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Money Fix: Designer fashion, budget fit

September 19, 2011 9:06 PM By PATRICIA KITCHEN patricia.kitchen@newsday.com

Quick ReadNo need to ravish finances in an attempt to look more ravishing, says "bargainista" Pamela Parisi, founder of Manhattan's The Elegant Tightwad.

For those on a budget Revival Boutique in

Photo credit: Newsday/Lauren R. Harrison | For those on a budget Revival Boutique in Roslyn is a consignment shop specializing in upscale designer labels and couture clothing, shoes and accessories. (Sept. 8, 2011)

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Does your closet seem just a tad drab when compared to fashionistas?

Well, there's no need to ravish your pocketbook in an attempt to look more ravishing, says Pamela Parisi, founder of Manhattan's The Elegant Tightwad, who leads "bargainista" shopping excursions to private showrooms and upscale consignment shops.

Here are her tips on how to save:

Knockoffs. If there's a particular...

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