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5 Fashion Tips to Look Expensive Without Spending a Lot of Money

It’s every woman’s dream to look fashionable and beautiful. This dream, however, can come at a great cost. If you know how to shop smart, you can actually put together a good wardrobe without wiping out your bank account. You can get that million-dollar look for a fraction of the cost.

Here are fashionable ways to look richer without breaking the bank:

  1. Rent your dresses for formal occasions.

 If you have a formal event to attend, you probably dread having to shop for an expensive gown. With today’s booming sharing economy, dressing for big events need not set you back hundreds of dollars. Check out The Volte Dress Hire to rent that perfect designer gown or cocktail dress at a great bargain price. Think of all the money you’ll be saving when you rent instead of buy clothes for black-tie events.

5 Fashion Tips to Look Expensive Without Spending a Lot of Money

  1. Maximize bargains and sales.

To get the most out of discounts on clothes for sale, here are great ways to save for a bargain:

  • Know when your favorite designer brands go on sale, and save your money for shopping during these dates.
  • Visit a variety of clothing stores and compare prices before you make your purchases.
  • Even during sales, buy high-quality wardrobe pieces. Don’t settle for cheap clothes that are not well-made.
  1. Buy the basic clothing pieces.

There are certain pieces of clothing that are staples in every practical and fashionable woman’s wardrobe. Before you buy other types of clothing, make sure you have these basic pieces that you will mix and match with other pieces of clothing and accessories. These are the following:

  • Jeans

You need a high-quality pair of dark skinny jeans. Buy jeans that flatter your body type and hide your flaws. It’s easy to pair your dark jeans with heels and a striking blouse for a night out or with classic ballet flats and a white shirt for brunch.

  • Blazer

Invest in one or two stylish blazers that fit you well. Choose one in black or navy blue that you can match with a basic round neck white tee and jeans. Another blazer can be in a striking color that matches your skin tone, which you can use on a date or party.

  • Shirts

Purchase a few well-made dress shirts in flattering colors that you can wear with pants or skirts.

  • Shoes

Save up and buy a well-known brand of black pumps. You don’t need too many pairs of shoes, but you do need a few pairs of footwear in classic styles.

  • Dress

Buy your little black dress in a design that suits your body type perfectly. You’ll be reaching for this elegant dress often when you’re invited to cocktail parties or formal dinners. So, choose a black dress that you’ll wear confidently.

If you’ll spend money, invest in these basic pieces as you’ll be using these clothes the most often. 

  1. Wear striking jewelry and accessories.

Once you have the staple pieces of clothing in your wardrobe, dress up your everyday look with stylish jewelry and accessories. Here are some tips you can experiment with:

  • Earrings

Earrings bring attention to your face, so choose eye-catching but tasteful pairs. Wear an interesting pair of dangling earrings to dress up plain colors or styles of clothing. If what you’re wearing is already colorful or quite trendy in style, stick to classic stud earrings.

  • Necklaces

Use beautiful fashion necklaces or pretty scarves to accentuate shirts and dresses. Without having to buy too many blouses and tops, you can vary your look by having an assortment of necklaces and scarves in your wardrobe.

  • Belts

Invest in a few stylish belts that you can use to accent dresses or your classic pair of pants.

  • Shoes

Choose unique pairs of shoes to complete your ensemble. A striking pair of heels or pumps can totally enhance your overall look, and make you seem like you just walked out of the pages of a fashion magazine.

 Take advantage of off-season sales.

When you know how to shop for the clothes you need and want in postseason sales, you’ll be able to grow your wardrobe without spending too much. Prices drop drastically when it’s off-season. Here are tips you can follow:

  • Check your existing clothes and list down the specific pieces you’ll need for the next year. In short, plan ahead for your needs.
  • Make a budget for your seasonal shopping trips.
  • Buy your winter coats after winter at end-of-season sales, and purchase swimsuits on sale in spring and winter. Get the pieces you’ve been dreaming off at big discounts.

 Conclusion

When you know the tricks on saving money in your clothes shopping, looking fashionable and expensive is attainable. Master how you can get the designer clothes you’ve always been wanting without exceeding your budget. Many well-dressed women actually know how to shop smart. That’s partly how they build a well-curated wardrobe. You can do the same for yourself.

