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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 …
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 …
Outfit specs: Occasion: Casual afternoon-to-evening date Body type: Plus size Style: Subtle and sophisticated Budget: $150 Pieces: Slim Boot Jean, $48.67, Torrid Feather Cold Shoulder Tee, $24.99, Venus Black Stripe …
Outfit specs: Occasion: Sightseeing/warm-weather vacation outfit Body type: Athletic build Style: Subtle and sophisticated Budget: Under $75 Pieces: Struck Bold Jumpsuit, $27.98, Modcloth Open Knit Cotton Beach Sun Hat, $14.98, …
We figured as much about the staying power of the color blocking in fashion. The Budget Fashionista originally wrote about the color block bags trend back in 2014 — and …
Outfit specs: Occasion: Weekend work functions Body type: Petite, hourglass Style: Bold and creative Budget: Under $75 Pieces: I.N.C. Petite Striped Midi Wrap Dress, $44.75 (on sale now), Macy’s Ardene …
It may be the most frustrating of fashion quandaries — figuring out how to wear a bra gracefully underneath a dress with an open back or a body-hugging silhouette. Yes, …
In this first week of the new year, everyone’s talking about resolutions. This is the time when we’re all envisioning a better version of ourselves — with just a few …
Outfit specs: Occasion: Wherever Body type: Petite, athletic build Style: Bold and creative Budget: Under $100 Pieces: Petite Shaggy Coat, $27, Missguided Sequined Cami, $17, ASOS High-Waisted Striped Pants, $50, …
I have a tropical vacay planned next month — because every February I need a break from the cold. And as much as I love a hot weekend getaway, the …
Having “nothing to wear” is a common problem amongst style-minded ladies. The affliction might happen suddenly — like, 75 minutes before you’re leaving for a black-tie party attended by your …
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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 …
Outfit specs: Occasion: Dressed up everyday Body type: Petite, pear Style: Subtle and sophisticated Budget: Under $75 Pieces: Heart Print Velvet Top, $45 A Line Skirt, $25
Outfit specs: Occasion: Everyday Body type: Pear shape Style: Subtle and sophisticated Budget: Under $150 with shoes Similar Pieces: Ruffle print blouse, $17, Nordstrom Rack Wide-legged Pants, $30, Nordstrom Rack …
Prints are having their moment in this fall/winter of 2018, and it may have you looking for new patterns to show off. Sure, animal print always makes a statement. And …
Outfit specs: Occasion: Everyday Body type: Athletic Style: Casual & Easy Budget: Under $200 with shoes Similar Pieces: Striped, Cropped Sweater, $45 Dearborn Denim Skinny High Rise Jeans, $60 Converse …
Outfit specs: Occasion: Everyday Body type: Athletic Style: Casual & Easy Budget: Under $150 with shoes Similar Pieces: Bell Sleeve Stripe Sweater, $39 Corduroy Skinny Pants, $15 Premium Infinity Scarf, …
Outfit specs: Occasion: All-purpose Body type: Hourglass Style: Bold Budget: Under $150 with shoes Pieces: Farrow Mia Top, $13 High-Waisted Crepe Pants, $37 Strappy Rose Gold Heel, $42
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 …
Outfit specs: Occasion: Everyday Body type: Slim/Athletic Build Budget: Under $265 with shoes Similar Pieces: Steve Madden Slip-on Sneakers, $80 Calvin Klein MidRise Jean, $78 (or rent them from Le …
Outfit specs: Occasion: Light Fitness Body type: Slim/Athletic Build Budget: Under $200 with shoes Pieces: Brooks Ghost 11 Women’s Running Shoes, $120 Fleece Leggings, $13 Puffer Vest, $25 Under Armour …
Outfit specs: Occasion: Party Body type: Hourglass Budget: Under $150 with shoes Pieces: Snake Print Belted Woven Maxi Dress, $56 Mayetta Slingback Pump, $90
Outfit specs: Occasion: Every day Body type: Slim, athletic build Budget: Under $210 with shoes Pieces: Bell Sleeve Sweater with White Trim, $55 Infinity Scarf, $14 Gray Skinny Jeans, $50 …
As fashionistas, we see the rise and fall of so many labels that play in the budget space. Just when we grow fond of a line we can get at …
Outfit specs: Occasion: Every day Body type: Slim, athletic build Budget: Under $75 Pieces: Faux Fur Trim Moto from Forever21, $28 Octavia Printed Sweater, $17
Outfit specs: Occasion: Office holiday party Body type: Petite, pear-shaped Budget: Under $75 Pieces: Polka dot wrap dress from ASOS, $55 Druzy necklace from Target, $16 Add basic black pumps …
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 …
It’s that time of year again — Breast Cancer Awareness Month happens every October, and it’s a reminder that we each have the capacity to help fight this terrible disease. …
As white tees go, there’s almost nothing more exciting than finding one that somehow ticks all of the boxes on your list of sartorial musts. Great fit? Check. Exact amazing …
Dear Budget Fashionista, I really need your help. Even though I wear a clothing size 12, I have VERY wide calves (plus size—about the size of someone who wears a …
Fall denim is a fashion workhorse. It goes with everything, needs no ironing, provides enough warmth for cooler days, and can be dressed up or down as needed. Whether you’re …
