The Budget Fashionista

Looking to spruce up your home on a budget? Our blog, The Budget Casa, has some great tips! You already know budget fashion inside and out--check out some home decor how-to’s! -- Capiz shells (pictured above) can do a lot to accent your living space quickly and easily. Capiz shell lamps, bowls, platters--all for under $25. Learn the best spots to shop for capiz shell pieces and how to integrate them into your decor. You’ll be surprised at how a …

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? …

Check out some home decor and home care tips from our blog, The Budget Casa! -- Save gallons of money (you’ll get the pun in a second) on laundry detergent by making your own! You’ll need soap flakes, washing soda, and Borax. It’s cheaper, eco-friendly, and friendlier than bleach to your clothes. -- Put together a tiered serving tray for a much classier, restaurant-style look for dessert or cocktail hour at your parties. Instead of buying an expensive one, use …

Simply Good Media, which includes yours truly, The Budget Fashionista, as well as a host of other budget blogs including See Jack Shop, The Budget Ecoist, The Budget Casa, and The Budget Bambino, is walking the walk when it comes to its business. This past weekend Simply Good Media moved all of its web assets to Rackspace servers. Our new Rackspace server environment uses eco-friendly components such as: * Powerful, low voltage processors; * Energy-efficient hard drives and RAM; and …

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 …

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 …