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4. Classic Fashion Pieces A universal fashion tip is to invest in basics that you can wear through the year for all seasons. Stick to neutral colour palettes and styles. A crisp white shirt and a well fitting pair of jeans or black pants should be your starting point. You can then add on accessories, like jewellery and hijabs to bring in colour. One of my favourite black pants is the Harem pants from Bespoke Hijabi. Stylist Waseefa Hutton has created a trendy looking pair of harem pants which can take you from work to an evening out, with just a change in accessories or blouse. 5. Don’t live beyond your means This sounds harsh but ladies who are financially fit and strive to be financially stable are extremely cautious to never spend more than what they earn and one of the easiest ways to do so is to stop carrying around debt. This is usually in the form of a credit or retail store card. Try to transact primarily with your cheque cards or a specific cash amount and leave your store cards and credit cards at home. By doing so you will be unable to make impulsive purchases and you will over time, eliminate this debt.