DIY Diamond Hoop Earrings
The following is a guest post from our friends at I Spy DIY. Jenni share a fun DIY on how to make your own diamond earrings. Steps and supplies. Supplies: …
The following is a guest post from our friends at I Spy DIY. Jenni share a fun DIY on how to make your own diamond earrings. Steps and supplies. Supplies: …
It use to be that being pregnant was the kiss of fashion death for moms-to-be. Thank Gucci, almost-moms no longer have to wade in the fashion sea of tent dresses …
Most of the time, you shouldn’t really spend more than $15 on a lipstick. (Unless it’s MAC, because we love MAC.) And while you do have plenty of budget lipstick …
When it’s time to bundle up, it’s easy to get bored with the same-old, same-old outerwear, so we put together a list of the top winter coat brands on a …
The following is a guest post from our friends at I Spy DIY. While in the fashion closet at work last week, I came across these fun bungee cord bracelets, …
HM recently released photos of the Versace for HM line and we’re pretty excited. The line has Versace’s strong, opulent (cause is there really any other word for Versace clothing) …
A good pair of underwear has a few jobs. It’s functional for keeping one degree of separation between your clothes and your bod. It’s comfortable for long days and intense …
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 …
The following is a guest post from our friends at I-Spy DIY. Check out this tutorial from Jenni on how to make your own leather bracelet. Tutorial: DIY Leather Bracelet …
Ah, the joys of buying in bulk. It makes perfect sense when it comes to Advil and pistachios, but clothing? Most people join Costco to buy 36 rolls of toilet …
Way back in 2009, “Pawn Stars” hit your TV screen, and TV watchers became fascinated with the buying and selling of used stuff. Now we love the idea of treasure-hunting …
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 …
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 …
Most of us purchase designer handbags more because of the status carrying one conveys and less because of the quality. You can get a great, quality handbag at your local …
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 …
If the smell of fresh leather wafting from a shoe box makes you smile, then Zappos is the site for you. This online retailer carries more styles of shoes than …
When it comes to swoon-worthy fashion, nobody does it better than Nordstrom. However, if your champagne taste requires a beer budget, then it’s time to hit Nordstrom Rack. The department …
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 …
Old Navy is the go-to spot for true bargain shopping ($1 flip-flops???). The least expensive chain in Gap’s empire (Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta and Piperlime) always offers relatively fashion-forward clothing …
The following is a guest post from our friends at I Spy DIY. The amazing Jenni got together with a few friends during the hurricane that hit the east coast …
I confess: when it comes to hair, I don’t wash and style every day. Working at home means I mostly have only me to impress. And on the weekend, I’ve …
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 …
Chain stores haters can resist all they want, but when it comes to affordable, trend-forward basics, nobody beats the Gap (yes, we know it’s “Gap”, but we just can’t help …
Editor’s note: I originally wrote this post about fall fashion trends 2011 back when it actually was 2011. But our readers keep loving this post, even all these years later. …
This week Jenni puts together a DIY project inspired by the waist packs (aka Fanny Packs) shown on Diane Von Furstenberg’s spring/summer 2011 runway. The updated fanny pak, is the …
Black may be the unofficial super-chic uniform of fashionable New Yorkers, but it can also get monotonous and, well, it reminds us of funerals. If you’re looking for a new …
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 …
Winning over the fashion critics can be as difficult as getting elected into public office. And as her husband rose to power in the political realm, Michelle Obama proved she, …
Snooty fashionistas: don’t you dare diss JCPenney. With something like 1,000 stores, the retail giant sells to more than half of America’s families every year. With such impressive stats, the …
From its self-proclaimed humble beginnings in 1962, Kohls department store has expanded to now posses stores in 49 states. But more importantly, (for a fashionista, at least) they’ve gotten Vera …
At a time when prestige, mass and salon products were sold through distinct channels like department stores, drug stores and spas, Ulta showed up and changed the game of beauty. …
The only thing better than getting to tell everyone, “Oh, I just threw this on” is actually just trowing it on, and looking amazing in it. This is why we …
Tina Fey style amazes us on so many levels. She’s been extremely successful in the male-driven comedy industry, has won tons of awards, and makes millions of people laugh every week. …
Looking for upcoming New York sample sales? Here’s what happening for the next 30 days! More on Sample Sales Everything About Sample Sales LA Sample Sales San Francisco Sample …
