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How to Shop your Closet for Summer 2009

Is the economic downturn forcing you to reconsider the way you shop? You can spend less and still dress fashionably by taking a creative look at what's already in your closet.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art31066.asp

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Norma Shephard, Costuming Editor
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