"When it comes to fashion, clothes, jewelry and make up, shop inexpensiveplaces and splurge only on important pieces," Natasha says. "I only buyexpensive things that I can wear and use for a long time."

Natasha offers some inexpensive ways to update a wardrobe for minimal costand maximum value.

-- Add scarves. You can wear them on your head, around your neck and

they look great.

-- One quick and easy look that really works is layering your jewelry.

Bargains I find in vintage and thrift stores are my prettiest pieces

and long necklaces look great layered.

-- When wearing short necklaces, just wear one at a time.

If you wear a uniform, dress it up with accessories and make sure you

don't break the dress code.

"Makeup has been a hurdle for me," says Natasha. "I think it is reallyimportant even though some of my friends don't wear it. They think it takestoo much time. Since I like my look to be natural and light, applying just alittle can make a big difference and it doesn't take any time at all."

Natasha has learned that buying makeup at the drug store is the bestvalue. Expensive makeup never worked any better for her and the long-lastinglipstick is much cheaper too. Because she likes to experiment, it makes senseto buy 2 or 3 shadows for a few dollars.

She says mascara all works about the same, so she suggests that you saveyour money and get it at the drugstore too.

"My skin is more normal than perfect. Since I really have to work to havegood skin, I spend more and buy the bare mineral type of cover up, base,foundation or powder," says Natasha. "When I use that as a barrier, it keepsmy skin from reacting to other products and it allows me to have good lookingskin without spending a fortune."Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), clickappropriate link.Natasha Darras http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=69897SOURCE Natasha DarrasRobin Nolan of McDavid Public Relations, robin@mcdavidpr.com, for NatashaDarras