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Get the yummy mummy look for less: Mila Jovovich
It’s not often we suggest taking frugal living advice from the stars, but this week we are taking our frugal living style tips from none other than yummy mummy Mila Jovovich. The 36-year-old actress and mum-of-one has caused a bit of a furore by being papped wearing the same outfit two days in a row (shock horror!) For more details and to take a peek at the offending outfit, have a look at this article from the MailOnline. There are lots of fashion lessons we will be taking from Mila, rather than branding them faux pas. First up is the...
read moreThree multi-purpose cosmetic products that can save you cash
There’s no better beauty buy than a multi-purpose beauty buy, a product that doesn’t just do what it says on the tin – but has a few other uses too. Not only do products with multiple uses save you clutter in your bathroom or cosmetics bag – they save you cash. Here are three of our favourites: 1) Cream blusher The pretty pinks and peaches we use to highlight our cheeks can make great eyeshadow shades in the spring/summer months and are complemented by tanned skin in particular. Being able to use a product that doubles up like...
read moreGive yourself a man-over
We are all familiar with the concept of the makeover and thanks to the blurring of boundaries at the tail end of the 90s, many of us are also au fait with metrosexuals. So, what do you get if you cross the two? The answer is a man-over, the new term coined by those fashionable folks over at Grazia who have been writing about the new wave of celebrity fellas who are giving themselves the once over in the looks and style department. Familiarise yourself with the key elements of the man-over in the full article, here Meanwhile, if you fancy...
read moreHow to feel part of the Olympics without actually being there
In case you’ve been in a hole somewhere without TV and internet access and have missed the constant media furore; this year the Olympics comes to London. Unfortunately, with obtaining tickets to the various events being somewhat of a lottery and those tickets themselves costing into the hundreds, many of us won’t be getting a close up taste of the action. Here at frugallivingadvice, we don’t think distance from the capital and a lack of VIP seating should stop you getting involved in Olympic fun, so we’ve come up with...
read moreBeat high fuel prices with a more economical car
With petrol prices having reached record levels in recent weeks, motorists are now more aware than ever about how much of their monthly budget is taken up by fuel spending. While many households are looking to make cutbacks here and there, reducing fuel bills could make a serious impact on family budgets. While there is not much you can do about the prices at the pumps, downsizing to a car which uses less fuel is a good money-saving move. Here, the Ford Fiesta is a strong option, and there are plenty of good used vehicles out there from the...
read moreWhy students should take charge of their taxes
If you worked part time as an undergraduate student, chances are you enjoyed the benefits of earning under the minimum tax threshold and therefore not paying tax on your earnings. As a busy postgraduate student the subject of taxes can often be overlooked as individuals don’t always go straight into postgrad study after a postgraduate course. If you have recently made the change from being part of the workplace and headed back to study at somewhere like MDX http://www.mdx.ac.uk/ as a postgrad and are working part-time in order to...
read moreSaving money on a patio
A patio is a beautiful outdoor space where you can relax in the sunshine. In some ways, you could think of it as an extra room of your house – particularly if you plan to have outdoor furniture, space for a barbecue and a play area there. Before sourcing the materials you’ll need from a retailer like Topps Tiles, plan out the entire project and see if you can save some money without compromising on the quality of the finished space. You can reduce costs on a patio by combining one relatively expensive material, such as stone, with...
read moreStudents warned over risky “pay-day loans”
As part of National Student Money Week, organised by the National Association of Student Money Advisers (NASMA), students are being urged to be aware of dangerous short-term pay-day loans that have sky-high interest rates, leading quickly to debt. A better alternative to manage your finances whilst at university is to use a pre-paid credit card scheme. Secure Trust Bank www.securetrustbank.com is a popular choice amongst students. Prepaid credit card schemes prevent accumulating debt as the credit card “credit” is already paid...
read moreBeware of fake cashmere
According to the Global Times, a Chinese retailer was fined $3.4 (£2.185) million at the close of 2012 for allegedly selling fake cashmere, highlighting the problem of individuals trying to cash in on the rising popularity of this luxury fabric. China is the largest supplier of the world’s cashmere, though it is also sourced in India and Pakistan. Once the reserve of the rich, it is now widely available on the UK high street and online from specialist retailers such as Pure Collection, though the quality of cheaper cashmere available...
read moreAre you cut out to be a pet owner?
There is a great amount of reward associated with being a pet owner. Research has shown that having a pet can make us happier, healthier and fitter. It’s no wonder therefore that one in three homes in the UK has a household pet. However, potential pet owners are being urged to consider their suitability for looking after a pet, following a record breaking year for pet abandonment. In addition to the initial cost of a dog or cat and their vaccinations, there is the on-going cost of food, toys, bedding and medical treatment to consider....
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