Economical Stylist Gifts

May's guide to looking cheap on a budget.

CLOTHES-HORSES OF THE ART SCENE

Bad hair day!

People in the mirror may be more attractive than they appear.

Beauty is in the eye of the manipulator.

"This is daring, but I like it."

"Oh to be young and in love and wear things cut on the bias."

"Don't shave it. It gives your face character."

Pashminas are sooo noughties!

"I can never get my sunglasses on my head the way my hairdresser does"

'If by 'great', you mean 'terrible', then yes, we have plenty of great beers for under $4.00 a six-pack.'

Pampered and poodled.

Shoe addict.

'These fit just right. Do you have anything too tight?'

"I don't like your application."

'You're hopeful - worrying about what underwear to wear for the office party!'

At the suit makers

The Young Ladies' Young Gentleman

My Bangs: A Play in 5 Acts

'Trust me, it's very proper to mix stripes.'

"A naked dress is perfect when you have nothing to wear."

Vivienne Westwood

Dolores is so avant garde.

"Amazing! It's the season of me!"

"Who's a pretty girl now?"

'I know I don't look like a matinee idol of yesteryear anymore, but neither do they!'

Cinderella insisted on always having glass slippers - even into old age...

'I think there's been some mistake...'

"I'm not trying to be beautiful, I'm only trying to look better than everyone else there."

'Which fashion magazine do you recommend?'

"Would the gentleman care for a razor and comb to start?"

"It's a nice halo and all, but I'm not sure it matches my outfit."

All it takes is a little willpower and a good metabolism...

"Perhaps a cozy scarf to go with the hat?"

Half-Price Haircut and Half-Cut Price Hair.