The Budget Fashionista

Angelamoore.com. The
popular Angela Moore catalog comes to life on the site, with quick links to
their handcrafted beaded bracelets and homeware items like vases.

Asos.com. A British based
site that has affordable “designer inspired” clothing. The site is arranged according to the celebrities who wore the more expensive versions of the clothing.

Bare
Necessities.com.
Head to Barenecessites.com and view their bra and underwear guides for detailed
information and tips on finding the perfect foundation. They also have a nice
selection of bras for every size.


Beauty.com.
This online store stocks the top beauty products from brands like Philosophy,
Nars, and more. Plus, they almost always have online discount coupons. Get
a Beauty.com Coupon.

bluefly.com.
This site has a large assortment
of designer bags from Marc Jacobs, Anya Hindmarch, Fendi, Ferragamo, and more
for up to 65% off. They usually don’t stock that many of these bags, so
when you see one, you need to buy it ASAP.

Endless.com
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Coco & Delilah. Ever
hip, this store is great for casual wear from designers like Tocca, Nanette
Lepore, and Lacoste for up to 60% off retail prices. I’m also a big fan
of the Smashing Grandpa line of funky t-shirts.

dELiAs*cOm.
Although this store is known mostly for its causal teen wear, dELiAs*cOm is
the perfect source for trendy shoes for Budget Fashionistas of any age. Head
to the site and find designer-inspired versions of the latest styles, in sizes
up to 11, for up to 75% off the price of the designer versions.

ebay.com.
eBay is a Budget Fashionista’s secret weapon. The online auction site
is the best place to find designer goods at rock bottom prices. However, beware
of auctions on high end items that sound too good to be true. Protect yourself
by paying for your items with a credit card with buyer protection or through
the eBay owned paypal system..

eluxury.com Owned by
the parent company of Louis Vuitton, this online store houses the official Louis
Vuitton online store as well as sells bags from designers like Celine, Marc
Jacobs, and Christian Dior.

Forzieri.com. Based
in Florence, Italy, this online shop has an impressive selection of leather
goods, fine jewelry, and stylish apparel. Prices on the main site can be pretty
steep, so click on the outlet section for exclusive deals on the best in Italian
fashion .

Fred Flare. Great site
for those who want a little more edge to their accessories. Hipsters head to
Fred Flare to find everything from earrings shaped like guitars to the affordable
bling of the Loop Bags.



Gap.com.
I will always love the gap, no matter how much they may stray from their denim
roots. Its site is still one of the best places online to find jeans and t-shirts
in normal people sizes (up to a XXL in tops and up to size 20 in pants online)
and normal people price ranges. Plus they often offer free shipping for purchases
over a certain dollar amount.

Ice.com. This site was created
with the Budget Fashionista in mind. Quality diamond and gemstones in stylish
settings and prices you can actually afford.

Jockey.com. Their incredibly
comfortable line of cotton bras and underwear make Jockey an excellent stop
for the anti-underwire crowd.

La Redoute.com. French
women have been raving for years about La Redoute, and finally, American women
can benefit from their amazing collection as well. The site has special lines
from high-end French designers like Jean Paul Gaultier and Cacharel. This store
is probably the only place to find a Jean Paul Gaultier bustier for $29.95.

Lush.  This international beauty phenomena has a wide range of great smelling, cruelty- free products. Their rock star soap goes well with my shower renditions of “Stairway to Heaven.”

Nordstrom.com. The
online version of this higher-end department store has a large selection of
shoes and a pretty decent clearance section. The site is especially good for
budget fashionistas with hard to find shoe sizes (below a size 6 and above a
10). Particularly impressive is their selection of petite and plus size fashions,
which is much more diverse and stylish than their in-store offerings.



Oldnavy.com
Trendy items in a wide range of sizes for prices you can afford. Old Navy has
firmly cornered the flip-flop market. They actually made the plastic sandals
you used to buy at Walgreen’s, stylish and affordable. All you need is
$10 and you can buy an entire summer sandal wardrobe. Get an Oldnavy.com
Coupon.



Overstock.com. This is the
biggest outlet store on the web, which sells everything from scooters to scarves.
It is the perfect one stop shop for busy moms who want to pick up something
for the kids, but also want to score a little something for their closets as
well. Overstock has their own line of clothing, called Prague, which produces
“designer inspired” fashions.

SmartBargains.com
Loehmann’s and the discount website Smart Bargains, joined to together
to put Loehmann’s amazing selection of designer goods online at the joint
venture. You’ll find a huge selection of designer
bags from Gucci, Tods, Prada and more for up to 80% off retail prices.

Target.com.
Target has the best, and one of the biggest, everyday underwear departments
in the country. If only they had a fit specialist on hand. I also love their
hip, affordable, sleepwear sets from Swell by Cynthia Rowley and Fred Said.

Victoria’s Secret.
This lingerie store, with its popular catalog and online site, is a favorite
of mall dwellers and teenage boys. Although I wouldn’t necessarily suggest
this store for support bras, it’s a great place for sexy bras, trendy
apparel, and jeans.

Walmart.com.
Believe or not, Wal-Mart has an excellent selection of designer-inspired pieces
for ridiculously low prices. I found a sterling silver heart link bracelet,
similar to a version sold at the high-end jewelry store, Tiffany’s, for
less than $20 dollars. Only you and the cashier will know you bought it from
Wal-Mart.

YOOX.COM.
This European online store is chock full of the best designers from Gaultier
to Galliano. It’s sort of like your cool, techno-pop cousin from Italy.
You can see what the clothing looks like on the mannequin that strangely floats
in the middle of the screen. Selections moves fast, so be prepared to purchase
what you like because it might not be there once you come back.

Zappos.com.
If you have feet, you can find a pair of shoes at this amazing online shoe store.
Zappos lives up to its name as the biggest shoe store on the web, carrying designer
shoes and accessories from Vera Wang, Casadei, Judith Leiber, Roberto Cavalli,
and more. They have a huge selection and carry tons of sizes. Plus, they always
have free shipping.Searching through the site can be a bit daunting, but their
huge selection of women’s, men’s, and children’s shoes from
Emilio Pucci to Keds, guarantees you will find something to fit your budget.
Plus, someone was smart enough to offer both free shipping and free returns.