Gone are the days of Target fashions and generic clothing. The teen and tween want Justice, Aeropostale, and whatever hot fashion happens to appear in Seventeen magazine this month.
And, I get it. I remember desperately trying to fit in during my own awkward tween years. Back then, it was Guess. What I would have given to own a pair of the hot jeans everyone else seemed to already have!
That's why we always include name brand clothing on their wishlists for Christmas and birthdays. Their grandparents, aunts, and uncles are happy to oblige. The girls also spend a lot of their own money keeping up with the latest styles.
In between, I have a few tricks for buying teen & tween fashions on a budget. [Continue reading on Babble.com...] Fashion Inexpensively
Gone are the days of Target fashions and generic clothing. The teen and tween want Justice, Aeropostale, and whatever hot fashion happens to appear in Seventeen magazine this month.
And, I get it. I remember desperately trying to fit in during my own awkward tween years. Back then, it was Guess. What I would have given to own a pair of the hot jeans everyone else seemed to already have!
That's why we always include name brand clothing on their wishlists for Christmas and birthdays. Their grandparents, aunts, and uncles are happy to oblige. The girls also spend a lot of their own money keeping up with the latest styles.
In between, I have a few tricks for buying teen & tween fashions on a budget. [Continue reading on Babble.com...] 
The teen has been growing her hair out for years. Years. Last year, after years of nothing more than a trim, she announced she wanted short hair again. Of course, I’ve heard this before, only to walk out with hair barely an inch shorter than she when she arrived. Still, we made the trek into [...]
31 Days to a Better Budget Setting a Clothing Budget Each day of the series offers new tips, ideas and a challenge to start the year with a solid financial plan. I am lucky not to be fashion obsessed. Or, maybe it’s fashion aware. Probably both. I’m also blessed to have generous family at Christmas [...]
The TOMS Shoes One for One program touches my heart in ways I never expected. It isn’t a gimmick. It isn’t a temporary promotion. It’s a movement and a promise—for every pair of shoes purchased, TOMS Shoes TOMS Shoes will donate a pair to someone in need. The company was founded by Blake Mycoskie in [...]
We are heading into the consignment shopping season. Prepare yourself to find tremendous bargains with IKC’s top consignment shopping tips. First, you want to be prepared. You will need to take some time to do a little bit of prep work. Take a look at what you have for the next few months for each [...]
What did the little birdie say when he landed on top of the Kmart sign? “Cheap! Cheap!” Notice he did not say “Unstylish! Poor quality! Out dated!” When you’re on a budget, cheap is good! Especially when you’re talking about the latest trends—we all want to look and feel good, but there’s only so much [...]
My oldest daughter has hit the picky stage. Little Miss Fashion Plate hates everything I choose for her. Her grandma has started taking her shopping for birthdays instead of buying her gifts. And, even then, she has trouble finding whatever it is she sees in that preteen head of hers. “I really like this shirt, [...]
Women love diamonds. And contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to break the bank in order to get the diamonds you love. While you may often see your favorite celebs sporting rocks that cost more than your house, I’m going to give you two great ways to achieve the same look at a price [...]
How can new parents save a bit of money when it comes to baby items? Well, what I am going to share with you is the ugly truth that no one will tell new moms….the deep, dark secret we all figure out AFTER we have bought and washed all our new baby clothing and cannot [...]
Trying to live a more inexpensive lifestyle, I have been on a quest to find great deals on my wardrobe. Being a teacher, I have a dress code to follow too, no jeans. Clearance racks. I personally love the clearance at Kohl’s and New York and Company. Kids can be hard to shop for on [...]
