Kathryn
Kathryn Finney is the founder and creator of The Budget Fashionista.
ALL POSTS by Kathryn
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Listen In: Kathryn Chats With Meghan Cleary About Her New Shoe Line on ShopNBC
Dubbed as “America’s Shoe Expert,” Meghan obviously knows a thing or two about shoes and this super affordable collection (all shoes are priced under 50 bucks!!!) are not only gorgeous but super versatile and built [.....] [...] Read More
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HSN’s Pamela Pekerman on Today’s Shoptalk
Today I chat with my dear friend Pam Pekerman, HSN’s bag expert and founder of BagTrends.com. Three Things You’ll Learn From Our Interview with Pam - Throwing your bags in the corner of your closet isn’t a [.....] [...] Read More
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How to Do At Home Beauty Treatments
Skip your trip to the salon, and save yourself a little bit of cash, by learning how to do these salon services yourself. Here’s some tips for saving money by doing your own beauty [.....] [...] Read More
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TLC’s Mark Montano on Today’s Shoptalk Lifestyle Podcast
Today I chat with celebrity designer Mark Montano of TLC’s “While You Were Out” and STYLE Network’s “My Celebrity Home” about how to make some easy fashion and décor pieces at a fraction of what [.....] [...] Read More
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Listen In: Lesley Jane Seymour, EIC of More Magazine on Shoptalk
Today I chat with Lesley Jane Seymour, editor-in-chief of More magazine- the magazine for fabulous women who just happen to be 40+. Three things you’ll learn from my interview with Lesley - More magazine is showing that [.....] [...] Read More
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Where to Find Cheap Plus Size Wedding Dresses
Q: I am a plus-size bride in dire need of a beautiful cheap plus size wedding dress . I live in the New York area and everything seems to be in a size two. A: There [.....] [...] Read More
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Forever21 to Launch Plus Size Line
Attention.. Attention… Forever21 is launching a Plus Size line this May called “Faith 21”. The California based retailer, who probably read this article on wwd about how the plus size market is where the money is [.....] [...] Read More
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Fashion and Retail Predictions for 2009
1. Michelle Obama will redefine fashion and the role of African American women (and moms) in fashion and in the media. She’s already inspired instant sell outs, cover stories, and probably helped saved J.Crew’s 4th [.....] [...] Read More
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Go Fug Yourself: Go Fugly Girls on Today’s Shoptalk Lifestyle Podcast
Today I chat with two of my blogging heroes, Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan of GoFugYourself.com. The blogging heir apparents to Mr. Blackwell, the Go Fug Yourself Girls dish about their humble beginnings, red carpet [.....] [...] Read More
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HGTV’s David Bromstad Interview
Today, in The Budget Fashionista’s latest Shoptalk Lifestyle Podcast, I chat with HGTV Design Star winner and Color Splash host David Bromstad! A fellow Minnesota native, David gives us the scoop on adding color to [.....] [...] Read More
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Alternatives to eBay? Check Out These Online Auction Sites
Scouring the Web for the best deals is a good idea, especially in this day and age where every penny counts. Independent online boutiques, vintage shops, consignment stores and much more offer prices lower than [.....] [...] Read More
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Editor Picks / Fashion + Style
Sarah Palin Wardrobe Challenge
mistydawnphoto / Shutterstock.com “SOME PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD” After news broke yesterday about Governor Sarah Palin’s rather large clothing expenditures, a friend sent me an email, challenging me to build a complete, Vice Presidential [.....] [...] Read More
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Shoptalk Lifestyle Podcast Series: Kelli Grant of SmartMoney.com
Today on the Shoptalk Fashion and Lifestyle Podcast Series, I’m chatting with SmartMoney.com senior consumer reporter Kelli Grant, who gives us great tips for getting the most bang for your buck in these rocky financial [.....] [...] Read More
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Tips for Budget Shopping at the Mall
Shopping at the mall can be great because you have so many different stores to choose from, but a common problem with the mall is that prices can be way too expensive. If you aren’t [.....] [...] Read More
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Shoptalk Lifestyle Podcast Series: Kim France and Andrea Linett, Lucky Magazine
Today on the Shoptalk Fashion and Lifestyle Podcast Series, I chat with Lucky Magazine’s Kim France and Andrea Linett regarding their new book, The Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style. Knowing what works for you [.....] [...] Read More
