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Holiday Style Don’ts

Holiday Style Don’ts

I know it’s the season for holiday cheer, but some of my fellow shoppers tend to take dressing for the holidays one (or two, or…

How to Start Your Own Fashion Trend

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,…

Fashion Advice: Budget Wedding Dresses

Fashion Advice: Budget Wedding Dresses

Dear Budget Fashionista, I am wondering if you have any advice on finding a couture wedding gown on consignment/resale or at an otherwise great price.…

The Ultimate Guide to Undergarments Part 2: Your Bottom Half

The Ultimate Guide to Undergarments Part 2: Your Bottom Half

There has been quite a bit of attention paid (deservedly so) to bras, but your lower half deserves as much attention as the upper part.…

Best Bra: Affordable Bras For the Well Endowed

Best Bra: Affordable Bras For the Well Endowed

As you all know, I’m obsessed with proper undergarments and I fully understand the difficulties in trying to find sexy bras when you wear larger…

To Pantyhose or Not to Pantyhose

To Pantyhose or Not to Pantyhose

There’s a raging debate in the dressing rooms of the world in regards to pantyhose. Some fashionistas think it’s a major faux pas to wear…

Best Bras: How to Find the Perfect Bra and Other Undergarment Questions

Best Bras: How to Find the Perfect Bra and Other Undergarment Questions

Does your cup “spilleth” over? Does your back side have more dimples than a newborn baby? Our fearless undergarment expert Shanequa and yours truly, give…

Budget Shopping Tips for Men: Looking Great for Less

Men. The final budget shopping frontier. Most men have no idea how to shop, yet alone budget shop for less. Men have been taught that…

Fashion Advice: Corporate Drab to Event Planning Fab

Fashion Advice: Corporate Drab to Event Planning Fab

Dear Budget Fashionista, For seven years I was in Corporate America where I was required to have a conservative wardrobe. I now own an event…

Fashion Advice: Finding a Professional Bra Fitter

Fashion Advice: Finding a Professional Bra Fitter

Dear Budget Fashionista, I’m in desperate need of new bras. Do you have any tips on finding a professional bra fitter in my city? Help!…

Fashion Advice: The Prep Dilemma

For more fashion tips for men, visit seejackshop.com Lately, I’ve received oodles of emails from men asking for fashion (and budget shopping) advice. It’s like…

Fashion Advice: Discount Gucci Bags

Fashion Advice: Discount Gucci Bags

Q: I live in LA, the most image focused place on earth, where cars and designer bags are instant status symbols. I would like to…

Fashion Advice: Pants Tailoring Tips for Men

For More Style Tips for Men, please visit See Jack Shop Q: When I bring my dress pants to the tailor to alter the length,…

The Fake Debate Goes Legal

Law professor and blogger Susan Scafidi gives us the legal issues behind buying or selling counterfeit goods. As a law professor with a passion for…

Plus Size Fashion Tips

Plus Size Fashion Tips

The era of flower-printed muumuus is long gone. The fashion caste system that separates people into “those who can” (skinny and rich) and “those who…

Fashion Advice: Cheap Custom Made Suits For Men

Q:How can I buy custom made men’s suits for off the rack prices? A:People (including myself) used to believe having a suit custom made meant…

Fashion Interview: Lawrence Zarian—The Fashion Guy

Lawrence “The Fashion Guy” Zarian is busy spreading fashion tips to style hungry masses on shows like “Extra” and “Regis and Kelly”. The former model,…

Fashion Advice:  Summer Wedding Outfit

Dear Budget Fashionista I am attending a night wedding aboard a river cruise in Newport Beach at the beginning of May. Is it appropriate to…

Fashion Advice: Where to Find Nicole Miller and BCBG Bridge Lines

Dear Budget Fashionista, Is it true that both Nicole Miller and BCBG have lines at JC Penney’s? If so, what are their names, as I…

Fashion Advice: Slimming Down a Bigger Bottom

Dear Budget Fashionista:  I am a size 14 and very self conscious of the way I look (because of the size of my hips) and…

Shoe Care Tip: Cleaning Espadrilles

Shoe Care Tip: Cleaning Espadrilles

A reader just emailed regarding tips on cleaning the rope of old espadrilles and since espadrilles are very “in” this spring/summer, I thought some of…

Fashion Advice: Nylon Dilemma

Dear Budget Fashionista, I’m a 48 year old hairstylist, who wants to look trendy but not like I’m 20. I wear mostly slacks to work…

Fashion Advice: Color Scheme

Dear Budget Fashionista This morning when I got dressed, I thought I looked rather spiffy.  But when I got to work the 2 girls I…

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…

Fashion Advice: To Ruffle or Not to Ruffle

Dear Budget Fashionista: I am 54-years-old and would like some style advice. I do not want to dress too young or too matronly—but I do…