What to Buy: Splurge or Skimp!?

what to buy splurge or skimp for frugal fashionistas

Bright Outerwear: SPLURGE! - Definitely splurge on a chic coat in an eye-popping color. It’s the first thing people see in the winter and it’ll be a lifesaver when your outfit is under par.

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Bright Outerwear: SPLURGE! - Definitely splurge on a chic coat in an eye-popping color. It’s the first thing people see in the winter and it’ll be a lifesaver when your outfit is under par.

New Makeup Palette: SKIMP! - Go ahead and skimp on buying the latest makeup shades. You can mix the shadows and lipsticks you already have to make virtually any color.

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New Makeup Palette: SKIMP! - Go ahead and skimp on buying the latest makeup shades. You can mix the shadows and lipsticks you already have to make virtually any color.

Halle Berry on reports she's playing Aretha Franklin in film - "I can’t sing! If I could carry a tune, I’d consider it. Someone should tell Aretha that I can’t do her justice."

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Salon Services: SPLURGE! - Do splurge on getting a great haircut at the salon. With a good cut, you can maintain your style better between appointments, which will cut down on follow-up visits.

Workout Shoes: SPLURGE! - Be sure to invest in quality gym shoes that will give you the protection and comfort you need when you work out or run. Find a sale, but don’t skimp on this one.

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Workout Shoes: SPLURGE! - Be sure to invest in quality gym shoes that will give you the protection and comfort you need when you work out or run. Find a sale, but don’t skimp on this one.

Home Décor: SPLURGE! - Pick out something fabulous for your home. If you love it, don’t worry about how much it costs. It’s an investment that will make you happy every day.

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Home Décor: SPLURGE! - Pick out something fabulous for your home. If you love it, don’t worry about how much it costs. It’s an investment that will make you happy every day.

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Jeans: SKIMP! - You don’t have to rush to get this season’s look because almost every style of jeans seems to be on fashion’s “ok to wear” list. Wear what you have and skimp on denim this year.

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Jeans: SKIMP! - You don’t have to rush to get this season’s look because almost every style of jeans seems to be on fashion’s “ok to wear” list. Wear what you have and skimp on denim this year.

Accessories: SPLURGE! - Splurge on a few relevant fashion accessories such as jewelry, tights, belts and shoes. You can reinvent or update any outfit by adding the right complimentary pieces.

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Accessories: SPLURGE! - Splurge on a few relevant fashion accessories such as jewelry, tights, belts and shoes. You can reinvent or update any outfit by adding the right complimentary pieces.

Books and Mags: SKIMP! - I know you want to have a personal copy of your favorites, but why spend on books and magazines if things are tight? Visit the library or read while you’re in the bookstore.

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Books and Mags: SKIMP! - I know you want to have a personal copy of your favorites, but why spend on books and magazines if things are tight? Visit the library or read while you’re in the bookstore.

Digital Camera: SPLURGE! - Splurge on a good camera that allows you to not only take pictures but record video and upload to your computer with ease. It’s an investment in memories.

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Digital Camera: SPLURGE! - Splurge on a good camera that allows you to not only take pictures but record video and upload to your computer with ease. It’s an investment in memories.

Potions: SKIMP! - Skimp on the fancy skincare lotions and save on a comparable skincare system from the drug store. Tests have shown that more expensive doesn’t mean better.

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Potions: SKIMP! - Skimp on the fancy skincare lotions and save on a comparable skincare system from the drug store. Tests have shown that more expensive doesn’t mean better.

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Dining Out: SKIMP! - Take your hard-earned dollars to the grocery store and look up recipes similar to the ones your favorite restaurant serves. You’ll have fun and get all the credit.

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Dining Out: SKIMP! - Take your hard-earned dollars to the grocery store and look up recipes similar to the ones your favorite restaurant serves. You’ll have fun and get all the credit.

Kitchen Aid: SPLURGE! - Kitchen gadgets that make cooking easier and faster are worth the money. So invest in a dicer, mixer or processor that will make meal preparation simpler.

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Kitchen Aid: SPLURGE! - Kitchen gadgets that make cooking easier and faster are worth the money. So invest in a dicer, mixer or processor that will make meal preparation simpler.