Mom jeans! Here’s how to wear them
So-called “mom” jeans tend to have a bad rap. But why? There is nothing wrong… Read More »Mom jeans! Here’s how to wear them
70s fashion trends: Top 5 styles
The 1970s are back, y’all! If everything old is new again, this is one resurgence… Read More »70s fashion trends: Top 5 styles
Wood watch trend: How to wear it
Thank you to Jord Watches for collaborating and providing the Fieldcrest wood watch featured in… Read More »Wood watch trend: How to wear it
How to wear high-waisted shorts this summer
Wondering why you’ve got the Three’s Company theme song running through your head? You can… Read More »How to wear high-waisted shorts this summer
The best swimsuit styles & where to buy them under $50
It’s swimsuit season fashionistas. That means you get to flaunt your figure (and your fashion)… Read More »The best swimsuit styles & where to buy them under $50
6 health and wellness trends to watch
Health is wealth, as they say. That must be why health and wellness trends cycle… Read More »6 health and wellness trends to watch
6 effortless, stylish maxi skirt outfits
The maxi skirt is a comfortable and forgiving choice for most body shapes and a… Read More »6 effortless, stylish maxi skirt outfits
7 plus size style icons we love
In need of some fresh sartorial inspiration? One of the best ways to get motivated… Read More »7 plus size style icons we love
Target run: Cheap accessories for spring
It’s hard to imagine a world without Target, or Tarjay as us old-timers like to… Read More »Target run: Cheap accessories for spring
Shirts to wear with jeans: Style strategies and top picks
If there’s one thing that we love, it’s a great top to go with a… Read More »Shirts to wear with jeans: Style strategies and top picks
The plus-size garment every curvy girl needs
Long one of the most polished and elegant pieces in women’s fashion history, the pencil… Read More »The plus-size garment every curvy girl needs
No time to shop? Try these online shopping hacks
Staying stylish can seem impossible when you’re running your own crazy schedule — let alone… Read More »No time to shop? Try these online shopping hacks
How to wear ankle booties according to social media
It could easily be one of the most stylish and enduring options to enter the… Read More »How to wear ankle booties according to social media
The best swimsuits for tall women
Finding the perfect swimsuit is tough no matter what body type you have. But as… Read More »The best swimsuits for tall women
6 Major spring hair trends according to celeb stylists
Spring is a season of renewal in so many ways. As you refresh your home… Read More »6 Major spring hair trends according to celeb stylists
Hairstyles with bangs: Bangs for any face
If you’ve had bangs as an adult, it’s likely that you’re either growing your bangs… Read More »Hairstyles with bangs: Bangs for any face
6 posh, adult ways to style a denim skirt
Denim skirts are as essential to women’s wardrobes as little black dresses, classic white blouses,… Read More »6 posh, adult ways to style a denim skirt
How to wear a kimono
The kimono. It’s one of spring’s most welcome and beautiful trends. And how to wear… Read More »How to wear a kimono
Spring jewelry trends: Which to wear & which to ignore
Fashion designers will have you wearing 12-inch dangling earrings and thick charms this season, but… Read More »Spring jewelry trends: Which to wear & which to ignore
Tie-dye is back: Here’s how to wear it
What is this, the sixties? The seventies? The eighties? It’s all so groovy and rad… Read More »Tie-dye is back: Here’s how to wear it
Make a smooth spring transition with these key pieces
For some, spring is the most wonderful time of the year — and possibly also… Read More »Make a smooth spring transition with these key pieces
How to wear trendy cowboy boots
Cowboy boots are trending once more. Can anyone pull them off, or are they reserved… Read More »How to wear trendy cowboy boots
Trending sunglasses: Celeb-inspired eyewear
If there’s one accessory that’s truly a must-have, it’s a great pair of sunglasses. The… Read More »Trending sunglasses: Celeb-inspired eyewear
Award-winning style: 5 Major fashion moments from the oscars
The first-ever, host-free Academy Awards are over — and by all accounts, the concept went… Read More »Award-winning style: 5 Major fashion moments from the oscars
7 bizarre beauty trends from around the world
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. We all know this in theory, of… Read More »7 bizarre beauty trends from around the world
