5 tips for Being Fashionable on a Tight Budget

Staying aware of the ever-changing trends in the fashion industry can be a costly thing. Consistently, it appears, garments tastes change so much that last season’s garments feel out dated and old. And the need of various dress codes as the seasons change doesn’t help.

But the fashionistas you see everywhere on the internet have a few tricks up their sleeves. The way toward looking stylish doesn’t really have to cost you a fortune, as long as you know what things to choose and when and where to get them.

Here are five things you can do in order to remain trendy even with a tight budget.

  1.  As with everything, start with the basics.

The main tip to building your stylish closet is to ensure you have enough basics. This implies searching for garments that are impartial, liberated from confused patterns and simple to combine with different garments, giving you a bunch of mixes to choose from.

These should incorporate plain shirts with basic necklines in numerous shades, some perfectly sized jeans in your preferred cut, basic shoes, a nice coat or overcoat in a dark shading and a couple of dark plants.

You can pick these as per your taste and inclinations. They ought to incorporate things that you can mix-up to round out your daily fashion needs.

  1.  Sell or trade with friends/online.

Instead of parting with undesirable garments to Goodwill or discarding them, check whether your friends are interested – at that point inquire as to whether there’s anything in their closet they don’t need any longer. You can even sell them online at various stores.

Trading with your friends/selling these garments online can give new life to disliked pieces, get you money or your to be favorite garment. You don’t need to burn through cash on new garments.

These options can bring in an astounding, fun and inventive addition to your closet which you may not typically consider in a store, alongside some cash in your pocket.

  1.  Find sales and clearance items.

The most ideal approach to keep your spendings low is to get your garments from resale or outlet stores, as opposed to straight from the rack. Numerous incredible pieces end up in these stores because of a inability to move them, or now and then only because of the fact that a store is expected to make space for new products, which means you’ll discover extraordinary pieces at low costs in these stores.

There are a few fashion stores who keep blowout sales online now and again. The store like Quicklotz likewise let you look for modest dresses online, where costs are discounted for out of season clothes, hence allowing you to load up on particularly estimated clothes for less than 50% off the original cost most of the times.

  1. Browse thrift shops.

Alongside searching for deals and clearances, you can likewise find garments from second hand thrift shops. These hold a mixed blend of garments donated by the individuals who lost interest in them for some reasons.

Completely great garments will wind up here at incredibly low costs. Thrifting, although more hard and frustrating than shopping in a normal store, can add outright diamonds to to your wardrobe at absolute low costs.

  1. Get inventive with combinations.

The most ideal approach to keep your outfits seemingly new is to change little pieces or parts. This is the reason you need basics, and why you should get a considerate assortment of accessories, for example, cardigans, scarves, belts and stuff that can include flair and a feeling of change to your outfits. Consider outfits as a whole mix, and every thing you trade in or out can make another look. The versatility in colours and a perfect blend of modest designs can be seen in the branded clothings companies like Gucci, Zara and many more.

Changing a shirt on similar pants with same accessories can give you a totally different look. Also, 20 tops that can go with 10 jeans and 5 shorts and 2 skirts will give you around 340 outfits. So think about it.

Other than these points, make sure to purchase what you truly need. Like on the off chance that you don’t have red, purchase red. On the off chance that you’ve blue, at that point don’t buy any blue. Make a financial plan for your month to month fashion spending, this will help you a ton. What’s more, ultimately, watch out for good pieces at low costs all over, regardless of online or at thrift shops. Follow these basics in order to get fashionable within a budget.

Who Was Best Dressed at the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Reunion? Garcelle Beauvais in a Yellow Jovana Benoit Dress, Kyle Richards and Lisa Rinna in Blue and Metallic Alex Perry, and More!

The #realhousewivesofbeverlyhills reunion taped recently! Will you be checking it out?

