13 Ways to Save and Stay Stylish

1. Do-it-yourself blemish-balm cream

En español | Lois Joy Johnson, Beauty and Style Expert: Mix a dab of foundation with a dab of daily moisturizer to make your own BB cream. The combo protects and hydrates skin, and covers up discolorations.

2. Go natural on manicures

Remove polish stains with a homemade whitening paste. Mix one tablespoon hydrogen peroxide with two tablespoons baking soda and apply to polish-free nails — under tips, too — for 10 minutes. Wipe off residue. Then use a nail buffer to give nails a healthy, pinkish sheen.

3. Let dry shampoo do many jobs

Forget buying mousses, gels or creams. Dry shampoo works as a second-day hair freshener, adds bulk to thin hair and won't leave hair greasy or sticky.

4. Choose suede

Buy low-price suede shoes or booties instead of inexpensive leather. Suede looks more posh.

5. Go longer between hair-coloring appointments

Zigzag your part to camouflage roots. Apply a mineral powder to the gray, or spray it with a root cover-up. If your hair is dark, use gray or brown eye shadow to cover roots.

6. Rescue stinky shoes

Put scented dryer sheets in the toes overnight to deodorize. Also, slip dryer sheets inside luggage to prevent musty travel odors.

7. Shop in July or January

Dan Chizzoniti, Men's Fashion Expert: Stores need to clear the racks to make way for the next season, so items are heavily discounted.

8. Check prices after you buy

Retailers often will refund the difference if a splurge item you bought goes on sale shortly after your purchase. 

9. Buy clothes through online airline miles programs or rebate sites

The more you spend, the more points you get that you can use later.

10. Use double-duty grooming products

Marissa Stephenson, Men's Style Expert: For example, an inexpensive multitasker essential oil can be used as a moisturizer, face wash and aftershave, and it's light enough to tame unruly hair.

11. Use shampoo sparingly

Your hair won't get any cleaner from using a palmful of product versus a dime-size amount, and washing every other day is healthier than shampooing daily.

12. Buy better quality clothes

Six or seven great pieces that you can mix and match will not only look more stylish, they'll hold up longer than a dozen cheaply made garments that you'll have to throw out by season's end. Even better, buy quality apparel on sale.

13. Stay neutral

For clothing staples such as coats or sweaters, choose colors that are neutral. That way you can wear them more often without it being obvious.

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