When the CEO of a brand makes it perfectly clear that he won’t stop until his brand is recognized as the best retail fashion brand in the world, you’ve got …
With ten Grammy’s and eight multi-platinum albums, it’s no wonder that Billboard ranks Mary J. Blige as the most successful female R&B artist ever. She didn’t get to where she …
Bloomingdale’s, the creator of the legendary brown bag, got started in the late 1800’s with the advent of the hoop skirt, and since then, the original department store has remained …
Dear Budget Fashionista: I am a soon-to-be mother of the bride. I have been searching for something stylish, but all the dresses I’ve seen are unfashionable and also expensive. How …
Think Craigslist is the only online classified site out there? We’ve done a little digging and, lo and behold, there are other options. While it’s true that classifieds are not …
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 …
There’s just something about Emily Blunt that we love. Quirky, charming and just plain cool, the gorgeous actress caught our eye a few years ago and has kept our attention …
For many Ann Taylor is the go to mall-based store for everyday work wear, and, why not, it’s one of the only clothing chains that focus on misses sizes (versus …
Each day at 8 a.m. Pacific, before many west coast retail stores open, and long before trophy wives tote their toy dogs into Rodeo Drive boutiques, millions of women are …
Victoria’s Secret is like the Holy Grail of sexy. Maybe it’s because your BFFs Alessandra Ambrosio and Chanel Iman are there to shop with you, or maybe it’s because you …
Their customer is the young, professional woman. She wants fashion that reflects her up-to-the-minute sense of style, that gets her compliments at work, that turns heads. She wants fashion that …
A fashionista gets excited about the small things when she’s shopping– the gilded lettering above the front door of a designer boutique, that first to-die-for ensemble featured in the window, …
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 …
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, …
This spring, use a floral pins to add a much-needed splash of color to your outfits. The accessory, which continues to be a must-have trend, retails from $4 at stores …
Feeling high anxiety because you have a black tie event on your calendar but a low balance in your checking account? Treat yourself to a deep, relaxing breath–because we have …
Dear Budget Fashionista, I am vocalist of an alternative band and my image is supposed to be feminine yet still look tough (a rocker chick) I want to know how …
Dear Budget Fashionista, Please tell me how to make flat shoes comfortable. Here is my dilemma: I love flats, they are so cute and versatile, but it is so hard …
Beth Ditto is a bona fide rock star, a feminist activist, a cover girl and style icon (she had a clothing line with UK plus size fashion store Evans ). …
When most shoppers think of Talbots, thoughts of boring grandma separates often come to mind. However, the brand has undergone a major makeover and now, American fashionistas (budget or otherwise) …
Dear Budget Fashionista I love the inexpensive white leather handbag I bought several weeks ago. But what’s the best way to clean white leather? Is old-fashioned saddle soap be appropriate, …
Before Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe hit it big with young, frugal shopaholics, Wet Seal was serving up contemporary fashions to the masses, and they’re still bringing the trends to …
We know you love Charlotte Russe for their $20 platform wedges and $4 earrings, but before your start loading up your dressing room with the retailers fashions, there are a …
Kate Middleton has been rocking the fantastic fascinator hats for years — long before the royal wedding put her hat style in the spotlight in 2011. And although she’s now …
Freida Pinto might be the most down-to-earth celeb in L.A. She keeps away from the party scene, never causes controversy and stays loyal to her long-time boyfriend, fellow Slumdog Millionaire …
Group buying sites like Groupon aren’t as powerful as they used to be. But still, some of them are worth perusing. If you’re in the market for local services (like …
Love her or hate her, you’ve got to admit Megan Fox is one of the most drop-dead gorgeous women in Hollywood– or anywhere, for that matter. Want to look like …
One of the downsides of being a fashionista: your clothes are bigger divas than you are. If you don’t know how to clean suede, for instance, you have a chic, high-maintenance …
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 …
A good hair day puts you in a great mood, and a good hair day that lasts several weeks, if not months, is pretty much priceless. But don’t tell your …
It doesn’t get any more gorgeous than new mom Penelope Cruz. The Spanish beauty is so stunning, her photo is hung up in the offices of almost every plastic surgeon …
Just about everyone wants to be a style blogger these days, but it takes more than a good sense of fashion to make it happen. If you want to start …
One of the best ways to save money on clothing is to take good care of what you’ve already got—those classic, basic pieces in your closet will carry you through …
You’ve got a lot of curves, but not so much height, so shopping for a dress can seem like a daunting task. Petite clothes are geared toward women with slimmer …
