Brandy – The Budget Fashionista https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com Love your look for less Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:22:23 +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 Brandy – The Budget Fashionista https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com 32 32 The jeans outfit combo that always works https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/outfit-ideas-jeans/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 15:46:20 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=118578 The jeans outfit combo that always works

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Everyone has those mornings when they don’t know what to wear. It’s not that you don’t have enough clothes (if you’re like me, you probably have too many), but rather you feel overwhelmed with your choices.  On days you want to keep things simple, opt for the basics. No matter the season or the mood,… Read More »The jeans outfit combo that always works

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These nail polish colors Will light up your look https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/beauty-tips-women/summer-nail-polish-colors/ Mon, 18 Jun 2018 01:46:58 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=118496 These nail polish colors Will light up your look

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In search of a quick summer pick-me-up? You won’t have to look far. Whether you’re spending long days at the beach or simply daydreaming from your office cubical, the right nail color can instantly perk up your mood and your outfit. That’s why we’ve shopped summer nail polish colors that look amazing and feel good… Read More »These nail polish colors Will light up your look

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How to master the style understatement with neutrals https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/neutral-colors-fashion-advice1/ Fri, 08 Jun 2018 13:00:50 +0000 https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/wordpress/?p=8807 How to master the style understatement with neutrals

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Who says bold pops of color are the end-all, be-all of style? Neutral color clothing too can be trendy and sophisticated when coordinated in a purposeful way. Plus, fashion gals on a budget benefit from the versatility of neutrals — pair them with almost anything to minimize your cost per wear. Here are a few inspirational… Read More »How to master the style understatement with neutrals

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Fiorucci: The quirky designer that does vinyl right https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/fiorucci/ Mon, 04 Jun 2018 23:20:23 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=118381 Fiorucci: The quirky designer that does vinyl right

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Founded by Elio Fiorucci in 1967, Fiorucci is an iconic Italian fashion label best known for its on-trend selection of jeans, graphic tees, and statement vinyl trousers. Over the last several decades, Fiorucci has reinvented fashion by stepping out of the box and creating highly coveted pieces that are trendy and wearable. Elio has inspired… Read More »Fiorucci: The quirky designer that does vinyl right

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How to wear a shirt dress https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/great-shirt-dresses/ https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/great-shirt-dresses/#comments Sat, 02 Jun 2018 10:00:04 +0000 https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=19840 How to wear a shirt dress

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Finally decided to embrace the shirt dress? Great choice! Every woman should have at least one in her wardrobe. The shirt dress creates a chic semi-casual look for spring and summer. If you want to add this piece to your rotation, make your transition easy with these 10 style strategies. Read next: The Budget Fashionista… Read More »How to wear a shirt dress

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How to wear the glitter trend (Without looking ridiculous) https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/glitter-trend/ Sun, 27 May 2018 18:09:43 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=118261 How to wear the glitter trend (Without looking ridiculous)

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The glitter trend is on this season. But this is one trend that’s especially hard to wear — as there’s a high risk of looking like you’re starring in the next big Cirque show. Wearing glitter as a grown-up requires a certain level of restraint to keep things classy and sophisticated. The good news is… Read More »How to wear the glitter trend (Without looking ridiculous)

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Travel in style with this essential bag https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/weekender-bags/ Fri, 18 May 2018 13:29:01 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=118250 Travel in style with this essential bag

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Heading out of town for a summer adventure? Instead of dragging along your oversized suitcase, carry your essentials in a chic travel bag. Perfect for short getaways, weekender bags are stylish, functional, and offer just enough room for all of your travel essentials. Here we’ve rounded up our favorite bags for fun summer travels. 5… Read More »Travel in style with this essential bag

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Celeb inspired beauty picks under $20 https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/budget-makeup-products/ Thu, 17 May 2018 02:52:59 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=118239 Celeb inspired beauty picks under $20

