Uncommongoods review — gifts with heart & style
Thank you to Uncommon Goods for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. In… Read More »Uncommongoods review — gifts with heart & style
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.
Thank you to Uncommon Goods for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. In… Read More »Uncommongoods review — gifts with heart & style
Shopping online from home, with a drink hand, may seem like the best thing ever… Read More »10 online clothing stores with free shipping and returns
Knowing how to shop a brick-and-mortar store is different than knowing how to shop online:… Read More »How to shop bluefly.Com
Budget brides, this is a guest post from our friends at Devotion Dresses. We asked… Read More »How to find the best bridal shops
Someone asked me the other day if Groupon was still around. Yes, Groupon lives on… Read More »How to shop groupon beauty and fashion
My fellow fashionistas, note that Glasses USA provided me with a free pair of glasses so… Read More »Glasses USA review
You probably have your go-to clothing stores. But sometimes you need to shop something new,… Read More »36 best online women’s clothing stores when you’re on a budget
The holiday of love is almost here. And that means you’re likely consumed with either… Read More »Sustainable fashion — how to love your planet this Valentine’s day
The best budget shoppers always talk about finding and using coupons, but that’s easier said… Read More »The best coupon sites to save on fashion
157.1 million Americans are about to be hit with holiday debt. December is, for many… Read More »How to limit your holiday spending (And then recover!)
Ugly Christmas sweaters have gone from a common thread to an in-demand trend. If you’re… Read More »Ugly christmas sweaters on a budget
Comedian Jon Stewart once said, “I’ve always liked Atlanta. And not just for the strip… Read More »Alpharetta shopping guide: Explore Georgia’s retail destination
Fashionistas, I am an influencer in the Dealspotr community and I am being compensated for… Read More »Dealspotr review: Bargain shopper’s dream or just another coupon site?
Why learn about dressing for your body type? Because trends come and go, but your… Read More »Dressing for your body type: Top 3 tips
(Editor’s note: This post was updated on 12/1/16.) I’m an on-again, off-again fitness junkie and… Read More »Fabletics review: 4 must-knows about the athleisure subscription
The one-piece party doesn’t stop at bodysuits! We’re truckin’ right on through the summer season with… Read More »10 one piece swimsuits that are better than bikinis
One of the Internet’s biggest conveniences in regards to a hefty shopping habit, is the ability… Read More »Never pay full price for fashion: 6 rules to live by
Fashionistas, the folks at Romwe.com recently reached out to me and asked if I’d try out… Read More »Romwe review: Too good to be true?
Hundreds of millions of people shop at Macy’s. The department store chain uses its 750… Read More »How to shop Macy’s: 15 ways to save
Freshly sharpened pencils. Blank planners. Spiral bound notebooks. The best part of the back-to-school season… Read More »School supplies for fashionistas of every age
Have you heard about Family Dollar’s new line of women’s fashion? Yep, Family Dollar —… Read More »Family dollar fashion: New line for women
The fashion truck brings personalized service and unique garments to an event near you. Here are 5 ways to maximize your mobile boutique shopping experience.
Readers: PINCHme sent us this package of products free of charge. We do not guarantee product… Read More »Pinchme review: My top 3 picks of free health & beauty items
Custom-made clothing is not just for the rich and famous anymore. Nearly anyone with a… Read More »Customize your wardrobe with made-to-order clothing
If you’ve never heard of Nasty Gal, you might be questioning our standards for style and… Read More »6 ways to save at nasty gal
The name alone is like something out of the fashion dark ages: “Petite Sophisticate.” Was there… Read More »What happened to petite sophisticate?
Cute reusable grocery bags. They’re a must-have in cities that have outlawed free plastic bags,… Read More »Cute reusable grocery bags for shopping in style
Dear Budget Fashionista, I am just starting to frequent sample sales, however the merchandise at… Read More »Fashion advice: Sample sales vs. Warehouse sales
Of the many things forced upon women as we get older, is this belief that… Read More »Updated! Six great swimsuits for older women
What’s more terrifying than trying on swimsuits surrounded by mirrors in fluorescent lights? Paying a… Read More »The best swimsuit brands on a budget
In the 90s, the “it” beach cover-up was a Hawaiian print sarong. In the early 2000s,… Read More »The beach cover-up: 6 styles that’ll turn heads this summer
As the part invites start to stack up and you’re like me and you don’t like… Read More »How-to: Rent fabulous party outfits
Costco or Sam’s Club? Often, the choice between the two warehouses comes down to location.… Read More »Costco vs. Sam’s club: Which is better?
For some shoppers, off-price stores like TJ Maxx are a mecca of bargains, with hidden… Read More »How to shop TJ maxx
This post about tummy control suits was rewritten in January, 2019. A little muffin top… Read More »Updated! Five great tummy control swimsuits
Imagine this: you’re cozy by a fire with a nice blanket, a cup of tea… Read More »Best quotes about online shopping
This post is inspired by one of our TBF readers, Margaret, who says: My mom… Read More »Tbf readers ask: Any highly recommended New York city thrift stores, vintage shops, or consignment stores?
Big or not too big, that is the question. Where do you prefer to shop:… Read More »Should you shop big box stores or boutiques?
