Welcome to The Budget Fashionista Learn How to Shop Guide. Here you’ll find our best strategies for shopping like a pro and saving money at your favorite fashion retailers.
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Alright, folks. The summer shopping season is here! This is the week of BIG summer… Read More »Summer fashion and beauty deals: What to buy for $100 or less
Did you hear? The Bergdorf Goodman designer sale is on now, offering discounts as high… Read More »Bergdorf Goodman designer sale: The 8 pieces I’d buy
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Finding clothes that fit and flatter is a challenge for any woman, but it can… Read More »15 best women’s plus-size clothing stores online
This post outlines nine retailers that sell affordable workout clothes for women. Finding good, affordable… Read More »9 best online stores to buy affordable workout clothes for women
Here we are again — facing down another Black Friday. It’s still a few days… Read More »Black Friday fashion sales: 30 fab sales to shop this week
Charity gifts feel good and do good. They’ve also gotten way more sophisticated in recent… Read More »Give good: 9 charity gifts fashion enthusiasts Will love
Ask most about buying for a boyfriend, or men in general, and the response is… Read More »12 clever boyfriend gifts for any guy, priced $9 to $50
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Fashionable slippers are a classic gift choice. They are indulgently warm, affordable, and — if… Read More »11 chic slippers to gift a fashionista
The holiday shopping season brings us so many great things, but beauty gift sets must… Read More »The 10 best beauty gift sets priced $50 or less
Moms and dads may not need this list of trending toys — because their kids… Read More »11 trending toys for girls under $50
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Sadly, summer’s winding down. But there’s good news: Now is the perfect time to take… Read More »The best stores for end-of-summer swimwear deals
Shop It To Me can make your shopping life easier. Or it could be another… Read More »Shop it to me review: Free personal shopper or inbox clutter?
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Let’s talk gift cards — specifically the top gift cards to give this year. Gift… Read More »33 top gift cards for everyone on your list
I couldn’t find the numbers, but I’d bet that money spent on beauty face masks… Read More »8 best beauty face masks for this holiday Season
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I’m not ashamed to say that I have a love/hate relationship with clearance racks and… Read More »Nordstrom rack clearance: 10 fabulous women’s garments to buy now
Did you know that about $1 billion worth of gift cards goes unspent each year?… Read More »Unwanted gift cards? Use them to help yourself or someone Else 4 ways
Holiday shopping season 2023 is about to ramp up. Are you ready to get your… Read More »Holiday shipping deadlines 2023 for UPS, FedEx, USPS & more
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I can admit this freely: My wardrobe lately is almost exclusively leggings and sweatshirts. Granted,… Read More »Old navy sale shopping + super cash: 10 cheap winter basics
Shopping for clothes just got more interesting. Truly. Because there’s a new player in town… Read More »Italic review: How to buy designer-worthy clothes at cost
Maybe you’d rather spend every last dollar on a vacation you can’t afford and carry… Read More »Best luggage on a budget! 6 stylish brands to love
Here are five romantic anniversary ideas that’ll work as well for a three-month anniversary as a 50-year anniversary. Ready to get inspired? Jump in now!
If ever there was a retailer synonymous with the now beloved designer collaboration, it’s Target… Read More »Target designer collaborations (Decades of budget fashion perfection)
Want to see my latest Haverdash unboxing? You’re in the right place. I opened my… Read More »Haverdash unboxing video: 3 styles I love and 1 I Don’t!
Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for the romantic love in your life or wanting to show your best girlfriends how much you care, we’re sure you’ll find the ultimate token of affection on this list of Valentine’s Day gifts for her.
Realher makeup is a beauty brand that — wait for it — tells you how fabulous you are with affirmations. Is it gimmick or the real deal? Here’s my take.
Now that we’ve closed the books on another holiday season, we’re all ready for some quality sleep. And sure, we can get by sleeping in old gym shorts and a t-shirt, but it’s decidedly more luxurious to have a real sleep set. And did you know that silk pajamas help keep your skin moisturized?
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I have a love/hate relationship with Kohl’s. What I love? Trendy, wearable styles for less.… Read More »Get ’em while they’re hot: Must-have kohl’s clearance picks
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Few retailers are as committed to providing a combination of high-quality fashion and transparent business… Read More »How (And why) To shop everlane
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For such a tiny garment, it’s amazing how complicated the swimsuit can be. I mean,… Read More »The 8 most pressing swimsuit questions, answered
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
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Finding the perfect swimsuit is tough no matter what body type you have. But as… Read More »The best swimsuits for tall women
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
Say that Powerball ticket you just bought is the winner…what would you do with your… Read More »Best fashion cities: Luxury shopping destinations
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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
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Tell us if this scenario sounds familiar – summer comes, and whether you like it… Read More »Read this & love shopping for your next swimsuit
Welcome the sunshine and balmy temperatures with a new dress. Summer is the perfect time… Read More »The casual occasion dress — 6 stunning picks under $75
If you dream of owning the classic Chanel 2.25 bag or a chic Burberry trench,… Read More »Brand names for less: Where to get discount designer clothes
You may already practice some form of cost per wear analysis in your regular shopping.… Read More »Cost per wear: How to maximize your clothing budget
Today is the day Amazon Prime rolls out a new, higher price point. If free… Read More »How to shop online and try at home
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