11 brilliant budget halloween costume ideas
Halloween’s almost here (geez, can you believe it?). So it’s tough to think of easy halloween… Read More »11 brilliant budget halloween costume ideas
How to shop Costco
Ah, the joys of buying in bulk. It makes perfect sense when it comes to… Read More »How to shop Costco
Pawn stars for chicks: Consignment shop reality shows
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
11 destinations for cheap shopping in london
Obsessed with the style of our fashionable friends on the other side of the big… Read More »11 destinations for cheap shopping in london
Shop marshalls like a deal-finding diva
Since 1956, Marshalls has been trying to perfect the formula of off-priced shopping. The store… Read More »Shop marshalls like a deal-finding diva
How to avoid the designer handbag trap
Most of us purchase designer handbags because they have status. The quality of the bag… Read More »How to avoid the designer handbag trap
How to shop Banana Republic
A “banana republic” refers to an unstable country. However, Banana Republic, the chain of stores… Read More »How to shop Banana Republic
12 ways to wear green like a diva
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
How to shop Zappos
If the smell of fresh leather wafting from a shoe box makes you smile, then… Read More »How to shop Zappos
How to shop Nordstrom Rack
When it comes to swoon-worthy fashion, nobody does it better than Nordstrom. However, if your… Read More »How to shop Nordstrom Rack
What ever happened to Forth & Towne?
The History of Budget Fashion is a series of articles that explores the evolution of… Read More »What ever happened to Forth & Towne?
How to shop Old Navy
Old Navy is the go-to spot for true bargain shopping ($1 flip-flops???). The least expensive… Read More »How to shop Old Navy
How to make plastic bracelets
The following is a guest post from our friends at I Spy DIY. The amazing… Read More »How to make plastic bracelets
Top 12 easy hairstyles for work and play
I confess: when it comes to hair, I don’t wash and style every day. Working… Read More »Top 12 easy hairstyles for work and play
The history of budget fashion: Jaclyn smith for kmart
When actress Jaclyn Smith debuted her Jaclyn Smith for Kmart line in 1985, many thought… Read More »The history of budget fashion: Jaclyn smith for kmart
The history of budget fashion: Halston for jcpenney
Before Jaclyn Smith brought fashion to the style starved aisles of Kmart, before Isaac Mizrahi… Read More »The history of budget fashion: Halston for jcpenney
How to shop JC Penney
Snooty fashionistas: don’t you dare diss JCPenney. With something like 1,000 stores, the retail giant… Read More »How to shop JC Penney
How to shop Kohls
From its self-proclaimed humble beginnings in 1962, Kohls department store has expanded to now posses… Read More »How to shop Kohls
How to shop Ulta Beauty like a pro
At a time when prestige, mass and salon products were sold through distinct channels like… Read More »How to shop Ulta Beauty like a pro
Designer handbags for teenagers?
People get emotional on the subject of designer handbags for teenagers. People meaning teens. And… Read More »Designer handbags for teenagers?
How to shop Loft
The only thing better than getting to tell everyone, “Oh, I just threw this on”… Read More »How to shop Loft
How to wear skinny jeans: If you have large thighs
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
How to wear a statement necklace
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
How to wear skinny jeans: If you have a tummy
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
How to shop Bloomingdale’s
Bloomingdale’s, the creator of the legendary brown bag, got started in the late 1800’s with… Read More »How to shop Bloomingdale’s
How to wear skinny jeans: If you’re plus size
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
How to shop Torrid: 5 rules for success
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
11 easy rules for shopping gorgeous, budget-friendly mother-of-the-bride outfits
Dear Budget Fashionista: I am a soon-to-be mother of the bride. I have been searching… Read More »11 easy rules for shopping gorgeous, budget-friendly mother-of-the-bride outfits
9 online classified sites to buy and sell goods locally
Think Craigslist is the only online classified site out there? We’ve done a little digging… Read More »9 online classified sites to buy and sell goods locally
How to shop New York & Company
Being a professional woman, especially these days, does NOT mean you have an income —… Read More »How to shop New York & Company
Celebrity style deconstructed: Emily blunt
There’s just something about Emily Blunt that we love. Quirky, charming and just plain cool,… Read More »Celebrity style deconstructed: Emily blunt
How to shop Ann Taylor
For many Ann Taylor is the go to mall-based store for everyday work wear, and,… Read More »How to shop Ann Taylor
How to shop Hautelook
Each day at 8 a.m. Pacific, before many west coast retail stores open, and long… Read More »How to shop Hautelook
Victoria’s secret: Shopping tips & channeling your inner Angel
Victoria’s Secret is like the Holy Grail of sexy. Maybe it’s because your BFFs Alessandra… Read More »Victoria’s secret: Shopping tips & channeling your inner Angel
How to shop Gilt
A fashionista gets excited about the small things when she’s shopping– the gilded lettering above… Read More »How to shop Gilt
How to shop Brooks Brothers
Here’s a bit of fashion trivia for you beauty-and-brains bearing fashionistas out there: In 1818,… Read More »How to shop Brooks Brothers
How to shop Shopbop
Dolce & Gabbana, Diane Von Furstenburg, Herve Leger…there is a magical place where you can… Read More »How to shop Shopbop
How to shop Etsy
We’ve all heard about a friend (or a friend’s ex-boyfriend’s third cousin) selling goods on… Read More »How to shop Etsy
Black tie dress code on a budget!
