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H&M in the News
H&M, our favorite high-goes-low store has been in the new recently. Here’s some snippets from a few postings online at the British site Fashionunited.co.uk (sign up for their brilliant newsletters!). Launches new line—Harmony.Swedish fashion chain Hennes & Mauritz has introduced Harmony, a new one-off collection for women which will launch in September. The collection will [...] Read More
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Is Having a Designer Handbag a Human Right?
Owning a designer handbag is not a Human Right. This country wasn’t found on the principle of life, liberty, and the pursuit of Louis Vuitton. During the crafting of the constitution, John Hancock wasn’t like “Oh, let me hurry up and sign this little document so I can get in line for the Kate Spade [...] Read More
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Fashion Advice: Invisible Support
Dear Budget Fashionista I have kids and my breast aren’t as perky as they use to be. Sometimes I see very cute clothing (like the black knit dresses), that you can’t wear a bra with. I wanted to know if the “sticky” bras really work. A: If you’re a full C cup or larger, the [...] Read More
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Fashion Advice: Color For the Pasty
Dear Budget Fashionista: I have a very pale complexion, and recently I heard someone say that women with pale skin should wear mainly darker/more intense colours, because it creates a better contrast with their skin. So, my question is: should I stay away from pastel colours? AYou can wear pastel even if you are fair [...] Read More
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Site I Like: IGIGI
Yuliya Zeltser is a designer—a designer who actually designs clothing for plus size fashionistas (her sketches are available for viewing on the site). Yuliya’s designs aren’t mere copies of “mainstream” designers or simply larger sizes of designs proportioned to fit a size 6. No, she designs beautiful empire waist satin gowns, sexy stretch tops with [...] Read More
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Fashion Advice: The Great Fake Debate Continues
Q: How do you buy a knock-off hand bag? What are your guidelines, what are smart prices to pay? What is important to look for? I want to be able to have nice handbags but not be broke because of them! A: There has been quite a bit of debate regarding knock-off bags (especially fake [...] Read More
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How to Be a Budget Fashionista: Book Party and Signing
This past Wednesday, we had a small book signing and reception for the book at the fabulous Madame X Lounge. Although it wasn’t a big event, we had quite a few people show up including my friend Pamela Edwards from Essence Magazine, Rachel Kramer Bussel from the Village Voice and Gothamist, Cheryl Williams-Barnes from ABC’s [...] Read More
