These days, times are tough for fashion designers and fashionistas. The country is learning to operate under the reality of a serious economic recession; a recession that is unforgiving to the fashion design world. The lucky people are fine, but others are losing their jobs, their homes and the overall lifestyles to which they have become accustomed. So how does a luxury like fashion survive in an economic recession, let alone flourish? Here are some tips on how maintain a distinct style within a strict budget, and how to make the most of what you have.
One good way to keep up with the most cutting edge couture for less money is through sample sales. Sample sales are sales used by fashion retailers to rid themselves of excess merchandise. Even though they are often held semi-secretly and rather hard to find out about, once you find your way into one, you will be surrounded by beautiful, expensive designer merchandise for only a small fraction of its original price.
If sample sale prices are still too steep, then it's time to get extra thrifty. Invest in a sewing machine or at least a needle and thread
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Generally speaking, there are two ways to go about creating a hit song. I will explain to you these two methods and why one method is MUCH easier than the other.The first method is to create a new trend in the music industry. The most influential songs of the last century were undoubtedly the ones in which an artist took a new direction and created a new popular trend in music. However, even successful new trends are faced with much resistance in the beginning. Even worse, the majority of artists who try to take music in a new direction are unsuccessful in developing a popular trend.
Now as a music enthusiast I realize that what I am about to tell you is very contrary to my beliefs about music and its evolution as an art form, BUT this article is solely about how to make music that will eventually lead you to signing a Record Deal. This leads us to our second method.The second method to creating a hit song is to follow a popular trend which already exists in the music industry. Now the word "popular" is a very subjective term. So, the best way to determine what is "popular" is to look at what is actually selling records. Check out the Billboard charts and see which songs are actually selling in today's market. Then, focus on creating a song that sounds like what is actually selling in today's market.
Perhaps the most important trick for recession dressing is to buy one or two high-quality items and really, REALLY use them all the time. Since budgets are tight, it's back to quality over quantity, so be careful when selecting wardrobe staples
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If you're stuck somewhere in between sample sales and sewing your own clothes, then hit up some thrift shops for a unique look for cheap. Some higher-end thrift shops will still sell expensive clothes, but some of the best fashion finds come from Goodwill or Salvation Army. You might be surprised at all of the cool vintage-type stuff that people clean out of their closets that land on the clothing racks at discount stores. And even if you don't strike gold each time, they are always fun to explore.