Kathryn
Kathryn Finney is the founder and creator of The Budget Fashionista.
ALL POSTS by Kathryn
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How to Shop a Thrift Store
One of my favorite childhood memories is shopping my local Salvation Army Thrift Store with my seamstress grandmother. We would search for designer pieces and/or unique finds that we could alter or transform into unique [.....] [...] Read More
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Shoptalk Lifestyle Podcast Series: TLC’s Doug Wilson
Welcome to another exciting season of Shoptalk—Fashion and Lifestyle Podcast. This season I’m chatting with some of my favorite peeps and brands like the editors of Lucky Magazine, TLC’s Doug Wilson, and financial guru Kelli Grant. [.....] [...] Read More
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New York City Fashion Week Spring 2009: Milly by Michelle Smith
What: Milly by Michelle Smith Runway Show, Promenade, New York City Fashion Week Spring 09 The Lowdown: Milly and Diane Von Furstenberg seem to be of a similar mind for Spring—bold bohemian prints, flowy 70s inspiration, [.....] [...] Read More
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New York City Fashion Week Spring 09: Michael Kors
What: Michael Kors Runway Show, Tent at Bryant Park, New York City Fashion Week Spring 09 The Lowdown: Holy Primary Colors, Batman! Lauren Ralph Lauren sheath on sale at Bloomingdale’s—and wear it with the confidence it [.....] [...] Read More
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City Opera Thrift Shop Fall Preview Event
What: The City Opera Thrift Shop’s Fall Preview is set for Thursday, Sept. 11, in NYC The Lowdown: Budget fashionistas will be in frugal fashion heaven at the City Opera Thrift Shop’s Fall Preview event, which [.....] [...] Read More
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Barney’s and Neiman Marcus Sale Scoop from an Insider
A certain friend of ours, who’s an editor at a certain, prominent fashion publication, just send us this note re: the scoop on Barneys and Neiman Marcus sales. While we must keep [.....] [...] Read More
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Stephanie Zwicky and Le Blog de Big Beauty: French Women Don’t Get Fat, They Get Fabulous
For those of you who think that every woman in France is a size two (and who could blame you? all the books, movies, etc about France spread this myth), then you must head over [.....] [...] Read More
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Are You Too OLD for Leggings?
Dear Budget Fashionista, How old is too old to wear leggings? I recently found some cute babydoll tops at Kohl’s that would look great with them, but I feel like leggings would be trying way too [.....] [...] Read More
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Shoptalk: R&B Singer Tweet talks Shopping and About Her New Album, “Love Tweet”
In this episode of ShopTalk, I chat with Tweet, the R&B diva who wrote and sung that infamous song about self-love titled “Oops (Oh My)”, which became a global hit and theme song for single [.....] [...] Read More
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Shoptalk: Measha Brueggergosman, Canadian Opera Diva
I love Maesha Brueggergosman (pronounced: Mee-sha Brew-ger-gaus-man). Seriously, I have a MAJOR “girl-crush” on the Canadian Opera diva. Maybe it’s her cool hair (her hair tips are amazing and budget friendly). Or that her new album, [.....] [...] Read More
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The Best Places to Find Smaller Shoe Sizes
Dear Budget Fashionista, I wear a size 5 in shoes. Where is the best place to find reasonably priced smaller size shoes? (more…) [.....] [...] Read More
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Five Quick Tips for After Christmas Shopping
Looking for great ways to shopping the after Christmas sales? Then check out our five After Christmas Shopping Tips After Christmas Shopping Tips 1. Read the Circulars. I know the only thing most of us want [.....] [...] Read More
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Dr. Robert Rey, E Network’s Dr. 90210 Chats With Us About His New ShapeWear Line
When it comes to undergarments, I’m all about the packaging—everything should be properly placed and pointing in the same direction (to understand the importance of packaging just look at an episode of VH1’s “I Love [.....] [...] Read More
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Cheap Holiday Dress: Head to Thrift Stores
The Lowdown: Broke? Like, really broke, but still want to look presentable at your friend’s office party (cause it’s all about the free food)? Then head to your local thrift store to score a holiday [.....] [...] Read More
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Constance Marie, The George Lopez Show Chats about her Constance Marie Collection at Mervyns
Today I chat with Constance Marie, actress and former David Bowie break dancer, who you guys know best as the hardworking and devoted wife of George Lopez on The George Lopez show. What you may [.....] [...] Read More
