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Cold, Schmold: Here are 5 Cute Waterproof Boots Under $50
Winter storms can get pretty crazy, as we witnessed last week in Detroit’s massive pile-up. Can you imagine if you have to crunch through the snow wearing stiletto booties? So, yes, while runways and magazine covers are enthusiastically and optimistically talking about Spring 2013 fashion, it’s still good practical sense to keep waterproof boots handy [...] Read More
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Romantic Hairstyles to Try this Valentine’s Day
Date with the boyfriend, single girl’s night out, or dinner at his parents’ house? If you’re looking a ‘quick and dirty’ hair guide, here are some tips and tricks for super pretty valentine’s day hair styles, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced hair stylist. [...] Read More
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Tired of the Chocolates and Roses Route? Try These 5 Affordable Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For a Change
Chocolate. Roses. Cards. Balloons. If you’ve been out to dinner on Valentine’s Day, you know what I mean – somewhere along the line, Valentine’s day has become a fog of Cupid’s cliche. Aside from worsting my favorite restaurants with pre-fixed menus and over-booked tables, I’ve decided that there is no real way to “win” at [...] Read More
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Handbag Hookups: Valentine’s Day Bags on a Budget
The night of February 14th is almost always over-hyped by everyone, from businesses to social media posts… and of course, your mom. We’re not sure when exactly did commercial establishments start deciding making our plans for Valentine’s night their business, but we probably shouldn’t be too surprised by that, either. In any case, it doesn’t [...] Read More
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Beauty Icon: Halle Berry
This post is part of a series as The Budget Fashionista and its sister site, Mighty Beauty, pay tribute and celebrate Black History Month this February. Halle Berry has been a beauty icon for decades, representing African American beauty in modeling campaigns, cosmetic commercials, and on the big screen. Even after two very public divorces [...] Read More
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Valentine’s Day Red Alternatives: 14 Ways to Look Amazing without Going over the Top
Sure, red is THE color of all things love and romance when it comes to Valentine’s Day, but it’s also so *eyeroll* predictable. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about finding love and falling deep in it, but this notion of head to toe Valentine’s Day red is a bit much for me. And while I’m at it, I’m going to [...] Read More
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Valentine’s Day at the Office? Here are 5 Fashionable Ways to Celebrate the Occasion Without Breaking the Dress Code
Spending Valentine’s Day at the office? Despite constant reminders that the 14th is not exactly an office holiday, there are folks who seem to have not read the memo. The receptionist that practically cartwheels her way back to her desk while clutching a bouquet? The bitter accountant who complains about the commercialism of Valentine’s Day [...] Read More
