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Jul. 21, 2009

What's in a name?

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Brand names like Aeropostale, AE, Garage, bluenotes, and much more leap out from you everywhere it seems. If you don't own the newest and coolest shirts from American Eagle, there's something wrong with you.

I like wearing cute clothes, and I find that sometimes the brand names have the cutest stuff...however, the price tag is a problem for me not because our family doesn't hvae the money, but because I just feel guilty buying a simple t-shirt for 25$ or more. Especially since I have to buy my clothes with my own money.

Because of my abhorrence for high prices, I have found some ways to say "YES" to cute clothes and say "NO" to exorbiant costs.

Second hand shops.
Here where I live, it's easy to find second hand shops anywhere you go. We have Value Village, Salvation Army, and lots of locally owned boutiques. Don't feel embarrassed to go into these shops! Most of the shirts I own are actually from AE and Garage, but I get them all at second hand stores for 20% of their original price. That's a deal!
Timing is key!
You can get really cheap clothes at stores that are usually really expensive if you go at the right time. For instance, there are always blowout sales for shorts and summer skirts and bags around September. I saw a shirt that started out as 30$ go down to 5$ simply because it was out of season.
Newsletters.
If you're comfortable, often signing up for a newsletter by e-mail lets you know first hand when the best sales are so that you can get to the good stuff before anyone else.

The main thing to remember is, however, that no matter what you wear--no matter where it's from or how much it costs--it's the inside that counts. No matter how cute your new shirt is, if your heart is dirty and black, you need to start to refashion your heart before you refashion your wardrobe.

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Jul. 21, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MBF

I guess there is something wrong with me, 'cause I don't get the newest and coolest shirts from American Eagle. I never get the newest style of things. :) It annoys me how girls always HAVE to have the newest style purse, shirts...etc. Anyway...I agree with you about the money stuff. :) I love thrift stores! :) :)

Have a great day!

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Jul. 21, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by purplepeppermint

Wonderful article. :)
Same here. Who wants to pay $30 for a simple shirt? And we can afford it, too, it's just it's the smartest way to get cute stuff especially in the economy. :) idk how it is in Canada though.
Love this blog. :D
~Ellyn

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Jul. 24, 2009 - Agreed!

Posted by countrychristiangirl

I totally agree with you. Outlet stores are also great places to get stuff for lower prices...if you have any where you live. Once we hit an outlet store which was having a sale--t-shirts for $5 each! We bought me like 7 of them...and they're nice, too....

- Emily Sue

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Jul. 26, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by popstargirl94

I just went shopping at the mall, and I found a great deal! I found 2 pairs of jeans for $13 total, which usually you feel good about finding one pair for under $20...so yeah lol!
Anywho, I really like this blog! Keep up the good work! Are you gonna post about makeup anytime soon? It's totally fine if you don't, I was just curious, that's all LOL!

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Jul. 31, 2009 - =D

Posted by unfoogettable

I love thrift stores! That's where I got my favorite pair of jeans!

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Nov. 18, 2009 - Haha

Posted by Comatose

Haha I agree with MBF, there must be something VERY wrong with me, because I'm not going to buy a shirt just because the fashion industry thinks it's 'popular'. I figure EVERYONE else is wearing them, so why not look different by making your own designs on t-shirts? (I just get cheap shirts from an arts and crafts store and some iron on transfers and then you have a truly one of a kind shirt!) But anyway I do really like your blog, even though I'm really not one for fashion. :) Keep it up!

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