During these difficult economic times, it's important to tighten one's belt so to speak, but there's no reason why said belt can't be amazing. Save some money for a great gift (for yourself!) and use an embellished belt in place of an expensive necklace to take any outfit up a notch. A fabulous belt is versatile enough to give much needed flair to a classic LBD or add some drama to an already ornate look. Not to mention this item helps define shape when diets and excercise routines are on their own holiday.

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