"How can I look great on my babysitting bucks?" That's the question millions of babysitting, burger-flipping, landscaping teens ask themselves every summer, and they're finding that the answer is as cool as an early autumn breeze. With more than 5,000 one-of-a-kind items arriving at Savers locations daily, finding serious style for secondhand prices is simple. Use these tips to turn frugal finds into fashion-forward treasures:
“ How can I look great on my babysitting bucks? ”
* Go with the Flow: Flowing skirts. Bohemian style. This season's hottest trend, "BOHO," gives the gypsy look of the 60s a fresh, modern twist. Make it your own by adding a pre-made ruffle (found at any craft store) to any skirt for that peasant look, or grab a long dress and hem it to shirt length for a tunic blouse that's uniquely you. Look for bright colors and exotic prints. Accessorize with coral, turquoise or wood beads.
* Flashback: In fashion, what's old is always new again, and there is no better place than thrift stores to find vintage clothing. Create a timeline mixer by combining a 70s-style floral shirt (hot for all seasons), a chunky 20s- or 30s-era heel and an embroidered bag from the 60s, and you'll surely make a splash on the first and last days of school.
* Bejeweled and Bedazzled: Necks, wrists and ears aren't the only place you'll find jewels this season. Integrating jewelry directly into clothing is the latest way to bring a little sparkle to your day. Thrift stores are the ultimate treasure chest when it comes to vintage, classic pieces. Use oversized earrings as buttons to glam up a favorite leather jacket or pearl necklaces as straps to update last year's fall formal dress.
* Grandma Gets Her Groove Back: Who knew crochet would make a comeback? Grandma did. Dig out her crochet needles and yarn -- or raffia or string -- and create old-school trim to add to the bottom of capri pants. Or make a woven belt to keep those pants up. Better yet, a pair of jeans, cords or cotton pants easily becomes stylish instead of high-waters with the snip of scissors and a lift of the hem. Add crochet trim and you're ready for the runway -- or, at the very least, the school day.
For more information, visit Savers thrift stores at www.savers.com.
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