What was your best budget buy this year?
The GLAMOUR team responds.
Editor Pnina Fenster pnina@condenast.co.za … I took a bag of old white and beige clothes to the dry-cleaners and had them dyed in new, up-to-trend hues. A new wardrobe for a small investment!
Deputy Editor and Beauty Director Michelle Brownlee Smith michelleb@condenast.co.za … Micellar water. It removes makeup in a swipe, and a bottle lasts for ages.
Managing Editor Staci Lazarus staci@condenast.co.za … A Witchery jumpsuit for R399. It was marked down an additional 35%.
Acting Art Director Ziyaad Bassier ziyaad@condenast.co.za … Scoring a vintage Calvin Klein trench coat for R200 at a thrift store.
Fashion Director Chrisna de Bruyn chrisna@condenast.co.za … Caterpillar boots at half price.
Senior Copy Editor Karen Tennent karent@condenast.co.za … A sewing bust for R60 at Cape Town’s Milnerton market.
Special Projects and Events Manager Sarah Tuft saraht@condenast.co.za … I found an amazing replica Chanel handbag in a market in Turkey. It’s of great quality and cost R200!
Designer Zulpha Meyers zulpha@condenast.co.za … A Polaroid camera I found for R50 at a market. It still works perfectly.
Junior Designer Sam O’dowd sam@condenast.co.za … The date-night dinner special at HQ in Cape Town – and he paid!
Features Writer Nandi Ndlovu nandi@condenast.co.za … A faux-fur gilet for R80. Nothing like buying winter items in summer!
Editorial Executive Eva-maria Shuman (JHB) eva@condenast.co.za … An ’80s Escada puffer jacket from The Piles. I’m ready for Afriski!
Senior Syndication and Editorial Executive Micarla Lucas-kadir micarla@condenast.co.za … An amazing handcrafted wooden coffee table for R500 at a market.
Junior Fashion Editor Mandy Nash
mandy@condenast.co.za … Koki pens from Pick n Pay for under R20 to add colour to my diary.
Beauty Assistant Lesley Mathys lesley@condenast.co.za … My iphone 5s contract on a great special offer. So good for my pocket!
Promotions Assistant Lauren Williams promotions@condenast.co.za … A set of bedding for R250 at Sheet Street for my room makeover.
Junior Copy Editor Tumi Moletsane tumi@condenast.co.za … The full Revlon Photoready collection, all for R200 at a sale.