Kathryn
Kathryn Finney is the founder and creator of The Budget Fashionista.
ALL POSTS by Kathryn
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Repost: Does Your Thirteen Year Old Need a Louis Vuitton Purse?
In light of our current economic situation, I wanted to share this TBF post discussing the increased level of brand consciousness among millennials (those born in the late 80s-mid 90s). It’s interesting to read the [.....] [...] Read More
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Sponsored Post: Five Great Fall Trends to Buy NOW
Fall is right around the corner (can you believe it?) and it’s time to start thinking about what piece(s) you’re going to add to your wardrobe. This fall, TBFers, I really want you to focus on [.....] [...] Read More
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Sponsored Post: The March of The Fall Boot: Top Fall Boot Trends
Every September, millions of women set forth on what is perhaps the most challenging sartorial quests of their lives: to find the perfect fall boot. Many are lost on the journey, trekking through the snow [.....] [...] Read More
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Sponsored Post: How to Shop The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
This fall’s hottest trend is not the latest boot or a crazy new color, but the concept of value shopping. Value shopping is using tools like the Cost Per Wear (remember cost per wear? I’m [.....] [...] Read More
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Repost: Advice for Shopaholics
Dear Budget Fashionista, I am a shopaholic. I love buying clothes, yet I never have anything to wear. I spent $1,500 on Bluefly purchasing shoes, a beautiful leather Lamarthe bag and other clothes. When I [.....] [...] Read More
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Tips for Finding Mother of the Bride Outfits
Dear Budget Fashionista: I am a stylish soon to be mother-of-the-bride. I have been searching for something stylish, but all the dresses I’ve seen are for unfashionable ! What are some tips to help me find [.....] [...] Read More
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Tips for Using a Glue Gun to Save Your Closet
Ever since I bought my glue gun for $2.29 at my local Wal-Mart (yes, I shop at Wal-Mart—yes I’m evil, and yes I will die a painful death and have to spend an eternity in [.....] [...] Read More
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How to Shop TJ Maxx
For some, “off price” stores like TJ Maxx are a mecca of bargains, with hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered. For others, the store, with it’s seemingly endless racks and eclectic mix of goods [.....] [...] Read More
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Fashion Advice: How to Dress Like a Rock Star
Dear Budget Fashionista, I am vocalist of an alternative band and my image is supposed to be feminine yet still look tough (a rocker chick) I want to know how to achieve this look on a [.....] [...] Read More
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How to Make Flat Shoes Comfortable
Dear Budget Fashionista, Here is my dilemma: I love flats, they are so cute and versatile, but it is so hard for me to find a style and brand that does not torture my feet. [.....] [...] Read More
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The Rise of the Office Short Suit
What: The short suit is back and Working Girls everywhere can now rejoice. What NYTimes says: With sharp tailoring and feminine flourishes, as in Jason Wu’s plaid version, the style can be a confident and fetching [.....] [...] Read More
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How to Recycle, Resuse, or Donate Your Wedding Dress
The wedding is officially over (or, in some cases, never happen) and you have this beautiful, albeit puffy, dress that you really can’t wear again. The traditional option is to take your wedding dress to [.....] [...] Read More
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Head Wraps & Turbans
The following is a post from Kathryn Finney’s blog at Kathryn – Thoughts on A Lot of Things. If I had to pinpoint the time when my “like” of head gear (whether it be turbans, headwraps, [.....] [...] Read More
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How to Shop Series / Shopping Guides
Sample Sale Shopping Tips for Newbies
Sample sales, both the term and the actual events, have reach an almost mythical status in the minds of most shoppers. Reality? Well.. The mythical status of the sample sale led to a global rise in the [.....] [...] Read More
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RePost: How to Pitch Fashion Blogs
Check out this repost from 2008, in which Kathryn gives the 411 on pitching fashion blogs Dear Budget Fashionista Readers, Last week, we received a number of emails regarding a New York Times article (read it here) [.....] [...] Read More
