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Way back in 2009, “Pawn Stars” hit your TV screen, and TV watchers became fascinated… Read More »Pawn stars for chicks: Consignment shop reality shows
Be the most stylish girl in any room without spending a fortune! Budget Fashionista has a long history of providing fashion-minded women with budget fashion advice and style trends — for looking and feeling beautiful.
We love the trends, even if we don’t chase them. We love to watch what’s coming off the runways and into the stores. And then we can get creative about incorporating those fresh new styles into the rotation without breaking the bank. Take that fashion and style journey with us!
Way back in 2009, “Pawn Stars” hit your TV screen, and TV watchers became fascinated… Read More »Pawn stars for chicks: Consignment shop reality shows
Most of us purchase designer handbags because they have status. The quality of the bag… Read More »How to avoid the designer handbag trap
It’s not every day we take a fashion cue from Kanye West. But once upon… Read More »DIY kanye’s denim ombre shirt
The color green has its own glorious vibe. It’s fresh, vibrant, and organic. But this… Read More »12 ways to wear green like a diva
The History of Budget Fashion is a series of articles that explores the evolution of… Read More »What ever happened to Forth & Towne?
The following is a guest post from our friends at I Spy DIY. The amazing… Read More »How to make plastic bracelets
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People get emotional on the subject of designer handbags for teenagers. People meaning teens. And… Read More »Designer handbags for teenagers?
Tina Fey style amazes us on so many levels. She’s been extremely successful in the male-driven… Read More »Celebrity style deconstructed: Tina fey
Be honest — if you’re anything like us, your thighs are the subject of far… Read More »How to wear skinny jeans: If you have large thighs
What’s the best way to add some punch to an otherwise so-so outfit? With a… Read More »How to wear a statement necklace
If you tend to carry extra weight in your tummy area, you might think skinny… Read More »How to wear skinny jeans: If you have a tummy
While you might think skinny jeans — by virtue of their somewhat discouraging name —… Read More »How to wear skinny jeans: If you’re plus size
We’ve bemoaned the agony of finding fashionable and affordable plus size clothing a million times… Read More »How to shop Torrid: 5 rules for success
There’s just something about Emily Blunt that we love. Quirky, charming and just plain cool,… Read More »Celebrity style deconstructed: Emily blunt
Feeling high anxiety because you have a black tie event on your calendar but a… Read More »Black tie dress code on a budget!
Dear Budget Fashionista, I am vocalist of an alternative band and my image is supposed… Read More »Fashion advice: How to dress like a rock Star
Dear Budget Fashionista, Please tell me how to make flat shoes comfortable. Here is my… Read More »How to make flat shoes comfortable 6 ways
Kate Middleton has been rocking the fantastic fascinator hats for years — long before the… Read More »Kate Middleton’s fascinator hats — 8 looks to love
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It doesn’t get any more gorgeous than new mom Penelope Cruz. The Spanish beauty is… Read More »Celebrity style deconstructed: Penelope Cruz
When you have more curves and less height, shopping for a dress can be daunting.… Read More »Petite, plus-size dresses: 5 styling and shopping strategies
Back in high school, you saw curves show up on the other girls in your… Read More »How to dress for your boy shaped body
We’re pretty much always obsessed with Jessica Alba. The absurdly gorgeous star has been capturing… Read More »How to get Jessica Alba’s style
A bra is probably the most crucial piece of apparel in a woman’s closet. The… Read More »Best bras: The nine bras every woman should own
Call ’em VPLs (visible panty lines), panty lines, panties line, or panties lines — whatever… Read More »Panty lines: What causes them and 6 ways to avoid them
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For most women, bra shopping is a chore. Running through the department store and buying… Read More »How to figure out your bra size
