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Monday 23 July 2012

How to save money on fashion, student friendly money saving tips


Yep. It's hard been a girl, so many lovely clothes out there, but what percent of the population has a disposable income, or an income which can be spent on clothes? Which of us can actually fill our Gucci (or fake Gucci bought from a market stall in Turkey) purse with real money? It never is just clothes though is it, one item leads to another, a new dress requires a new bag or maybe a necklace oh and what about those earings that match your new heels so well. On top of that is the new hair do and the make up top ups. It's a never ending, vicious cycle. Your wardrobe is already crammed, but we're girls.. what's wrong with just one more item?

I often have dreams about having super market sweeps in Topshop, yep Topshop. A gorgeous high street retailer which has urm.. clearly been hit by the credit crunch and felt the need to raise it's prices. Let alone Harvey Nichols, i'd have to win the euromillions to do regular shops in there. I'm aiming to help you out, girls and boys, in this economic crisis that we are facing but also, why not save money when it's easy to? I know some people are funny about using money off vouchers etc as they feel cheeky, but they're there for a reason! Use them! Today i'm going to give you my money saving tips as I do think i'm quite good when it comes to saving money. At face value, these may not look like your ordinary 'money off vouchers' but I promise you, use these tips and you will save a fortune.



Step 1; Student? Use all that studying to your advantage;
-MR N.U.S (NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS) If you haven't got an NUS CARD, I urge you to get one, now! It cost's merely £10 and you save that in almost one transaction - not to mention the free mcdonalds you get with it. See it as your reward for being a hard working student. So, what will NUS save you? ASOS and Topshop both regularly do 20% off for NUS card holders, this can be used in store and online. Whopping saving if you spend even £40, thats £8.00 off. Thank you, that will pay for my cocktail next Saturday. 'you can't even use it in that many places' - WRONG. 
Simply present your card and pow, money off. The list includes the likes of Accessorise, Topshop,Asos, La Senza, House Of Frazer, Lipsy, Miss Selfridge, Miss Guided, Mulberry, Office, Oasis.. and more. No catch, if you're a student, pay once a small fee and this magical card is yours.


I'm not a student though!???;
-It's a good job that I have lots of other tips for those who are no longer students or never were. If you don't have a friend whos a student, and can't borrow their NUS number, keep reading.

Online shopper? If you're not already one, you will be after this;
You're bound to get more bargains if you shop around online, it's a fact, the highstreet is more expensive, usually sold at RRP (reccommended retail price) which isn't cheap, as we're all aware.


-USE AND ABUSE ASOS. ASOS are clearly a super savvy site when it comes to saving their customers money. A quick and easy peasy way of saving so much money in the long run is to sign up to ASOS premier. What's ASOS premier? You pay a one off fee of £14.95, which gets you free unlimited next day delivery, all year. Free return collection service all year, no minimum order value, first glimpse of new arrivals and sale items. Erm, what's not to love?

-ASOS OUTLET. See this site as THE KING OF ALL OUTLETS View it here; http://bit.ly/2paM7Dd Ted Baker shoes half price? All year round? Don't mind if I do. Big brands with up to 70% off, ALL DAY EVERY DAY.

-FOR QUICK ORGANISED SAVINGS.
It tells you WHERE has a sale, HOW much money you get off, as well as giving you online DISCOUNT codes. Lazy girl? Can't be bothered to search? View their top ten discounts. I'm sure at least one of them will entice you. 70% off Motel? Oh go on then... P.S I love the layout of this website, it's classy compared to the usual 'outlet' site.




Designer girl?
-RENT THAT DRESS.
Can't afford that Christian Dior dress because £10,000 just stretches your bank a bit too far?
Rent the dress. Who would ever know? 
(sign up today and get a £10.00 welcome voucher, or use your Student discount for 10% off!) Marc Jacobs dress buy price: £345, Hire price: £39, Who on earth said designer had to be expensive? One things for sure, you wont get bored of it as you can just hire another instead!




-THE OUTNET,
http://www.theoutnet.com/
See it as Net a porter's younger, still as elegant but less expensive younger sister. 200+ designers at 70% off, woweee, a designer girls heaven but dreamy for your purse as well. Even their logo says they're designer, feisty and ready to go.


-WHY CAN'T I FIND ANYTHING IN PRIMARK?
http://www.tkmaxx.com/ 
Hate shops like Primark and TKMaxx because they're always SOO busy, but your friends always find such bargains in there? Which look exactly like that top you saw in Topshop last week? But cost a fraction of it... Look no further, surf for your designer goodies at 75% online; finally have a website, score!