Feeling high anxiety because you have a black tie event on your calendar but a… Read More »Black tie dress code on a budget!
Fashion advice: How to dress like a rock Star
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
How to make flat shoes comfortable 6 ways
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
How to shop Talbots
When most shoppers think of Talbots, thoughts of boring grandma separates often come to mind.… Read More »How to shop Talbots
What happened to Wet Seal?
The headlines hit the wires in January 2017: Teen fashion retailer Wet Seal had shut… Read More »What happened to Wet Seal?
Kate Middleton’s fascinator hats — 8 looks to love
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
Top group buying sites for local deals
Group buying sites like Groupon aren’t as powerful as they used to be. But still,… Read More »Top group buying sites for local deals
How to clean suede
One of the downsides of being a fashionista: Your clothes are bigger divas than you… Read More »How to clean suede
How to shop Ashley Stewart stores and website
Plus-sized women everywhere can thank real estate investor Joseph Sitt for bringing Ashley Stewart stores… Read More »How to shop Ashley Stewart stores and website
Five tips for getting a haircut on a budget
A good hair day puts you in a great mood, and a good hair day… Read More »Five tips for getting a haircut on a budget
Celebrity style deconstructed: Penelope Cruz
It doesn’t get any more gorgeous than new mom Penelope Cruz. The Spanish beauty is… Read More »Celebrity style deconstructed: Penelope Cruz
Petite, plus-size dresses: 5 styling and shopping strategies
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
How to dress for your boy shaped body
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
Best bras: The nine bras every woman should own
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
Panty lines: What causes them and 6 ways to avoid them
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
Where to find great plus size bras
Looking for sexy, supportive plus size bras? Good news: Gone are the days when plus… Read More »Where to find great plus size bras
How to figure out your bra size
For most women, bra shopping is a chore. Running through the department store and buying… Read More »How to figure out your bra size
How to use a color wheel to find your personal colors
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
8 ways to dress for success on a budget
People always tell you to dress for the job you want, not the job you… Read More »8 ways to dress for success on a budget
What is a manufacturer suggested retail price (Msrp)
The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), is the price at which the manufacturer suggests that… Read More »What is a manufacturer suggested retail price (Msrp)
Suave professionals: Product review
What: Suave sent TBF a sneak preview of the Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo, Suave Professionals… Read More »Suave professionals: Product review
Diane kruger style deconstructed
We’ve been wowed by Diane Kruger style for nearly two decades. Bring more elegance and… Read More »Diane kruger style deconstructed
Up your sex appeal: This is how to dress sexy without taking things too far
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
Celebrity style deconstructed: Sofia vergara
“Bodacious” isn’t a term you hear very often any more. One, it’s kind of a… Read More »Celebrity style deconstructed: Sofia vergara
Remembering target go international designer collaborations
Back in 2011, Target set out to celebrate five years of designer collaborations with the… Read More »Remembering target go international designer collaborations
3 essential quick tips for dressing your pear shape
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
Style deconstructed: Jennifer love hewitt
It seems lately that Jennifer Love Hewitt is getting more attention for her infamous figure… Read More »Style deconstructed: Jennifer love hewitt
Work shoes: What to wear and what not to
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
How to be your own stylist
There’s a reason you associate Taylor Swift with sparkly cocktail dresses and Gwyneth Paltrow with… Read More »How to be your own stylist
Is your gucci bag fake?
1. The Retailer The Gucci store, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney’s: these are the types of… Read More »Is your gucci bag fake?