Nothing changes your perspective on fashion faster than a bun in the oven. I should… Read More »Maternal instincts: Maternity style on a budget
Paying a membership fee to shop — and spend more money — can help your… Read More »9 best ways to use your Costco membership
We’ve all seen an episode or two of Bridezillas. And if you haven’t, grab yourself… Read More »8 things a David’s bridal wedding consultant wants you to know
With the rise of “Say Yes To The Dress,” wedding dress shopping has been elevated… Read More »How to buy a wedding dress online
Chicago is one of my FAVORITE shopping cities (read about my shopping adventures in the… Read More »The chicago shopping guide
Why shop Amazon? As its name implies, Amazon is a winding, veritable jungle chock-full of… Read More »Why shop Amazon? 11 answers
Target. Just the sight of the word makes us giddy. I mean, we’re talking “ssshhhing” family… Read More »Target review: 11 reasons why we love target
Ah, you say — you already know about shopping at Target. In fact, you’ve spent so… Read More »How-to: Shopping at target
is the high-fashion-focused Net-a-Porter’s outlet site—which pleases us because, while we love perusing Net-a-Porter’s designer… Read More »The outnet: Site review
Next to Macy’s, Dillard’s is the go-to department store for mid-priced brands. The budget-friendly store… Read More »13 must-know strategies for shopping at dillard’s
So, there’s been a pile of clothes in the back of your closet for months… Read More »Recycle, reuse, renew: 11 ways to repurpose old clothing
As much as we like huge shopping malls, we can’t help but miss the excitement… Read More »The webster at target: Little shops make it to the big league
Shopping clothing auction sites requires a few caveats: Once you’ve got those safety measures out… Read More »Deals on designers! 9 online clothing auction sites
We’ll say it, these stores are cheap. Sometimes we mean in price, and sometimes we… Read More »How to shop trendy stores
Department stores are the ultimate one-stop shop for budget fashionista needs. Filled with all the… Read More »7 best department stores for budget fashionistas
In the eyes of a budget fashionista, it doesn’t get much better than luxury outlet.… Read More »How to shop saks fifth avenue’s outlet store
White House Black Market has expanded far beyond it’s white and ivory origins, to include… Read More »How to shop white house black market
The best thing about the Neiman Marcus Last Call outlet is that the brand offers… Read More »How to shop neiman Marcus last call outlet
Ah, the joys of buying in bulk. It makes perfect sense when it comes to… Read More »How to shop Costco
Obsessed with the style of our fashionable friends on the other side of the big… Read More »11 destinations for cheap shopping in london
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
A “banana republic” refers to an unstable country. However, Banana Republic, the chain of stores… Read More »How to shop banana Republic
If the smell of fresh leather wafting from a shoe box makes you smile, then… Read More »How to shop zappos
When it comes to swoon-worthy fashion, nobody does it better than Nordstrom. However, if your… Read More »How to shop nordstrom rack
Old Navy is the go-to spot for true bargain shopping ($1 flip-flops???). The least expensive… Read More »How to shop old navy
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
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
Snooty fashionistas: don’t you dare diss JCPenney. With something like 1,000 stores, the retail giant… Read More »How to shop jcpenney
From its self-proclaimed humble beginnings in 1962, Kohls department store has expanded to now posses… Read More »How to shop kohls
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
The only thing better than getting to tell everyone, “Oh, I just threw this on”… Read More »How to shop loft
Bloomingdale’s, the creator of the legendary brown bag, got started in the late 1800’s with… Read More »How to shop bloomingdale’s
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
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
Being a professional woman, especially these days, does NOT mean you have an income —… Read More »How to shop New York & company
For many Ann Taylor is the go to mall-based store for everyday work wear, and,… Read More »How to shop Ann Taylor
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 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
A fashionista gets excited about the small things when she’s shopping– the gilded lettering above… Read More »How to shop gilt
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
Dolce & Gabbana, Diane Von Furstenburg, Herve Leger…there is a magical place where you can… Read More »How to shop shopbop
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
When most shoppers think of Talbots, thoughts of boring grandma separates often come to mind.… Read More »How to shop talbots
Before Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe hit it big with young, frugal shopaholics, Wet Seal… Read More »How to shop Wet Seal
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
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)
Back in 2011, Target set out to celebrate five years of designer collaborations with the… Read More »Remembering target go international designer collaborations
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 or wallet fake? That’s the question at hand. Playful sophistication… Read More »Is your Kate spade bag fake?
Clothing swaps online were popular during the last recession — but many of those online… Read More »Clothing swaps online: Do they still exist?
Our Review: Bonanza seriously has everything. Our prior experiences with other massive, user-run e-commerce sites… Read More »Bonanza.Com site review
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
Budget Fashionista provides this content on Walgreens return policy for informational purposes only. These policies… Read More »Walgreens.com return policy
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
The Budget Fashionista provides information about Zappos return policy for informational purposes only. These policies… Read More »Zappos return policy: It’s easy
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
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
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Nordstrom Rack return policy for informational purposes… Read More »Nordstrom rack return policy
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Ross return policy for informational purposes only.… Read More »How to return an item to Ross
The Budget Fashionista provides this review of the TJ Maxx return policy for informational purposes… Read More »TJ maxx return policy: What to know
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
The Budget Fashionista provides this content about the DSW return policy for informational purposes only.… Read More »Dsw return policy: Tips for effortless dsw returns