10 Tips to Make Cheap Clothes Look Expensive

Sometimes it is so hard to explain why branded clothes are so expensive. A price difference usually reflects the quality of the fabric, the accuracy of the edges and the etiquette. Still, it is said that style is not a question of money and that you cannot buy good taste. Therefore, “expensive” means knowing how to choose and mix clothing items in order to get a fashionable and neat look. Find out a few simple tips so you can make cheap clothes look expensive and stylish.

Staying fashionable doesn’t necessarily means investing lots of money. For this you just need to know a few tips and tricks that will make you look stylish with inexpensive clothes.

• Pay attention to fabrics. You can add style an outfit, but for this the quality of the fabric is essential. Regardless the cut of a clothing item, if it’s made from a cheap fabric this can be easily seen. In this case natural fabrics should be your choice. Therefore, avoid buying clothes that contain more than 20% synthetics. Moreover, synthetics are hard to make them look good due to their bad edges. Buy cotton, linen and silk instead, and avoid shiny fabrics.

• Buy expensive accessories. Even if you decided to save money, you have to invest much more when it comes to shoes, belts or hanbags. Every girl should have at least one leather bag and shoes. Optionally, you can wear a silk scarf or a good watch.

• Don’t spend your money on basic items. There are a few classic pieces that are not worth spending on. Therefore, whenever going shopping, buy cheaper t-shirts, blouses, skirts or jeans. You can wear them with very stylish accessories and you can match them with other pieces in order to create a designer look.

• Mix and match. It’s already known that all the money in the world couldn’t buy the sense of style. Therefore, even if you spend lots of money on branded clothes it doesn’t mean that you are very well dressed. Put your creativity to the test and mix cheaper pieces with pricier ones. A beautiful and unique style means knowing how to mix and match less simple items with more simple ones.

• Quality check. When shopping around look for high-quality items in a bargain. “Quality” can be in certain situations synonym with “expensive”. Pay attention to the seam edges and make sure that they are finished, to buttons and colors, and symmetrical patterns. There are details that could make a difference.

• Make changes. You can add a bit of glitz and glam to your wardrobe just by changing a few buttons on your shirts or your dresses. Buy buttons of different shapes and sizes, and apply them on your favorite shirt for a modern and sophisticated look. You can do the same thing with your old dress. Apply a few sequins and you’ll instantly get a chic and versatile effect.

• Black is back. Black has always been the color of elegance and versatility. Besides this, it can be used for so many occasions from casual to formal. You can mix and match a black cheap item in so many ways in order to get a glam and expensive look. When you mix black and white you get that perfect combination that reflects easily a luxurious and chic state.

• Try thrift shops. You can find many cheap and high-quality pieces in thrift stores. Before buying check well to see if they are not ragged or they don’t have spots. You will certainly find a lot of good products.

• Color matching. Your look should be in perfect balance from head to toe. If you mix all colors possible you’ll just obtain a ridiculous and cheap look. Find out what colors flatter you and learn how to match them in a chic and elegant way.

• Avoid the extremes. Try to not over exaggerate and always know the limits. Everything that is too short or too long will ruin your look. Choose clothes that flatter your body shape and add elegance and style to your appearance.

Tips on Dyeing Hair Extensions

Lifetime of human hair extensions vary from a few months to a few years depending on the type and quality of the extensions. Human hair extensions that are permanently sewed in to your real hair usually last for a few months and often up to six months. In the lifetime of a hair weave, it is natural to want to change its color to match with your new look. Is that acceptable and can you change the color of hair extensions as you please?

Sampling

Human hair extensions are the same as one’s own hair and therefore anything you can do with natural hair can also be done with these extensions. So as with your own hair, it is possible to dye and heat style natural hair extensions.

When coloring (dyeing) hair weaves, Strand Testing is critical for the safety of the hair extension. This test basically confirms whether or not the dyeing process can damage the hair weaves. The dye must be prepared as per directions and then applied to a small portion of the hair extensions first for testing. Allow several hours, ideally 24 hours to see the effect and then continue with dyeing the rest of the hair. A lot of companies allow you to order samples of hair extensions that you can test with even before actually buying them.

Virgin Hair Extensions

Perfect hair type for coloring are the  Virgin  Hair Extensions. This type of hair would’ve never been chemically processed before you receive them and hence should be ideal for dyeing. Coloring of virgin hair extensions is much like doing them for natural hair and a lot of care must be taken to protect them from harsh chemical agents. Most other types of hair, especially synthetic hair, are unsuitable for dyeing as they tend to become really weak because of exposure to chemicals and dyeing them will irreversibly damage your hair extensions. Reiterating that strand testing is the best method to prevent damage from dyeing.

Lightening effect

Lightening is more difficult and risky than darkening. Lightening usually requires bleaching hair extensions which can really damage the hair extensions. To avoid bleaching, you can directly dye the darker hair into the color you desire, but that usually leaves a tint of dark shade. The hair ends up with shades of slightly orange. However, re-doing the coloring over and over again should remove the orange shade and eventually get you to the light color that you had wanted. Usually you need three iterations to obtain the perfect match. Colorings will have to be repeated in intervals of a few days.

Risks of Bleaching

If you still decide to bleach, you could use a stripper or eraser first. In general, for black hair, applying stripper twice reduces it to brown. Allow some time between using the stripper and bleach so the hair is not damaged too much. Get a good brand of bleach and prepare the solution using instructions on the box, and then soak the hair extensions in the prepared solution. Let it soak for a little while before washing away the bleach. Always remember that this process could severely damage the hair extensions and you may be required to apply bleach a few times when lightening hair. So follow the instructions carefully and pay close attention to any usage warnings. You could also try a toner to help with any left over tint after coloring.