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Murses: Purses for Men

Murses: Purses for Men

“Why are there no accessories for men?” a very close male friend asked one day over brunch. I tried to point out to him that…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Elissa Bloom Sequined Coin Purses

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Elissa Bloom Sequined Coin Purses

Up-and-coming accessories designer Elissa Bloom knows a thing or two about purses—her collection of reasonably priced ($19.00) sequined coin purses have been selling out nationwide.…

Old Navy Adds Jewelry Into the Mix

Old Navy Adds Jewelry Into the Mix

Old Navy, which has become as ubiquitous to the American suburban landscape as our friend Wal-Mart, just started to sell jewelry online. With price points…

Craft Alert: How to Make a Floral Pin

This spring, use a floral pins to add a much-needed splash of color to your outfits. The accessory, which showed up during the Spring 2006…

Spring 2006 Must Have Accessory: Interlocking Circle Necklaces

Open up any fashion magazine and you’re bound to see at least one editorial/ad featuring an Interlocking Circle Necklace. Worn long and in a variety…

Spring’s Must Have Accessory: The White Bag

Spring’s Must Have Accessory: The White Bag

If there’s one bag you should buy for the spring/summer, it’s a white tote. The bags fit right in with this season’s black and white…

Build A Diamond Engagement Ring

THIS SERVICE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Building diamond rings on Ashford.com has to be my number one, all time, favorite way to procrastinate while on…

Spring’s Must Have Accessories: The ESPADRILLE

Spring’s Must Have Accessories: The ESPADRILLE

The emergence of the espadrille, the flirtly sandals with the jute (think woven rope) sole, is one big reason to be excited about the upcoming…

Fashion Advice: Accessories Trends for Spring/Summer 2006

Dear Budget Fashionista I am looking to start wearing more jewelry and accessories as sort of a New Year’s resolution but I see everyone wearing…

The Devil Shops at Macy’s: Cheap Accessories at Department Store (Over) Prices

So I’m in Macy’s looking for accessories to wear with my outfit for the book party (very punk rock meets ghetto supastar). My goal was…

Contest Alert: Win a $750 Shopping Spree to AngelaMoore.com

Contest Alert: Win a $750 Shopping Spree to AngelaMoore.com

THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED Join the Budget Fashionista, Stylebakery, and Angela Moore is celebrating the release of my new book, How to Be a Budget…

A Sample Sale for both Men and Women: Tourneau Sample Sale

Famous Brand Name Watches* (New and Pre-Owned) Also a selection of Designer and Estate Jewelry, Sunglasses, Pens and Watch Accessories- Up To 70% Off Saturday,…

The Clutch: British Style on a Budget

The Clutch: British Style on a Budget

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…

High vs. Low: Beach Tote

High vs. Low: Beach Tote

Let’s face it, summer is the season for accessories. Bikinis, sandals, sunglasses, hats, headbands - pretty much every accessory has a role during summertime. And…

Summer Fashion: Fresh Ways to do Florals

Summer Fashion: Fresh Ways to do Florals

While we’ve loved the return of florals, we’ve had our fill of the floral print dresses and skirts for the moment, and we know plenty…

Reader Advice: Best Belts on a Budget

Reader Advice: Best Belts on a Budget

For some, the belt is a minor wardrobe element—something that performs a function more than makes a style statement. But, as budget fashionistas, we should…

High vs. Low: The Headband

High vs. Low: The Headband

Recently popularized by headband-loving Lauren Conrad on MTV’s The Hills, the headband is a really great hair accessory, especially during those unavoidable bad hair days.…

Best Scarves on a Budget: Reader Advice

Best Scarves on a Budget: Reader Advice

Wait a minute . . . scarves? Sounds a bit wintery, doesn’t it? But we’re not talking grandma-knitted wool mufflers here—we mean something more along…

Do Good: Maggie Gyllenhaal Teams Up With Trickle Up

Do Good: Maggie Gyllenhaal Teams Up With Trickle Up

What: The Dark Knight’s femme fatale Maggie Gyllenhaal and Trickle Up have teamed up for one of our fave combinations—fashion and a great cause. In…

Fashion Trend: The Head Scarf—Start Practicing Now

Fashion Trend: The Head Scarf—Start Practicing Now

What: According to The Telegraph’s Style Page (and thanks to designers like Jean Paul Gaultier and Dolce & Gabbana) the head scarf may be poised…

The Floppy Brimmed Hat: High Vs. Low

The Floppy Brimmed Hat: High Vs. Low

Hats can add a little oomph to the most basic of outfits—and we love ‘em because, like belts, you can get some that look trendy…

Accessories: What to Buy Fall 2008

Accessories: What to Buy Fall 2008

Fall fashion trends are great and all, but if your bank account is running a little thin these days (and seriously, whose isn’t?) picking up…

Are Diamonds Really a Girl’s Best Friend?: Daily Poll

Are Diamonds Really a Girl’s Best Friend?: Daily Poll

poll by twiigs.com Image courtesy of Designs by Indigo.

Fashion Trend Alert: Peacock

Fashion Trend Alert: Peacock

We’ve spotted the distinctive colors and print of the proud bird on the streets, in stores, and on a beautiful dress Eva Longoria wore to…

Fall Fashion Trend: Feather Accessories

Fall Fashion Trend: Feather Accessories

We’ve already commented on the proliferation of fringe, and now for a related embellishment—feathers. We could employ all kinds of bird and feather puns, but…


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