Many of you know I love fashion and have from a young age. I am sure that my mother would have plenty of stories that included me carrying a LARGE RED PATENT LEATHER purse around the neighborhood. At the age of 16 I became a visual merchandiser for Ralph Lauren, joined DEX (Delta Epsilon Chi) and competed and placed nationally in fashion design and merchandising. This landed me a lucrative scholarship to attend a renowned fashion design school in California. But instead I chose to finish my degree at University of Utah in Consumer Science. Now as a financially conscious mother of a busy little boy I want to share my tips, secrets and CRAZY love of fashion with you. Fashion Cents is about many different aspects of being fashionable. You don’t have to spend a lot or any money at all. Through this blog we will explore ways to use what you have, quick adds to update your wardrobe, and key pieces that you will have for many years to come (I still have pieces from my wardrobe I bought when I was 16 and at 26 I am still wearing them.) A classic is always a classic.