Necklace Ties, Brooches, and a Re-usable Bag: Web Round Up

August 2, 2008 06:00 PM | Comments (0) | Posted in necklace, web_round_up, brooches, re_usable_bags

The Budget Fashionista takes a look at what’s going on in the world of fashion blogs!

—Omiru: Style for All writes about a necklace we’ve never seen before: the necklace tie. Or is it a tie necklace? Either way, we think it’s cute and very unique.

—Styledash highlights a budget shopping site, Shopbarbara.com. Check out their finds!

—The Daily Obsession discovers a neat, re-usable bag for your groceries that shrinks into a tiny ball that you can throw in your purse on the way to the store.

Laundry Nuggets, Recycling Magazines and More: The Budget Ecoist

July 28, 2008 11:00 PM | Comments (1) | Posted in web_round_up, magazine, budget_ecoist

Check out what’s good at The Budget Ecoist!

—Nellie’s Laundry Nuggets Toss one into the washing machine and you don’t have to worry about harsh, heavily scented detergents or damaging the environment with chemicals. The Budget Ecoist reviewed the product so you know whether it truly works or not.

—We love this mosaic recycled placemat—who knew that juice cartons could be recycled into kitchen accessories?

—We have a lot of fashion magazines piled up over the years, with our favorite pieces and outfits cut out. I’m sure you all have a similar problem. Learn ways to get rid of them in different eco-friendly ways other than chucking them into the recycling bin.

Learn how to be a green fashionista at The Budget Ecoist!

Summer Parties, New Hairstyles, and Exercising Prettily: Web Round Up

July 26, 2008 09:00 PM | Comments (0) | Posted in dress, web_round_up, exercise, black_dress, summer_parties

The Budget Fashionista examines interesting fashion and beauty tips and stories around the Web!

—Is your calendar loaded up with summer parties? StyleBakery put together a guide to help those who don’t know what to wear to which party. It’s a nifty tool especially if you’ll be running into the same people at the different events. You wouldn’t want to be seen wearing the same outfit, would you?

—Styledash explores different hairstyles to wear this summer. We know we’re tired of the two easiest options: up or down.

—Many of us like to exercise, but don’t like how we look afterwards. Check out SheFind’s tips on how to look as cute as possible while working out.

Image from smartbargains.com

Underwear Contest, Plaid Belts, White Jeans: See Jack Shop

July 23, 2008 11:00 PM | Comments (1) | Posted in plaid, belts, web_round_up, mens fashion, white_jeans

Our look at See Jack Shop this week happens to concern topics on or below the belt. Check out what they’re talking about over there!

—Direct the men in your life over to the Hanes Underwear for a Month contest. They leave a comment on the post, they’re in the running to win ComfortSoft boxer briefs. They won’t have to wash underwear for an entire month because they’ll have a pristine pair every day.

—White jeans. The idea frightens many women. Did you know they’re taboo for men as well? Eager to broaden their horizons, the males over at See Jack Shop discuss the idea of wearing them and looking great.

—Plaid has all of a sudden grown as a trend. Is it because of Gossip Girl? Perhaps. Here is See Jack Shop’s take on the top five plaid belts for men. They can wear a simple shirt and shorts or jeans, and elevate their outfit with a shot of color at the waist.

Want more men’s fashion? Click around on See Jack Shop!