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 it’s quite difficult to find long-sleeve sweaters (even in the …
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 OXY on the treatment of acne, versus more expensive like …
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 20 bucks, you can buy the latest fashion trends and …
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 seem to run into the same problem every time I …
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 Hooters girl. Here are some tips to help you along …
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 is important to look for? I want to be able …
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 2. The website says it has modern styles . . …
How to Clean Espadrilles
A reader just emailed regarding tips on cleaning the rope of old espadrilles and since espadrilles are very “in” this spring/summer, I thought some of you might be able to …
Budget Shopping Tips for Men: Looking Great for Less
Man style. The final budget shopping frontier. Most men have no idea how to shop, yet alone budget shop for less. Men have been taught that they can’t be both …
The Top Best Beauty Sites
This post was last updated in December of 2018. The web can be a great place to find deals on your favorite beauty products. Unlike a make-up counter, you can …
How To Break in New Shoes
There’s nothing quite like that niggling doubt that tickles the back of your brain when you purchase a pair of shoes without trying them on. It’s an unfortunate reality that …
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 your own kitchen sink Unshrink a Wool Sweater in 6 …
How to Get into New York Fashion Week 5 Ways
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 …
2 Genius Ways to Keep Your Pant Zippers from Unzipping
Walking around with your pants unzipped is super awkward — not only for you, but for everyone else around. No one wants to stare, or even tell you that your …