Bonjour, Bella!

September is telling us that Christmas is just around the corner, so it's time to start saving cash. This month's Belle de Jour Gazette. is all about cheap thrills without compromising your style.

Don't toss out your old clothes and accessories just yet! With a little know-how, you can transform last season's wardrobe (or even items from five years ago!) into this season's fashion pieces. Read on at Recycling Fashion.

Are you itching for a makeover but can?t afford a salon's steep prices? We've got Three Cheap Makeovers you can do by yourself?results guaranteed! Need to save more dough? Incorporate Small Ways to Save Your Money and you'll soon see your piggy bank gaining weight.

And before the Christmas rush starts kicking in, get a head start on your shopping by checking out the metro's hottest Weekend Markets.

Before we leave you to your reading, just a quick update of the BDJ 2009 Power Planner, reservations will open come October 5 (Monday). Check the BDJ website! Also, interested resellers, please email us at ilovebdj@belledejourpowerplanner.com so we can send you the application form. =)

Enjoy September's serving of Belle!

CURRENT ISSUE

• Casting Call: Subtle Ways to Save Money -  Good money is hard to come by these days, especially with the upsurge of gas and grocery prices. Incorporate these small money-saving techniques because you?ll never know when you need emergency stash. ... read more
  
  
• Make-Up Room: Cheap Makeovers - You don't have to join a makeover reality show or spend thousands of pesos on a salon to get a change in your look. With these DIY and subtle makeovers, you'll improve your look in no time... read more
  
  
• Runway Report: Recycling Fashion - Fashion trends change every season, and it's hard to keep up with a limited paycheck. Unlike A-list celebrities who can afford to purchase new items on a weekly basis, we normal taxpayers have to work with our existing wardrobe or wait until we?ve saved enough money to splurge... read more
  
  
• Day-Off: From Markets to Bazaars - As the Ber months usher in, bazaars and weekend markets are also on the roll. Weekend markets and bazaars are the perfect place to do your early holiday shopping, especially if you want to save a penny or two. Here are this month's best picks ... read more

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