Cooler temperatures and changing leaves means it's time to put away the short sleeves and sandals and pull out the jumpers and cosy scarves.
Want more for your money? Read on!
However, when it comes to fashion, having Prada tastes on a Gap budget can leave you wistfully flipping through the pages of Vogue feeling green with envy. Designer fashion definitely doesn't come cheap, especially when looking at big-ticket items such as coats, shoes and handbags.
If you're a savvy shopper, however, you can look outside the showroom to find that designer goods don't always have to cost designer prices. Think beyond the brand, do some digging around, and visiting secondhand shops can help you feel like a million dollars - without spending that much, of course.
But just because your budget doesn't allow for Gucci doesn't mean you can't have any designer brands at all. In fact, with some resourceful tips, you can still nab some of your favorite brands, just without paying the ultra-high prices.
Being aware of what's on offer and where to scope up the best deals can help you fill your wardrobe with your favorite brands without paying the hefty price.
To simplify this task, online shopping site Love the Sales has created a new platform where everything is on sale, across all departments, like a ginormous shopping mall; over 500 stores, thousands of different brands andmore than 250,000 products, all on one site.
Created with the savvy shopper in-mind, someone that loves spending money on clothes, shoes, makeup, and tons of other items yet is aware of what money can buy and refuse to pay more than what's necessary, the site hosts all of our favorite brands, from high street to top designers.
To provide a helping hand on how to get more for less, here are some hints and tips for bargain shopperswith discerning tastes:
You might not realise that a specific fashion house or brand actually has a number of brands beneath the same umbrella of companies. For clothing and accessories, Marc Jacobs, for example, have several other brands under the main Marc Jacobs name.
Never pay full price - there's always a way to get what you want without having to pay full price so you can save money onmost things you buy. That means a few extra pounds back in the pot every time.
Know exactly what you are after. When you see loads of great branded products with big price drops it's easy to go mad and buy half the shop! Having a good grasp on what you really need is a great way to not go mad. Perhaps, budget in some money for 'impulse' spending so you can still treat yourself without blowing the budget.
Strong budgeting - bit of an obvious one, but always worth mentioning. In my experience, having good budgeting was instrumental in staying above water with money. Making sure all essentials and bills are taken care of before spending on other things can be managed easily - especially if you download a personal budgeting app (for free, obviously!).
To check out some of the great deals on Love the Sales, please visit: http://www.lovethesales.com
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