How to make a jewelry tree
Urban Outfitters has a fabulous jewelry tree for $26, but looking at it, we decided… Read More »How to make a jewelry tree
Fashion and Style
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!
How old is too old for leggings?
Dear Budget Fashionista, How old is too old for leggings? I recently found some cute… Read More »How old is too old for leggings?
How to stop jewelry from turning skin green
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
How to buy pearls: 5 best tips
You might think pearls are too old-fashioned, or that you’re too haute and hip for… Read More »How to buy pearls: 5 best tips
Visual study in luxury: Designer reem acra
A brief glance at anything designed by Reem Acra is a visual study in luxury.… Read More »Visual study in luxury: Designer reem acra
From U.S. Army to high fashion — all about Ralph Lauren
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
Expert advice: Best bras for large-chested women
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
Best jeans for petites: 9 brands to shop now
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
10 stylish coats and jackets for women with big arms
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
The $10,000 coach legacy alligator bag: Coach has lost it’s #$% mind
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 sues forever 21
Gwen Stefani has long been a trendsetter – who can forget her signature brand of… Read More »Gwen Stefani sues forever 21
Designer-inspired bags: Where to buy them
Editor’s note: This post was originally about Baghaus.com and its designer-inspired collection of handbags. Sadly,… Read More »Designer-inspired bags: Where to buy them
Remembering the little brown dress project
Imagine wearing the same dress, day in and day out, for one year. Pretty hard… Read More »Remembering the little brown dress project
Chicago sample sale tips
Dear Budget Fashionista, My husband and I are moving to Chicago this year from one… Read More »Chicago sample sale tips
Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker: What we think
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
Dress styles to flatter your inverted triangle shape body
Dear Budget Fashionista, I need advice! I love dresses, and my look is feminine classic… Read More »Dress styles to flatter your inverted triangle shape body
The booty Gap: How to find jeans that fit the waist
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
4 places to buy low rise pantyhose
Dear Budget Fashionista: Where can I find low rise pantyhose? Hue used to make some… Read More »4 places to buy low rise pantyhose
Fashion advice: Getting rid of scratchy tags
Dear Budget Fashionista-I have a HUGE problem..I’m an extreme budget shopper and purchase most of… Read More »Fashion advice: Getting rid of scratchy tags
Manolo blahnik vs. Stuart weitzman: Are designer shoes worth the hefty price?
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?
Where have all the plus size stores gone?
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?
Fashion advice: Can you shorten sweater sleeves?
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?
Does bluefly sell fakes? The fake debate
Editor’s note: This post about Bluefly fakes was updated to include more sources and Bluefly’s… Read More »Does bluefly sell fakes? The fake debate
Purse obsession: Is having a designer handbag a human right?
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?
Fashion interview: Lynn yaeger
Lynn Yaeger is one of my favorite fashion writers and it was such a pleasure… Read More »Fashion interview: Lynn yaeger
Men’s style on a budget: 12 hacks to implement now
Dear Budget Fashionista: I am a cash-strapped undergrad who is very tired of seeing hordes… Read More »Men’s style on a budget: 12 hacks to implement now
Petite no more: As americans get bigger, clothing sizes get smaller
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
Fashion interview: Lawrence zarian — the fashion Guy
Lawrence “The Fashion Guy ” Zarian is busy spreading fashion tips to style hungry masses… Read More »Fashion interview: Lawrence zarian — the fashion Guy
Fake handbag debate: The australian story
This is a guest post about Australian fake bags, written by Sara Goldstein, formerly the… Read More »Fake handbag debate: The australian story
The indecent proposal dress
A reader submitted this question which has really stumped me. Who designed Demi Moore’s black… Read More »The indecent proposal dress
Miss Anna wintour Don’t like fat people
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
How to break in new shoes
There’s nothing quite like that niggling doubt that tickles the back of your brain when… Read More »How to break in new shoes
How to unshrink a wool sweater
Accidentally shrink your favorite wool sweater? Well, this tip gives you instructions on how to… Read More »How to unshrink a wool sweater
Plus size fashions: Fashion isn’t just for skinny people
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
2 genius ways to keep your pant zippers from unzipping
Walking around with your pants unzipped is super awkward — not only for you, but… Read More »2 genius ways to keep your pant zippers from unzipping
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