Kathryn
Kathryn Finney is the founder and creator of The Budget Fashionista.
Leather is hot (both literally and figuratively) this fall. While you might not be able to shell out the $1700 for this amazing Port1961 leather jacket, you can find an faux alternative for less than [.....] [...] Read More
From oxfords to booties, from over the knee to ankle wedges, Fall 2010 is all about the boot. To help you on your path to finding the perfect fall boot, we picked 100 of our [.....] [...] Read More
We feel your pain. Even though fall is right around the corner, it’s hard to think of wools and heavy knits when it’s still 70 degrees outside. Check out our picks for great early fall [.....] [...] Read More
It’s time to pack up those floral printed dresses and break out their edgier, fashion forward cousins- the abstract print. Inspired by the great American Abstract Expressionist artist, Jackson Pollack, abstracts prints were all over the [.....] [...] Read More
What: Keds continues their partnership with uber high-end boutique, Jeffrey, with a new line of leather Keds, retailing for $110 Keds Says: This season, the Keds for Jeffrey duo created classic-colored patent leather styles available exclusively [.....] [...] Read More
Yep, you heard right. High-end designer label Lanvin is collaborating on a limited edition diffusion line at H&M. The line will be available in stores around the Thanksgiving holiday. (more…) [.....] [...] Read More
Retailers are grasping this season to find something, anything to get you to buy. As we’ve noted before, 2010 is all about recycling old trends. Gray? Check. Camel? Check. Leggings? Check. Return to Grunge? Check. One [.....] [...] Read More
Fashion + Style / Style in Pictures
Thanks to Sarah Jessica Parker, Camilla Parker Bowles, and the late Isabella Blow, American Fashionistas now know about fascinators, the feather headdresses worn by fashionistas across the pond. This fall, feathers are showing up as [.....] [...] Read More
Fashion + Style / Style in Pictures
Perhaps the biggest “new” (we use this term very lightly ‘cause there’s really nothing new about this fall’s fashion) is the “Hipster English Country look” and nothing says “Country Hipster” more than plaid shirt. [.....] [...] Read More
Fashion + Style / Style in Pictures
Remember back in the day when you couldn’t wait to go to the grocery store with your mom so you could scoop up a set of gummy bracelets from the candy machine? Well, the bracelets [.....] [...] Read More
Kathryn Finney (founder of The Budget Fashionista) is listed as One of the Top 10 Women in Money by AOL, joining her heros Maria Shriver, Suze Orman, Jean Chatzky, and Elizabeth Warren. Kathryn started www.thebudgetfashionista.com over [.....] [...] Read More
What: William Rast, the men’s and women’s fashion line founded by Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala, will launch a limited edition apparel collection for Target this winter. From Target:Target is partnering with William Rast, founded by [.....] [...] Read More
The Deal: Get Layering Camis from Old Navy for $2! Just say the code words “Cami 4 Me” at checkout and presto! (more…) [.....] [...] Read More
What: Saks Fifth Avenue is testing placement of ”plus sizes” on it’s high end floor with almost all the big designers participating. This could affect all levels of the retail chain According to Racked: And we’re not [.....] [...] Read More
As the first black Miss America, Vanessa Williams certainty paved the way for African Americans in the 80’s and continues to amaze us with her fashion icon status, musical talents, and diverse acting credits, including [.....] [...] Read More