— Cfo Students aud mouey Student clothing By Grace Neptuno Your little treats such as those Gucci sunglasses, Coach bags and your jewel- encrusted iPhone may have been a regular fixture when you were living at Mom and Dad’s house, but you’re on your own now and that means you can’t afford to live in Rock & Republic style while making Gap wages. Not to worry, here’s some ways to still live fabulously broke in this city. 1. Stay well groomed: Guys and girls, nothing says pauper more than a shabby, unkempt appearance. You don’t need to get a manicure everyday but clean hair, clean clothes and little to no smell does more for your appearance than wearing all the designer duds any day. 2. Body clutter: The best way to save money on clothes? Not having to replace your current clothes with bigger sizes. Sure we have a snug fit once in a while but packing on those “student stress pounds” wreaks havoc on your clothing budget. Clear out your body clutter by maintaining an exercise routine thereby minimizing your clothing replacement allowance. 3. Shop sales: Who doesn’t love a bargain? Finding the right outfit amongst the sales racks is not only ite Entertainment on a budget 7. Accessorize: Buying the whole 8. Born Again: Some consignment an adventure, it can keep money in your wallet so you can actually afford to go out wearing that new outfit. 4. Wear it out: Unless you’re an Olympic track and field champion, your running shoes do not need 9. replacing every week. The same with purses. 5. Wait a little while: Did you know that just by waiting another three weeks, that new season sweater you’re eyeing up will definitely go on sale by at least 15 per cent? Wait just another week and the price lowers even more. The great thing about waiting before you buy is that the outfit will still be 10. in season and you'll have paid significantly less for it. Patience is definitely a virtue of value. 6. Clothing exchange: Get your friends together at the end of each season for a clothing exchange. Everyone brings their best pieces and trades off with each other. You get new additions to your wardrobe for free. outfit can be costly. Buying new accessories however, can be a cost-effective way of stretching your fashion dollars. Pair up your classics with a new necklace or earrings, adding new life to your wardrobe. stores feature relatively top-end clothing. Shops such as Front tells you. A shirt is a shirt. You & Company on Main Street and Mintage on Commercial Drive stock designer labels, samples, previously loved clothing and even some new up-and-coming designer items. Develop a touch of class not a sense of style: While wearing the latest trends can be fun, it works better for you in the long run to build a wardrobe based on classic pieces. Daniel Craig, Audrey Hepburn, Jackie-O, just a few names who have a reputation for being well dressed in classic pieces, without all the over-the- top trendiness. Pssst...no one can tell: This one’s simple. A white t-shirt from Versace looks the same as an Old Navy white t-shirt. The differences are too subtle to notice, no matter what anyone ~ will still spill the same pasta sauce on it. Only one will be easier on your wallet to just toss. Finally, decide if that outfit is something that’s necessary or just something that passes the time. If you really need a new winter coat, by all means get one. Do you really need a new pair of Ed Hardy’s to go with your new Ed Hardy wallet and belt? No you don’t. You don’t have to look shabby as a student, but spending your rent money on overpriced bags and shoes may result in you needing that winter coat after all. Smart students save their money on things that matter. The thing to do is think about what matters to you: looking expensive or looking smart. Next week in Students and Money: transportation Douglas vs. Douglas The security of a structured program beats the uncertainty of “taking courses” By Jennifer Markham his is my fourth year at Douglas. I took a peppering of courses to get a two-year Associate of Arts degree, which I finished in three. My goal was to eventually transfer to SFU and finish an elementary teaching degree. my family. I am still working on learning all 30 names, but I know that I have two years to do it. That’s another difference; I feel more connected to the school because my courses are all set in stone to complete the program. Attendance is mandatory. I’ve got a locker. There is a room just for people in Print Futures and I’ve even applied “There’s a certain sense of security that | feel that | just didn’t find taking general courses.” After hanging out weekly with a large group of children in my first year, I decided that really wasn’t for me. As I appeared to be finishing my degree, I was actually wandering around aimlessly looking for direction. I stumbled across the Print Futures program while taking creative writing courses, which I really enjoyed. After ruling out the extra five to six years it would take me to be a sign language interpreter, I applied for the program and got in ending up back here at Douglas this September. Although I’m still parking in the same place and buying my books at the same store, being in a specialized program has completely changed my educational experience. I’ve only been in the program for two weeks, but I already hang out with my fellow students more than with Oe to be a student ambassador. There’s a certain sense of security that I feel that I just didn’t find taking general courses. All of a sudden my teachers talk with each other and even socialize. My classmates are in all of my same courses and therefore face the same hardships, challenges and deadlines. As well as being very individual and different, we are also finding that we share some of the same past- times, hobbies and guilty pleasures. I’m sure as the semester trudges forward we will share early mornings, deadline induced panic and pub nights. To other students lacking in direction, I highly recommend specializing in a program. To my classmates, provide wed survive, our future looks great!