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Fashion for Your Age
The rules of fashion are mostly just loose guidelines, as confidence trumps everything. But as we age, we might seek out some guidance on what is and is not age-appropriate. For those days when you’re feeling a little extra age-conscious, we’re here for you. Access our “budget fashion by age” tips with now: 20s and 30s • 40s and 50s • 60s and up
Fashion for Your Body Type
Choosing fashion for your body type is not about covering up — it’s about knowing what to look for & wearing pieces that make you feel fabulous. Petite • Plus
Occasion
Because you don’t wear a slinky LBD to work or power suit on a date, we’ve created these guides for fashion for the occasion. Date Night • Everyday • Party • Prom • Work
6 Ways to Help Your Guy Up His Style Game
Every man could use a fashion update every now and then — particularly when your guy’s style hasn’t matured along with the passing of time. And who better to guide his man style than...
How to Wear Joggers Like a Fashionista (The Golden Rules)
The athleisure (and now athluxury) craze has ushered a new world of decision-making for fashionistas. As if we didn’t have enough to think about, with choosing the right cut of jeans to wear with...
Body Positive Spotlight Series: This Retailer’s Fighting Against Body Shaming
We’re starting 2017 off with some self-love! Last week, we chatted with female fashion entrepreneur Anne Claire Isabella about her own inspiring story. Now we’d like you to meet Larissa Gonzales, another power woman of fashion...
Cherry Blooms Vinyl Liner Review
Cherry Blooms promises that their Extremely Waterproof Vinyl Liner won’t smudge even if you swim, sweat, or cry. While I didn’t go dive in the ocean with their liner, I do believe their promise...
Dressing for your Body Type — Top 3 Tips
Trends come and go, but your body shape is always going to stay the same. True, you may gain or lose weight, but in general your proportions aren’t going to change much. That doesn’t have...
Fabletics Review: 4 Must-Knows about the Athleisure Subscription
(Editor’s note: This post was updated on 12/1/16.) I’m an on-again, off-again fitness junkie and I’ve had my eye on Fabletics for a while. I’ve read a Fabletics review here and there, stalked the...
STL Style & Beauty: What Your Zip Code Says About Your Face
Ladies, I am a RoC Skincare Ambassador, which means RoC compensates me for sharing my experiences with the brand. Rest assured, all opinions are my own. St. Louis is not a bad hometown for...
Be You: 5 Ways to Customize Your Clothes
We’ve all been there. You’ve picked out the dress or [insert favorite outfit here] for a fall wedding you’ve been excited about for months. Everything about it is on point, and you can’t wait...
10 Things Fashionistas Pack for Adventure Trips
Ladies, I am a RoC Skincare Ambassador, which means I am compensated for sharing my experiences with the brand. This post is sponsored by RoC — all opinions are purely mine. I am heading...
More Body Baby: Nume Curling Wand Review
I need to get a confession out of the way: I have problem hair. Dry, damaged, fine, thin…all those adjectives you hate to hear about your own head of hair…they all apply to me....
Dearborn Denim: The Inside Scoop on My Fav Jeans
Jeans. We all have our favorite pair of denims. You might be a J.Crew girl or New York and Co. fanatic, and it’s all good. But the thing is, you may not know what...
A New Addition to My Fav Skincare Line (Sponsored)
Ladies, I am a RoC Skincare Ambassador, which means I am compensated for sharing my experiences with RoC products. Rest assured, all opinions are my own. I have been using RoC products for more...
The Makeup Brand Beauty Vloggers Freak For
If you’ve stayed up late-night binging makeup tutorials and reviews or ended up on a random beauty blog after stalking an Instagram post for the perfect lip shade (nothing to be ashamed of, who hasn’t?!),...
Romwe Review: Too Good to Be True?
Fashionistas, the folks at Romwe.com recently reached out to me and asked if I’d try out their website and product. After reviewing the site and being impressed with the selection and pricing, I decided to give it a...
Review: Joseph Nogucci Bracelets
My issue with most budget jewelry is that it looks costume-y. And I’d rather go sans-jewelry than wear cheap-looking stuff. Fortunately for me, the nice folks at Joseph Nogucci recently sent me a nice...
At Home: Girl’s Night In
The first people I think of when candy and cards start hitting the aisles of every store isn’t some then-boyfriend or a long lost love. They’re my girlfriends who’ve stuck with me (and admittedly hated...
Review & Giveaway: Fashion Phone Cases from ST:L
ST:L recently sent me a sampling of their fashion phone cases to check out. Prior to this, I hadn’t jumped on the fashion phone cases thing, mainly because I didn’t see a need for...
Book Review: The Handbook for Women Over 50
Ladies, I am a RoC Ambassador, which means I am compensated to try RoC products and share my experiences. All opinions are my own. I just finished reading “The Woman’s Wakeup: How To Shake...
Product Review: Obaku Watches
I haven’t worn a watch in years. I’m not sure why — maybe I, like the rest of the world, just got used to getting the time off my phone. But wrist wear is...
Product Review: RoC SMOOTH PERFEXION (Sponsored)
Ladies, I am a RoC Ambassador, which means I am compensated to try RoC products and share my experiences. All opinions are my own. Three weeks ago, the good folks at RoC sent me...
Spa Experience at Home: Luxury Shower Head from Aroma Sense
Readers, Aroma Sense sent us a luxury shower head for free and asked us to check it out. I did, and I found it to be a unique and fun product–definitely worthy of sharing!...
About Me
Thanks for stopping by! I'm Catherine, your Budget Fashionista style editor. I'm a bargain shopper at heart, as I love nice things but hate paying for them! I'm also a personal finance writer who's been featured on USA Today and MSN Money.