Clothes

You may believe you are what you wear. But you still needn't spend all your money on your wardrobe.

~ Fashion is high on everyone's list, especially the brand-conscious. Buy a branded/ fancy top or jeans and make sure it stands out in your outfit. Do not insist on owning only all-branded outfits. Besides being too expensive, the garments lose their individuality and you realise it is not worth the expense.

~ Pick a pair or two of branded jeans and match them with tee shirts, shirts, tops and kurtas from cheap outlets and small boutiques. Or vice versa. Find yourself with a lot of branded tops? Your jeans don't need to follow suit.

~ Buy clothes in bulk when festive offers are on.

~ Keep a lookout for brand sales.

~ Frequent factory outlets.

~ Talking about factory outlets, buy sneakers and sport shoes only from them. They come with a discount of around 50 to 60 percent. Besides the cheaper cost, they have a fairly good range you can choose from.

~ Beauty lies in the detail. Indulge in junk jewellery like rings, chains, anklets, bracelets, earrings and hair braids to match your outfits. They are real attention grabbers and function much like the icing on the cake. These small trinkets enhance your individuality and set you apart from the crowd.