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New York Fashion Week 2019 was a celebration of the unexpected — and that’s saying a lot for an industry that lives on shock-and-awe. The spring/summer 2020 events took us …

I’ve received tons of e-mails from people who want to know how to get into New York Fashion Week without press passes or invites. I am reluctant to give out …

Here we are again — facing down another Black Friday. It’s still a few days away, but I feel like I’m late publishing the annual Black Friday sale round up. …

The urge to wear bright colors has been building — to the point I might go on a crazy spring fashion trends shopping binge. Here’s what I’d buy.

American fashion designer Anna Sui (pronounced: AN-na SOO-ee) is best known for her ready-to-wear collections with a boho-chic aesthetic. Originally from Detroit, Sui has mastered the art of combining bright …

Runway looks are made to suit the amazons and sample sizes. Yeah, we said it. What works on models rarely works for the rest of us. Yes, fashion weeks around the …

Marcel Ostertag lit up the runway with his fall 2017/winter 2018 collection at New York fashion week. His style this season was an eclectic mix of vintage patterns, garments with …

Saying goodbye to the cold may feel pretty satisfying, but it’s not nearly as much fun as welcoming spring with a smile and some fresh, on-trend garments. Spring is most …

Need a new perspective on your wardrobe? You’ll get it with a look at these four fabulous outfits by House of Anita Dongre, one of India’s most celebrated designers. All five looks …

Anisha Bhasin Mukherjee is a busy girl. She’s the co-founder of Dress for the Day, a website and mobile app that curates streetstyle fashion looks for occasion, weather, personal style and budget. She’s …

New York Fashion Week brought many up-and-coming fashion designers to the forefront, including Georgine, Kempner, Vivienne Hu, as well as some industry professionals like Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Rachel …

Fall is the time when shoppers tend to turn their thoughts from summer easy casual fashion to fall’s latest fashion trends. While, we love fall’s fashion, it can be a …

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 …

This post is inspired by one of our TBF readers, Margaret, who says: My mom and I are planning a trip to New York this summer as my 18th birthday …

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 …

Worried about a recession, fashionista? Yeah, I don’t blame you, what with that global pandemic that seems to rage on and on unchecked. We had a good economic run between …

Being a professional woman, especially these days, does NOT mean you have an income — or budget — befitting your hard work OR your position. Unfortunately, no one you work …

Lynn Yaeger is one of my favorite fashion writers and it was such a pleasure to interview her. Here’s a replay of our conversation. Interview With Lynn Yaeger We could …

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, now fashion guru, sits down …

New York City. Three magical, almost mystical words for shoppers. “Budget” may not be the first thing at comes to mind when you think of New York city shopping. But …

The first thing to know about shopping the garment district in New York City is that you’re looking for high-quality wholesale pieces. There are several wholesale shops but the quality …

In need of some fresh sartorial inspiration? One of the best ways to get motivated about stepping into new looks is to see them on body types like your own. …

New York Fashion Week is on and, as you’d expect, designers are pulling out all the stops. Colors, textures and silhouettes are merging into style statements ranging from WTF to …

New York Fashion Week has long gone, and we’re still processing! Pouring over the photos, reading the write-ups, we’re still trying to figure out the big takeaways for SS17. (Besides another …

At New York Fashion Week this year, Artistix inspired us with solid-color jumpsuits and rompers — the stuff low-maintenance fashionistas live for! Even better, this collection makes us feel like summer weather …

The Jeremy Scott SS17 collection at New York Fashion Week brought vibrant hues, big hair, and fearless prints to the runway this fall. If you love to rock a splash of color …

Poetic Justice Jeans gave curvy women more stylish, hip and affordable options for jeans. Now they’ve taken their line to another level partnering with Vivica A. Fox! Vivid decided to bring …

Casual Luxe. It’s one part ‘Yeezy Season’, one part FENTY PUMA and countless parts Kardashian. There’s never been a better time to make all of your old sweats and cotton …

I love my mags, but I love my boyfriend’s mags even more. It all started one lazy Sunday when we were both stretched out on his couch for ten, nursing …

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 …

I’m shopping stylish beach wear because — after two years of sticking close to home — I have a real vacation on the calendar! Woop! Hopefully, you also get a …

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 …

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 …

If you’re proudly living that pajama life right now, well…we can’t really blame you. Life generally is crazy at the moment, so you can’t be blamed for going the hyper-relaxed …

