being scene/emo on a budget!
it can be rough out there if ur poor and cant afford hot topic and spencer’s prices
here are some resources and ideas to be scemo on the cheap!
band shirts are extremely pricey, and not everyone has a hot topic close by that they can go to to check the clearance rack.
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hanes crew neck t-shirts sell for about 5-6 dollars at dollar general (depending on the size), and plain fruit of the loom t shirts cost 3-6 dollars at walmart
tubes of acrylic paint like this usually cost about 99 cents wherever you go
acrylic paint holds up pretty well in the wash, but if the design fades, keep the stencils around to touch up the shirt
rubber bracelets are always overpriced. its always 10 bucks per what is honestly just an over glorified rubber band.
kandi is cost effective, customizable, and quintessentially scemo.
at dollar tree you can find baggies of beads in several verities, pony/stars/lettering. all for a dollar.
if you can afford it, bulk packages of pony beads like these sell for around ~10-15 dollars. id say it’s worth the price sense you’re getting it in bulk.
a 10 yard spool of elastic string costs about 1-2 dollars at michaels, and various spools at walmart cost anywhere from 1-5 dollars.
this ones a little hard bc denim and bottoms in general are always gonna cost a bit more than shirts. but we all gotta wear pants.
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how to distress jeggings
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jeans are always pretty pricey, but the cheaper jeggins at walmart go for about 6-16 dollars.
tights can be found at walmart ranging from 3-15 dollars
dollar store makeup can sometimes be harsh on the skin, depending on what you buy. however, ELF is a cheap makeup brand that has, in my experience, always treated me right.
this eyeliner pot is 3 dollars and is a must have. just dip your finger in and smear til you got the desired effect. mine lasted me all 4 years of highschool until i misplaced it in a move.
a cool little trick if you’re having trouble finding a good black lipstick that doesnt break the bank: apply the eyeliner to your lips and then apply a coat of lip balm or clear lip gloss. it actually lasts pretty long and hardly fades.
also, check this pallete out. 10 dollars.
look at these bold colors! the red, purples, and black would make even Ebony Dark'ness Dimentia Raven Way blush.
ELF can be found at walmart, target, and online at their store. ELF is also cruelty free!
how to make shrinky dinks
the article doesnt mention this, but you dont need to purchase the shinky dink sheets. if you have any #6 plastic from packaging, you can use that! (shrinky sink plastic sheets also price around 3-10 dollars if you’d prefer to use the sheets)
packs of colored permanent markers cost ~6-12 dollars
make charms for bracelets, phones, and necklaces! trace designs from the internet or freehand your own!
when its in season you can find plenty of deals! looking around i found a neon eyeshadow pallete for three dollars and neon tights for 10!
posters are way too expensive, thankfully though there is an alternative
ups offers a service to be able to print off 8.5x11 sheets of paper for about 2$ in black and white and 2.50$ in color per page ( of course this depends on how much ink you use)
your local library may also offer the same service, give or take a couple bucks depending on your library. do note though you may need to purchase a library card if you dont already have one as some libraries require you to have one to use the service.
just fill up a word document with your desired pictures, pay, print, cut, and pin to your wall.
another alternative is to trace what you want by hand! cartoon characters, band logos, anything, just trace, color, cut, and pin. this is actually a pretty fun activity even if you’re not good at drawing as trace jobs still look pretty good.
a simple 12 pack of crayola colored pencils can be found for around 3-5 dollars if you dont already have some laying around.
here’s my example as I do this as well:
you’d be suprised how much you can find at thrift stores, ppl leaving leaving scemo behind. ive personally been able to find those studded belts you usually buy at spencers and things like converse and big black boots. making regular visits to local thrift stores, you’re bound to find something.
how to make fingerless gloves out of socks:
of course you can also find some plain gloves and cut the fingers off, but sometimes socks have really cool/cute patterns that would make great fingerless gloves/arm warmers.
so, thats all i have for now, and feel free to add your own ideas!
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