40 simple life hacks to save money fast
Originally, this was two separate blog posts, one with 16 and the other with 26… Read More »40 simple life hacks to save money fast
Get the buzz of retail therapy without overspending
Growing up, I had a best friend whose mother wore an apron that read “When… Read More »Get the buzz of retail therapy without overspending
Spring beauty trends we love
The countdown is on! With spring mere weeks away, it’s time to start making room… Read More »Spring beauty trends we love
The notion you never saw coming
It’s not as though you didn’t know buttons were important. But did you realize just… Read More »The notion you never saw coming
Best & worst of 2000s fashion trends
Ahhh, the 2000s. Never has a decade seemed so close, yet so far away. We… Read More »Best & worst of 2000s fashion trends
Best anti-aging skin care for $25 or less
There’s a myriad of anti-aging beauty products out there. And each claims to erase 10,… Read More »Best anti-aging skin care for $25 or less
Flash sample sale sites you should shop now
You don’t have to live in New York or L.A. to experience the wonder of… Read More »Flash sample sale sites you should shop now
How to wear a bomber jacket 6 ways
Bomber jackets are more classic than trendy — and always reliable, comfortable, and super stylish.… Read More »How to wear a bomber jacket 6 ways
10 color block bags under $50
We figured as much about the staying power of the color blocking in fashion. The… Read More »10 color block bags under $50
10 life-changing beauty products under $10
There’s nothing like the thrill of snapping up the must-have beauty item du jour. You… Read More »10 life-changing beauty products under $10
Why we’re eyeballing luxe pieces in gold and red
Chinese New Year is mere days away — on February 5, to be precise. In… Read More »Why we’re eyeballing luxe pieces in gold and red
10 ways to wear flats according to Instagram
Let’s just call it the perfect shoe. Flats are ubiquitous, universal, and easy on the… Read More »10 ways to wear flats according to Instagram
Jeans lovers rejoice! 4 fab denim trends to watch
There’s no denying that denim continues to reign supreme. Jeans will forever be reliable staples… Read More »Jeans lovers rejoice! 4 fab denim trends to watch
9 iconic wardrobe essentials and where to get them
There’s never just one item that every closet needs. If anything, there are at least… Read More »9 iconic wardrobe essentials and where to get them
Best bras for hard-to-wear dresses
It may be the most frustrating of fashion quandaries — figuring out how to wear… Read More »Best bras for hard-to-wear dresses
New you! 5 ways to update your style fast
In this first week of the new year, everyone’s talking about resolutions. This is the… Read More »New you! 5 ways to update your style fast
How to shop your closet — 6 ways to get a fresh look at old clothes
Having “nothing to wear” is a common problem amongst style-minded ladies. The affliction might happen… Read More »How to shop your closet — 6 ways to get a fresh look at old clothes
The famous double g — all about gucci
The name alone is enough to conjure images of the famed double G logo and… Read More »The famous double g — all about gucci
Best fashion cities: Luxury shopping destinations
Say that Powerball ticket you just bought is the winner…what would you do with your… Read More »Best fashion cities: Luxury shopping destinations
Lucy hale style for less!
Easy does it in a near-flawless ensemble that keeps you comfortable and stylish on those… Read More »Lucy hale style for less!
5 very best holiday movie outfit ideas
Classic holiday movies have a tendency to put anyone in a festive spirit. There’s something… Read More »5 very best holiday movie outfit ideas
Introducing the galaxy print trend and our top picks
Prints are having their moment in this fall/winter of 2018, and it may have you… Read More »Introducing the galaxy print trend and our top picks
How to shop midrange jewelry & brands to watch
There comes a time in every budget fashionista’s life when she decides to outgrow ultra-cheap… Read More »How to shop midrange jewelry & brands to watch
5 glitzy shoe-and-bag combos for the holidays
Party season is upon us, and that means your schedule is quickly filling up with… Read More »5 glitzy shoe-and-bag combos for the holidays
10 must-have winter beauty buys under $20
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — temperatures drop, colors deepen, skies darken,… Read More »10 must-have winter beauty buys under $20
What ever happened to plus-size line Pure Energy?
