We’re always trying to come up with new ways to live the most stylish life possible. And while we understand that not every day can be glamorous, we’re all about life’s little upgrades. The fact is that living it up doesn’t necessarily have to mean blowing your pay cheque either. To prove it, we’ve rounded-up six stylish tips to help ensure you look and feel your best.

1. Declutter your closet

Don’t underestimate the joys of a good closet cleaning. Going through your clothes and pulling pieces to donate to local nonprofits at Value Village will not only lift a weight off your shoulders (and shelves), but will allow you to help others by providing them with new thrifting opportunities as well as help positively impact people’s lives in several developing nations. Time to #RethinkReuse.

2. Turning the old into something new

Revamping anything old can bring about a sense of inexplicable joy and gratification, much like you get after finally getting your eyebrows done after months of procrastination. Taking something you deemed passé and transforming it through the fine art of DIY can freshen up your closet. Frayed denim is a staple this season, and is easy to replicate at home so grab a pair of scissors, some chalk and a ruler and get cutting. After a quick wash, your thrifted jeans will metamorphosize and be ready to accompany you on any stylish adventure.

3. Treat yourself

Whether it be buying yourself a pitcher of sangria at Cafe Nervosa in Yorkville or indulging in a caramel-covered ice cream cone from Sweet Jesus, it’s important to indulge from time to time. There are moments where putting yourself first is all that you need to complete your day, and loading up on a few extra calories can often be the way to go. In the wise words of Drake: “You only live once.” So do it.

4. Kick back and relax

Did anybody say staycation? There’s nothing a good holiday can’t fix, and best of all—you don’t need to go far. Booking an improptu weekend stay at The Drake hotel with your BFF for a few days of unadulterated seclusion and sleeping-in, will no doubt make you feel like a new you. Seriously, beauty rest is not a myth.

5. Recharge

A little R&R should not be overrated. So, crank up that Netflix and and dive into a much-needed Orange is the New Black season four marathon to restore your internal battery life to 100%. Add a face-mask, some kale chips, plus a meditation class to the mix, and you’ve got yourself the perfect set-up to regenerate yourself, both physically and mentally.

6. Taking Care of Yourself

Taking care of your skin is essential, but it doesn’t have to be hard. If you haven’t already set it into your weekly schedule, it’s time to start reserving a permanent slot for make your own face-mask night. Mix half an avocado, two tablespoons of honey and half a teaspoon of coconut oil for a creamy and moisturizing mask. Leave on for 10-15 mins and rinse off feeling like the luscious queen you are.