Everyone wants to look "in style", no matter if they work full time or stay at home. For many of us, keeping up with the trends, and updating our closets can get pretty expensive. Many times you hear women, especially new mothers, saying that they just don't have the extra money it takes to look fashionable. Even though money can be tight for any of us, mothers or not, looking your best does not have to break your bank account. Here are some easy tips for looking your best on a limited budget:

1)Look for catalogs online that offer "deferred payment". The most popular ones out there today are Chadwicks, Newport News, Spiegel, and Lerner. They don't always offer this, so register your email address with them, and very quickly you should start receiving invites from them to use their "90 day deferred billing option".

Use a debit card if you can, but make sure that whatever your total is, you start saving that amount NOW. For instance, 90 days, or 3 months, should give you plenty of time to save enough money to cover your costs. For instance, if you stopped spending $4.00 day on a gourmet coffee drink, multiply that by 5 ($20.00), multiply that by 4 ($100.00), and you could in reality spend $300.00 on a new wardrobe, and have the money to pay for it in those 3 months.

2)Organize your friends/coworkers and have a "clothes swap" party. All of us have things we don't wear anymore, or can't fit into. Instead of donating them to Goodwill, throw a girly party, include handbags, shoes, etc. You would be amazed how many really nice things your friends are willing to part with.

3)Visit Consignment Shops in Wealthy parts of town. The clothes that are for sale at these shops are usually high quality, sometimes "haute couture" clothing. The prices may be a little higher than a Goodwill store, but if you are looking for more "trendy" looks, this is the place to start.

Are you planning for an outdoor excursion or an adventure trip? Well if your answer is yes, then you need to think on the garb you would put on or like to carry for your thrill outing. As it is impossible to experience the adventure sore in your formal clothes with full sleeves, but you need to have something tough and trendy. If you prefer to go on your favorite Harley Davidson, then certainly for that stylish entry and glitzy exit you would need a classy and chic motorcycle vests. Leather has always been a rage among all ages for its smooth, sleek and rugged looks exuding true personality. Motorcycle vests too get along in this race of imparting smooth and rugged looks to the biker, who always need the one.

Motorcycle vests are making waves for their passion among the hip hop generation. These leather biker vests provide ample freedom and comfort with the much needed coarse looks for that rugged adventurer without compromising on the basic purpose of protection against the vagaries of nature. Motorcycle vests are basically meant for the inner wear by both men and women, but they are often worn externally for that apparent appeal and chic fashion statement. The reason, rider vests are catching the fantasy of the youth is nothing but its trendy fashion orient. Basically motorcycle vests are available in varied leather types like lamb, cowhide, buckskin, goatskin, suede etc; each leather type endowing its distinctive style, elegance and simplicity to the biker vests. These rider vests are available in inimitable styles, designs, shapes and a palette of varied rich colors.

Ideally it is form fitting, with perfect fit and hence lends a mileage to your outfit for a ride or an adventure trip. Motorcycle vests comes in shapes like box, motorcycle snap closure vest, fringed vests, braided vests, fur trimmed vest and Victoria vests with a vent at the back and adjustable tab for altering size. These leather vests provide quality style, comfort and space to carry your essentials with multiple inner and outer pockets as well. Riding vest are manufactured in rugged leather with proper lining for protecting the biker from the strong torrent of winds, drizzle or any other erratic climatic outburst. Prominent colors like black, tan and browns are always there with motorcycle racers and bikers. Men’s leather vests are available with sleeves and without sleeves and you can definitely dress up or down depending on your occasion or event. It can be worn with or without shirt but for any occasion, it will exude it magnificence equally. So get in this dream garb and make a trip for any adventure or go for a casual outing.

In 19th century and early 20th century warfare most armies wore uniforms consisting of brightly colored coats and trousers of matching or aesthetically contrasting colors. Various explanations for this practice have been given through the years. Providing a feeling of unity among the troops by seeing their comrades smartly dressed and making an impression on the general public, which was the source of new recruits, are among the more compelling ideas for having an army dressed in parade fashion.

Another more obvious, no pun intended, advantage of these "stand out" types of uniforms was simply to be easily distinguished from the enemy in combat situations. The easier it was to identify the combatants the more readily the commanders could assess conditions and make decisions on the field of battle. If an army had a reputation as being a competent, tough, fierce fighting unit, just the sight of the uniform may put some doubt and a little hesitation in the mind of the opposition.

