The Budget Fashionista

Trend forecasters observe cultural, economic, and social factors affecting society to determine the “next big thing”. Since fashion often reflects the mindset of a society, these factors are excellent cues to what will be in demand at your local department store. For example, the popularity of California based shows like The OC and the influence of Hollywood celebrities like Paris Hilton and Pamela Anderson has made elements of west coast style like the mini-skirt and Ugg boots, must have items. Another …

The Deal: Get 20% off your entire purchase at Avenue.com. Swimwear is already discounted up to 40%. What We Say: Avenue is a great place for plus-size women who do not want to cover up their body with drab clothing just because they’re voluptuous. Their merchandise is just as stylish and updated as that of a store for smaller-sized women. Avenue knows how to make a plus-sized woman feel great-looking and confident with clothes that complement a woman’s attributes. Now …

The Deal: Now is a great time to pick up cheap and stylish tops, shoes and pants at Charlotte Russe because they’ll knock $25 off your order when it reaches $100. The offer expires June 30 Click here to use the discount. What We Say: Charlotte Russe is a great store to pick up the latest trends, which generally should make up 30% of your wardrobe. Their website and store is full of popular styles like ombre, fluid silhouettes, bright …

What: H&M recently opened its first full-concept store in the Southeast, according to WWD. It’s located in the Atlantic Center in Atlanta, GA. There’s two floors of women’s,men’s, children’s, accessories, lingerie and swimwear. It’s the first store in the Southeast to boast offerings from Stella McCartney, Viktor & Rolf, and Karl Lagerfeld. What We Say: We’re so happy that the beauty of H&M has reached the Southeast, but we’re surprised it wasn’t there already. The aisles that overflow with pieces …

Whilst some are jumping for joy (geddit?) at the return of the jumpsuit, others are wondering exactly how one is supposed to go about making bathroom breaks in this rather impractical (but fabulous) item. As usual, British fashion icon Kate Moss was ahead of the fashion pack when she stepped out in her full-length, star-print playsuit by Chanel at her birthday bash a few months ago, complete with seventies-style wavy hair. A chiffon or silk jumpsuit is a great way …

It seems like anyone who’s anyone on the London scene is clutching a clutch. Brit starlet Emma Watson (soon to be the face of Coco Mademoiselle) was recently seen with one in tow, and everyone from Pixie Geldof to Jamelia is following suit. Whether it’s oversized, patent, raffia or mock-croc, the clutch is a chic, if a little impractical, addition to a cocktail dress, or, for the Carrie Bradshaws among us, a purse to be carried in daylight hours. Everyone …

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This week our fellow fashionistas expressed their opinions on some sizzling issues.  In case you missed it, here’s what you all had to say: ~Sometimes it can just be so hard to get out of those comfy sweats, but unless you’re a real schlumpadinka, you probably know better than to wear them out in public. Luckily, this unfashionable phenomenon doesn’t seem to be affecting TBF fans too severely. 38% of our readers said they only indulge their schlumpy tendencies on the …

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