Ways of having more dollars than Benjamin Franklin..

Being a clothes and make up minded student like many of you other bloggers its sometimes difficult to manage money efficiently. My problem is that I am awful at saving and when I get paid my money leaves my bank account just as quickly as it entered. So here are some of the things I do to have more dollah for the important things in life:

1. Get a part time or weekend job- whip up a CV or resume if you are from the u.s and hand it around your local area or nearest town. I know this is a pretty obvious one but even if you are still at school a few hours at the weekend will make a difference. If you are a little older try department stores most likely there will be a section looking to employ. I myself now have two jobs one at day time and one at night on the weekend, I DO NOT recommend that I have never been more tired in my life!

2. Have a look at what you have (a proper look)- Instead of gravitating towards Topshop every time you need an outfit, have a proper look in your wardrobe you will be surprised at what you may find. I feel like I have often forgotten about things I have in the past, simply because I have gotten so much new stuff that the other items get pushed aside.

3. Get creative- If you find an old tshirt or have a pair of old jeans lying around, get the scissors out and chop it up! Cut the neckline off tshirts and cut the arms off to turn it into a vintage looking vest if its a little messy then great that's the look your going for. As for jeans and trousers they are easily turned into shorts mark off where you want them to fall and then chop off the leg and roll up the hem or pull some threads to make it more worn. Another great way to update what you have is to get some studs and stud the shoulders or pockets of your denim/leather jackets or jeans and shorts. You can get studs really cheaply on eBay, I have a few items to stud so I will hopefully do a post on that soon.

4.Have a rummage in your parents wardrobes- Its amazing what you may find in there, personally my parents wardrobes are like Narnia! Full of hidden treasures and items of clothing from their past that they desperately want to hide but cannot bear to let go of. I have thrifted Levi jeans from my dad that I'm going to turn into shorts and have found a few nifty acid wash tshirts and crop tops in my mums wardrobe! another thing dads are great for is cosy jumpers in winter time their wardrobes are bursting with them..well mines is anyway.

5.eBay- Tons of people are now selling their unwanted things on eBay and it is a fantastic way of making a few extra pounds. Have a look through your things and anything you don't use anymore or don't want instead of throwing it away pop it on eBay, because you know what they say "one mans rubbish is another mans treasure". Setting up a paypal account is mega easy and the best way to handle money on sites like eBay. Also if you are new to the whole process there is an iphone app that is super easy to use and is great to put things on for sale with. Be warned though eBay can be addictive!

I hope some of this helped. Any of you guys have any good money saving/making tips?

Kerry xo