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 …
When we originally published this post in 2018, we noted that Amazon had gone into the fashion game hard. At the time, the Amazon fashion brand list included more than …
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 …
Swimwear trends have taken on their own life in recent years. Kudos to swimwear designers for getting creative with new cuts and details, but if I see another smocked-top bikini …
Tell us if this scenario sounds familiar – summer comes, and whether you like it or not, you head to your favorite department store to pick out a new swimsuit. …
We’ve all been there. You grab yourself a super cute pair of shoes online, wait two weeks for them to arrive, only to discover that they hurt your feet every …
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 …
This post about bimbo clothes was originally published way back in 2005! I’ve revamped it because there are so, so many more options for those of us who like to …
“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 …
Welcome the sunshine and balmy temperatures with a new dress. Summer is the perfect time to introduce a casual occasion dress or two to your wardrobe and there are plenty …
It’s tough to be short, even if your BFF is a tailor. All those super-cute pieces the mannequins wear are designed for leggy ladies, while the petite racks are stocked …
Creating your most alluring eye with makeup isn’t just about the products or colors you use. It’s about knowing your eye shape and using clever application tricks to enhance that …
If you dream of owning the classic Chanel 2.25 bag or a chic Burberry trench, but your checkbook says otherwise, this post is for you. Shopping for discount designer clothes …
Celebs have shown us full range of the lace dress this year. From Lily Collins’ romantic take at the spring 2018 Givenchy show to Tracee Ellis Ross’ color-bomb lace dress on …
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, …
You may already practice some form of cost per wear analysis in your regular shopping. My dad, for example, buys humongous cans of olives at Costco. It takes him a …
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 — …
Problem hair? You’re not stuck with pulling your hair back everyday! Sometimes the trick to getting the hairstyle you want on a budget is being creative with your hair products. …
A well-placed, oversized ring — aka the cocktail ring — might be just what I need to spice up my look this spring. Sure, the cocktail ring is less talked …
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 …
From the street to the beach, shorts are a go-to in summer. While you can find this warm-weather staple in a variety of colors and styles, they can be tricky …
Just a few weeks ago we were still talking scarves, coats and sweaters. But somehow we’ve fast-forwarded past the long winter, head first, into warm and sunny days. And before …
While shapewear isn’t a new invention (hello, girdles), sucker-inners have definitely come into their own in recent years. Thanks to one Sarah Blakely, innovator of Spanx, body shapers are now …
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 …
Dear Budget Fashionista, Do you have any recommendations for decent, affordable makeup brushes? Well, yes, dear reader, we do. Read on for our top seven picks! 7 Budget Make-up Brushes …
Gorgeous hair is something we all want, right up there with being thinner, richer and owning more shoes. While the last three aren’t always attainable, great hair is. We love …
Do you know how to buy a bathrobe? Whether your answer is, “huff, of course,” or “um, no?,” then I’ll ask you to read on. Every woman who appreciates a …
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 …
Style icons come in all ages, shapes and sizes. Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner is the least flamboyant of her clan, and we love her for it. Whether she’s walking the …
Tired of both your shoulders being cold? Then I’ve got good news for you — there’s a new shoulder game in town and it’s only exposing one of your shoulders. …
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 …
Khloe Kardashian has been quoted on her love of the leopard print, and we gotta say, who can blame her? I know the vibrant big-cat pattern gets overused in bodycon …
There’s only one thing we love more than great workout gear to get our fitness goals in motion — and that’s pieces that flex beyond their initial form and function. …
With superstorms, Arctic blasts and rain popping up all over the place, it’s safe to say we’re waiting not-so-patiently for warmer spring weather. Yeah, it’s only January and we’re not even halfway through winter …
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 …
Quick, what’s the iconic garment of 90s fashion? For me, it’s the crop top — showing off miles of midriff above a pair of baggy, light wash jeans. Funny thing …
Ahh, New Year’s Eve. For a party girl, it’s the most anticipated “night out” of the year, even though it usually fails to live up to the hype. The morning …