As fashionistas, we see the rise and fall of so many labels that play in… Read More »What ever happened to plus-size line Pure Energy?
Pattern trend: What’s hot and how to wear it
If you love patterns, 2018 is YOUR year! And this Fall, the philosophy is the bolder the print the better. If you’re eager to embrace the “more is more” mentality of autumn 2018, read on.
Trending shoe styles: A podiatrist reviews 5 shoe styles
A shoe lover is likely to zero in on style before anything else. Sometimes you’ll… Read More »Trending shoe styles: A podiatrist reviews 5 shoe styles
8 cult beauty classics everyone should own
Every fashionista has a few ride-or-die products in her beauty routine — you know, the… Read More »8 cult beauty classics everyone should own
How to care for your handbags 3 ways
Your handbag is a fashion workhorse. It carries your wallet, phone, lip gloss, and sunblock.… Read More »How to care for your handbags 3 ways
Hate shopping? Get a personal shopper
Dear Budget Fashionista, I have gone on a weight loss program this year and have… Read More »Hate shopping? Get a personal shopper
The best foundation for black women
Dear Budget Fashionista, I am African-American and I am very dark skinned with purple undertones.… Read More »The best foundation for black women
The new women’s suit: How to pull it off
The modern women’s suit is most certainly a new concept, as well as a sartorial… Read More »The new women’s suit: How to pull it off
Top 12 pop culture halloween costumes
If you’re looking for the “wow” factor this Halloween — while still showing off your… Read More »Top 12 pop culture halloween costumes
Rent the runway — read this before you rent the runway
It starts innocently enough. You’re browsing for the perfect dress — The One, really —… Read More »Rent the runway — read this before you rent the runway
Cocktail wear you should own this fall
Falling in that hardly neat space between semi-formal and fancy, cocktail wear is a mystery… Read More »Cocktail wear you should own this fall
The iconic label born at the family’s kitchen table
When you think of a Mulberry bag, you likely think of words like timeless and… Read More »The iconic label born at the family’s kitchen table
How to support breast cancer awareness this october
It’s that time of year again — Breast Cancer Awareness Month happens every October, and… Read More »How to support breast cancer awareness this october
How to make clothes look expensive 8 ways
Want to look like a million bucks when you’ve only got 10? Chin up, girl,… Read More »How to make clothes look expensive 8 ways
How to style a jumpsuit like a pro
You see them all the time — and they look amazing. Jumpsuits may not hold… Read More »How to style a jumpsuit like a pro
How to stack rings like a celebrity
Ever notice how JLo frequently sports bling on several fingers? As one of our favorite… Read More »How to stack rings like a celebrity
8 white tees to add to your wardrobe
As white tees go, there’s almost nothing more exciting than finding one that somehow ticks… Read More »8 white tees to add to your wardrobe
How to mix stripes like a sartorial champ
Doing right by stripes is a job for a sartorial champ — or at least… Read More »How to mix stripes like a sartorial champ
Look drop-dead gorgeous with these first date fashion tips
What you wear on a date should feel like second skin to you. The more comfortable you are, the better you look. Your clothing and makeup are not something that should make you anxious or self-conscious, but instead set you free to express yourself while ensuring that irresistible feminine charm continues to bewitch the guy (or the girl) seated across the table!
How to find wide calf boots + top picks
Dear Budget Fashionista, I really need your help. Even though I wear a clothing size… Read More »How to find wide calf boots + top picks
6 budget-friendly fall denim pieces you’ll love
Fall denim is a fashion workhorse. It goes with everything, needs no ironing, provides enough… Read More »6 budget-friendly fall denim pieces you’ll love
The morbid jewelry trend that’s on the rise
Say you compliment a dear friend on the amazing ring she’s just started wearing, and… Read More »The morbid jewelry trend that’s on the rise
What’s next for fashion retail? Here are some ideas
Competition’s tough out there in retail, and stores are stepping it up to keep you… Read More »What’s next for fashion retail? Here are some ideas
Vitamin C serums: What’s the story?
Vitamin C is something of a cure-all. We ingest it to prevent the sniffles from… Read More »Vitamin C serums: What’s the story?
