The Budget Fashionista

Pointed Toes, Small Purses, and Pleated Dresses: Web Round Up

2008-07-19T20:00:00Z

Check out what's going on in the wide world of online fashion blogs:

-- If you have an apple-shaped figure, check out this guide from Styledash. Find the most flattering tops and dresses that complement your body. They're fans of pleats and bright, solid colors.

-- Fashionista tries to steer....

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Overdressed or Underdressed: Daily Poll

2008-07-19T17:00:01Z

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Eco-Friendly Dresses at eDressme.com

2008-07-19T01:00:00Z

What: Our blog, The Budget Ecoist, teaches us how to live a green life on a budget. eDressme.com helps fashionistas like that stretch our desire to be eco-friendly with fashionable, pretty and bio-degradable dresses.

What We Say: Expand your wardrobe and infuse a social conscience into your....

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Best Beauty Tools on a Budget: Reader Advice

2008-07-18T23:00:30Z

While we're all about focusing on natural beauty, sometimes a girl just needs a little help to look her best, in the form of some kind of tool that heats, dries, straightens, cleanses, trims, shaves, exfoliates . . . well, the list goes on. If you've ever set foot into a beauty supply store you....

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Summer Fashion Trend: Bling at the Beach

2008-07-18T20:00:00Z

Everyone knows that metallic is so very in this summer, and, well, going to the beach is always a big do. But putting them together -- with “beach glam” being touted as the latest trend for sand and surf -- is where it gets tricky. Ummm, let’s just get one thing straight -- you won’t see....

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Signature Style Element: Daily Poll

2008-07-18T17:00:30Z

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Cristophe Beverly Hills Purely Natural Clarifying Shampoo and Conditioner: Product Review

2008-07-17T23:00:30Z

What: In the quest for a wallet-friendly, all-natural shampoo and conditioner, Karie lathers up with Cristophe Beverly Hills Purely Natural Clarifying Shampoo and Conditioner; $2.99 to $7.99

The Lowdown: I’ll admit: I’m a pretty simple person when it comes to shampoo and conditioner. They....

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Willing to be Interviewed for a Television Segment?

2008-07-17T21:39:01Z

I'm looking for a woman in the NYC area who is being forced to go from Gucci to Gap due to the economy to be interviewed with me for a national television segment. The shoot would take place on Monday in Midtown from 10am-12 noon. Besides getting to hang out with yours truly, you will also receive....

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Kate Hudson: Look for Less

2008-07-17T20:00:31Z

Hippy boho chic seems to be Kate Hudson's signature look most days (which, quite frankly, doesn't look too hard to do on the cheap), but when she brings her style A game -- like this sophisticated sheath dress in refreshing summer white -- we suddenly want to be her. (Well, we usually want to be....

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Is a Deal Worth Danger?: Daily Poll

2008-07-17T17:00:01Z

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Great Shoes at Endless.com

2008-07-17T13:00:00Z

The Deal: We're highlighting some of the best styles that Endless currently has on sale. Enjoy!

What We Say: Endless.com is a dependable website for both trendy and classic styles at low prices. And with their free overnight shipping offer, we can get instant gratification. Here are several....

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Style Icons for Men: See Jack Shop

2008-07-17T01:00:34Z

Check out some potential style icons for the men in your life via See Jack Shop!

-- Janko Tipsarević . This tennis pro's style makes him ten times more appealing in our eyes (his smile doesn't hurt either). He pairs a linen shirt with cotton shorts. It's a look reminiscent of, well, pajamas,....

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Seventies: British Style on a Budget

2008-07-16T23:00:00Z

Fashionistas are raiding the attic for high-waisted flares, kitten bow blouses, fringed vests and wooden platforms, as designers embraced seventies retro.

Trust Biba (the famous British high street store that opened in the 60s and has since been relaunched) to channel the best vintage vibe, with....

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Best Dresses on a Budget: Reader Advice

2008-07-16T20:00:30Z

Since spring, dresses have been back with a white hot vengeance, which we're still totally happy about. But here's the hitch -- dresses are the kind of item that, since you can't mix and match to change it up too much, are somewhat limited in terms of cost-effectiveness. This doesn't mean don't....

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Where Would You Go on a Free Shopping Spree?: Daily Poll

2008-07-16T17:00:01Z

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