With the improvements in firepower, range and accuracy of weapons the brightly colored uniforms of the day became a liability. As battle losses increased, because the troops were such visible targets, changes in philosophy and tactics led too much more subdued uniform coloring. An event with the British Army in India in the mid 1800's had them dying their red coats a kind of khaki color. This action was a sign of future changes. At the start of the 20th century Britain and the United States converted to the khaki military wear that is prevalent today.

The thought of reducing the visibility of soldiers for their protection certainly led to further experimentation and a broader use of camouflage clothing was one result of this process. Camouflage - from the French camoufler (to disguise) - is common in many forms in the natural world of animals, plants and insects on land and more prolific in the water world. There are two basic types of camouflage clothing. Cryptic resemblance is the similarity of color of the clothing to the background to enable a blending of the clothing to the surroundings. Disruptive coloration is the use of irregular patches of contrasting colors to disguise the outline of the person or object. Another type of camouflage wear which disguises a persons outline is a Ghillie suit. Named after Scottish anti poaching wardens who were called, you guessed it, Ghillies. A Ghillie suit consists of a very ragged full body covering with strands and projections of the camouflage material disguising completely the human outline.

Today there are many camouflage patterns; blotchy, spotted, striped, barred and many color combinations to go with these patterns. Woodland, desert, and city color combinations for specific backgrounds and more fashionable combinations such as sky blue, red, purple and savage orange for casual wear are available. Besides the military style shirts, pants and jackets camouflage shorts, t-shirts, swimwear and headwear for men, women, boys, girls and even infants is being produced. Because of the nature of human behavior there will probably always be a need for military camouflage clothing. For those who are free to choose there will always be camouflage clothing for hunting, work, recreation and leisure activities.

For anybody who values comfort over glamour, flip flops are heaven-sent. No other type of footwear is more comfortable. They are available in every color and can be made out of any material. You can have a pair to use at home, and more classy ones for social engagements.

Past designs of flip flops were not very foot-friendly. A wearer would often need a few weeks to get used to a pair. Fortunately, modern footwear manufacturers have incorporated comfort in their designs making flip flops more popular. They can now be found in homes throughout out the world.

Being easy to slip-on and off is just one of the lovely attributes of flip flops. It doesn’t matter if they get wet and they allow women to show off their newly painted toenails. Their popularity has prompted almost all footwear companies to manufacture them.

Some expensive models are available for brand-conscious individuals and some less costly models are available for thrifty costumers. It all depends on you; you can wear what kind of flip flops that satisfy your taste. But no matter how much they cost, they are still adored by countless consumers.

It would be wonderful if society allowed people to wear flip flops whenever and wherever they went to. Unfortunately they are not allowed at workplaces and are considered to be informal by fashion authorities, limiting the places where you can wear them. I think that our feet would really appreciate it we could wear them more often.

If you walk through any department store or shoe store and you notice the tons of sandals available. You'll notice that flip flops come in every color and material, which you could easily view in display in most living rooms. They may vary in price range and but are still a girl’s best friend.

When it comes to accessories, many individuals are unaware of the appropriate items that will best work with their outfit. No matter how much fashion experience you have in the clothing world, even the best of us are at a loss when it comes to adding spunk and pizzazz with accessories. There are so many options available, it is easy to throw up your hands and agree to live a life completely void of any accessories. Instead, look carefully at these accessorizing do’s and don’ts before you swear off these delightful items that will add polish to any outfit.

Accessorizing Do’s

Do choose accessories that will enhance your outfit. Look at your outfit’s colors, feel, and texture when choosing appropriate accessories. Work to find accessories that will successfully benefit a variety of wardrobes to stretch your budget and the items available to you.

Do strive to follow current trends when accessorizing your wardrobe. Fashionistas everywhere follow the fashion magazines to see exactly what is considered in and what is totally out when it comes to accessories. Gone are the days of leg warmers, so strive to say current with your accessory options and buy items that are with today’s hottest trends.

Do strive to have that one signature piece that accessorizes your outfit. Many individuals work around a particular piece or a theme when it comes to accessorizing their outfits. For example, look to include a silk scarf in all your outfits or make your signature piece a stunning brooch or necklace that can easily be added to any wardrobe.

Accessorizing Don’ts

Don’t choose an accessory that overpowers your outfit. Remember, it is called an accessory because you use it to work with your wardrobe, not completely overshadow you or your clothing. Avoid large, flashy, or brightly colored items that can take the focus away from you.

