Trendy looks are best purchased on a bargain. When seasons change, buy two to three chic pieces at a low price and one classic pricey piece that woulld stand the test of time. Keep these things in mind when buying on a budget;

• Know your preferences. Fake logo-ed bags are cheap and pften shoddy. Choose pieces that are good intr[retations of trendy designer pieces  and not exact replicas of pricey bags- of - the - moment.

• Check for good finishes. Very thin leather with a plastic sheen looks cheap. Stitching shuold be uniform and straigh.t.

• Double check zippers and buckles if they are functional. Go for brass or gunmetal coloration as opposed to blinding metal.

• Always choose a pair that flatter your legs.

• Check material and try on berofe purchasing. If leather is cardboard stiff, forget it! Your feet will most probably hurt after 30 minutes of wearing them.

• For bargain buys, go for flat ones with trendy looks.

• Always try on necklaces before purchasing. You might be allergic to sterling jewelry. Try one for 15 minutes while perusing other pieces in the store and if you get itches opt for fine jewelry or cloth wrapped trendy accessories like rope or plastic chains.

• If you have a warm skin tone, opt for gold necklaces and if cool, opt for silver. Cool sk in tones can still look good with gold but with a less brassy tone and should be worn in small amounts or mixed with silver.

• Always store cheap chain necklaces in plasti covers to maintain their luster.

• When purchasing accessories, always consider that scale should be proportionate with your body size and silhouette.

• If you're petite, avoid wearing too much accessories and layered necklaces. Try this; Choose one focal point to accessorize with something bold and leave everything clean. 

• If you're busty, lift the focal point above your bust by wearing necklaces that fall at mid-chest. Avoid chunky layered necklaces to keep focus away from the bust. Try chunky earrings or dangling ones to balance the scale.

• If you're tall take advantage of your silhouette by wearing layers of necklaces or stack of bangles. Simple jewelry will not look very striking on you..

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