The History of Budget Fashion: Forever 21
The History of Budget Fashion is a series of articles that explores the evolution of fashion on a budget. Forever21 has now become a mainstay in every budget stylista’s shopping …
The History of Budget Fashion is a series of articles that explores the evolution of fashion on a budget. Forever21 has now become a mainstay in every budget stylista’s shopping …
Back in the day (like 1988) Liz Claiborne was “dabomb.com”. The brand, founded in 1976, was one of the most successful women’s sportswear brands of the past 40 years. According …
The History of Budget Fashion is a series of articles that explores the evolution of fashion on a budget. Forth and Towne was a concept store developed by Gap, Inc …
When actress Jaclyn Smith debuted her Jaclyn Smith for Kmart line in 1985, many thought she would meet the same fate as the designer Halston. If you recall, the Halston …
Before Jaclyn Smith brought fashion to the style starved aisles of K-Mart, before Isaac Mizrahi helped change Target to Target (pronounced with a French Accent), the king of disco era …
If you can’t stomach the price tag for a real-life luxury trench coat or hoodie, perhaps a virtual high-fashion piece is in your future. Thanks to a growing emphasis on …
If ever there was a retailer synonymous with the now beloved designer collaboration, it’s Target. Target designer collaborations have earned a cult following, thanks to the brand’s knack for linking …
The first-ever, host-free Academy Awards are over — and by all accounts, the concept went over pretty well. Turns out, the lack of a show leader to steal the spotlight …
This may sound odd, but Vaseline is one of my favorite beauty products. Yes, it’s thick and goopy, but this petroleum-based product has so many innovative uses. As legend goes, …
A few decades ago, only certain women could pull off menswear with authority — Katharine Hepburn being among the best at it. Not so today. Menswear-inspired silhouettes are fairly mainstream, …
Young women have been displaying their bare midriffs since Madonna made it trendy in the ‘80s. The fad quickly caught on, and by the ‘90s, everyone from Jennifer Lopez to …
With stellar styling and shopping tips, top-notch photography and an eye for the unexpected, these men fashion blogs are rising to the top of the fashion game and boy, do …
The best fashion trends have staying power. They may drop away from the limelight for a time, but they always come back, better than ever — more wearable and more …
In the history of American fashion there have been many fascinating, influential, talented women who innovate and create amazing fashions. Here at Budget Fashionista we’d like to highlight just a …
In the history of American fashion there have been many fascinating, influential, talented women who innovate and create amazing fashions. Here at Budget Fashionista we’d like to highlight just a …
From the unflappable flappers to the Black Is Beautiful women to the hats and dresses of hard working designers, black women have influenced American fashion in fabulous ways. 10 Fashionable …
There’s no skirting the issue: us ladies at TBF are always hot on the heels of an amazing deal, ready to scarf up everything that’ll make us look cute as …
The Lowdown: Here at TBF—and in just about every group of real women we’ve ever encountered—one of our biggest shopping complaints is the lack of fashionable options for women who …
You’re embarking on the trip of a lifetime to explore distant lands, bask in different cultures, and create incredible memories. And, of course, you’ll have a camera at the ready …
They say if something isn’t broken, you shouldn’t fix it. I routinely fail to follow this advice, particularly with respect to hair and beauty products. Here’s what happens. I find …
Can we talk about varicose veins? I know a good number of you are in my demographic — we’ll call ourselves mature fashionistas. Those varicose veins start to become more …
If you’ve been around Budget Fashionista for a while, you know I regularly recommend the strategic use of store loyalty programs to save money. My mission for today: Empower you …
Fall is a-coming and so it may be time to upgrade your footwear. The high-end labels will have you wearing stilettos and furry heels, but really? Those aren’t great for …
Did you hear? The Bergdorf Goodman designer sale is on now, offering discounts as high as 70%. The deals are available in BG’s flagship New York store and on the …
Finding clothes that fit and flatter is a challenge for any woman, but it can be even more difficult for women who wear plus sizes. It can be difficult to …
Why be the sexy fill-in-the blank this Halloween like everyone else? It’s just so cliché to be a slutty-this or a slutty-that. Also, it’s mildly offensive that bearing all is …
Are clothes affected by inflation? Absolutely. Clothing inflation hasn’t been an issue for all of Budget Fashionista’s history, which dates to 2003. But here we are, facing this lingering budget …
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, …
Holiday shopping season 2023 is about to ramp up. Are you ready to get your gift shopping done early this year? Every year I say I’ll get it done and …
Can you believe it?! Drop waist dresses are back! Learn how to wear the latest iteration of this style without looking like you’re going to a costume party.
You can wear crop tops without baring miles of your abs. Here are four inspiring outfits, plus some styling hacks to make this look work for your body type.