Don’t wear every current trend at once. Although it is important to stay up to date with today’s hottest trends, a do can quickly become a don’t when worn together at once.

Don’t choose the same, expected pieces each time. If your signature look includes a particular accessory, look to incorporate it in unique ways with each outfit. Turn your signature scarf into a head wrap or tie it to your handbag. Place your signature brooch on unique items, like a belt or fasten it to your back pocket. Work to keep your signature item fresh and innovative.

Designer duds are expensive, plain and simple. If you are in the market for superb items straight off the runway but do not have the budget for buying items straight from the store, there are alternatives. However, you should be warned that buying designer items from anyone else that the original manufacturer leaves you open to possibly purchasing fake goods. Designer knock offs are sold on the street, in stores, and most popularly, on the World Wide Web. Protect yourself from spending hard earned money on items that have been poorly made from sub par materials. Just because the item in question possesses a brand name that is no guarantee you are dealing with the real McCoy!

Most of those items that are claimed to be designer goods sold on the street are just plain fakes. Use a bit of common sense when buying any type of goods from any type of seller. If you buy a fifteen dollar Louis Vuitton signature purse, there is a strong chance that item is indeed a fake. Remember the old adage, “if it is too good to be true, then it probably is.” This cannot be truer than individuals looking super deals on authentic designer duds.

Regardless where you choose to purchase your cut rate designer goods, be sure the seller is reputable. If you are purchasing items from virtual stores on the World Wide Web, look to see if there are any complaints lodged against that specific company. Also, if you choose to purchase designer items from online auction sites like Ebay or Yahoo! Auctions, carefully evaluate the seller by searching the feedback responses. As always, go with your gut instinct—if you think something is a fake, and then avoid buying the item. No matter how great you are at sniffing out a deal, there is not way that bag you are buying for fifty dollars is a genuine Hermes Birkin bag.

The best way to avoid buying faked designer goods is by feeling the items. If the materials seem cheap, rough, unevenly dyed or woven, or poorly made, the item is probably a fake. Furthermore, take a close look at the craftsmanship. Check the seams, buttons, zippers, and any other items that can give an item away as a fake. With bags and shoes, look at the quality of the leather. Furthermore, the lining of a bag can tell you more about the quality of that particular purse than anything else, so be sure to take a peek inside.

When men prepare to go out dancing, they select a nice shirt and nice slacks or jeans and they take care to shave and spray themselves with colognes that have attractive scents. They do their hair and head out to the club, dressed to impress and ready to ask that certain someone to dance. One thing that many men overlook when dressing to go out dancing is their shoes.

Typically they just wear whatever shoes they have in the closet, like sneakers or sandals or even boots. These might be comfortable when you leave the house, but chances are you may come home limping. Even sneakers can hamper the best dancing skills, because they are made for traction and can stick to the floor, ruining your smooth dance moves. It's important to wear shoes that will allow you to move, yet provide your feet with comfort. A leather loafer will provide your feet with both air and room to breath and will allow you to dance without having to focus on your throbbing feet.

Another consideration when it comes to dancing is the dance floor. Many dance studios have floors that are more conducive to dancing in that they have under flooring that provides cushioning. Not all studios have this benefit, having concrete flooring instead. This is why it's always best to wear the proper shoes.

Now before you balk at the idea of going shoe shopping, consider this; the better the shoe, the better you will look on the dance floor. Smooth dancers attract people who want to dance with them, more so than those who are stumbling around. Even worse is to be asked to dance by an attractive person and having to decline because your feet are killing you. Men's dancing shoes come in a wide variety and since the price ranges vary so widely, you have an excellent chance to find one that is within your budget. Some male dancers specialize in a certain type of dancing and there are shoes that are made for these specific dancing styles.

When selecting your shoe, consider ones that have ballet straps. The straps are stabilizing and look great as well. Other dance shoes have features that make the shoe hug the foot, like pumps. There are different types of soles, such as the ones made of suede. The suede sole assists the dancer in being able to move smoothly across the floor and to turn and spin. It is not advisable to wear this type of shoe outside, since the sole can be damaged.

The important thing to keep in mind when you bring home your shoes is to wear them before you go out to break them in. New shoes can be stiff, so let your feet get used to them before you go out to dance. This way you can take the dance floor by storm.