| If you’re a true fashionista then you probably | | | | visiting a foreign country, take advantage. Pick up |
| can’t live without fabulous, trendy clothes. | | | | gold and cashmere in Italy, jewelry in China, silk in |
| However, when the credit card bills come in, the | | | | Thailand, wool in New Zealand, silver in Mexico |
| expense can be painful. The solution? Six smart | | | | – even diamonds in Canada. You’ll get |
| ideas to get you the best for less. | | | | better prices, even with the exchange rate, and |
| 1.Shop off season–If you’re slightly out of | | | | you’ll also get a better selection. |
| season, you may not get the cutting-edge looks | | | | 4.Sign up–Look for designers you love on the |
| but you’ll still be plenty | | | | Internet and then get on their mailing list. |
| trendy.”Off-season” really means | | | | You’ll be privy to exclusive sales and trunk |
| mid-season since that’s when retailers start | | | | shows that only mailing list members know about. |
| marking down their current merchandise in | | | | 5.Discriminate–Don’t just buy any trendy |
| anticipation of the next season. This is especially | | | | piece, buy the best. When your budget is limited |
| true in summer and winter when fall or spring | | | | you have to prioritize. Go for the best quality for |
| fashions are on the horizon. | | | | the price and buy pieces you know you can wear |
| 2.Two words: Outlet Mall–Name brands, stylish | | | | multiple times or multiple ways. |
| trends, lower prices. You won’t get the | | | | 6.Bid!–Check out online auction sites for |
| hottest stuff but the stuff you will get will still be | | | | amazing deals on the looks you love. Try on |
| stylish and from the designers you love. A | | | | pieces at your local boutique or department store |
| beautiful trade-off. | | | | and then buy them on the Internet for a fraction |
| 3.Travel–Even if you’re not a | | | | of the cost. It’s so easy and you’ll be oh, |
| globe-hopping jet setter, if you happen to be | | | | so happy! |