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The Cost Per Wear Ratio: TBF’s Guide to NOT Going Broke This Fall

January 24, 2010 by The Budget Fashionista on January 24, 2010

 The Cost Per Wear Ratio

Not all bargains are created equal—some are really spending traps in disguise. Calculating the cost per wear of an item before purchasing the piece will easily uncover the true value of an item. The cost per wear formula:

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Fashion Advice: The Great Fake Debate Continues

June 30, 2006 by The Budget Fashionista on June 30, 2006

Q: How do you buy a knock-off hand bag? What are your guidelines, what are smart prices to pay? What is important to look for? I want to be able to have nice handbags but not be broke because of them!

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How to Shop a Sample Sale

May 30, 2006 by The Budget Fashionista on May 30, 2006

How to Shop a Sample Sale

A traditional sample sale is when a designer, design house, or store sells its “sample” merchandise, merchandise created to promote the designer’s line in fashion shows or showings t

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Fashion Advice: Budget Shopping Tips for Busy People

April 1, 2006 by KathrynKathryn on April 1, 2006

Q: I’m a girl who has a love of fashion, but not a lot of time to go scouring through the racks looking for the real steals. I know this must be possible, so my question to you is what are some

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