Lux Tip: Drive a Luxury Car for Less
Want to drive a luxury brand automobile but can't afford it? You might be surprised to find that many luxury brands (like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Lincoln) offer vehicles that start in the low 30s. Just by foregoing a few extras like a bigger engine and built-in GPS you could be driving a new luxury car for about the same as you'd expect to pay for a nice Toyota or Honda. It really comes down to deciding if the term "fully loaded" is really that important to you -- do you have to have that gas-guzzling V8? If the answer is 'no' then you suddenly have a lot more options.
As any sophisticate knows, every layer of what you're wearing contributes to how you feel. Many people love the comfort of a cashmere sweater or a silk camisole, and many people also like to have a secret under their clothes.
If you want to spice up a room that looks a little bland, little accents can make a big difference.
Whether you're a prince or a pauper, there's probably a day (or night) you can get into the best museums in your area for free. For example, The 
Look at the pens on your desk. Maybe you have an especially nice one, one that means something sentimental to you, and another one you especially like. What on earth are the rest of them doing there? You don't even like those pens! Why do you make yourself use them every day when it would be so easy to have something you like?
Feeling out of touch with the finer things in life? Head to the swankiest bar in town--we particularly recommend a hotel bar. 
Got a regular bathtub? We're sorry. How awful.
Big empty walls getting you down? If you haven't found the perfect tapestry or can't get your Monet back from the Art Institute of Chicago, you've still got to put something on your wall to make it feel like home.
Want the fancy makeup brushes? Oh, so do I. But with luscious materials and designer nametags, nice makeup brushes can be pretty expensive!
Want to make your morning run feel a little less like drudgery? Try a new route: right into the fanciest neighborhood in town.
Want to support the arts and see a great show? Volunteer usher. it's a great way to get involved in your arts community without spending a dollar.