Wasée Jewels to Show Latest Stunning Designs at Couture Fashion Week NY

Wasee Jewels by Farah Ghatala at Couture Fashion Week NYSan Francisco-based luxury jewelry brand Wasée Jewels will present its latest creations at Couture Fashion Week New York’s 29th season. Marking the brand’s first appearance at the prestigious event, the jewelry will be shown along with the the most recent collection by fashion designer and event producer Andres Aquino at 8 pm on Saturday February 16, 2019 at the 4W43 Building, 4 West 43rd Street in New York City.

The creative force behind the Wasée Jewels brand is designer Farah Ghatala. According to the designer, “Our jewelry is a manifestation of who you are, our creations tell a story — a story you can wear. Your uniqueness shines through in our exclusive chic designs.” All of the stunning jewelry pieces are hand-crafted in the Wasée Jewels Silicon Valley studio.

Wasée Jewels has been worn by celebrities at major red carpet events including award-winning producer and TV personality Lika Osipova at the Emmy Awards, and “Minority Reportz” producer and comedian Mona Shaikh at the Top 1000 Comedians Awards.

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D&L Protoype To Show Flowers and Butterflies Handbag Collection at Couture Fashion Week NY

D&L Prototype Handbag Collection at Couture Fashion Week NY“Flowers and Butterflies,” the latest handbag collection by dynamic Italian fashion start up D&L Prototype, will be introduced by designer Andres Aquino during the upcoming 28th season of Couture Fashion Week New York. Marking D&L Prototype’s premiere appearance at the prestigious event, the fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan in New York City.

D&L Prototype stands for Denim and Leather Prototype Hand Made by Daria. The hand crafted Italian accessories brand was launched in 2015. The label’s distinctive designs include  casual/street style bags (woman and unisex) as well as creative and exclusive handbags to complete luxury and haute couture outfits.  D&L Prototype also designs a personalized line of accessories for vintage motorcycles (recovered seats, helmets, etc.).

With a passion for couture, all D&L Prototype designs are impeccably crafted by hand in limited editions. They feature great attention to detail and high-quality natural materials including genuine Italian leather, refined fabrics and components. Each item is unique, imbued with impeccable Italian taste and performance, bringing out the personalized and eclectic style of the wearer.

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Maria Elena Couture Debuts Mimmo & Lola Line at Couture Fashion Week NY

Maria Elena Couture fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NY

Maria Elena Couture will showcase her new couture line Mimmo & Lola in combination with her latest luxury handbag designs during the upcoming 27th season of Couture Fashion Week New York. Marking the prestigious couture label’s clothing debut at the event, the fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday February 10, 2018 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan in New York City.

Maria Elena Coutures’ new  distinctive clothing line Mimmo & Lola will debut on the runway in synchrony with her exclusive handbag line. Maria Elena Couture creations strive to blend unique contemporary design with a touch and flavor of the Cuban culture that defines her. Thinking of the woman on the go who wants to be defined by an exclusive fashion aura while she goes through her day, Maria Elena’s irresistible and inimitable designs carry you with panache. The captivating colors and unique styles of Maria Elena’s leather and fabric handbags and the new Mimmo & Lola couture fashions are the perfect addition to every woman’s upscale fashionista collection.

Maria Elena, founder and designer of Maria Elena Couture, Inc., defines her brand as “a climactic glimpse into the vibrant cultural prism that is my native melodious Cuba along with the dynamic American culture which echo through my designs.” According to the designer: “Don’t carry a label, carry a unique style with cachet.”

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Maria Elena Couture to Show Unique Handbag Designs at Couture Fashion Week

Maria Elena Couture handbags fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYMaria Elena Couture will show her latest luxury handbag designs during the upcoming 26th season of Couture Fashion Week New York. Marking the prestigious label’s debut at the event, the fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday September 9, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan in New York City.

In her distinctive handbag creations, Maria Elena Couture strives to blend unique contemporary design with a touch and flavor of the Cuban culture that defines her. Thinking of the woman on the go who wants to be defined by an exclusive fashion aura while she goes through her day, Maria Elena’s fabric handbags focus on versatile and lightweight travel characteristics with panache. Her leather collection is sure to turn heads with its captivating colors and unique styles. Maria Elena’s leather and fabric handbags are the perfect addition to every woman’s upscale accessory collection.

