Kathryn
Kathryn Finney is the founder and creator of The Budget Fashionista.
ALL POSTS by Kathryn
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Best Bras on a Budget: Five Things Every Woman Should Have in Her Lingerie Drawer
Many of us make the mistake of completely neglecting what goes underneath. Not having the proper undergarments means that the clothes on top don’t look or feel as good as they should. Knowing this, The [.....] [...] Read More
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Best Bra Fitting Tips & Rules Time to Get Your Undies in Order
If your undergarments are stretched, stained, damaged or otherwise abused, throw them in the garbage . . . Now. There is nothing more valuable to your appearance than wearing proper undergarments. Undergarments have the power to completely [.....] [...] Read More
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Sponsored Post: TBF Gets Ready for Summer with Chaps Capris
Photographer & Stylist: Kathryn Finney Model: Suzanna Schmaucher Location: Wall Street, New York City Basics: Kathryn styles Suzanna in one of this season’s must have pieces, Chaps Capri Pants, sold exclusively at Kohls. Kathryn’s Inspiration: I’m a HUGE fan [.....] [...] Read More
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How to Sell Your Clothes on eBay
At the end of every season, I clean out the closets in prep for the upcoming season. This time consuming, but strangely gratifying, task is done over a three-day period and includes several plastic lawn [.....] [...] Read More
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How to Unshrink/Stretch A Pair of Jeans
Dear Budget Fashionista: Is there anyway to unshrink a pair of jeans? A: It can be difficult, but no impossible, to “stretch” a pair of jeans. Most jeans are made with 1%-3% of stretchy spandex/lycra fabric to [.....] [...] Read More
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Five Places to Find Prom Dresses on a Budget
Not everyone can drop serious bucks on a dress for prom (especially since you’re going to most likely wear it just once), so here’s five places you can scoop up a prom dress on a [.....] [...] Read More
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Site I Like: Coco Myles
So you’re watching Joan Rivers and her clone/daughter Melissa, interview celebrities on the red carpet. Celeb after celeb parades down the red carpet wearing the most fabulous dresses you’ve ever seen You say to [.....] [...] Read More
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Plus Size Prom Dresses on a Budget
If you’re a curvy girl looking for the perfect prom dress, finding something special on a budget can be especially challenging. We’ve done a little footwork, however, and found some picks that just might do [.....] [...] Read More
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Prom Dress Guide / Prom Guide Featured
25 Reasons You Shouldn’t Spend More than $75 on Your Prom Dress
There are several reasons you SHOULD NOT spend more than $75 (if you can more than $50) on your prom dress. You’ll probably only wear it once. The memory of the dress will only live in [.....] [...] Read More
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New Budget Line: Silvia Tcherassi for Payless
What: Up next in the Payless designer collaboration series is a new collection by Colombian designer Silvia Tcherassi. Kathryn Says: I’m in love with Payless right now. I LOVE that the brand is partnering with truly [.....] [...] Read More
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How to Create a Prom Budget
When planning for prom, it’s easy to get caught up—the fabulous dress, pretty shoes, sparkling jewelry and chic handbag, not to mention the makeup, hair, mani/pedi . . . and the list goes on. But [.....] [...] Read More
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Celebrity Look for Less / Fashion + Style
Alexa Chung: Look for Less TBF Style
Our Editorial Director Suzanna, looks so much like Alexa Chung that we just had to do a look for less using the fabulous Suzanna as the model. Inspired by an Alexa Chung post by our [.....] [...] Read More
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Fashion + Style / How to Shop Series / Shopping Guides
The Best Online Coupon Sites
The best budget shoppers always talk about finding and using coupons, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. But where, exactly, are these magical coupons? you might ask. Can’t use ‘em if you can’t find [.....] [...] Read More
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How Many Pairs of Shoes Do You Own? Shoe Buying Tips and More
What: The average woman has 19 pairs of shoes, but only wears three pairs on a regular basis, according to a national poll of over 1,000 women conducted by Consumer Report’s ShopSmart Magazine. The magazine [.....] [...] Read More
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Matthew Williamson Partners with Macys on Capsule Collection
What: Brit Designer Matthew Williamson partners with Macys for their capsule collection series and TBF has reserved excitement. . What They Say: The Matthew Williamson capsule collection will illustrate a bohemian mood full of color and print [.....] [...] Read More