Color is the cheapest way to camouflage figure issues. It’s significantly cheaper than plastic surgery… Read More »How to use a color wheel to find your personal colors
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We’ve been wowed by Diane Kruger style for nearly two decades. Bring more elegance and… Read More »Diane kruger style deconstructed
Here at Budget Fashionista, we want you to know something very, very important: You. Are.… Read More »Up your sex appeal: This is how to dress sexy without taking things too far
“Bodacious” isn’t a term you hear very often any more. One, it’s kind of a… Read More »Celebrity style deconstructed: Sofia vergara
Let’s talk about dressing your pear shape. Or J-Lo-shape, rather. Bottom-heavy. Junk in the trunk.… Read More »3 essential quick tips for dressing your pear shape
Halle Berry is perfect. From head to toe, the 44-year-old actress is so beautiful, she… Read More »Celebrity style deconstructed: Halle Berry
It seems lately that Jennifer Love Hewitt is getting more attention for her infamous figure… Read More »Style deconstructed: Jennifer love hewitt
With a resume as long as the U.S. Constitution and a marriage that’s equally impressive,… Read More »Annette bening: Celebrity style deconstructed
Ready for a low-down on work shoes? This is a no-nonsense guide on which shoes… Read More »Work shoes: What to wear and what not to
There’s a reason you associate Taylor Swift with sparkly cocktail dresses and Gwyneth Paltrow with… Read More »How to be your own stylist
1. The Retailer The Gucci store, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney’s: these are the types of… Read More »Is your gucci bag fake?
In 2011, Women’s Wear Daily wrote about “The Oprah Effect,” detailing how Oprah Winfrey kicked… Read More »Thank oprah for plus-size bras and panties
For this very special edition of celebrity style reconstructed, we break down the personal style… Read More »A closer look at suze orman’s clothes and style
The name “Fendi” is synonymous with Italian luxury, so it’s no surprise that women the… Read More »Is your fendi bag a fake?
Coach… sigh. Design, quality and durability make them the quintessential handbags. Unfortunately, for many of… Read More »Is your coach bag a fake?
Is your Kate Spade bag or wallet fake? That’s the question at hand. Playful sophistication… Read More »Is your Kate spade bag fake?
Trends come and go but there’s always place for retro fashion in my heart. Why?… Read More »Retro fashion: 10 budget-friendly accessories + essential style tips
What: Target has partnered with renowned fine jewelry designer Temple St. Clair for a limited-edition… Read More »Temple st. Clair for target collection
We all have “problem” areas, a part of our body, whether based in fact or… Read More »Got thick calves? Try these shoes tricks
It was Season 6 of The Office when Jim and Pam Beesly finally got hitched.… Read More »The Pam Beesly wedding dress from David’s Bridal
Anna Wintour, editor In chief of American Vogue (and possibly an undercover Walmart shopper) gives… Read More »Anna wintour goes budget (Well, in theory)
When the Dana Buchman line of accessories hit Kohl’s in 2009, we weren’t impressed. Back… Read More »Dana buchman kohl’s line: The good and bad
Discount lines by top designers (known as “bridge”, “mass market” or “diffusion” lines) were once… Read More »Discount designer lines: A comprehensive list
Dear Budget Fashionista, As a 52-year-old woman with varicose veins, do I need to wear… Read More »How to cover varicose veins
One of our reader asks: I was perusing on Smartbargains and noticed that all of… Read More »See a label with the designer Name famous maker? Here’s what it means
A reader asks: My sweet hubby recently went online and purchased a really cute pair… Read More »Knit cuff boots: How to wear them
Gingham aka checkers has been updated with bright colors and modern cuts — meaning they’re… Read More »Looks to love: Gingham
Urban Outfitters has a fabulous jewelry tree for $26, but looking at it, we decided… Read More »How to make a jewelry tree
Dear Budget Fashionista, How old is too old for leggings? I recently found some cute… Read More »How old is too old for leggings?
