Summer Jewelry Trends: 7 Chic Picks Under $40 + 1 Splurge You Could Get Free
Now’s about the time we could all use some self-care, right? Your style of self-care might be a bubble bath infused with essential oils, or a glass of Cabernet on …
Now’s about the time we could all use some self-care, right? Your style of self-care might be a bubble bath infused with essential oils, or a glass of Cabernet on …
“It’s a smile, it’s a kiss, it’s a sip of wine… it’s summertime!” Kenny Chesney The summer season is almost here. And summer — with its long, sunny days — …
The Spring/Summer 2024 runways have long been over. As always, they’ve left behind thousands of clothing, accessory, and jewelry style ideas for budget fashionistas to dream about, and for fast …
Here’s hoping the historic summer heat wave of 2023 is over. Why not ring in the slightly cooler weather by celebrating the best summer dress styles? Though this may be …
Let’s talk about how to wear chunky loafers. Because this style’s been trending for long enough that it’s edging towards classic status. And that means we can all invest in …
Alright, folks. The summer shopping season is here! This is the week of BIG summer fashion and beauty deals anchored by Amazon Prime Day and the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Fashion …
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 …
Summer is the best time of the year. The sun is shining, the beach is calling, and there are plenty of parties just waiting to be enjoyed. All you have …
A few easy jewelry styling tips can overhaul your whole sense of style. Seriously! I harp on this (maybe too much), but style doesn’t have to involve huge price tags …
The calendar says it’s August, but I don’t quite believe it. This year has gone by in a haze of home-based activities and, if we’re being honest, wine drinking. Even …
You could easily argue for or against the healing powers of crystals. But you would have trouble arguing that crystals and crystal jewelry aren’t inherently beautiful. A piece of rose …
Fashion designers will have you wearing 12-inch dangling earrings and thick charms this season, but I’m taking a different approach. Frankly, I’m over the heavy jewelry look. I don’t care …
There comes a time in every budget fashionista’s life when she decides to outgrow ultra-cheap jewelry. Of course I love that Forever21 stocks fun, cheap earrings and bracelets…but many of …
Dear Budget Fashionista, I am very sensitive to metallic jewelry (I think it’s a nickel allergy), but I want to wear jewelry. I’m not allergic to gold, but it’s expensive …
It may not be your special day, but that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve to look gorgeous. The problem is that what to wear to a summer wedding can be …
We at TBF have a dream. We dream of world peace, the continued growth of the budget fashion industry, and a nice cup of Nutella latte that doesn’t result to …
Clothes aren’t the only thing you want to shed when summer turns up the heat. Accessories, too, can use a summer overhaul. And the first thing to go, for comfort’s …
Peach Fuzz is Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024. You know what that means: It’s an invitation to work this gentle hue into your wardrobe this year, right? Here’s how …
Soon enough, we’ll be able to lose the scarves and puffy coats in favor of lighter pieces. That’s right, spring is fast upon us — and we’ll want some fresh …
Get the scoop on what celebrities will be wearing in the upcoming awards season with this list of 2024 red carpet fashion predictions. This post does contain affiliate links, which may …
Leather clothes made their presence known on the AW23/24 runways — and now they’re all over the store racks, ecomm pages, and social feeds. You can hardly go a day …
The Fenwick designer sale is happening now. And that means you can scoop up some nice investment pieces without spending the usual fortune associated with designer labels. Sadly, Fenwick does …
How to style a midi dress? In truth, calf-length dresses are super wearable. The right midi should be effortlessly flattering and stylish. Still, there are a couple reasons why you …
You know I love a good fashion deal. But there are times when H&M or Zara styles just aren’t sophisticated enough. In those times, I opt for midrange fashion brands …
Sundresses for summer? How inventive, right? But let’s take a minute to put aside the preconceived notions and focus what really makes these single silhouettes great. Sure, they’re feminine and …
When memories of cold winter days are quickly fading, there’s no better buy for the fashionista than trendy spring accessories. This is the time your closet is full of garments …
If you’re ready to retire the hefty tote you hauled around all winter and embrace something lighter and fresher for the season, here are five purses for spring that are sure to step up your style game.
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. …
Have you ever looked inside your closet and felt that deep-pitted sense that something is missing? Like, certain fashion basics that you can’t quite name? If this happens regularly, you …
Budget Fashionista has been covering fashion trends since the early-2000s. In that time, we’ve amassed a huge library of styles du jour, including this still-popular post that walks through the …
Like it or not, the bag you carry says a lot about you. Especially at the office. Show up at work carrying your laptop and a sandwich in a reusable …
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 …
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 …
With protests around the world in support of Black Lives Matter, people are finally taking a hard look at the daily inequalities Black people face. Though we see the most …
Pearl accessories may bring to mind visions of Lucille Ball, Charlotte York, or maybe your dear grandma Mary. Pearls, like so many other fashion trends, have adopted many personalities over …
That seasonal transition is here once again. And that means it’s time to add a couple long sleeve midi dresses to the mix. Manage through cool days in style!
