4. Runway-ready denim. What’s hotter than Balmain’s $2,000 spring runway destroyed jeans? Paying your rent. Get the highly coveted look for less in about two hours with minimal resources. Start with your favorite skinny jean. (Levi’s, H&M, Charlotte Russe and Forever 21 all have styles for around $50 and under.) With a box cutter, cheese grater, sandpaper or even a razor, rub the jeans where you want to distress them, going against the grain when possible. If the jeans are thicker weight, create a small hole with scissors or nail clippers before rubbing to help. For stability, you may need to insert a piece of cardboard, wood or brick so your rubbing doesn’t go through. Once you’ve created holes, toss the jeans into the washer with bleach. Voila! They’re fashionably destroyed.
5. Chic flower arrangements. A weekly floral fix can set you back $100 a week, about the starting hourly rate of a therapist. We went to florist Meredith Waga Perez, owner of New York City's Belle Fleur, for her tips on how to keep these natural pick-me-ups in your home for less.
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“People are spending more time at home,” she says. “Indulging in beautiful flowers is an easy way to uplift your spirit.” She recommends trading out budget-busting bouquets for beautiful statement flowers, like a poppy, nemesis or parrot tulip. Pop a stem or two in a bud vase to create a simple, modern look. No vase? She recommends IKEA, Target or cb2 for cylinder styles for less than $10. Another option is to choose longer-lasting flowers. Waga Perez recommends calle lilies, which last a few weeks, rather than days, or an orchid plant, which can live for a month.
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