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You're young. You've used up the handful of decorating ideas you ever had and, frankly, it's time to take down the tapestries and the pushpin-worn posters. You're livin' in the real world now. And you're broke. In Chick Living, Kris Koederitz Melcher teaches us how to live frugally while oozing fabulousness. It includes real-life lessons in necessity such as securing renter's insurance, establishing a budget, and when to take your car and yourself in for a routine checkup. There's even a section at the end of each chapter with practical exercises and space to jot down your own fabulous ideas. We can all learn a lesson or two from Melcher who, in her first year out of college, paid every bill on time and had funds left over to decorate her pad, put together a Grown-up Girl wardrobe, established a savings account and had fun. It's an expensive world out there, but never fear. Help is on the way with this guide to tell you when to pull your wallet out and when to put it away. Quit dishing out three bucks for your morning latte and start making your frothy favorite at home. Forgo home furnishing stores and discover the gold mine awaiting you at yard sales and thrift shops. Invest in classic wardrobe pieces and indulge in a few fun things but beware the enticing lure of fad clothing. You'll find everything here but the kitchen sink (although Melcher tells you what should be kept underneath it). Whether you're in search of a job, a roommate, a couch, or a recipe, Melcher's preparedness savvy is the ideal remedy for the just-out-of-college blues or the woes of any fund-hungry chick. You'll thank your extra pennies she's put her hard-won wisdom and wit into a guide for the rest of us.

Release date: September 1, 2005
Conari Press
Paperback
$18.95
320 pages
ISBN: 1-57324-205-5
Illustrations throughout

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