Spend Less When You Shop These Investment-Worthy Pieces!
by Anna Yu
Jan 7, 2010 4:18 PM PST
If you're a shopaholic and your new year's resolution is to start saving money then this article is for you. I've done a lot of posts on investment worthy pieces like trench coats, peacoats, and other basics. For the most part I follow my own advice, but I've had my share of stumbles too. I keep buying the same $20 jeans I only sorta kinda like to wear. So instead of spending $100 on 5 pairs of jeans I don't really love, I should have gone for one pair that I love. It's just not necessary for me to have a pair of jeans for every day of the week. I swear by the Real Straight jeans in the dark wash from Gap, and they're less than $70 but fit like a $200 pair. I'm also guilty of buying drugstore tights that run after every use so I guess I could have just spent all that money on a pair of Wolfords. At first it may not seem like you're saving money, but buying something once does save you time and money in the long run. And yes, sometimes having less is more! Take a look at my slideshow to see more investment-worthy pieces and also keep your other new year's resolution of paring down your closet. (And don't forget to donate the clothes you decide not to keep!)
Looking Slimmer Is A Cinch With The Help Of Our Favorite Shapewear!
by Alex Gambardella
Nov 27, 2009 12:20 PM PST
So you've had a lot on your plate this past week (ha), but that doesn't mean you need to wear it on your waist (or hips, or thighs...) for the rest of the year! Since many of our favorite fitted winter sweaters and cocktail dresses can be very unforgiving when it comes to revealing every bump or bulge, the latest in shaping lingerie does things for our body that we can really be thankful for! Looking to appear sleeker in that bandage minidress? Look no further than this strapless dress shaper by Julie France that will keep things looking toned without strapping down your chest in the meantime! And if you want to be seamless in that high-waisted pencil skirt and definitely don't have room for panty lines, this shaping thong will give you all the tummy firming you need without the extra fabric. Take a look at the slideshow for the full selection of our favorite miracle-working lingerie for all kinds of trouble spots!