Thank you to Diamonds USA for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. Searching for interesting engagement rings for women? Check your feeds. Celebrities are at the forefront of …
Most moms know about the toy stockpile. These are the small children’s gifts you buy up during sales to have on hand when junior gets invited to last-minute parties. Stockpile …
What Beauty Kitchen collagen eye gels are a 10-minute anti-aging treatment for the area beneath your eyes. They’re designed to improve tone, reduce puffiness and minimize the appearance of fine …
Smocked tops and dresses used to be the stuff of tube tops and toddler dresses. But no more. That’s right — smocking is back and today’s version has an upgraded, …
To sum up the life of Gloria Vanderbilt in just a few words would not do her justice. Indeed, her story is one of true starry-eyed enigma: she was a …
Long one of the most polished and elegant pieces in women’s fashion history, the pencil skirt has always been relevant. Part of its charm is in its versatility and ability …
There’s a myriad of anti-aging beauty products out there. And each claims to erase 10, 20, or 30 years from your face. All that youth comes at a price, though. …
The name alone is enough to conjure images of the famed double G logo and sleek, timeless accessories. Yet Gucci is so much more. The Italian luxury fashion house is …
When you think of a Mulberry bag, you likely think of words like timeless and classic. You’re 100% correct on both counts — the storied brand is one of the …
The revival of padded shoulders, retina-burning neon hues and palazzo pants have sparked nostalgia for those halcyon days of the big-haired ‘80s. But as much fun as leg warmers are…we’ll …
Unicorn nails and halo eyebrows are beauty trends destined to die out. But makeup that’s made without harming animals? It’s a trend that’s quietly turned into a mainstream movement — …
If I had my way I’d wear jewelry, a great pair of heels and nothing else. Jada Pinkett Smith Jewelry trends change from year to year — one season, we’ll …
On April 16, iconic designer label Bottega Veneta (pronounced: Bo-TAY-ga Ve-NE-tah) launched its newest home collection during Milan’s Salone del Mobile. The home line-up was born with a single bench design …
Breast Cancer Awareness month is here again, and it’s time to refocus our support for this terrible disease. Sadly, history tells us that one in eight women will be diagnosed …
What do Pippa and Kate Middleton, Reese Witherspoon and Beyonce have in common? I so wish I could say they’re collaborating on a Thelma & Louise remake, but that’s not …
Shopping online from home, with a drink hand, may seem like the best thing ever at the time. Until you realize the platform shoes you bought — the ones designed …
157.1 million Americans are about to be hit with holiday debt. December is, for many families, one of the most expensive months of the year. This year, the average spend on …
Content sponsored by Tahari ASL. All opinions are my own. I suspect my millennial daughters aren’t really sure what a cocktail dress is. Once a formal staple of the wealthy woman’s closet, the …
Ladies, this is a sponsored post, which means compensation was provided by Zenni Optical. Rest assured, all opinions are my own. Fashion is not trivial. It is a large part …
Don’t like to read? Watch the workwear video instead. It’s not just weekend wear that needs an update with the change in season. Workwear garments, those daily drivers, also require …
Glance to your left, glance to your right. One look down a busy sidewalk or city street and you’re bound to catch a glimpse of a serious 90s trend. Birkenstocks. …
Fanny packs, skunk-striped hair, body glitter …every year has it’s fair share of fashion mishaps, and the last 365 days of style is no different. Diving headfirst into what wacky …
Soooo, Jeffrey Tambor has never been considered a style icon, but we can’t help but being slightly and secretly obsessed with his blatant caftan love in Transparent. Even though the word “caftan” …
What’s black and white and being worn all over? This quaint little number of Thanksgivings past. Popularized by the likes of Wednesday Addams and the pages of history books everywhere, the classic …
While most ladies leave the lingerie for under their garments, one queen of the catwalk makes her own rules. This boss cemented the slip as fashion statement and turned a …
(Editor’s note: this post about Chic jeans was updated 1/2017). Ladies, those of you of a certain age (ahem) remember the miracle that was Chic Jeans — the high waist, …
A cold front may be on its way in, but now’s not the time to let uninvited weather thwart your style. You’ve noticed the surge of ’90s-inspired minis and slips, …
Summer is around the corner and people everywhere are getting ready to pack their bags and go on vacation! So where will you go? And once you get there, what …
Big or not too big, that is the question. Where do you prefer to shop: the big box stores or your neighborhood’s one-of-a-kind boutiques? Coming from a family of small …
You never know when inspiration’s going to hit. You could be walking down the street, talking to your hairstylist or taking an afternoon siesta. This particular nail design came to …
Target. Just the sight of the word makes us giddy. I mean, we’re talking “ssshhhing” family and friends whenever commercials come on giddy. Perusing their site hourly giddy. And so we’re …
We don’t know about you, but we’re getting a wee bit tired of the sky high, over-the-top, Rachel-Zoe-inspired platform (with all due respect to the ever glamorous stylista, of course). …
Just when you thought your teenage skin woes were over, a pimple pops up on your face. Trust us, we’ve all been there. And it always seems to happen when …
People get emotional on the subject of designer handbags for teenagers. People meaning teens. And also their parents. The following passage originally came from a Wall Street Journal article on …
Here’s a bit of fashion trivia for you beauty-and-brains bearing fashionistas out there: In 1818, Henry Sands Brooks made history with the first ready-to-wear fashion emporium in America. He called …
What are panty lines? Call ’em VPL (visible panty lines), panty lines, panties line, or panties lines — whatever the name, they’re the indentations caused by underwear that show through …
Budget Fashionista provides information about Zappos return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Easy returns at Zappos I’d love when I get to make sense …
Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Saks Fifth Avenue return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Saks Return Policy: What to know Timing of …
This used to be a post about the Barneys New York return policy — but alas, Barneys New York is no more. How a brand that was so significant to …
Budget Fashionista provides this summary of how to return an item to Asos for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Asos return policy Timing: 28 days You …
Budget Fashionista provides this explanation of Urban Outfitters return policy content for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. For the latest, see the official Urban Outfitters return …
Dear Budget Fashionista, As a 52-year-old woman with varicose veins, do I need to wear pantyhose in the winter? Can I wear long shirts that goes almost to my ankles? …
A brief glance at anything designed by Reem Acra is a visual study in luxury. The eponymous label started with a bridal collection in 1997. Today, it includes timeless, elegant, …
Fendi Pronunciation: Fen- dee In terms of American pop culture influence, Fendi is right up there with Gucci and Louis Vuitton as the brand most frequently mentioned in rap songs. …
Lacroix, Christian Pronunciation: Kris-chan La-kwa Best known for inventing the “le pouf” (ball skirt) gown, French high-end fashion designer Christian Lacroix makes use of his background in historical costume to …