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How to Create a Hot Wardrobe for This Cold Winter

Revitalization of your wardrobe can seem daunting, especially when trends change and you are on a budget. This winter, the discovery of deep burgundy colors, plaid prints, leather, skater skirts, furs and printed flat shoes could cause you to look back into your winter wardrobe and sigh. However, there is no need to fear spending hundreds of dollars for wardrobe revitalization. Use these tips to find a few trendy items to add to your closet for less!

Thrifting. Shopping at thrift stores is more popular (and money saving) than you think. Some give thrift stores the side eye because the clothing is seen as "hand-me downs". Once you find a great item for less than $10 it changes your entire perspective on how to shop. Plaid can be very easy to find at a local thrift store along with other vintage items. Finding 2 or 3 items to add to your wardrobe from a thrift store is bargain shopping at its best!

Support A Boutique. Support an independent boutique by choosing a few trendy items. Not only will the items be brand new, but they may be unique depending on where you shop. One of my favorites is Primrose Boutique in Bowie, Maryland because the clothing is sure to be different, on trend and affordable. Often times, boutique owners have specials or offer discounts depending on the amount you spend. Accessorizing. It is not always necessary to purchase entire new "outfits". Staying on trend can also mean adding small trendy items or accessories to your ensemble. For example, you can paint your nails in the trendy colors for less than $5 for a bottle of polish or purchase an infiniti scarf with a plaid or aztec print for less than $15. Maybe you don't have the leather jogger pants, but a nice pair of leather boots will carry you further and can be worn more frequently. A cute pair of flat printed shoes can accompany multiple ensembles as well.

Shop Sales. I always check out the sales racks before even glancing at the regularly priced clothing. More often than not, I leave the sales section with a variety of items that ultimately keep me from looking at the regular clothing at all. Check out those sales racks for some trendy items before paying full price.

FInd Coupons. This is an age old habit for some that really adds up! You may find a bargain at your local JCPenney's but when you add that 25% off coupon, it really helps. Search online or in newspaper circulars for coupons that will make the difference.

Don't Shop to Buy. How many times have you gone out to window shop, found items you liked and made a purchase only to return home and realize you already had the same or similar items? Window shopping can also just give you ideas for items you already own. Check out the hot mannequins and how they are styled; figure out how to create the same or similar looks with what you already own.

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LaQuisha Hall is the Author of Positivelyu Bodyful. LaQuisha is also the Fashion & Natural Hair Blogger behind "Corner Curl Girl"

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By LaQuisha Hall