Hunting For Frugal Shopping Deals
Kathryn Finney literally wrote the book on frugal shopping, titled "How to be a Budget Fashionista", and she maintains a blog called thebudgetfashionista.com which is filled with savvy advice on how to look good for less.
This year she's on a mission to find colorful items at a great price, and she recommends three different categories of stores where bargains abound. These include giant fashion retailers like Forever 21, consignment shops, and thrift shops. One of her tips for shopping at these discount venues is that just because something is ultra-cheap doesn't mean its a bargain if you will never wear it. Another tip is that you should always try on everything before you buy because sizing is drastically inconsistent across brands. Prices can still be high on designer items at consignment and thrift stores, but expensive designer bag labels retain vale and can later be re-sold on eBay.