In these turbulent economic times, we’re all a little more budget conscious. Should we fashion mavens just stop buying clothes altogether? Probably. Is that likely to happen? Uh, are you serious? But is it a good idea to spend only on clothes we know we’re going to get our money’s worth from? For sure.

That’s why I liked this article I came across on cleveland.com. (Am I an avid reader of cleveland.com? No. But sometimes in my fashion reading I end up in the strangest places.

Make sure to read it to find out just what is worth spending on this season. Because, as we all know, there are always those flash-in-the-pan trends that we fall in love with and then can’t stand three months later. (Gaucho pants anyone? I’ve personally got about four pairs that are currently in my soon-to-be-dumped-at-Goodwill pile.)

I especially like what the author has to say about statement jewelry. This is a trend I’ve noticed more and more of and have begun incorporating myself. You can take the simplest dress, tank or T, pair it with a fantsastic necklace, and BOOM! a you’ve got a fantastic outfit. Best part: While we all drool over the baubles in the Tiffany catalog, you can get plenty of statement jewlery on the cheap.

My fave spots for finding such accessories: Charlotte Russe, etsy.com, Forever 21 and, when you stumble across them, street vendors who actually sell good stuff. Any other suggestions? Please pass them along.

And, on an unrelated note, be sure to check back here in the coming days for a very exciting Bella Band update! For now I’ll leave it at this: I can wear my jeans again!