Dear Budget Fashionista: How can I stop jewelry from turning my skin green? I love… Read More »How to stop jewelry from turning skin green
A brief glance at anything designed by Reem Acra is a visual study in luxury.… Read More »Visual study in luxury: Designer reem acra
Ralph Lauren is synonymous with classic American style. Even those not intimately familiar with fashion… Read More »From U.S. Army to high fashion — all about Ralph Lauren
A reader asks: I need some serious help! I have huge breasts (size 44J) and… Read More »Expert advice: Best bras for large-chested women
Short ladies wear jeans too, right? So the fashion industry as a whole hasn’t been… Read More »Best jeans for petites: 9 brands to shop now
Fashion designers aren’t always great at delivering clothes that fit any body. Case in point:… Read More »10 stylish coats and jackets for women with big arms
You never forget your first…. For my 16th birthday, I received my first designer handbag,… Read More »The $10,000 coach legacy alligator bag: Coach has lost it’s #$% mind
Gwen Stefani has long been a trendsetter – who can forget her signature brand of… Read More »Gwen Stefani sues Forever 21
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Imagine wearing the same dress, day in and day out, for one year. Pretty hard… Read More »Remembering the little brown dress project
In March of 2007, The Budget Fashionista broke the news that Sarah Jessica Parker (aka… Read More »Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker: What we think
If your shoulders are broader than your hips, you may have an inverted triangle body… Read More »Dress styles to flatter your inverted, triangle shape body
Dear Budget Fashionista, I have a question and maybe it’s a stupid one. I have… Read More »The booty Gap: How to find jeans that fit the waist
Dear Budget Fashionista: Where can I find low rise pantyhose? Hue used to make some… Read More »4 places to buy low rise pantyhose
Scratchy clothing tags can turn a great outfit into an all‑day annoyance. Unfortunately, the obvious… Read More »How to get rid of scratchy tags without losing your care instructions
Consumer Reports recently wrote an article comparing two pairs of black pumps, a $500 pair… Read More »Manolo blahnik vs. Stuart weitzman: Are designer shoes worth the hefty price?
Dear Budget Fashionista, What’s happening to large size fashion? It’s becoming harder and harder to… Read More »Where have all the plus size stores gone?
Dear TBF, I wanted to ask if it’s possible to have sweaters altered. I have… Read More »Fashion advice: Can you shorten sweater sleeves?
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Real talk: You have an unhealthy purse obsession if your top goal in life is… Read More »Purse obsession: Is having a designer handbag a human right?
Lynn Yaeger is a fashion writer and cultural commentator. We interviewed her way back in… Read More »Interview with fashion writer Lynn Yaeger
College campuses, once the seat of all things cool and hip, now look like something… Read More »Men’s style on a budget: 12 hacks to implement now
Lately, I’ve received tons of questions from petite shoppers who find that the current American… Read More »Petite no more: As americans get bigger, clothing sizes get smaller
Lawrence Zarian, formerly known as The Fashion Guy, has been sharing fashion tips to style… Read More »Interview with Lawrence Zarian, fashion designer and podcast host
This is a guest post about Australian fake bags, written by Sara Goldstein, formerly the… Read More »Fake handbag debate: The australian story
Who designed Demi Moore’s black strappy dress in the 1993 film, Indecent Proposal? Thierry Mugler… Read More »The Indecent Proposal dress
Andre Leon Talley is my imaginary VBF (very best friend). In my Pucci printed daydreams,… Read More »Miss Anna wintour Don’t like fat people
There’s nothing quite like that niggling doubt that tickles the back of your brain when… Read More »How to break in new shoes
Accidentally shrink your favorite wool sweater? Well, this tip gives you instructions on how to… Read More »How to unshrink a wool sweater
The era of flower-printed muumuus is long gone. The fashion caste system that separated people… Read More »Plus size fashions: Fashion isn’t just for skinny people
Walking around with your pants unzipped is super awkward — for you and everyone else.… Read More »2 genius ways to keep your pant zippers from unzipping