-KNOW HOW TO KEEP A SECRET?
https://secretsales.com/register2/?ggkw=outlet%20designer%20clothes&gclid=CNXCnbC0n7ECFYUKfAodzATLZQ 
up to 70% on fashion, it's our secret, you'll see the likes of Chloe, Hugo Boss, Armani, Calvin Klein and more. Id you couldn't find what you were looking for on the secret site, try this beauty; http://www.dress-for-less.co.uk/tmpl/home.tmpl with up to 60% off the likes of Guess, Diesel, Pepe Jeans


-OLD SEASON FAVES AT SALE PRICES? ALL SAINTS, WE SALUTE YOU. 
 Far too many people don't know about this, but All Saint's sells old season favourites at sale like prices on the archive section of their website. It's amazing, be quick if you see something you like, it goes fast.


-LOOK FOR CHEAPER ALTERNATIVES; 

Before you shop at the more expensive high street retailers such as Topshop, be sure to look at sites that do similar items; www.missguided.com www.boohoo.com tend to do the exact same items at a fraction of the price. Remember those studded loafers in Topshop? They sell them on Miss Guided for half the price and they look the same. See this site as a site for replicas of the more expensive high street stores.

-MY TOP MONEY SAVERS (the cream de la mer of fashion savings): 

-EBAY. Not everything on Ebay is second hand. They now have their own outlet brands on there,
shops such as Office, offering huge discounts. ALSO, type in ANYTHING that you want;
eg- sequin maxi dress (and I promise) you will find exact replicas of those in high street stores, on a buy it now price from a sellers shop.


-GOOGLE. www.google.co.uk It's that simple, for example if you are shopping on Missguided and about to check out, simply type in Missguided money off coupon into the Google search bar and I promise you, SO many vouchers will come up. Try it... I dare you. Or, search for your item cheaper. Simply put a description of your item in, eg- shiny black leggings and Google will put the best prices at the top for you. Use Google to your advantage.


-SIMPLE SAVERS WHICH ARE FORGOTTEN;
-Sign up for newsletters; Motel give you 10% off if you sign up for their newsletter. American Apparel give you a whopping 15% off! Also, you get up to date on when the sale starts.
- Save magazine coupons
- Look out for codes on television adverts
- Sign up for sample sales online, this is a great online diary which will tell you when the sample sales are:
   http://www.chiconomise.com/diary/
- Never ever buy anything online without googling it first to see if you can find the same item cheaper, some sites stock the exact same brand for a lot cheaper, i've often found the same item on EBAY from a seller at a buy it now price that is available on Miss Guided.
- Check the top bar of a website, it usually says spend £35.00 and get free next day delivery.
- READ BLOGS - without knowing it, theres adverts everywhere for money off.
- Subscribe to brands facebook pages and twitter profiles to keep up to date with their current vouchers, they sometimes even send you samples.
- On sites like ASOS, put the money bar down to a very low price, that way you only see bargains
- GET READY AT MIDNIGHT, TO FIND THE SALES, eg - on boxing day go online at 12am to get the best buys and sizes in the sale online, skip the queues in store.


-MAKE YOURSELF COST NEUTRAL;
-SELL YOUR CLOTHES. There's no excuses not to, there's Etsy, Ebay or even ASOS Market place.
Okay, so this isn't techinically a money off voucher, but by 'recycling' your old clothes, you make cash which (if you love fashion) will more than likely go towards funding a whole new wardrobe. It's quick and easy. I reccommend using the Ebay phone app, you literally, take a photo and write a setence and pow, your item is listed. 
Top money making tips on online market places: 
-Put your items up for 10 days on Ebay, this maximises exposure.
-Try to take clear photographs, I always use a white wall as my canvas. If you have a mannequin, this looks super professional. Would you look twice at an item on Ebay if there was clutter around it? 
-Build up a good track record, get into a good routine, post your parcels quickly and the money will keep flowing in.
-If you post internationally, write it in your description, if it comes from a pet or smoke free home, write this too! It helps people.
-Always try to end your listing on a positive note, I put 'happy bidding xxx' as I think it makes it more friendly.

Hope this saves you some money! I want to get all Bloggers involved in this, leave a comment with your best fashion saving money tip if you have one and let's make this post full of money savers for the blogging community!

PS. dont forget to vote for me in the Cosmo awards for the newcomer award!
http://www.next.co.uk/cosmo-blog-awards/ Thankyou so much x

74 comments:

  1. Great post hun:) really well written and I really enjoyed it xx

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    1. aww thankyou glad you liked it lovely, means a lot thank you xxx

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  2. I definitely didn't even know about Asos Premier! Really helpful post because as I blog a minimum of twice a week I find I am always spending money on outfit posts as I try to keep current and on trend. You will save me a shed load!

    Lauren
    www.thestyletag.com

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    1. As if you didn't know about it! I know it isn't specifically a 'money off voucher' but in the long run it is an amaaaaazing money saver! you'll love it! xxx

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  3. http://www.thefashionpixie.com/ is also really good too!

    xx

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  4. that's so right. we girls always have to buy new things. >.<
    Thanks for all those tips. Some of them are really good ^^

    http://sweet-cupcake-x33.blogspot.de/

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    1. And it's not always good on our bank balance;) im glad you like it xxxx

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  5. this is such a fab post! Im defo going to check out some of these websites! im such a bargain hunter so these will be right up my street :)xo

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    1. aw im glad you like it! me too, I love primark but sometimes online is soo much easier:) xxx

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  6. Great Post! I'm online shopping right now and this post has really helped.
    :)
    x
    http://nessi1988.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Aww nothing better than online shopping, I love it! Glad you like it, following you now xx

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  7. Very useful post! Love it :)

    http://littlebitof-sunshine.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Aw im glad you found it useful! Im following you , thanks lovvely xxx

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  8. CHECK OUT MY BLOG !! : http://fashioninmysteps.blogspot.com.es/
    Xoxo.

