The Budget Fashionista Forum

Other Uses for Conditioner?

2008-04-26T11:18:17Z

Okay, this is going to sound weird, but at some point when my skin was feeling particularly stressed by winter, I slapped on a makeshift mask using—now don’t laugh—an aloe hair conditioner. I have to say, it seems to have helped, and is significantly cheaper by the squirt than, say, a fancy made-for-the-face moisturizing mask. Soooo, am I crazy or does this make sense to anyone else?

J.Crew Honeymoon at the Beach Contest

2008-05-10T12:55:26Z

Getting married (or not)? Enter for a chance to win an island honeymoon, courtesy of J.Crew. The winner will also get a beach-ready wardrobe for 2. Go here to enter: http://jcrew.eprize.net/promotion2008/index.tbapp?noPopUp=true

The SAK/Harper Collins Book in a Bag Giveaway

2008-05-10T12:53:36Z

The SAK and HarperCollins Publishers will give 15 readers a Silverlake Convertible Clutch in one of four bright colors packed with three of the season's best reads. Go to: http://www.thesak.com/home/harpercollins/ to enter --- the contest runs through May 31.

Are you ever too old to wear an item?

2008-04-07T10:41:53Z

Last month, a reader asked a question regarding whether one can be too "old" to wear leggings... Do you think you can ever be "too old" to wear anything?

Where Do (Or Should) Mature Fashionistas Shop?

2008-04-16T18:41:01Z

We all know that lots of the retailers you'll see at the local mall cater to a trendy juniors crowd -- but what stores do "mature" fashionistas look to for style and value? Recommendations, please . . .

Rules for Skirt Length—Are There Any?

2008-04-23T19:28:21Z

Okay, this topic has long been a point of contention for women of all ages -- skirt length and age. Some argue that they should assume an inverse proportion (at least I think that's it - my math is rusty), meaning the older you are the longer the hemline gets. Some stick to the rule of no minis after 30, etc. etc. But seriously, are there hard and fast rules you follow on this topic?

Time To Change

2008-05-02T12:28:48Z

I've noticed there are women who try to stick to a look that they had when they were in their early twenties.
It doesn't always work.

What are some of the things you've changed about your own appearance as you've gotten older?
Was it difficult? What pushed you to make the change?
What are some of the things women you know have held onto that drive you crazy?
Can you find exceptions to the rule (ex: Maxine Hong Kingston, who has held onto her long locks though they are grey and has managed to make them almost her trademark).

Sex and the City Shoe Therapy Contest

2008-05-08T09:28:44Z

Author and shoe expert (why don't I have this job?) Miss Meghan is hosting a contest every Wednesday to win shoes from Tashkent, Diana Broussard, Goldenbleu and Eileen Shields -- all you have to do is visit her site and add a comment to her Wednesday Sex & the City Shoe Therapy posts. Go here: http://missmeghan.com/archives/stc-shoe-therapy-contest/

Cures for Frizzy Hair?

2008-05-01T17:22:08Z

Fashion Wire Daily gives these recommendations for beauty products to conquer the frizz that often comes with humid spring/summer weather: http://fashionwiredaily.com/first_word/beauty/article.weml?id=1879.

It’s been my experience that 90 percent of the hair products on the market make claims the can’t fulfill, and with all the anti-frizz products on the market, it’s hard to know what to trust. Anyone have recommendation for a budget anti-frizz product that works for them?

Pore Minimizer?

2008-05-05T18:05:19Z

I’m pretty sure that large pores are just something I’ll have to live with, but I’m curious—anyone know a product or home beauty trick to help minimize large pores? Thanks!