Fashion and Beauty Deals and Sales

There’s a story behind this post. It was originally written back in 2015 by a (younger) Budget Fashionista staffer. I gave her the topic — the best stores for women …

Choosing gifts for fashionistas is hard. They, like you, are particular about their style — and they seemingly have everything. Even if you’re a confident gift shopper, shopping for a …

It’s always a wonderful idea to shop used for holiday dresses — considering they’re not part of your regular rotation and you may only wear them once or twice a …

Fashion boots are one of the great joys of winter. Like pizza, they come in so many varieties. There’s the Sorel boot, worn by Elle Macpherson and Gwen Stefani. Or …

This year presents us with a different holiday shopping challenge. You likely have friends and family members who are struggling to make ends meet through this tough economy. Maybe they’ve …

Holiday shopping 2020 is about to get real. Retailers have struggled in 2020 and they’re eyeing this holiday season as an opportunity to bring in some cash. Sadly, you and …

I can admit this freely: My wardrobe lately is almost exclusively leggings and sweatshirts. Granted, I do lean towards cute leggings and sweatshirts whenever possible, but still. I feel a …

Acne loves to leave its mark. And those marks are universally unpleasant, whether it’s the big, red blemish on the day you’re meeting your spouse’s boss or the bumpy scars …

Shopping for clothes just got more interesting. Truly. Because there’s a new player in town called Italic that’ll sell you designer-quality garments at cost. At. Cost. OK — so there …

Eloquii is the destination for fashion-forward, plus-size clothes suitable for work and play. The brand was originally a short-lived, plus-size line at Limited that met its demise when Limited decided …

When you’re short on cash, you could manage the style transition to fall by teaming last year’s jeans and puffer vest with your summer tops — but what’s the fun …

Did you embrace the loungewear craze of 2020? I certainly did, to the point that the only items in my rotation were joggers, shorts, and t-shirts. Occasionally, I’d step up …

Are you ready for cooler, shorter days? Yeah, me either. The transition seasons of fall and spring are problematic for a budget fashionista — the styles change as much as …

I have a thing for sneakers. They’re comfortable and stylish, the right pair can transform an outfit, and they wear well with 70% of the stuff in my closet — …

Want to wake up to healthy, glowing skin every day? I mean, who doesn’t? Figuring out how to get better skin may not your top priority in life right now, …

I’m not emotionally ready to put my shorts, tanks, and sandals away just yet — but the calendar tells me it’s time to start thinking about it. Storing clothes seasonally …

The calendar says its nearly Labor Day, but I don’t quite believe it. The summer is coming to a close, and too soon at that. If you love the summer …

Taking an ethical, slow fashion stance on style means more than wearing the occasionally recycled garment — although that’s an excellent start. A good next step is a commitment to …

What’s the first thing you reach for when you’re bored? There’s no shame in being honest; it’s likely your smartphone. And why not? That pocket-sized computer/camera/phone book is loaded down …

Instagram and Pinterest are great for mindless scrolling, but sometimes you need an edit. That’s especially true when you’re looking to upgrade your wardrobe with some easy outfit ideas. So …

Sex in the City character Carrie Bradshaw famously said, “I like my money right where I can see it…hanging in my closet.” While I get Bradshaw’s perspective, I have a …

Every decade brings its own set of cultural norms. While the 50s were the era of classy retro jazz fashion, the 60s morphed into the space-age phenomena. Similarly, the decade …