Outside Contributor – The Budget Fashionista https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com Love your look for less Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:36:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-the-budget-fashionista-icon-white-2-32x32.jpg Outside Contributor – The Budget Fashionista https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com 32 32 The science of heat styling: A practical guide to the right temperature for every hair type https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/beauty-tips-women/heat-styling/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:51:00 +0000 https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=1663609 The science of heat styling: A practical guide to the right temperature for every hair type

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Heat styling is one of the most common ways to shape and smooth hair. People use flat irons, curling irons, and blow dryers to create different looks quickly. However, many users are unsure which temperature is right for their hair. Choosing the correct heat setting plays a major role in both styling results and hair… Read More »The science of heat styling: A practical guide to the right temperature for every hair type

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Which makeup products match your personality type https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/makeup-personality/ Fri, 20 Jul 2018 16:15:48 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=118777 Which makeup products match your personality type

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While it might not have been the very first personality test, the Myers-Briggs test is world-renowned for its accuracy when detailing unique characteristics of human personalities. The four-letter naming system is simple yet precise, and can pinpoint different aspects of your work habits, romantic life, or even your parenting style. It turns out, this test… Read More »Which makeup products match your personality type

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Hair how-to: Loose curls for summer https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/beauty-tips-women/loose-curls/ Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:46:17 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=118439 Hair how-to: Loose curls for summer

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You know that loose-curl hairstyle that’s dominated your Instagram feed for the last few years? It’s the stuff of vibrant, young women with beautiful white teeth, who only move their heads in slow motion. Well, OK, that’s being fairly dramatic. In truth, styling your hair into loose curls isn’t all that hard to do — and… Read More »Hair how-to: Loose curls for summer

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Dressing those curves — style tips for shapely hips and thighs https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/how-dress-big-hips/ Wed, 06 Jun 2018 22:33:42 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=118416 Dressing those curves — style tips for shapely hips and thighs

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Want to rock a tiny bikini but you have a little body image voice holding you back? Eh, so what if you have a round backside and wide hips? There are women who would die to have those curves — just think about how many spend a fortune on butt implants! There are whole websites that’ll… Read More »Dressing those curves — style tips for shapely hips and thighs

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The basics of jewelry style https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/jewelry-trends/ Mon, 23 Apr 2018 15:26:50 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=118039 The basics of jewelry style

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If I had my way I’d wear jewelry, a great pair of heels and nothing else. Jada Pinkett Smith Jewelry trends change from year to year — one season, we’ll see big statement pieces, and the next, it’s all about subtlety. But no matter what the trends say, you always have the right to look… Read More »The basics of jewelry style

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Celeb-inspired: How to style a canvas tote https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/style-canvas-tote/ Sun, 01 Apr 2018 14:08:16 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=117725 Celeb-inspired: How to style a canvas tote

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Keri Russell, Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Alba have all been spotted carrying one. It’s the canvas tote, a grossly under-rated style accessory that every woman should have on hand. It’s very versatile, practical and oh-so-cool. A handy canvas bag can hold everything from diapers for the kiddos to your laptop and portable projectors (I’m talking… Read More »Celeb-inspired: How to style a canvas tote

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16 low-cost beauty hacks you can’t live without https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/beauty-hacks/ https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/beauty-hacks/#comments Sun, 18 Feb 2018 15:20:33 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=117332 16 low-cost beauty hacks you can’t live without

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The bad news about getting serious with beauty is that the products cost a lot. You can easily burn through several hundred dollars in a single shopping trip just to buy one of each kind of item for your hair, face, and skin. In fact, statistics show that cosmetics are a billion-dollar industry , and product… Read More »16 low-cost beauty hacks you can’t live without

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How to rock saddle shoes https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/saddle-shoes/ https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/saddle-shoes/#comments Fri, 09 Feb 2018 11:13:12 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=117288 How to rock saddle shoes

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From the 1940s to the 1960s, there may not have been a more prominent style of footwear in the USA than saddle shoes. Popular with everyone from swanky business executives to teenagers bopping at sock hops, the classic, black-and-white oxford shoe offered widespread appeal in a very clean, versatile design. Worn by characters in pop… Read More »How to rock saddle shoes

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10 hard and fast rules for prom dress shopping https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/prom-dress-shopping/ Sun, 14 Jan 2018 12:55:34 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=117055 10 hard and fast rules for prom dress shopping

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As the prom season approaches, you’re going to want to do everything you can to find the perfect dress for the occasion. Whether your gal pals show it or not, prom dress shopping is super stressful — when it really should be fun and exciting. Let’s get you moving forward on the fun and exciting… Read More »10 hard and fast rules for prom dress shopping

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Must-have fall winter styles for curvy women https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/autumn-winter-styles-curves/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 10:58:14 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=115674 Must-have fall winter styles for curvy women

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The only good thing about the unavoidable end of summer is the fresh stock of styles that show up in our fav stores. Fall always brings in a rich selection of hues and textures to keep us warm and stylish as we wait for spring to roll around once more. Last year, the plaid blanket… Read More »Must-have fall winter styles for curvy women

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10 must-have shoes for women https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/must-have-shoes/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 10:25:29 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=115379 10 must-have shoes for women

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The old saying goes that a woman can never have too many shoes. But then reality sets in — the money in your wallet and the space in your closet are limited. What’s a girl to do? Well, here’s one strategy. Stock up on these 10 must-have shoes and you won’t need more space or… Read More »10 must-have shoes for women

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How to find the best bridal shops https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/best-bridal-shops/ https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/best-bridal-shops/#comments Sat, 22 Apr 2017 12:48:15 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=113923 How to find the best bridal shops

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Budget brides, this is a guest post from our friends at Devotion Dresses. We asked the Devotion Dresses team for their best tips on wedding dress shopping for the discerning bride on a budget, and here’s their advice! Walk down the aisle in the right wedding gown and light up the venue. That’s how every… Read More »How to find the best bridal shops

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6 ways to help your Guy up his style game https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/man-style/ https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/man-style/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2017 13:50:20 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=103147 6 ways to help your Guy up his style game

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Every man could use a fashion update every now and then — particularly when your guy’s style hasn’t matured along with the passing of time. And who better to guide his man style than you? Fortunately, nudging your Significant Other to sophistication need not be expensive or overwhelming. When it comes to classic style, the… Read More »6 ways to help your Guy up his style game

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Top 10 ways to wear skinny pants https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/how-to-wear-skinny-pants/ Wed, 30 Dec 2015 17:47:04 +0000 https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=96474 Top 10 ways to wear skinny pants

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Skinny pants, also known as such as leggings, jeggings and skinny jeans, are a high fashion staple. They wear like a blank canvas—you can use them as a base for looks ranging from ultra casual to almost formal. The downside of skinny pants is they can quickly turn into a fashion disaster if not styled correctly.… Read More »Top 10 ways to wear skinny pants

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The festival fashion guide of dos and Don’ts https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/festival-fashion-guide/ https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/festival-fashion-guide/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:00:27 +0000 https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=91924 The festival fashion guide of dos and Don’ts

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Even though we’re already in September and we’re all starting to feel like summer will soon fade out, festival fashion has a longer way to go still. Little boho-chic touches to an otherwise smart-casual wardrobe can bring a touch of sunniness to even the most gloomy and cold day. That’s why I’m not planning on putting… Read More »The festival fashion guide of dos and Don’ts

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