Take a look at the beautiful cast, and what they chose to rock for the Virtual taping. :

 Kyle Richards wore a $2,200 Alex Perry dress and $960 Amina Muaddi shoes.  Glam: @princeangelll @glambypamelab@beautybyblair.me . Bomb!

Alex Perry was also the choice for Lisa Rinna. Loving the deep brown hairstyle!

Garcelle Beauvais looked gorgeous in a feathered yellow blazer dress by Haitian designer Jovana Benoit and Stuart Weitzman shoes. Glam: #makeup @jjulesbeauty @keevahair  @tazzbeck  @area_nyc . Headpiece jewelry by @asasoltan.  Chic!

Dorit Kemsley always slays! The fashionista wore a $3,440 silver high slit dress by Fannie Schiavoni and Gianvito Rossi heels.

Erika Jayne shined in a $3,749 white and silver dress by David Koma, styled by @DanixMichelle.

And newcomer Sutton Stracke wore an ice blue Pamella Roland dress and Manolo Blahnik heels.

More looks to come! In the meantime, shop a few dresses below:

Who do you think was best dressed?

Images: Instagram

Black Sportswomen Who Set the Fashion Bar High

For most sports men and women, clothing is all about functionality rather than looking good, with blood, sweat and tears usually putting paid to any attempts at a fashion statement.

However, that does not stop some of the best black athletes in the world setting new standards in the sport and the fashion stakes.

Here are just some of the black women turning heads in the ring, on the mat, court-side and in the water.

Laila Ali and Claressa Shields

Both these women claim to be the GOAT in their sport of boxing and have even made noises about the daughter of Muhammed Ali coming out of retirement so that they can battle each other in the ring.

It would be hard to choose where to place your free bet for that fight, especially seeing as the two atheletes’ combat styles are so different.

The same can be said for their style out of the ring, with Shields keeping it real in classic tracksuits and Ali keeping a flawless power woman look going on.

Simone Biles

There is no doubting Biles’ greatness, with other gymnasts having practically given up hope of ever matching her athletic capabilities.

The US star also knows how to dress up when she wants to, sporting slashed jeans or hot pants at home and going up a gear by wearing flowing elegant dresses on the red carpet.

Serena Williams

When you have dominated a sport as much as Serena Williams has then you can wear whatever the hell you want both on and off the court.

The younger Williams sister is all about pushing fashion boundaries, whether that is in tight black cat suits or pink tutus.

When she is not bossing the ladies of the WTA Tour, she even has her very own fashion line called S by Serena. Just take our money now, Serena, and keep doing what you do!

Caption: Serena is as comfortable in regular tennis attire as she is in a pink tutu

Simone Manuel

Simone Manuel defied expectations at the Rio 2016 Olympics, bringing back a major medal haul from her time spent in Brazil.

Out of the water she tends to opt for a low profile and dresses accordingly, sticking to the humble attitude and style that took her all the way to the pinnacle of her field.

Caption: Manuel stunned the world by winning a gold medal at Rio 2016

Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Vondraa from Wisconsin

Our Fashion Bombshell of the Day is Vondra from Wisconsin. Her Instagram name is @50shadesof_fly, which is very fitting for this young entrepreneur!

Check her out below.

Her style is very relaxed and chill while still being very glamorous and girly. Her wardrobe is the perfect mixture of everyday wear and designer accessories such as Gucci stockings, Dior saddle bags and designer sneakers.

photo by: Steve White

Amazing, no?

What do you think of this Bombshell’s style? Is she a contender for Bombshell of the Week?

Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.

Fashion Bomb Daily’s Claire Sulmers Profiled in Daily Mail: 10 Summer Must Haves!

Today , the Daily Mail profiles Fashion Bomb Daily founder Claire Sulmers about her 10 summer must haves!

On her list? Kaftans from @fashionbombdailyshop designers @shopsaisankoh and @kaftansbyela , sunglasses from @styleeyesoptical , #facemasks (check out all the designers in our #facemaskarticle ), @rayarjeans , Bombshell lashes, hats and fedoras from #fashionbombdailyshop designers @frances.grey @highendjunkie and @allurenovembre and more!

