Frugalistas – Frugality goes mainstream
I knew it wouldn’t be long before it happened. For the fashion conscious among you the credit crunch is starting to show a silver lining already.
It appears that being frugal is becoming very fashionable. The credit crunch and how to be frugal are now the latest hot topics at dinner parties. I have to admit that I am impressed by the fashion industry’s ability to take advantage of what most other businesses would regard as a crisis.
Fashion companies, instead of sitting there moaning about how their sales have collapsed are embracing the whole credit crunch with gusto. At the same time they are capitalizing on people’s concerns about the environment too. The articles in the links below go into great detail as to how big business is cashing in on new economic and environmental trends.
The cynic in me thinks its just good business sense for the fashion industry. Another part of me thinks that anything that makes frugality more socially acceptable is fine by me.
Have a read of the articles below and make up your own mind. There are some great tips on saving money and some unique ideas on how to make it fun. As they say – frugality is the new black. J
The Frugalistas: Meet the women who can show you how to beat the credit crunch in style.
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