The other day I was perusing a website about the “fashion evolution” of several celebrities, and was surprised to find myself most infatuated with First Lady Michelle Obama’s sense of style. That woman always looks good! I’ve been in a fashion (and financial) rut lately so I decided to take this inspiration and get myself over to my favorite consignment store: The Forget-Me-Not in Ipswich. 

Caroline and I have been consigning there for years and, despite the fact that the store is on the small side, we always manage to locate amazing, stylish and thrifty finds. Taking a page from Mrs. Obama’s notebook, I purchased a full skirt and longish mohair sweater. She usually tops off such an outfit with a large belt, but I decided to go with my over-sized earrings (a thrifty Christmas present from Caroline) instead.

I strongly recommend tapping into the fashion ideas of some well-dressed women, and then exploring the look on a budget… consignment stores are a great place to do this. While their prices aren’t as low as thrift stores, their inventory tends to be more selective and seasonally appropriate.

Check out your local yellow pages for your nearest consignment store. Also, think about signing up for an account there - that way you can use what you make to buy more stuff! I mean… put in your savings!