When the weather gets cooler, it’s time to bring out the jewel tones and scarves and puffer coats. Find out which fall/winter style trends you can invest in today (without regretting it tomorrow) here!
The Very Best Loungy, Long-Sleeved Tops for Fall for Women Over 40
Did you embrace the loungewear craze of 2020? I certainly did, to the point that the only items in my rotation were joggers, shorts, and t-shirts. Occasionally, I’d step up my game and toss...
Fashion for Fall: the Best Transition Pieces for Women Over 40
Are you ready for cooler, shorter days? Yeah, me either. The transition seasons of fall and spring are problematic for a budget fashionista — the styles change as much as your need for body...
Fall Wardrobe Prep: 7 Budget Moves to Make Now
The calendar says its nearly Labor Day, but I don’t quite believe it. The summer is coming to a close, and too soon at that. If you love the summer sunshine like I do,...
It’s Here! One of the Best Times of Year To Shop for Clothes. Try These Inspiring Picks
A fresh start can take many forms. You could get a fresh hairdo, a new lip color, or -- my favorite strategy -- do some January sales shopping for a wardrobe refresh.
9 Stylish, Affordable Workout Tops That’ll Inspire You to Hit the Gym
The holidays generally destroy my workout schedule and my healthy eating habits. By the time Jan. 1 rolls around, I’m sooo ready to hit the gym and eat buckets of salad with no dressing....
These 6 Winter Scarf Styles Deliver Everything You Need From Your Neckwear This Winter
Thank you to Noxerena for sponsoring this post about winter scarves. All opinions are my own. It’s snowing as I write this and I can’t help but wonder where on earth I’ve put my...
It’s Time! Your Once-Annual Chance To Save Big on This Celebrity-Favorite Brand
Thank you to Autumn Cashmere for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. A good sample sale may be the highlight of a budget fashionista’s year. Sure, you have to fend off competing...
You Can Still Wear This Slinky Summertime Piece In The Fall—Here’s How
This might blow your mind, but here goes. A slip dress is a masterful transitional piece. Sure, the sinewy straps and lightweight fabric position the slip dress as a summertime-only classic. But it’s those...
Thanksgiving Travel On The Calendar? Here are 6 Style Essentials To Get You Through (We Can’t Help With Your Family Though)
If you’re planning on Thanksgiving travel this year, you’re facing enough stress without having to worry about your outfit. The right sartorial essentials can make all the difference to both your style game and...
Lean Machine! The Coat Silhouette You Must Have This Winter & Where To Get It Now
It’s coat season y’all! Now maybe you don’t love the cold weather, but let’s talk about the silver lining—there’s a new coat silhouette on the racks, ready to jazz up all your winter outfits....
Cropped! How Regular Ladies Can Style a Short Sweater
Cropped sweaters are among the garments that tend to look really cute and stylish on celebrities, but seem decidedly less practical in the real world. But they’re out there, taking up space on the...
Super Hero Style: How To Wear The Cape Trend
The cape trend seems to come and go without warning. Truth be told, it’s just practical enough to pass as a non-trend—you need to stay warm when it’s chilly outside, after all, and a...
Seeing Spots: 5 Leopard Prints for Fall
The fall 2019 runways were jam-packed with animal prints. That’s nothing new, of course—the ubiquitous pattern consistently emerges as a must-have almost every year. This season, we’re loving the revival of the always-welcome leopard...
Mom Outfits: 6 Cute Looks That Are Perfect For Fall
With the kiddos back in school, now’s the time to focus on yourself. And one way to do that is by giving your closet a quick fall overhaul. Start by donating the old and...
Material Difference: The Easy Way To Pick Super Chic Fall Accessories
This post is sponsored by Jord. All opinions are my own. You’ve heard the advice 1,000 times before: When the seasons change, it’s time to give your wardrobe a quick refresh with a new...
5 Items You Need from the Fall ’19 H&M Conscious Collection
Henry David Thoreau once famously remarked that doing good did not agree with his constitution. Maybe, just maybe, that’s because the H&M Conscious Collection wasn’t an option in the 1800s. Seriously — H&M’s sustainable...
The Best Long-Sleeve Dresses on Amazon for $50 or Less
Just because it’s cooler outside doesn’t mean you have to shove your dresses to the back of the closet until spring. How miserable would that be? There’s a reason that long-sleeve dresses exist, after...
Try This Trick for Easy, Bold Fall Outfits
Color us obsessed with the Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report for autumn/winter 2019/2020. The fall color trends palette serves up the best of the best: vibrant, beautiful hues that’ll dazzle on clothes, shoes and...
The Duster Cardigan: How to Wear It
Ah, the duster cardigan. It’s an elegant take on a classic fall layering piece. And they’re so fun to wear, too. There’s just something about this silhouette that makes me feel taller, slimmer and...
Chic White Pieces to Wear After Labor Day
White after Labor Day? While grandma might gasp in horror, we say yes wholeheartedly to some crisp whites and ivories in the fall. After all, it’s always fun to spice up your style with...
6 Fall Essentials for $50 or Less
As the weather begins to transition and we start looking ahead to fall, we’re setting our sights on the essentials that make cooler conditions more tolerable. You likely already have the wardrobe staples —...
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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.