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Credit crunch chic
5/ 5/2008
LOOKING for style on a shoestring? We've rounded up the best of the high street buys to help you get a bit of "credit crunch" chic!
1 - Casual cool on the cheap. Cardigans from £14.99 and city shorts from £16.99 at TK Maxx
2 - City chic on a shoestring. Dress, £25,from Matalan
3 - Festival frocks for less. Dress £18, jacket £15 at New Look
4 - High style, low prices. Off-the-shoulder dress, £40, at Dorothy Perkins
5 - Penny-saving prints at Primark. Maxi dress, £14
6 - Beach bargains from Peacocks. Kaftan £12
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