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 …
White after Labor Day? While grandma might gasp in horror, we say yes wholeheartedly to some crisp whites and ivories in the fall. After all, it’s always fun to spice …
Beach pants are loose and relaxed — some might even call them a little lazy. But they’ve got a certain nonchalant charm that makes them a nice choice for your …
Everyone is abuzz about Fenty, the new luxury clothing line launched by Rihanna in partnership with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Why all chatter? Besides the Rihanna factor, Fenty is …
Neon is one of spring’s brightest and most adventurous trends. Thankfully, today’s neon is more sophisticated and less in-your-face than it used to be. (We’re looking at you, sweatshirts, bike …
Want to look like a million bucks when you’ve only got 10? Chin up, girl, because it can be done! And it doesn’t have to involve wearing giant cubic zirconia …
What you wear on a date should feel like second skin to you. The more comfortable you are, the better you look. Your clothing and makeup are not something that should make you anxious or self-conscious, but instead set you free to express yourself while ensuring that irresistible feminine charm continues to bewitch the guy (or the girl) seated across the table!
Summer break is crawling its way to an end, and you’re getting antsy to shuttle the kids back to school. Whether your summer days have been spent checking junior into …
You nailed the cover letter, wowed them with your resume, and can’t wait to show them what you’ve got. But first you’ve got to get through the job interview. You …
Finally decided to embrace the shirt dress? Great choice! Every woman should have at least one in her wardrobe. The shirt dress creates the perfect semi-casual look for spring and …
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 …
Red was a headliner on the spring/summer runways, and not just as an accent color. Even off the runway, the bright, bold hue is being worn from head to toe …
Mules are back for spring and this fad isn’t going away any time soon. In fact, the backless footwear is swiftly evolving from trendy to timeless, partly due to the …
I know I’m not alone when I get an invitation to a beach wedding and say, “YAAASSS!” And then, the very next thought is “what the heck am I going …
Black was the color of the evening for the Golden Globes, but celebrities showed a fuller fashion range at the 2018 Critics’ Choice Awards. Our fav leading ladies dazzled in …
Peasant skirts were trending high in 2005 — so much so that our readers stocked up on them. But one year later we received this question: Last summer I stocked …
I’m not gonna lie — jumpsuits are hard to wear. They involve the same challenges you have finding a one-piece bathing suit that fits. The torso is too long or …
A Budget Fashionista reader asks: I am stuck wearing t-shirts and jeans to everything. I don’t feel comfortable in low neck tops or too tight of clothes. I have a fixed …
I’m willing to bet there’s an outdated etiquette book that scoffs at the idea of women wearing any kind of trouser to a wedding, but who follows old-school etiquette anymore anyway? …
You probably have your go-to clothing stores. But sometimes you need to shop something new, yes? I hope this list of the 43 best online women’s clothing stores will come …
Cookie Lyon of Empire is the fiercest female character on TV right now, and her over-the-top, power fashion sense is always inspiring. With Empire Season 2 just out on DVD and Empire …
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 …
Dresses are so easy to wear to work, particularly if you’re not a morning gal. Think about it: put an iron to it and pair it with your favorite shoes …
Spring typically brings with it the usual crop of picnic plaids, sweet gingham and floral for days. So when there’s a spring fashion trend pattern that breaks that traditional mold, we’re at …
In fashion, inspiration is everything. Designers thrive on inspiration, as do we day-to-day fashionistas. And this is why we are sharing the wearable runway fashion trends we saw on the autumn/winter 2016 …
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 …
Even though we’re already in September and we’re all starting to feel like summer will soon fade out, festival fashion has a longer way to go still. Little boho-chic touches to …
Emmy Rossum’s off-duty style is worlds apart from her character, Fiona Gallagher in Shameless. The 28-year-old is almost as famous for her flawless fashion sense as she is for her …
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” …
Scarves are this summer’s hottest accessory — whether it is worn on your head or around your neck. However, many fashionistas have a hard time figuring out exactly how to …
Figuring out what to wear to a winter wedding can be tricky. It’s too cold for the strapless and sleeveless dresses you wore to your summer weddings. Yet, you don’t …
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 …
We know that choosing what to wear to a fall wedding can be a frustrating task. You don’t want to upset the bride (more importantly, you don’t want to upstage …
Dear Budget Fashionista, I have a wedding to attend in late June and I found a black dress with small white polka dots that I love. Can I wear black …
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 …
Next to Macy’s, Dillard’s is the go-to department store for mid-priced brands. The budget-friendly store carries top designer brands, including Calvin Klein, BCBG, Michael Kors, and Ralph Lauren. You can …
Halloween’s almost here (geez, can you believe it?). So it’s tough to think of easy halloween costume ideas that won’t destroy your Black Friday shopping budget, right? I mean, dropping $70 …
Giving off a feeling of freshness, vibrancy, and life, green is one of the hottest colors of the moment. But if you’re like most of us, this lush color can …
Plus-sized women everywhere can thank real estate investor Joseph Sitt for bringing Ashley Stewart stores and clothes to the masses. Sitt founded the retailer in 1991, after identifying a massive …
Kristin Cavallari has been everywhere lately, and it almost feels like it’s 2009 again. But there’s no season premiere of Laguna Beach on the horizon, nor is anyone buzzing about …
When the Dana Buchman line of accessories hit Kohl’s in 2009, we weren’t impressed. Back then, we criticized the icky salmon color that the Dana Buchman line overused, the poor …
Gingham aka checkers has been updated with bright colors and modern cuts — meaning they’re no longer relegated to the farm. The trends been spotted on Reese Witherspoon, Ashlee Simpson …
Remember Piperlime? It was Gap’s attempt to compete with Zappos, and it flailed around for about nine years before Gap pulled the plug. Budget Fashionista talked about Piperlime a fair …
Dear Budget Fashionista, Could you post a topic on the newsletter about suggestions for a long weekend travel wardrobe? I seem to run into the same problem every time I …