Click here to read more!

To have #clairesulmers rep your brand, email book@clairesulmers.com!

Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Shannen from New York

Today our Fashion Bombshell goes to Shannen from New York. Shannen’s style is very glamorous and romantic. Check her out below.

She writes, “Currently, I work in fashion, and I’m a full-time student. I would say my fashion style is spirited, bold, striking, and versatile.

What do you think of this bombshell’s style?

Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.

Bomb Contest! Win a Fendi Baguette Bag Courtesy of Carte Blanche Canada!

This week, we are giving away a classic Fendi Baguette Bag to One Lucky reader, courtesy of luxury consignment store Carte Blanche Canada.

Carte Blanche Canada stocks luxury pieces by designers like Dior, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, and more. They are looking to expand into the international market, and are making a splash with a contest with us!

Though the contest is mainly Instagram focused, you’ll get bonus points if you comment below!

Behold, the rules of engagement:

  1. Follow @carteblanchecanada @fashionbombdaily and @clairesulmers
  2. Like this post and tag/mention your friends in a comment
  3. You can participate several times provided you tag different people!
  4. Bonus if you repost this on your story and tag us!
  5. The winner will be announced this weekend on the @carteblanchecanada page.

Comment on the posts here, here, here, and throughout the week, and leave a comment below if you REALLY want the bag!

Good luck to all!

Kanye West’s Recent Antics Cause GAP Stock to Drop

Gap’s stock has fallen nearly 6% following comments made by Kanye West over the weekend at a public event (During this public event, Kanye stated, “I am not on the board at GAP and that has to change today or I walk!”).

Gap, who has been struggling lately, announced a 10 year partnership with Yeezy in June of 2020. The new clothing line, which has been described as “modern elevated basics for men women and kids” was said to release in 2021 at an accessible price point.

The initial announcement sent Gap’s shares sky rocketing by 19% on June 26th. The stock has lost half of its gains since then.

We are not sure exactly what triggered the decline: his threats to leave the Gap or scrutiny surrounding Kanye West’s recent rants! One thing that is clear is the drastic effect he has had on the brand in such a short period of time.

What do you think? Let us know.

The Remix: Hip Hop X Fashion Debuts on Netflix July 22nd! Join Misa Hylton, Lisa Cortes, Bevy Smith, Claire Sulmers, and More In Conversation

The Remix: Hip Hop X Fashion traces the impact of street fashion and African American creativity on global cultural trends, revealing the hidden work of the African American visionaries – especially the women – who forever redefined fashion. This award-winning documentary, produced by MCM, Tribeca Studios and Cortés Films, will take you on a journey in bringing these important women to the forefront.

Please join us for these conversations with the cast on Wednesday, July 22nd from 1-1:45pm and stay tuned to watch the documentary streaming on Netflix!

Join the conversation tomorrow and learn more here.

Vote for Fashion Bombshell of the Week: Will it be Andrea from Texas, Nicole from NYC, Naomi from New York, or Roberta from Wisconsin

This week we have four lovely contenders in the running for Bombshell of the Week. First, lets get into Andrea from Texas.

Andrea, or Dr.Andrea is an OBGYN doctor who’s style is very feminine, flirty and timeless. Most of her ensembles feature a fun skirt or dress, paired with heels and complimenting handbag. Check her out below.

Next is Nicole from NYC. Her style is also very flirty but in a very minimalist way. Her silhouettes are less dramatic and not accessorized much but still grab your attention.

Also from New York is Naomi. Her attire is very bold and features lots of prints. Whether its cheetah print or plaid, these prints seem to be the focal point of her looks.

Last but not least is Roberta from Wisconsin. Roberta is model who’s style is very bold and sexy. Most of her outfits have a revealing element which she balances out nicely.

Which bombshell blew you away? Vote below.

Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.