Fashion Advice
This is our best advice on fashion! Budget Fashionista delivers wallet-friendly fashion advice so you're always on-trend and looking amazing.
Yea or Nay: Denim Skirtall $25.00 at OldNavy.com
Hey, Old Navy, I know that your parent company, Gap Inc., is struggling a bit financially, but that’s NO excuse ... more
Yea or Nay: Lauren Moffatt Coat, $400.40 on sale at ShopBop.com
I’m a big fan of Lauren Moffat. Her urban chic designs that update classics like the military style coat touches ... more
Site I Like: Bunions Over Beauty: Naturalizer.com
When I was in college I thought I was going to be a politician and I took, as every future ... more
Fashion Advice: Can you Shorten Sweater Sleeves?
Dear TBF, I wanted to ask if it’s possible to have sweaters altered. I have really short, T-Rex-esque arms, so ... more
Proactiv Solution- Are Local Drugstore Products Just as Effective?
A reader sent me a link to a recent TODAY show segment on the effectiveness of over the counter products like ... more
How to Stretch Leather Boots
Dear Budget Fashionista, I recently purchased my one splurge item, a pair of Michael Kors Jolene boots. These boots are ... more
Call for Help: Shopping in Columbus, OH
Ayesha recently moved to Columbus, OH and needs our help.. Here’s a copy of her email: I just moved to ... more
Site (and Store) I Like: Discovery Clothing Company
The Discovery Clothing Company is a great store for budget fashionistas who live in the Chicago area. For less than ... more
Dollar Store Shopping
My friend Sandra is the diva of dollar stores. The stuff this woman finds is amazing; gorgeous woven baskets, underwear, ... more
How to Pack for a Long Weekend
Dear Budget Fashionista, Could you post a topic on the newsletter about suggestions for a long weekend travel wardrobe? I ... more
Fashion Advice: Date Dressing When You’re Over 50
So your over 50 and back on the dating scene. You want to look sexy without looking like a retired ... more
Fashion Advice: Color For the Pasty
Dear Budget Fashionista: I have a very pale complexion, and recently I heard someone say that women with pale skin ... more
Fashion Advice: The Great Fake Debate Continues
Q: How do you buy a knock-off hand bag? What are your guidelines, what are smart prices to pay? What ... more
Home Advice: cb2.com—Crate and Barrel’s New Store
Q:I was reading Lucky Mag’s online site, and one of their websites of the week was cb2.com, crate and barrel ... more
Fashion Advice: Corporate Drab to Event Planning Fab
Dear Budget Fashionista, For seven years I was in Corporate America where I was required to have a conservative wardrobe ... more
Budget Shopping Tips for Men: Looking Great for Less
Men Style. The final budget shopping frontier. Most men have no idea how to shop, yet alone budget shop for ... more
Should Women Wear Pantyhose?? What Do You Think??
There’s a raging debate in the dressing rooms of the world in regards to pantyhose. Some fashionistas think it’s a ... more
The Top Best Beauty Sites
The web can be a great place to find deals on your favorite beauty products. Unlike a make-up counter, you ... more
How To Break in New Shoes
So you've found that hot new pair of Loubies, but there's a slight problem....the shoes are a bit too small ... more
How to Unshrink a Wool Sweater
Accidentally shrink your favorite wool sweater? Well, this tip gives you instructions on how to unshrink that sweater in using ... more
