The Budget Fashionista

Welcome to The Budget Fashionista: The site with REAL Advice for REAL Women

New to the Site? Start with These Posts!

• Top Budget Shopping Tips
• How to Shop a Sample Sale
• Costo vs. Sam's Club
• Shop by SKU
• International Sizing Conversion Chart
• Comfortable Shoes on a Budget
• Cashmere Sweaters on a Budget
• Budget Beauty Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is The Budget Fashionista?
My name is Kathryn Finney and I'm "The Budget Fashionista". In 2003, I was faced with mountains of credit card debit and student loans (damn you, Yale University), created as a result of overspending and underplanning. I knew there had to be a way to look fabulous AND pay my bills. This blog is filled with the tips, tricks, and advice I've learned on my way to becoming fashionably frugal.

• To learn more about me, please visit our about page
• To contact me, please use our contact form or email me at blogs AT simplygoodmedia.com

When was the blog started?
The Budget Fashionista blog was started in 2003 from a love of fashion, but a lack of cash. It was one of the very first fashion blogs, and the first to put a budget-friendly spin on the latest styles and trends. To see photos from our big 5th Anniversary bash, please check out our flickr page.

Do I have to be a member in order to post a comment?
Yep, but that's easy: just click here to register. It's free, and you get the added bonus of uploading a photo, commenting in the forum, creating your own page on The Budget Fashionista. Plus members receive exclusive coupons and access to top sample sales.

How do I search for a specific topic on the site?
For quick searches, just type in your term in the handy search box located in the upper right hand corner of the site. If you have a little more time, go ahead and browse through our archive section.

How do I register for the site?
To register for our forum, newsletters, and other exclusive perks -- totally free! -- please visit our registration page here.

What is your RSS feed?
Our RSS feed is http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheBudgetFashionista

Do you accept advertisement?
We do accept advertisement from select advertisers who provide products and services are readers would enjoy. For more information on advertising on The Budget Fashionista and other Simply Good Media sites, please visit our advertise page or send an email to advertise AT simplygoodmedia.com

I'm a publicist/marketer, how can I get my product reviewed on The Budget Fashionista?
Before sending a product to review, it's best to first send us a note describing the product, the price range, etc. and we will contact you if we're interested in considering the product for a review. Please note submission of a product doesn't guarantee a review.

I'm a member of the press, how can I interview Kathryn?
Members of the press, please contact me at blogs at simplygoodmedia.com or at our contact page. Please note if you're on a tight deadline.

Where Can I Buy The Budget Fashionista Book?
My first book, How to Be a Budget Fashionista (Ballantine Books/Random House) may be purchased at your local bookstore or online at Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com.

I want to start a fashion blog, can you help me?
Please read my post on how to become a professional blogger. Overall, the best advice I can give you is to read popular fashion blogs like The Budget Fashionista, and to read great blogging advice sites like Chrisg.com and Daily Blog Tips. Make sure you have something original to say (celeb fashion, for example, has been done to death) and update your blog every day.