The Budget Fashionista

To say that I love DSW is an understatement. I actually wrote a love letter to the store in my book. I know pretty much all the stores locations in the PA-NJ-NY tri-state area. I shopped there way before the commercials (which are brilliant). What I like most about DSW isn’t just that it has low prices on designer shoes like Marc Jacobs, Via Spiga, Stuart Weitzman, etc at amazingly low prices—but the store has amazingly low prices on designer shoes …

What: Steve & Barry’s, a discount retailer whose recent claim to fame is Sarah Jessica Parker’s clothes line Bitten, is closing 100 of its stores, according to the Wall Street Journal. If they don’t find emergency financing, they may fully liquidate their assets. What We Say: No, don’t leave us, Steve & Barry’s! All of Bitten’s pieces are $19.98 or less, and the rest of your merchandise is equally affordable. We hope you pull through this financial emergency (that many …

The Deal: Get in early and save up 60%--online & in-store. The offer ends July 20. What We Say: Prices at Banana Republic are sometimes too steep for our wallets, but when we saw the discounts in this sale, we grinned. Shorts are ordinarily at least 50 bucks--get them for 20. Pants and tops are discounted so heavily that you can put them together for 50 bucks. This sale doesn’t consist of discards--it’s the making of an entire wardrobe. Check …

UPDATE: Target has an “inspired" version of these shoes for $16.09. Thanks Finance Girl for the Tip! The Deal: Piperlime has a great collection of shoes on sale right now--from flats to gladiators to death-defying high heels, they’re sure to have something for everyone. What We Say: We think it’s time to highlight some of Piperlime’s choicest pairs. There’s such a variety to choose from, but they’re all priced for budget shoppers like us. The shoes on sale are anywhere from …

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The Deal: Shopbop.com is a great online store for, well, everything--they have clothes, lingerie, swimsuits, shoes and handbags--all constantly discounted one way or another. What We Say: Designer gear is a luxury that we can’t treat ourselves to every day, but shopbop.com makes it significantly easier on our wallets when we do. Since we don’t want one of our favorite shopping portals to be overlooked, we’re letting you guys know about some of their discounted merchandise. Check out what we’ve …

What: A new online shopping boutique called Shopmamie.com has just launched. All their apparel and accessories are less than $100! What We Say: You’re probably asking the question we first did when we found out about this site: “Really? Everything’s only $100 or less?” Yes, it’s true. The dresses, sweaters, tops, skirts, and the (two) jackets they carry right now are less than $100. In fact, many are less than $70. The pieces are mostly solid colors, and what prints …

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We all know - or should know - that buying a car involves a lot more than finding a make and model that suits your personal tastes. While it’s true that you don’t want to buy a car that you personally find to be hideous, there is so much more to buying the right car than choosing one that makes you look good and matches your favorite nail polish. The more overall finance and less fashion you can consider while …

The summer sun is heating up, and so are the issues on TBF’s daily polls.  Here’s the lowdown on this week’s hot topics: ~Getting ready for a party should be fun, but sometimes it’s stressful figuring out what to wear.  So, would you rather be overdressed or underdressed? 49% said they’d rather be a bit too dolled up for the crowd, since it shows the host you care, while only 10% would prefer to look a little too casual.  But …

The Deal: 15% off already reduced clearance items at Filene’s Basement--from today ‘til July 27! What We Say: We love Filene’s Basement for their obscenely low prices in the clearance section. Those little stickers on the tags call out to us. “Buy me!” “Pick me!” With this extra 15% off, we might give in to their begging. When you’re asked the question “What was your best bargain?” the results of this shopping expedition to Filene’s may be the answer. While …

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Product Info: Women’s Belted Sweater and Plaid Houndstooth Wide-leg Pant from Banana Republic.