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"My sister gave me a great watch for my birthday this year and I&amp;#x27;ve been wearing it practically every day since, whether it matches what I&amp;#x27;m wearing or not. But recently a friend gave me a great idea to switch things up without spending a lot of cash: Change the band! A watch is one of those things you probably own one or two of, given to you for graduation or an anniversary or another important occasion, considering they&amp;#x27;re pretty pricey. But that doesn&amp;#x27;t mean you need to be stuck with the same boring look day after day. For just a few bucks, you can swap out the band and have as many watches as your little heart desires. I&amp;#x27;d suggest stocking up on something neutral you can wear with everything (grey, black, or bone leather), something a bit sportier (grosgrain ribbon is totally preppy chic--check out these, for just $25, at smartturnout.com), and something dressy, like this stone and silver bead bracelet band I found on Etsy for just $15. Most people won&amp;#x27;t have any trouble changing the band themselves, but if you&amp;#x27;re not the handiest person, take it to your local jeweler or watchmaker and they&amp;#x27;ll do it for next to nothing (my guy has done it for free for me on more than one occasion!). Have you guys ever switched your own watchband before? So cute and easy, right? And psst...there are more style tips for the cash strapped lass here: Save loads on your dry cleaning bills with my super-easy ironing tips, and find outhow to score a brand new coat for a few bucks and some needle and thread! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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