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  9. Aw, glad you like it. Im following you xx

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  10. Aw im so glad you like it, following, thanks xx

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  11. This is such a great post, didn't know there were websites selling items for £5-10 :) thank you so much. I'm a student and this post has helped me out so much :)

    Jo. x

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    1. I know, it's crazy isn't it! It's like an online Primark! xxx

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  12. Great post = thanks for sharing. :)

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  13. Absolutely genius! What a great idea for a post, so useful! :D

    www.arabellag.com

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    1. Aww i'm glad you find it genius:) wooohoo! here's to girls saving lots of money! xxxxx

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  14. Some great tips! I love girl meets dress! Found you through the BBU blog hop! x

    missjaynebecca.blogspot.com

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    1. Girl meets dress is fabulous! Why pay when we can rent! xxx

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  15. This post is fantastic! So many tips here that I'm definitely going to use!
    I found you on the BBU Blog Hop and have followed :)
    Kirstie x
    coffeeand-cakes.blogspot.com

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    1. aww yay im glad you've found it useful, thanks for following, I will of course follow back xx

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  16. I must be a damn savvy shopper then as i use alot of these on a regular basis......fab blog post!!

    I too found you via the BBU blog hop, please pop over and say hello!!

    http://toxylicious.blogspot.com

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    1. haha savvy shoppers are the best! Im glad you like it, of course I will pop over xx

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  17. Love your blog :)

    Found you through BBU Blog Hop

    xoxo

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  18. just found your blog, love it! followed you, would love if you could follow back :) http://xxxloveisbeautyxxx.blogspot.ie/

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    1. aw yipeee im glad you like it! I will follow you back of course! xxxxxx

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  19. These tips are totally helpful, thx for posting! :)

    xoxo

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    1. Aw im so glad that you find them helpful yayaya:) xxxxx

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  20. excellent tips! love to shop and yet LOVE even more when I can find great deals!

    Just found your blog and definitely following you :) Your blog is awesome!

    http://mui28.blogspot.com

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    1. Aha , nothing better than great deals! I'll follow back
      ! Thank you sooo much i'm glad you like it! xxxxxxx

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  21. Love your blog, just finding ones I like as I'm new hehe, love these tips though didn't know qute a few of them however I js need someone to take my card off me to save me money! Xxxxx

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    1. Aww i'm glad you like it babe! Awww haha yeah cutting up our cards would be the best way but I suppose these should help us along the way;) xxx

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  22. So useful when you're skint!! Thanks xx

    http://talesfromthedressingupbox.blogspot.com

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    1. Muahaha I know! I'm going to be putting some of these into use! xxx

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    1. Glad you like it, aw can't wait to read! thank you xxxxx

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  24. wow what a great useful post thank you! xx

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    1. Aw yay , i'm glad you've found it useful:)xxxxx

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  25. I just came across your blog and I love it!
    These are such great tips! definitely trying them.
    Thank you doll!

    Xo
    Elsa
    your newest follower
    Mix and Match the F word

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    1. Awww i'm glad you love it! Means soo much to me, a happy reader yay! I will follow you back lovely xxx

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  26. Your blog is so helpful, especially for a shopaholic like me. LOL! Thanks so much for sharing.

    I am following. Please to check out my blog and follow back at http://allofthatgoodstuff.blogspot.ca/

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    1. Awww i'm so glad it's helped you! It's fine, I love helping my readers out! I'm following you of course, thanks soo much means a lot xxxx

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  27. hey!! I've just come across your block and love it aha :)
    I would love it if you could check out my blog
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    1. Awww i'm soo glad that you like it! I'm following you now of course, thanks for stopping by lovely. xxx

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  28. Aw course i'll stay in touch, i'm glad you like it.

    Means a lot,
    xxx

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  29. Aw yes of course, I will support. lots of love x

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  30. I always ise vouchers n coupon codes online ,it got so addictive that i do not buy without codes anymore ;p x

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    1. You're already a savvy saver;) I'm proud! Yay!!! xxxx

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  31. great post, extremely helpful... :) x Thank u x x x

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    1. aww glad it helped! hello a fellow sheldoner! xx

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  32. I often have the supermarket sweet dream with cosmetics! Just shoving armfuls into a trolley in USA places like Ulta... haha i wish! Great post! xx

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    1. Ahahaaa I have had this dream too!!!!!! Its a good dream to have! glad you like it xxxxxxxx

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