Embrace your curves: 16 plus-size blogs to read now
The internet and a burgeoning plus-size fashion industry are conspiring to make it a pretty… Read More »Embrace your curves: 16 plus-size blogs to read now
5 best Amazon fashion brands
When we originally published this post in 2018, we noted that Amazon had gone into… Read More »5 best Amazon fashion brands
Walk this way: 10 pairs of truly comfortable wedges
Wedges add a pop of style to any of your warm-weather outfits. Not only can… Read More »Walk this way: 10 pairs of truly comfortable wedges
The dreaded Turkey neck: 8 ways to prevent it
The dreaded turkey neck — it’s the loose skin that appears around your neck with age.… Read More »The dreaded Turkey neck: 8 ways to prevent it
5 ways to wear bermuda shorts
Bermuda shorts can be a bit tricky at first glance. They bear a distinctly pulled-together… Read More »5 ways to wear bermuda shorts
This might be the world’s best budget style & beauty product
This may sound odd, but Vaseline is one of my favorite beauty products. Yes, it’s… Read More »This might be the world’s best budget style & beauty product
The summertime savior you can wear 3 ways
Linen is a summertime savior that presents innumerable styling options. Whether you’re going for a… Read More »The summertime savior you can wear 3 ways
How to make white clothes brighter
White makes a bold style statement year-round. The problem arises when those bright whites suddenly… Read More »How to make white clothes brighter
How to unshrink — or stretch — a pair of jeans
A reader asks: help! How do I unshrink jeans? Here’s our answer! Ah, life without… Read More »How to unshrink — or stretch — a pair of jeans
What to wear when it feels too hot for clothes
If it feels like a sauna out there and you can’t imagine stepping out in… Read More »What to wear when it feels too hot for clothes
Awesome aussie fashion brands your closet is craving
If you come from the land down under, you already know all about the amazing… Read More »Awesome aussie fashion brands your closet is craving
5 style collabs to watch right now
When style collaborations first made their appearance so many years ago (thank you, Target), there… Read More »5 style collabs to watch right now
Which makeup products match your personality type
While it might not have been the very first personality test, the Myers-Briggs test is… Read More »Which makeup products match your personality type
How to wear bright colors like a pro
Trends naturally come and go. One season you’re instructed to wear a single hue from… Read More »How to wear bright colors like a pro
How to dress for a job interview
You nailed the cover letter, wowed them with your resume, and can’t wait to show… Read More »How to dress for a job interview
5 waterproof mascaras you need this summer
Whether you’re channeling your inner beach goddess or can’t trust yourself not to shed a… Read More »5 waterproof mascaras you need this summer
How to manage your wardrobe through weight change
Need an adaptable wardrobe that still works for you through weight change? Here’s how. It’s… Read More »How to manage your wardrobe through weight change
Best jeans for women over 50
With maturity comes wisdom, along with the occasional change in our bodies that nothing seems… Read More »Best jeans for women over 50
Mom style as told by Kate middleton
Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, is redefining “mom” style. Although she is now a mother… Read More »Mom style as told by Kate middleton
Snub the swimwear trends with these fun styles
Swimwear trends have taken on their own life in recent years. Kudos to swimwear designers… Read More »Snub the swimwear trends with these fun styles
Read this & love shopping for your next swimsuit
Tell us if this scenario sounds familiar – summer comes, and whether you like it… Read More »Read this & love shopping for your next swimsuit
How to get relief for aching arches
We’ve all been there. You grab yourself a super cute pair of shoes online, wait… Read More »How to get relief for aching arches
What ever happened to Contempo Casuals?
The revival of padded shoulders, retina-burning neon hues and palazzo pants have sparked nostalgia for… Read More »What ever happened to Contempo Casuals?
The jeans outfit combo that always works
Everyone has those mornings when they don’t know what to wear. It’s not that you… Read More »The jeans outfit combo that always works
Budget shopping the bimbo way
This post about bimbo clothes was originally published way back in 2005! I’ve revamped it… Read More »Budget shopping the bimbo way
She’s ny’s original it girl — steal her look for less
“Simple Life” star and celeb personality Paris Hilton has always been a master of glam… Read More »She’s ny’s original it girl — steal her look for less