Have you noticed when you shop lately that you have more trepidation and are somewhat guilty not if you purchase something, but whenever you buy anything these days?  We’ve become so painfully aware of the financial woes of seemingly everyone that even when we go to the grocery store, there are glum faces.  Whalt’s a shopper to do?

There is a new word on the streets-frugalista.  It simply means that you are not only a frugal shopper, but also one that can stay on trend and be updated without spending a fortune.  It is becoming the latest trend in shopping  So whether you are shopping for celery or shoes, let’s talk about what it means to you to be a  frugalista. 

The easiest way to be a “frugalista” is to create vignettes in your closet.  Select a color to focus on and work on that color all season long.  Go deep with it.  Buy it in a variety of styles, fabrics, patterns and sleeve lengths.  Make sure that you have several solid styles before you start adding patterns in that color.  At first you may find it hard, but shortly you will see the merit of your hard work!

After you have a variety (at least 5) tops with this variety, the real fun begins.  Start to find accessories in your new color-necklaces, scarves, shoes, belts, bracelets earrings, and more.  You begin to see how adding accessories will allow you to create wonderful lifestyle looks that will take you from the board room to the ball game in style!

And remember……look good, feel great and have fun doing it!

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Posted by: Karen Hughes, Founder of Image Assets, an Image Consulting Firm serving the Alpharetta and Metro Atlanta areas. As a seasoned certified image consultant, Karen follows a simple philosophy: educate, empower, and enrich the lives of her clients. Her philosophy is enmeshed throughout her practice and can be observed in her workshops, clinics, and one-on-one consultations. Her energetic and interactive style makes her a sought-after training resource for organizations and individuals alike. Even the most difficult topics seem effortless for Karen as she tackles such challenges as professional etiquette, business dress personal image and body shape.

Posted by Karen Hughes on February 26th, 2009 in How To, Shop