Thank oprah for plus-size bras and panties
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
Is your fendi bag a fake?
The name “Fendi” is synonymous with Italian luxury, so it’s no surprise that women the… Read More »Is your fendi bag a fake?
Is your coach 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?
4 last call stores & how to shop them
It’s easy to find the negative in last-call stores like damaged goods or unorganized chaos,… Read More »4 last call stores & how to shop them
Is your Kate spade bag 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?
Retro fashion: 10 budget-friendly accessories + essential style tips
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
Clothing swaps online: Do they still exist?
Clothing swaps online were popular during the last recession — but many of those online… Read More »Clothing swaps online: Do they still exist?
Bonanza.Com site review
Our Review: Bonanza seriously has everything. Our prior experiences with other massive, user-run e-commerce sites… Read More »Bonanza.Com site review
Temple st. Clair for target collection
What: Target has partnered with renowned fine jewelry designer Temple St. Clair for a limited-edition… Read More »Temple st. Clair for target collection
Got thick calves? Try these shoes tricks
We all have “problem” areas, a part of our body, whether based in fact or… Read More »Got thick calves? Try these shoes tricks
Goodbye alwaysfits.Com, the quirky, budget-friendly gift shop
In 2023, AlwaysFits.com closed up shop after 13 years of selling goofy, irreverent, and funny… Read More »Goodbye alwaysfits.Com, the quirky, budget-friendly gift shop
Walgreens return policy
The Budget Fashionista provides this content on Walgreens return policy for informational purposes only. These… Read More »Walgreens return policy
Sephora return policy: Everything you need to know
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Sephora return policy for informational purposes only.… Read More »Sephora return policy: Everything you need to know
Zappos return policy: It’s easy
The Budget Fashionista provides information about Zappos return policy for informational purposes only. These policies… Read More »Zappos return policy: It’s easy
Neiman Marcus returns made simple: Deadlines, refunds, and tips
Shopping at Neiman Marcus is always a treat. Whether you’re investing in a designer bag… Read More »Neiman Marcus returns made simple: Deadlines, refunds, and tips
Saks Fifth Avenue return policy: What to know before you ship it back
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Saks Fifth Avenue return policy for informational… Read More »Saks Fifth Avenue return policy: What to know before you ship it back
Nordstrom Rack return policy
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Nordstrom Rack return policy for informational purposes… Read More »Nordstrom Rack return policy
How to return an item to Ross
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Ross return policy for informational purposes only.… Read More »How to return an item to Ross
T.J.Maxx return policy: What to know
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the T.J.Maxx return policy for informational purposes only.… Read More »T.J.Maxx return policy: What to know
Marshalls return policy: How to get a refund
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Marshalls return policy for informational purposes only.… Read More »Marshalls return policy: How to get a refund
DSW return policy: Tips for effortless returns
The Budget Fashionista provides this content about the DSW return policy for informational purposes only.… Read More »DSW return policy: Tips for effortless returns
Loft return policy: How to return an item to loft
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Loft return policy for informational purposes only.… Read More »Loft return policy: How to return an item to loft
How to return an item to Ann Taylor
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Ann Taylor return policy for informational purposes… Read More »How to return an item to Ann Taylor
Torrid return policy: How to process returns
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Torrid return policy for informational purposes only.… Read More »Torrid return policy: How to process returns
Lane Bryant return policy
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Lane Bryant return policy for informational purposes… Read More »Lane Bryant return policy
What happened to Payless ShoeSource?
Payless Shoes and its nonstop commercials popularized “BOGO” deals and made cheap, cute shoes available… Read More »What happened to Payless ShoeSource?
What happened to Barneys New York?
This used to be a post about the Barneys New York return policy — but… Read More »What happened to Barneys New York?
How to return items to J.Crew
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the J.Crew return policy for informational purposes only.… Read More »How to return items to J.Crew
Men’s Wearhouse return policy: What to know
Men’s Wearhouse makes it easy to shop smart and stress-free, even when a purchase doesn’t… Read More »Men’s Wearhouse return policy: What to know
Modcloth return policy: What you need to know
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Modcloth return policy for informational purposes only.… Read More »Modcloth return policy: What you need to know
How to return an item to Amazon
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Amazon return policy for informational purposes only.… Read More »How to return an item to Amazon
JCPenney return policy: What you need to know
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the JCPenney return policy for informational purposes only.… Read More »JCPenney return policy: What you need to know