This is the time of year when the Travel Bug hits. Planning the Annual summer getaways are in full force. We all knowing the state of the economy, going on a vacation is a sacrifice let alone having to shop for it. Here are some tips to get the Vacation Worthy Wardrobe.

Take inventory of what you already have

Going through your closet and making an assessment of what stays and what goes is a great place for a foundation. You never want to duplicate purchase the same item or style. With doing this you can see what your important items are to purchase.

Make a Shopping List

After knowing what you are going to keep and get rid of, it’s time to shop. Creating a list will put in front of you what needs to be bought. This can prevent you from making a impulse buy. Knowing what you need can keep you in focus of your shopping goal and keep from overspending.

Pack Smart

Now that you have all your items for your trip, it’s time to make sure you pack smart. Now that airlines are restricting the amount of on-board luggage per passenger, pack accordingly. I know as women we would love to pack our whole summer wardrobe, it’s not possible. Again, make a list of items that are essentials for your vacation and after those are packed, you can start with the special extras. (As I like to call them the “just in case” items).

Check out Fashion Tip #2 on Going Green Fashion. This is a great way to learn to what to do with those old clothes while still helping the environment.

Going Green Fashion. Eco-Friendly is definitely the way to go. It’s affordable and you will always be helping out the environment. Recycling your clothing, shopping at thrift stores, and reselling your old items are to SAVE GREEN!!!

Here are some tips and ways to Go Green.

Recycling/Swapping Clothing

It’s time for spring cleaning and what better way to get rid of old clothing and start a new, than selling or recycling what you already have. Once you go through your closet and assess what stays and what goes, its time to decide what’s next?

There are some great clothes swapping sites like Rehash, MyFashionSwap, and SwapStyle that provide you with a community of others with items that they would like to trade. (My Fashion Swap is still under construction but please sign up for the notification so you know when the site goes live).

Reselling Your Clothing Online

Another way to stay green and make some extra money is to sell your gently used clothes.
A site called Ecrater is a free marketplace to sell your items and create your own online store.
I am creating a store soon on Ecrater.com so I will keep you posted.

Thrifty Shopping

Shopping secondhand is a great way save money and get new items for your wardrobe. Stores like Goodwill and Salvation Army are great starting points for your quest of thrifting smart. Goodwill also has a online auction site that features items for sale.

Check out Fashion Tip #1 on Budgeting and Happy Going Green.