Maria Elena, founder and designer of Maria Elena Couture, Inc., defines her brand as… “a climactic glimpse into the vibrant cultural prism that is my native melodious Cuba and dynamic American culture which echo through my designs.”

“Don’t carry a label, carry a unique style with cachet.”

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IHLE Bags Designed with the Extraordinary in Mind

IHLE Handbags fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYDesigner Nancy Ihlefeld will present her latest collection for her IHLE BAGS label at the upcoming 25th season of Couture Fashion Week New York. The runway show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday February 10, 2017 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan in New York City.

IHLE goes beyond trendy, with its own style of true luxury, creating handbags that are very eclectic, using bits and pieces of what designer Nancy Ihlefeld likes to call “a life well lived.” Small batch artisan craftsmanship means every handbag is completely unique. All handbags are crafted in the USA some sort of variation within each of them. When they arrive in the arms of the consumer, each IHLE BAG embarks on its own journey, complementing the story of the amazing person carrying it. IHLE is anything but ordinary and designed with the extraordinary in mind.

“I’ve always had a passion for design and this silent mission to find what I was meant to do, yet nothing I pursued ever seemed to be the perfect fit, until now!” says designer Nancy Ihlefeld. “Having never really sewn more than a few hems, I taught myself to sew my first handbag on a 1950’s sewing machine my uncle had picked up at a yard sale. Little did I know, this unique antique would sew my first collection! Three years later, through bursts of obsession and trial and error, I found myself happily developing not only a handbag line, but a company with products that reflect what I love and a brand that was becoming recognized and sought after,” she says.

Since then, IHLE (pronounced ‘eye-lee’) has been striving to step out and put a stamp on this world and be a reminder to live this life like you mean it, create YOUR story! Often giving more than 50% of its profits to many organizations, IHLE intends to help and inspire people to live their life with purpose.

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Accessories Designer Teresita Rodriguez Tanon Returns to Couture Fashion Week

Accessories by Teresita Rodriguez Tanon at Couture Fashion Week NYGaleria de Modelos is pleased to present the latest collection by accessories designer Teresita Rodriguez Tanon. Part of the 24th season of Couture Fashion Week New York, the fashion show will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday September 11, 2016 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, New York City.

With a successful career spanning over 20 years, Teresita Rodriguez Tanon is a native of Naranjito, Puerto Rico. She is a graduate of the Puerto Rico Merchandising Institute, and worked as a designer for K-Love Fashion as well as with numerous performers and beauty queens from the island. Ms. Tanon has shown her designs at many important events including Gotitas de Amor por Haiti and Puerto Rico South Fashion Week, as well as Couture Fashion Week New York. Each of her distinctive creations, for both women and men, is unique and inspired by her deep faith in God. She is currently working on projects aimed at expanding her line in New York City and California.

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Browit America, Inc. Introduces VITVITY Luxury Leather Handbag Collection at Couture Fashion Week NY

Browit America, Inc. Introduces VITVITY Luxury Leather Handbag Collection at Couture Fashion Week The handcrafted VITVITY luxury handbag collection will be introduced to the global market on September 9-11, 2016 at Couture Fashion Week, the Crowne Plaza Times Square, Broadway Ballroom, 4th floor, 1605 Broadway, New York City.

The magnificent and exclusive VITVITY handbag collection will also be presented on the runway with the impressive gowns of Andres Aquino, fashion designer, founder and producer of Couture Fashion Week, on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at 8:00 pm.

Browit America, Inc. also unveils their new website: www.VITVITY.com, which showcases the VITVITY brand’s dedication to crafting the finest three dimensional effects in luxury leather available in the luxury accessories market today. 

VITVITY is proud to introduce our Luxury Handbag Collection. It is with profound pleasure that we invite you to rejoice in the 5000 years of artistic cultural heritage of China, interpreted into the art of the handbag. Each collection translates an ancient Chinese art into a functional, luxurious and stylish fashion accessory. Each piece will transport you to the auspicious and beautiful cultural history of China. We invite you to join us and explore our exquisitely crafted handbag collection.

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