Budgeting is tedious. And figuring out the 50/30/20 budget when you love clothes? Too limiting. You say it’s awful and worse than listening to cats fight. But now is the …

Thank you to Noxerena for sponsoring this post about winter scarves. All opinions are my own. It’s snowing as I write this and I can’t help but wonder where on …

Ô, Sunlight! The most precious gold to be found on Earth. Novelist Roman Payne Summer sunshine gets us outside to enjoy our beaches, lakes, parks and yards. It warms us …

It’s sandal season, which means you’re officially out of excuses not to tend to your nails. Downtime is fine for winter, but if you plan to bear your toes this …

You don’t have to live in New York or L.A. to experience the wonder of a sample sale. Even if you do live in the Big Apple, it’s probably still …

Looking for cheap Uggs? Maybe you’re bracing for cold weather and the only thought that comforts you is slipping your feet into the brand’s signature warm, fuzzy boot. Or perhaps …

“Simple Life” star and celeb personality Paris Hilton has always been a master of glam style. Although Paris is now in her late-30s — shocking, right? — she still has …

With his distinguished sports-luxe aesthetic, Michael Kors (pronounced: My-Kal Ko-ors) is one of the world’s best known fashion designers. The New York-based entrepreneur focuses mainly on midrange women’s fashion, but …

Thank you to RoC Skincare for collaborating with me on this post. All opinions are my own. You look great for your age. It’s supposed to be a compliment, I …

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 …

We recently covered work bags — you know, the big bag/purse that holds your essentials + a laptop, notepad and maybe a few project files. If you’re craving more structure …

Former Disney star Zendaya Coleman has become a regular on front rows at fashion weeks around the globe, thanks to her killer sense of style. The young actress may still …

(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, …

I love Uggs boots and I’m not the only one. Here are 5 reasons to appreciate this sheepskin-lined boot, plus the popular celeb opinion on Uggs!

Lady Gaga may have set her eyes on performing in space, but for this week at least, she will be entertaining her New Yorker earthlings. H&M has selected the pop …

What: The Huffington Post published an infograph last weekend detailing the many horrifying ways that flip flops are the biggest menace to your feet since, er, Alexander McQueen’s “Armadillo” Heels? …

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 …

As I write this, there are 42.7 million women across the nation dealing with some form of heart disease. Of this number, at least one woman– a mom, a loving …

Stuck in your closet and wondering how to mash up your clothes for a fresh change? Wondering what people are wearing out on the street? Need a new spin on …

Want to wear a natural makeup look? For most of us, that means perfecting our eyebrow shape, how we maintain our eyebrows, and how we apply eyebrow makeup. Said another …

Chicago is one of my FAVORITE shopping cities (read about my shopping adventures in the Chicago Tribune).  Located on the shores of the mighty Lake Michigan, Chicago is definitely our …

If you’re making a full-blown mall trip, it’s easy to caught up in multiple-store mayhem and the hustle and bustle of holiday sales. Find out which mall-based stores are worth …

Kerry Washington is one exceptionally fashionable woman. When she steps out, you know you’re going to get a look that is innovative, glamorous and fashion forward. Kerry has an innate …

Obsessed with the style of our fashionable friends on the other side of the big pond? And why not — British fashionistas tend to be bolder, more willing to experiment …

A “banana republic” refers to an unstable country. However, Banana Republic, the chain of stores owned by Gap’s parent company, is one of the most consistently dependable shopping destinations for …

You can achieve star quality style without breaking the bank. The key to looking like a celebrity isn’t found in a bunch of designer labels, but in how you wear …

Dolce & Gabbana, Diane Von Furstenburg, Herve Leger…there is a magical place where you can find all of these label, priced more than half off the retail price. That place, …

There’s so much fashion inspiration to be attained from our favorite celebs this week that our stylish heads are spinning. Blake Lively gives us a lesson in mixing hues (she …

Discount lines by top designers (known as “bridge”, “mass market”  or “diffusion” lines) were once a novelty, but in recent months? It’s become a fashion trend all it’s own. While …

Owens, Rick Pronunciation: Ree-k Owe-whens American designer Rick Owens is a known for glamour-meets-grunge style, designing rock inspired edgy feminine outfits with sculptural folds. After establishing his own label in …

In March of 2007, The Budget Fashionista broke the news that Sarah Jessica Parker (aka Carrie from Sex and The City) was designing a line called “Bitten.” The line would …