acknowledgment of the current crisis. If they can do it (celebs), so can we!

Any fashionista can stay fashionable while shopping on a budget. Plus, it would be so sad to cut out shopping completely from your life. I have scoured the internet SUPER thoroughly (trust me and my currently carpal tunneled wrist on this) for the most up-to-date, trendy must-haves for all stylish women on a budget. I also put into consideration the longevity of the style. Meaning, what's a bargain if you'll only be wearing it for one season? So, consider many of these 'cheap' pieces classic, timely, fashionable and best of all, CHIC and CHEAP!

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Super-fly Skinny Jeans

Super-fly Skinny Jeans

Splurge (left)
Adriano Goldschmied $185
shopbop.com

Steal (right)
Paris Blues $15
15dollarstore.com

Militaire Money-Maker

Militaire Money-Makers

Splurge (left)
Bebe $169
bebe.com

Steal (right)
Arden B. $58
ardenb.com

Super-Saver Skirt

Skirts With Huge Bows

Splurge (left)
Nina $132
couturecandy.com

Steal (right)
Kfashion $22
kfashionhouse.com

Just-Looks-Expensive Jeans

"Look Expensive" Jeans

Splurge (left)
Paige Denim $189
shopbop.com

Steal (right)
GoldenState $15
15dollarstore.com

Cash-Saving Cardigan

Cash-Saving Cardigan

Splurge (left)
Marc by Marc Jacobs $210
outnet.com

Steal (right)
Express $38
express.com

Price-tacular Python Leggings

Price-tacular Pythons

Splurge (left)
Markus Lupfer $450
net-a-porter.com

Steal (right)
Pythons $9
wetseal.com

Big-Earnings Earrings

Leopard Earrings

Splurge (left)
Peter Lam $830
ultradiamonds.com

Steal (right)
Kfashion $6
kfashionhouse.com

Skyscraper Stilettos

Sexy Black Suede Pumps

Splurge (left)
L.A.M.B. $210
shopbop.com

Steal (right)
ami $14
amiclubwear.com

Pamela99 2 years ago

I guess you can look like you are wearing the expensive clothes if you choose carefully. I look for sales and I find them. That helps a lot. Good hub

AnithaPriya 2 years ago

Super!

Micky Dee 2 years ago

I wouldn't look good in any of that. Thanks yenajeon.

yenajeon 2 years ago

Pamela: Yes its very true. Any you can do the same when shopping in stores rather than online as well!

yenajeon 2 years ago

AnithaPriya: Thanks! And thanks for commenting.

MickyDee: I'm gonna take that as a hint to do a men's fashion hub ;) Thanks for reading!

sheila b. 2 years ago

Good information. Thanks.

yenajeon 2 years ago

No prob Sheil B. Thanks for the comment =0)

pmccray 2 years ago

Like the looks and the prices thanks for the info.

yenajeon 2 years ago

pmccray: Thanks for being such a fashion follower. Its definitely time to shop according to the economic climate!

Cathi Sutton 2 years ago

Hey girl, you are one smart cookie! And... you are now my fashion hero!

yenajeon 2 years ago

Cathi: Thank you for the compliment Cathi! Aw, I'm so honored to be your fashion hero. "See you around" (HP) soon!

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