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Opening night at the 71st Cannes Film Festival hosted a number of celebrities, each as stunning as the last. Many sported a classic beauty look: red lips, soft shadow, and heavy black eyeliner on the upper lids were the winning combination. There’s a reason this combo shows up again and again. It’s because it’s a… Read More »Celeb inspired beauty picks under $20

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How to shop online and try at home https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/shopping-guide/amazon-prime-wardrobe/ Fri, 11 May 2018 22:45:22 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=118223 How to shop online and try at home

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Today is the day Amazon Prime rolls out a new, higher price point. If free and fast shipping wasn’t enough to justify the $119/year membership, there’s a little something called Amazon Prime Wardrobe that’ll sweeten the deal. Amazon’s Prime Wardrobe is the old-school shopper’s dream — shop at home in your jammies without giving up… Read More »How to shop online and try at home

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8 super stylish bodysuit outfits to try https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/bodysuit-outfits/ Wed, 25 Apr 2018 10:13:18 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=118034 8 super stylish bodysuit outfits to try

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I’m not sure exactly who brought bodysuits back from the ‘90s but I’d like to thank them. This trend-turned-staple is sexy, sophisticated and highly versatile — a piece that can be styled for both day and night looks. While these one-piece, form-fitting garments are so popular, figuring out how to wear one can be daunting.… Read More »8 super stylish bodysuit outfits to try

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Bottega veneta spotlight — and what a $9K outfit looks like https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/bottega-veneta/ Sun, 22 Apr 2018 16:00:17 +0000 https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/wp/?p=12718 Bottega veneta spotlight — and what a $9K outfit looks like

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On April 16, iconic designer label Bottega Veneta (pronounced: Bo-TAY-ga Ve-NE-tah) launched its newest home collection during Milan’s Salone del Mobile. The home line-up was born with a single bench design in 2006, and has since evolved into a full collection of luxury lighting, furniture, glassware and more. Bottega Veneta is one of those mainstay labels… Read More »Bottega veneta spotlight — and what a $9K outfit looks like

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Staying out of treble: Music jewelry under $50 https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/music-inspired-bling-under-50/ Fri, 20 Apr 2018 11:00:47 +0000 https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=68568 Staying out of treble: Music jewelry under $50

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Ah, music.  From gym playlists to concerts, tunes that let us get our groove on are always good in our book. Whether we’re chatting about Beyonce’s impressive rap skills in her latest song with husband Jay-Z, Future, and DJ Khaled “Top Off,” or reminiscing about music from back in the day (oh boy, that would be Def Leppard, Belinda Carlisle and Eddie Money for… Read More »Staying out of treble: Music jewelry under $50

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Retail therapy — Etsy jewelry shops edition https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/etsy-jewelry-shops/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:00:51 +0000 https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=62391 Retail therapy — Etsy jewelry shops edition

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Etsy is a mecca of vintage-meets-crafty fabulousness. Like Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook, it sucks me in like a glitter-filled black hole where I spend hours clicking through steampunk couture clothing, retro bubblegum pink telephones and radios, hand-stamped stationery and elegant/kitschy/whimsical jewelry. Seriously. Etsy causes my otherwise stingy self to delve into a dangerous world of… Read More »Retail therapy — Etsy jewelry shops edition

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How to wear capris if you’re tall https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/capris-tall/ Sun, 15 Apr 2018 12:26:19 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=117892 How to wear capris if you’re tall

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Most tall girls will agree that clothing options are limited when you near or surpass the six-foot mark. While those long, model-esque legs look amazing in skirts and bikinis, capris are tough to pull off. It’s true of any garment that’s supposed to hang at a specific spot on your bod — these pieces are… Read More »How to wear capris if you’re tall

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Cheap maternity pieces we love https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/cheap-maternity-clothes/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 11:07:47 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=117829 Cheap maternity pieces we love

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Dressing up your bump is one of the fun parts of pregnancy. While you don’t need to replace your entire wardrobe, investing in stylish and cheap maternity clothes can keep the spirits high as you progress towards the BIG DAY. We shopped the best comfortably chic, but cheap maternity pieces for spring. After all, you… Read More »Cheap maternity pieces we love

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