Back in high school, you saw curves show up on the other girls in your class and waited impatiently for the same to happen to you. But sadly, your five-year …
Beach season is so close I can almost taste salt in the air. And after our recent grueling winter, I’ve made a commitment to myself to spend more time outside …
When Prince Williams announced his engagement to his long-time girlfriend, Kate Middleton, the fashion world went ga-ga over her sapphire and diamond engagement ring, once owned by William’s mother, Princess …
We’re pretty much always obsessed with Jessica Alba. The absurdly gorgeous star has been capturing our attention with her to-die-for fashion and, lately, her cute-as-a-button daughter, Honor, for years. But …
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 …
Looking for sexy, supportive plus size bras? Good news: Gone are the days when plus size women have to wear ugly bras made out of industrial material available in the …
Not all of us are so well-endowed in the upper regions. There are days where this rocks because you don’t even need to throw on a bra at all and …
Many of us make the mistake of completely neglecting what goes underneath. Not having the proper undergarments means that the clothes on top don’t look or feel as good as …
For most women, bra shopping is a chore. Running through the department store and buying the same style and size isn’t the best solution to finding a bra that fits. …
Sustainable Style with Conscious The people behind H&M have taken it upon themselves to bring fashion to the masses, and now they’re taking on even more responsibility by with a …
Target Missoni Boots for $30k. Vintage Chanel bags for $1,000. Everywhere you look, someone is trying to making a little side hustle off of their fashion finds on eBay. Of …
Not everyone can drop serious bucks on a dress for prom (especially since you’re going to most likely wear it just once), so here’s five places you can scoop up …
Natalie Portman is one of the coolest people in Hollywood. The Academy Award (and just about every other award) winner has one of the most diverse resumes in the business, …
Color is the cheapest way to camouflage figure issues. It’s significantly cheaper than plastic surgery and carries few health risks. Everyone can wear some version of every color. For example, …
The scariest show on TV has to be WE TV’s Brideszilla. The smokey thing that eats people on ABC’s Lost ain’t got nothing on the Brides on that show. What …
People always tell you to dress for the job you want, not the job you have — that’s what it means to dress for success. The thing is, dressing for …
The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), is the price at which the manufacturer suggests that the retailer should sell an item for. It was created to try and stabilize pricing …
What: Suave sent TBF a sneak preview of the Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo, Suave Professionals Captivating Curls Whipped Cream Mousse and Suave Professionals Touchable Finish Lightweight Hold Hairspray. We tried …
We’re all for broadening our horizons, and encouraging you to broaden yours, but this is definitely something that takes time and a lot of effort. Unfortunately, it’s too easy to …
We’ve been wowed by Diane Kruger style for nearly two decades. Bring more elegance and grace into your own wardrobe with this intro to Kruger and her fabulous fashion choices. …
Here at Budget Fashionista, we want you to know something very, very important: You. Are. Hot. We want you to know this because we’re about to offer five tips for …
“Bodacious” isn’t a term you hear very often any more. One, it’s kind of a weird word, and two, curves have sometimes gotten a bad rep in recent years. But …
Have you ever seen a hot shirt or designer handbag online, the runway or elsewhere and been like “Where the heck can I get that”? You then promptly Google the …
Let’s talk about dressing your pear shape. Or J-Lo-shape, rather. Bottom-heavy. Junk in the trunk. Whatever you want to call it, more of your body weight is distributed around your …
Halle Berry is perfect. From head to toe, the 44-year-old actress is so beautiful, she really would look gorgeous in a sack. And amazingly, she seems to get better looking …
TBF happily attended the Rebecca Taylor Fall 2011 Fashion show this week, not only to peep at the duds but to gather fashion inspiration for ourselves and of course, you. …
It seems lately that Jennifer Love Hewitt is getting more attention for her infamous figure than for her acting, writing or even her Golden Globe nomination. The one-time Teen Choice …
If you want to look casual and cool with little effort then take a few tips from Michelle Williams. The Blue Valentine star looks winter-ready while strolling down the streets …
What: Forever 21 has added two up-and-coming designer lines, starting with Petro Zillia (in stores now) and Rory Beca to hit stores in March. What WWD Says: Linda Chang, Head …
With a resume as long as the U.S. Constitution and a marriage that’s equally impressive, Annette Bening has proven to audiences the world over that she’s got style– and we’re …
Ready for a low-down on work shoes? This is a no-nonsense guide on which shoes will help you get that promotion (without breaking the budget of course) — and which …