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 …
Vera Wang made herself famous with a nonchalant approach to style and luxury. The native New Yorker has a history of designing clothes that are easy — easy to love, …
A fresh start can take many forms. You could get a fresh hairdo, a new lip color, or — my favorite strategy — do some January sales shopping for a wardrobe refresh.
New year, new you? That effort begins in the closet. Now’s the time to clear out the trends that are slowing down, to make room for what’s landing. The slate …
Surprise — Christmas is days away. If you haven’t finished your gift shopping yet, you’re running out of options. Not even your Amazon Prime membership can help you now. Trust …
Figuring out how to dress for a cocktail party can be challenging. Back in the day, there were clear rules. Ladies wore knee-length skirts with gloves, for example. But modern …
The clock is ticking! If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect gift for the fashionista in your life, you don’t have a ton of time—but you do have …
Each holiday season, brands and retailers wow us with value-rich beauty gift sets that inspire new looks while delighting the senses. These sets are a joy to shop and almost …
Moms and dads may not need this list of trending toys for 2021 — because their kids are already vocal about what they want. But if you’re an aunt, uncle, …
You can never go wrong with warm and toasty gifts during the holiday season. Slippers have the added advantage of being both cozy and stylish — and these days, there …
Holiday shopping is about to get real. Retailers have been through some tough times lately and they’re eyeing the holiday season as an opportunity to bring in some cash. Sadly, …
Way back in the ’80s, I fancied myself a punk rock girl. In those days, punk fashion wasn’t a phrase I used — to me, punk style felt more like …
Let’s talk gift cards — specifically the top gift cards to give this year. You’ve heard the news: Thanks to global shipping delays, we can all expect shelves to be …
Budget Fashionista has been covering Kohl’s Simply Vera Vera Wang collection since at least 2010. The line-up has long provided stylish penny watchers with wearable apparel, handbags, shoes, and jewelry. …
Gone are the days of dark outerwear — this season has a fresher take on winter warmth! From moto to trench and faux fur to fleece, my favorite coat styles …
I couldn’t find the numbers, but I’d bet that money spent on beauty face masks spikes over the holidays. I know I spend more in this category in the months …
What’s shaking in coat trends this year? I see coats extending the rule-breaking vibe that fashion has had all year long. Expect bright colors, fun prints, and style details that …
Amazon got us hooked on two-day shipping and now the ecommerce giant is resetting the start date for holiday shopping. That’s right — according to the inaugural Amazon Holiday Beauty …
This post about harem pants is sponsored by Buddha Pants. All opinions are my own. So, harem pants. I’m wearing a pair right now and I gotta say, they’re pretty …
Walmart announced the Free Assembly brand in 2020 — when most of us were still wearing joggers topped with work blouses every day. In the launch release, Walmart SVP Women’s …
We’re staring down the end of summer — that time of year we normally put away our florals and reach for the normal fall fashion colors. These are the burgundies, …
The Budget Fashionista’s most popular post is a list of the best online clothing stores for budget shoppers. You probably recognize at least some of the fashion stores in that …