Andrea you wrote "where host Pat Verreto’s outdated thumbnail image convinced me that frugality meant that I was doomed to a life of white turtleneck sweaters and large Coke bottle glasses" and I almost choked on my store-brand mineral water.

That poor woman also scared the hell out of me this past year. I came across the same site when I was faced with the sad state of my finances. In fact I recall posting her picture elsewhere. Come to think of it, a large majority of the frugality sites made think I was destined to make prarie dresses at home and hoard empty bleach bottles.

But you know, style goes beyond thrift. There are some very well-to-do folks out there who make her look ready for the runway. If you have an ounce of fashion sense, you can still look good and be frugal.I need to remind myself that next time I find myself wandering into Sephora.