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A friend threw a question at me last month: "How is it affecting you and other fashion-lovers (the current economy crisis)?"
I nonchalantly answered, "Trust me hun, girls are just oblivious when it comes to fashion, if we want it, we'll GET it".
As weeks passed by, I noticed a number of stores were marking down, or going on sales, again. Yes, AGAIN!!!! I love the word SALE! But at the same time I wondered "Sales again? Why? Wasn't there a sale last month?”
I had a quick, casual chat with some of the salesgirls while sourcing and to my amazement, a few lamented, "People have literally stopped shopping, Sabrina. Even with sales, girls just walk past the store, stare, and walk off".
“But what can we do about it, Sabrina? How to look fashionable without splurging? How to avoid looking boring?" I've been bombarded with the same question, not once, not twice, but a few times.
I came up with a quick solution to look just as cool with your existing wardrobe by adding a few items to the existing apparel:
1) Buttons: One of the easiest ways to quickly change the look of any item is to add new details. All you need is a needle and thread and you can easily replace the old and plain buttons on your item with new fun ones. I love the look of plain boyfriend cardigans with big, funky, vintage buttons. It adds something new to the piece while turning it into something one-of-a-kind. 
2) Old scarves: Sew the scarf horizontally around a tube top (upper hemline). Make sure the two ends are placed in the middle i front. Once done, you can either tie a bow or wear it like a halter top. For a fancy look, just add beads or stick-on diamantè on the scarf.
3) Oversized tees: Cut-off the neckline (make sure it’s big enough) and voila-an off shoulder top for you; just throw and a waisted belt and you are ready for a night out.
4) Skinny belt: Twist it around your hand and you’ll have an edgy looking bracelet!
5) Skirts: The easiest and fastest way is to wear it as a top or a tube dress. Cinch it with a belt and layer long necklaces with this ensemble.
6) Flats: Take a meter long ribbon and tie a knot at the buckle of your flats-tie 2 strands for each leg. Then wear the flats like a laced-up flat.
7) Necklaces: Placed bangles or rings into a long ribbon or a leather strand and make it a necklace.
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