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As Pesach approaches, there are lots of additional expenses that need to be squeezed into the budget. The cost of outfitting the family with new clothing, shoes, matzah, holiday foods, cleaning help, and more can make a significant dent in our budget in the month of Nissan.
After all the necessities have been accounted for, there may not be much resources left for a Jewish woman to spend upon herself as she prepares for Pesach!
Here are some tips to approach Pesach looking stylish and beautiful, without breaking the bank!
1. Don’t be fooled by department stores’ ads for cosmetics. Know that the make up you find in your local drugstore is actually manufactured by the big department store brands! Loreal owns Lancome and Maybelline; and many makeup artists will vouch that many of these different company’s products are actually nearly identical. So save your money and buy makeup in your local drugstore without any worries about quality!
2. Change your shells. That purple and black top you’ve worn all winter with a black shell will look fresh for Spring with a cream or white shell. A small change here yields big results without necessitating a huge shopping spree! Shop for shells online at ShellSheli - use coupon code Blossom and get 15% off! Also check out their new skirt extenders – these will really add to the options for your Pesach wardrobe.
3. An eyelash curler will open up your eyes, and make them look wide and beautiful. Any decent curler will last for years and brighten your whole face, even on those days that you didn’t have a chance to apply any makeup!
4. Spring is here and it’s time to lay your worn out winter shoes to rest. Enjoy your new shoes in time for Pesach. We love shopping on Zappos.com for shoes, because they deliver within a day and have free returns. That means you can order a few styles in a few sizes and then keep only your favorite ones that fit. You can return all the others at no cost! It’s basically like having the shoe store come to your house, without the erev Pesach crowds! While you’re shoe shopping on Zappos, order some for your kids too!
5. It’s the edges of your clothing that give you a sophisticated appearance. Take some of those outfits that never quite looked good on you out of the closet, and then bring them to your local seamstress to tailor the shoulders, cuffs, and hemlines to fit your body perfectly. It’s almost magical how good you’ll feel when you wear an outfit that is totally suited to your figure!
6. Accessories can transform an old wardrobe into a new one! Flower-shaped acrylic necklaces, light-weight colored scarves, and chain belts are all in vogue and available for the budget shopper at incredible prices on Amazon
7. Take the time to put on a sheitel, even if it’s hot outside. A pony wig means that the hair is off your neck so that you keep cool and still look sophisticated throughout the summer. I specialize in quality human-hair wigs at rock-bottom prices and I love helping women get a new start with a new wig for Pesach.
These simple tips can transform your look from plain to fabulous without breaking the bank!
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Mimi Hershkowitz is a sheitel macher in Monsey, NY. She sells 100% human hair wigs for only $275, and ships them worldwide, satisfaction guaranteed! Find out more here.