Sunday 29 July 2012

Saving some pennies - My Top 5 Budget Fashion Sites!

Being a teenager, I have limited income. Or in layman's terms, I'm usually broke. When it comes to shopping for clothes, I usually have to fall back on "The Bank of Mum and Dad" which of course makes it necessary for them to approve of what I'm buying. This makes shopping for high heels and clothes for going out awkward, as mum's idea of stillettos are usually the 3' heels you'd find in the pre-teen department.
Therefore, I rely on budget fashion websites for the majority of my fashion purchases, and have found some really fantastic sites which I've become a massive fan of, so I thought I'd share them with you, my readers!

 1. Ebay
If you've been living under a rock and haven't heard of ebay, basically it is like an online auction. You search for products you are interested in either by name or by brand and click buy or bid. Usually products from private sellers (such as Joe Bloggs from down the lane) will be an auction where people bid until the closure of the sale. Then the highest bidder wins. Personally, my favourite way to use ebay is to buy products from companies' outlet stores on this site. For example, brands such as Toms, Hollister, Irregular Choice and Mulberry all have products for sale at great reductions - similar to their outlet stores.


2. TK Maxx (or TJ Maxx worldwide)
 This is a store that also has a great website, so it counts... right? TK Maxx is basically a store which stocks lots of big brands at affordable prices. However, a trip into TK Maxx cannot be taken lightly as you will likely have to delve through mountains of tatt to find your treasure. However don't let this put you off, as I've found some real bargains in this store! Its sportswear range is particularly amazing!


3. Fashion Vouchers
I've only recently found this site, but it is definitely one of my favourites! Fashion Vouchers gives you codes to enter at the checkouts of major online stores to get extra savings on their products - can't complain! They work with companies such as Firetrap, Ted Baker, Boots and even Tesco Clothing! I can't rate this site enough.


4. Primark
Not technically a website, but seeing as most of my wardrobe consists of Primark products, I just had to include it! Primark sell a huge range of products from dresses and underwear to duvets and coats. If you need it, you'll find it in Primark. The quality can be a bit iffy on some products  - however I'd rather spend £3 on a top and have to repurchase it in a couple of months than spend £30 on an identical one! Anyway, I usually get bored of clothes once I've worn them for a few months, so at least I don't feel guilty about hiding my Primark buys at the back of the wardrobe!


5. Boohoo
This is another site I'm crazy about. While not dubbing themselves a budget site, Boohoo stock a brilliant range of ladies, mens and teen clothing at affordable prices. Most dresses are under £20, with some really pretty tops for under a tenner! Also check out their sales - they've caused some damage to my bank account over the years...

And just a cheeky little one for luck...
Want budget beauty? Check out...


Feelunique
Feelunique is a site where you can buy skincare, bodycare, haircare, makeup, home and men's grooming products - all at amazing prices! They have free international shipping which is always a bonus, and stock brands such as bareMinerals, Benefit, Clarins and L'Oréal Paris. I'm unfortunately addicted to a few expensive brands, so I love using Feelunique to save a few precious pennies on my purchases!

So that's my round-up of my favourite budget fashion websites and stores, with a cheeky little beauty one thrown in! I hope you enjoyed reading and make sure to comment below telling me your favourite money saving tips when it comes to beauty or fashion! x

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