Feeling the pinch from too much online sales bingeing and holiday gift giving?

Time to tough it out and make do with what weve got.

So why not get creative and give the stuff you own a DIY twist?

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Here are nine ways to upgrade your looks and boost your mood for free.

Pin a big dramatic brooch on a chain as a pendant, too.

Use your vintage scarves to spice up clothes

Wrap a large scarf as a turban.

Women mixing and matching various parts of their outfit

Combine colors and clothes in new ways

Think outside your usual habits.

Stop thinking of seasons or categories.

Mix sporty and tailored, feminine and gutsy, summer dresses with winter sweaters.

Side-by-side of arms, one with rings and bracelets, the other with rings and a watch

Two women with several necklaces

Women wearing scarves that offset their tops

A yellow pantsuit with red heels, a red top with suede pants