The Budget Fashionista

Ever since I bought my 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 hell playing scrabble with Sam Walton), I’ve been a glue gunning fool. I imagine myself as the Annie Oakley of the fashion world, wielding my glue gun with reckless abandon, making enough floral hair pins and jeweled brooches to accessorize the entire population of New Jersey. …

This spring, use a floral pins to add a much-needed splash of color to your outfits. The accessory, which showed up during the Spring 2006 fashion shows and is currently being worn by fashion trailblazers like Miss J from “America’s Top Model”, retails from $4 at stores like H&M to over $20 at major department stores like Nordstrom.  Now, you “craft challenged” fashionistas may decide to brave the lines at your local H&M to purchase the accessory. However, for those of …

So I’m reading my issue of House Beautiful (which I got for free because Budget Living Magazine tanked) and I found these great tips on how to make your own duvet cover and shower curtain using a old table cloths. Here’s how to do it: Duvet Cover: Find an oversize old tablecloth. Measure a queen duvet cover. Take a white linen (or any white sheet) and mark it off with the measurements. Pin the tablecloth to it. Cut off excess fabric. …

We’re usually all about asking readers for tips on where to buy the best beauty and fashion products on a budget, but we have to say, these days our shopping budget is being stretched migh-ty thin. Meaning we need to be more frugal than ever, but we still want to be fabulous—we just can’t help ourselves. We know your auntie/grandma/best friend has shared some kind of home beauty secret with you (using stuff we probably already have; Kathryn, for example, …

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Discover DIY directions, decorating how-to’s, and tips on taking care of home and hearth on a budget, all on The Budget Casa! -- It’s Independence Day on Friday, and those of you who are having guests over may be stressing about de-cluttering your house. Fear not--The Budget Casa has some advice. Follow their steps and you’ll have an anxiety-free holiday. -- Learn how to make white daisies into Technicolor wonders with this guide to dieing them. All you need are …

Check out these green tips from our blog, The Budget Ecoist! -- Save loads on money by sewing clothes. Whether you alter clothes you already own or buy bolts of fabric and make your own, it saves money and the re-using saves the environment. If you don’t own a sewing machine, head to a local studio. They often offer lessons and space for you to sew. Learn where to go in this post. -- We all know that fish don’t …

Check out what’s hot over at our blog, The Budget Casa! -- Enter a contest to win a Sumo Omni Chair--there are already over 250 comments, all readers in the running to win this beanbag/chair/bed/couch, worth $149. The drawing takes place on Friday, and you don’t want to miss your chance to win. -- We must’ve used thousands of disposable napkins over the years--they cost lots of money and aren’t good to the environment. But they have pretty designs, right? …

Get the latest budget home decor scoop from our stylish sister blog, The Budget Casa: ~ The Cuteness: it’s a new series at The Budget Casa, featuring the cutest home pieces you can pick up for less—like this totally adorable Mini Bear Smile Skillet. ~ Sweater pillows -- sounds cuddly, right? And easy to, with this step-by-step DIY project, recycle that tired old sweater into something you can use. ~ Love Smartbargains.com for fashion items? Well, your home style can …

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Dress your nest with pretty and practical pieces for less, with a little help from The Budget Casa: ~ You have a fab dress for your next party, but your table could use a little help—so try this pretty Paper Flower Napkin Ring DIY for a little budget-friendly boost ~ While you’re at it, you could go with a whole floral theme and include this lovely and simple centerpiece Paper Flower Bouquet, for less ~ A great night’s sleep is …