Today I share tips for fashionistas on a budget! I respect the hard earned dollar and know you do also!

I write often about being a savvy and conscientious consumer. Today I share my favorite savvy tip.  Shop late in the season!. For instance buy winter clothes right NOW! Just as everyone is snapping up spring fashions, shop now for huge savings.  I illustrate this point with a  sweater dress festooned with faux fur shoulders, purchased new and locally for $12.99!

This super soft and cozy dress will be perfect for many seasons ahead. I have seen next years runway shows, as you have, and know that faux fur and feather trimmed apparel  will be on point. More importantly, it is a dress that while trendy, is a piece that I can see myself wearing even as this trend tapers down a bit.

We fashionistas on a budget have many tools to save!

Buying second hand in one great option, and buying online at off-price sites like Lastcall , Saks Off 5th.com,  and Overstock are good choices too. These sites feature current season merchandise and respected brands at good discounts. Flash sale sites like Gilt and Zulily. com  offer up some great savings too.

My handbag was purchased at a local off-price store many years ago. How about this faceted and multi-colored  lucite clasp! I paid under $30.00 for it.

This snowy week was a challenge. Shimmering snowfall is beautiful to see, but so much of the blissful white stuff makes walking outside tricky.  These photos were taken indoors,  and I used an app to create backgrounds from photos I took, to make the shots more interesting. Behind me in some of the shots is a Miu Miu bag from Bloomingdales. I loved the display and incorporated it. Below another shot in montage form.

Focusing on the unusual faux fur sleeve in the shot below. This detail is sort of rare.

Below some shopping finds for fashionistas on a budget!

BECAUSE IT IS SO COLD, I CONCENTRATED ON FAUX FUR ITEMS THAT ARE COZY AND DISTINCTIVE.

1/ Armani faux fur jacket- $65.00  2/ Laundry Puffer Jacket– $38.50  3/ Vinyl look faux fur trimmed jacket on SALE  for $41.00 4/  Chenille and faux fur trimmed jacket  $39.99         —– All well under $100.00 !

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More Fun finds!  1/ only $67.00 for this Max Studio faux-fur in merlot  2 /multi-color pastel scarf only $27.00 !  3/ Miu Miu faux shearling platform sandal half price and current for $427.00  4/ Haute Hippie cream fur vest is 61% off. 

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Only some examples of hundreds of thousands of bargains awaiting your purchase. Remember to try to shop small and with longevity in mind. Fashionistas on a budget  — you have some fun exploring to do! Stay warm! Spring is here, they say!

What has been your most recent savvy snag?

For more savvy inspirations shop my prior blog posts here and here! As always, thanks for reading!