The trends can be good to us, or they can be bad. Remember in the ’80s, when Madonna convinced us that lacy, fingerless gloves were edgy and cool? Yeah, that’s …
Layering can be your bestie or your worst enemy. On one hand, layering garments staves off the chills and gives you creative freedom to use old pieces in new ways. …
I’m writing this from the Las Vegas airport, headed home after a 36-hour trip to LA. I’m beat and ready to be home, sleeping comfortably in my own bed. In …
Why do you care about trench coat and sweater dress outfits? Because although being creative with your style is super fun, there are days when you need to save your …
There’s a crisp nip in the air that can only signal one thing: winter weather has arrived. And since you’d rather your appendages not suffer from frostbite, or even frost-nibble, …
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 …
Thank you to Nike for collaborating on this post about cold-weather gear. All opinions are my own. Spanish novelist Miguel de Unamuno once said that man dies of coldness, not …
Thanksgiving! The day for food, friends and family, plus reflection on and gratitude for everything that’s going well in life. Whether you cook at home or tour your way through …
Thank you to RoC Skincare for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. The holiday party season is about to kick off, which means it’s time for a refresher …
I just purchased a fantastic pair of silver, sock-style, open-toe booties. They were just what I needed to complete my NYE outfit (yes, I’m planning ahead this year!) and also …
If you’re old enough to remember the Seinfeld episode about a pirate shirt, you know that ruffles, no matter how trendy, can go terribly wrong. Poor George destroys his promising …
Two L.A. businesswomen are using Kickstarter to launch a jewelry brand that promises high-end pieces at a fraction of normal retail prices. The line, called Cy Collection, will feature bracelets, necklaces …
Healthy hair year-round is the holy grail of beauty addicts, right? When our hair is healthy, it’s softer, more manageable and holds colors and styles longer. When it’s dried out …
Fashion is one thing, but budget fashion is quite another. It’s both a skill and a lifestyle choice/necessity to live stylishly without dropping a ton of cash. While I regularly …
It’s past the middle of October, which means the clock is ticking towards Halloween. If you don’t have your dress-up outfit planned yet, it’s almost time to give into a …
Size-inclusive brand Universal Standard is bringing its model search and pop-up shop to St. Louis on October 23. The event will be held at Third Degree Glass Factory (5200 Delmar) from 12 …
A woman’s handbag is purchased every 13 seconds on eBay in the US. Some of those bags are fakes, unfortunately. eBay has launched eBay Authenticate™, a white glove authentication service …
So I’m walking through DSW — which was wholly my husband’s idea by the way — and I see an entire row dedicated to what I’ll call statement sneakers. Sneakers …
This fall, Rebel Wilson debuted her contemporary collection for women size 14 and up. This signature concept from the Australian entertainment icon is rooted in the belief that style has …
Trunk Club, a men’s and women’s personal styling service, understands there is no universal fit when it comes to style, trends and people. In fact, a recent poll conducted by …
We know you have a few items in your closet you’d rather not talk about. Those army boots from high school you just can’t part with. That faux leather mini …
Award winning online women’s retailer Missguided, has teamed with the Freshman Campus Takeover Tour to launch 50 physical pop-up shop locations in the U.S. from October 7th through December 10th. …
Last Thursday on Season 16 of Project Runway, the contestants were challenged with creating a fashionable menswear-inspired look for women using fabric provided by JCPenney. The winning design is now …
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 …
Revisiting how to wear a unitard? Why on earth would we do that? After all, it’s been 10 years since women went crazy for a cotton spandex jersey unitard for …
Thank you to TOBI for collaborating on this post. All opinions are my own. Learn how to winterize summer clothes so you can take advantage of off-season apparel sales (and …
The boot is back. We’re not talking about sleek, sexy boots either (though we like those too). This season, it’s all about the chunky lug boot — the footwear that’s …
Thanks to RoC Skincare for collaborating on this post about budget beauty products. All opinions are my own. My bathroom is currently in a state of disaster — sadly, a …
The ’20s-inspired mod hairstyle is fabulously chic, is it not? The best part is that, with some practice, you can whip up this ‘do at home. You’ll need the gel, …
Thanks to Dealspotr for collaborating on this post. All opinions are my own. When I was nine-years-old, my mom bought me a pair of knock-off Vans at Payless — the …