| Let’s face it – nothing makes you feel like | | | | you just can’t live without, there are a couple |
| a celebrity more than designer clothes. Fortunately for | | | | pieces every woman should splurge on. And the truth |
| those of us who love fashion, there are ways to | | | | is you’ll probably wear these pieces so much, |
| express our personal style and look like a star without | | | | that they’ll pay for themselves 10 times over |
| breaking the bank. | | | | – so if you have the money for the black skirt |
| Accessories like designer handbags and trendy | | | | that fit’s you perfectly and goes with everything |
| jewelry can make your entire wardrobe look more | | | | in your closet: Go for it! |
| expensive than it really is, so even if you’re a | | | | • A tailored black suit for work, weddings, |
| brand fanatic, you can still stay within your budget by | | | | evening outings and any other formal occasion. |
| mixing wardrobe basics with a few designer pieces. | | | | • A little black dress |
| Crazy about Accessories | | | | • A fantastic black skirt |
| Clairee Belcher said “the only thing that | | | | • Black or brown high heals |
| separates us from the animals is our ability to | | | | • A black purse and either a black or brown tote |
| accessorize.” Its true – every fashionista | | | | bag. You can take this to the beach as is, then spice it |
| knows that a well-chosen accessory can make even | | | | up with an elegant scarf to match your evening outfit |
| the simplest of outfits into something fabulous. The | | | | • A pair of jeans that hug your curves in all the |
| right necklace, purse or hair piece can add that extra | | | | right places |
| flair you need to turn heads. | | | | Shopping Online |
| The good news is that designer sales are everywhere | | | | The internet has revolutionized the way we shop |
| and if you just keep your eyes open, it’s easy to | | | | – and for fashionistas everywhere it |
| find great deals on clothes and accessories | | | | couldn’t have happened sooner! It’s easy |
| you’ve seen in the fashion magazines, on the | | | | to find online clothes and designer handbag sales if you |
| runway or even on the most stylish celebrities. And | | | | find the right online retailer. Here are some tips when |
| who knows, you may even find a designer handbag | | | | looking for designer sales [ |
| sale for that new Roberto Cavalli you’ve had | | | | • Check your favorite sites regularly and sign up |
| your eye on. | | | | for e-mail updates so you’ll never miss a sale |
| Designer Accessories for a Better-than-basic Look | | | | • Find reliable sites that offer clothes from many |
| There’s no need to spend your life savings just | | | | different designers – this way you’ll have |
| to keep up with the season’s latest trends, so | | | | just one online stop to make when you’re |
| work with what you have and spruce it up with a few | | | | looking for that perfect handbag or pair of shoes |
| tasteful accessories. For instance, it’s easy to | | | | you’ve been pining for. |
| make jeans and a white tee look more fashionable | | | | • Before you make a purchase, be sure to |
| with a designer bag on your arm and a couple of | | | | review the website’s security policies to make |
| unique pieces of jewelry. | | | | sure you know who you’re dealing with. |
| And don’t forget the shoes! Long past are the | | | | • Check the site’s exchange and return |
| days when a stylish outfit included large shoulder pads | | | | policy. Some offer free return shipping, others note that |
| and velvet sling-back pumps. For the modern woman, | | | | “all sales are final,” so before you spend |
| all you really need to spruce up your favorite little black | | | | $400 on a pair of shoes, make sure you can return |
| dress or those jeans you love oh-so-much, is a great | | | | them if they don’t fit. |
| pair of strappy designer sandals (or five). If you know | | | | Now, I know shopping on a budget has never really |
| where to look, you can find amazing designer sales on | | | | been en vogue, but if you want the latest looks for |
| colorful Pucci shoes and even classic Fendi sandals | | | | less, a little designer sale shopping never hurts. And |
| (which I found at great prices and free shipping at | | | | don’t worry – if you don’t tell your |
| eLuxury). | | | | friends, they’ll never be the wiser (and you can |
| Go Ahead, Splurge! | | | | horde all of the designer sales for yourself). |
| Other than the occasional handbag and pair of shoes | | | | |