Melissa – The Budget Fashionista https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com Love your look for less Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:41:37 +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 Melissa – The Budget Fashionista https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com 32 32 All ears: How to make your outfits look more expensive, instantly https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/make-outfits-look-expensive/ Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:00:03 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=117148 All ears: How to make your outfits look more expensive, instantly

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What if we told you you could look like a million bucks for less than ten? That’s the secret that’s taking over your Instagram feed, and you probably haven’t even noticed. Globe-trotting heiresses and influencers are in on it, and it’s all about maxing out on glam for minimal investment. The key? High-impact accessorizing. And what… Read More »All ears: How to make your outfits look more expensive, instantly

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Snowed in: Winter loungewear you need now https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/winter-loungewear/ Tue, 26 Dec 2017 20:00:11 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=116755 Snowed in: Winter loungewear you need now

Women lounging by the fire with a blanket and good book

For most of us, the holidays kick off the season of snug. Whether you’re stuck indoors after a freak storm or choosing to hole up with friends or fam for a long weekend indulging in festive leftovers, having a cozy coterie of winter loungewear makes all the difference. It’s time to upgrade your long johns… Read More »Snowed in: Winter loungewear you need now

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These are the best-selling beauty rollers on Amazon https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/beauty-tips-women/beauty-rollers/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:24:16 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=116520 These are the best-selling beauty rollers on Amazon

Close up of woman using beauty roller.

The beauty roller earns it keep, especially around the holiday season, when the celebrating leads to holiday bloat. There’s the seasonal weight gain and party-bloat you might feel in your midsection (or back fat!). But more distressing is the puffy face. Indulging in too much sugar or other ingredients that cause inflammation, having a few… Read More »These are the best-selling beauty rollers on Amazon

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Shine on: Metallic holiday makeup to wear now https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/metallic-holiday-makeup/ Sun, 26 Nov 2017 10:06:17 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=116338 Shine on: Metallic holiday makeup to wear now

Sparkly copper eye makeup

Fall might make you think matte neutrals — but before you pull out the Urban Decay Naked palette, hear us out! There’s no better time for drama and glamour than the holiday season. And, who wouldn’t want to extend the decadence as long as they can? You get about six weeks from Thanksgiving and New… Read More »Shine on: Metallic holiday makeup to wear now

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The fall blazer every fashion lover needs https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/check-blazer/ https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/check-blazer/#comments Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:54:35 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=116364 The fall blazer every fashion lover needs

Collage of four checked blazers

Leave the little black blazer to winter fetes and NYE, because there’s a new office-wear essential in the mix. It’s the check blazer, and every fashion lover needs one. In beige hues checked with red and brown, or grey tones gridlocked in black, this fresh take on menswear trends adds an all-new tailored look to… Read More »The fall blazer every fashion lover needs

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High-tech beauty: Best beauty gadget buys https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/beauty-gadgets/ Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:59:24 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=116237 High-tech beauty: Best beauty gadget buys

Woman washing her face

Somewhere, sometime, beauty has become the fall-back gift for girls. Whether it was Lip Smackers chapstick packs during our pint-sized years, Bath & Body Works lotions and shower gels during the teen years, or MAC gift sets during our college years, makeup and skincare has always been a safe (and beloved) bet. These makeup finds… Read More »High-tech beauty: Best beauty gadget buys

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How to wear fall’s Velvet trend 5 ways https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/velvet-trend/ Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:33:45 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=116091 How to wear fall’s Velvet trend 5 ways

Velvet trends - three velvet pieces for fall

With the cold weather season comes holidays, festive parties and a heightened level of decadence. This year, amongst the luxe knits, fur trimmings and sparkle, you’ll find an old favorite in the mix: velvet. Not just for the big guy in red, velvet is the iconic textile that can tackle the harvest occasions as well… Read More »How to wear fall’s Velvet trend 5 ways

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Celeb look for less: Meghan markle https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/meghan-markle-style/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 10:15:48 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=115980 Celeb look for less: Meghan markle

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What’s buzzier than an actress who happens to have killer style? An actress who’s a potential princess and a badass humanitarian to boot. If you’re not already tuned into the Suits star Meghan Markle style, you won’t be staying that way for long. Word has it the leading lady is packing up and heading across the… Read More »Celeb look for less: Meghan markle

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Tees to layer with your summer dresses for fall https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/tees-layer/ Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:49:14 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=115978 Tees to layer with your summer dresses for fall

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Don’t worry, this isn’t just another post prodding you to “put a leather on it.” (Which, admittedly, we do love!) But those stylish slips and sundresses you’ve stockpiled all summer long deserve something a bit more creative so you can keep on rocking through these transition months. The coolest solution to come to the table… Read More »Tees to layer with your summer dresses for fall

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How to find and wear trending hats for fall https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/trending-hats/ Tue, 03 Oct 2017 09:58:15 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=115833 How to find and wear trending hats for fall

Woman wearing fall hat

Accessories are one of the easiest ways to refresh your wardrobe seasonally, without committing to a full closet overhaul. And hats do a lot of heavy lifting in the fall. They add personality, polish, and warmth in one step, with no outfit change required. The challenge of finding cute, budget-friendly hats is an easy one… Read More »How to find and wear trending hats for fall

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Winter is coming: Furs inspired by game of thrones https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/game-of-thrones-fur/ https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/game-of-thrones-fur/#comments Sun, 01 Oct 2017 10:04:41 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=115668 Winter is coming: Furs inspired by game of thrones

Grey, belted coat with dark grey fur trim on color and cuffs

With a year or so to wait for the finale, it’s safe to say we’re all left looking for something to fill the unnerving Game of Thrones void. And while some might head to sub-reddits to pass the time with fan theories and conspiracies, we can’t help but spend our time meticulously combing over the… Read More »Winter is coming: Furs inspired by game of thrones

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Runway-inspired petite fall fashion: The essentials https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/petite-fall-fashions/ https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/fashion-trends/petite-fall-fashions/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:35:26 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=115806 Runway-inspired petite fall fashion: The essentials

Three runway-inspired outfits for petites

Runway looks are made to suit the amazons and sample sizes. Yeah, we said it. What works on models rarely works for the rest of us. Yes, fashion weeks around the globe dazzle and impress us with their creativity, but those pieces (and their price tags!) are never a perfect fit right off the hanger. The… Read More »Runway-inspired petite fall fashion: The essentials

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The blunt cut: Fall’s freshest hairstyle https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/blunt-cut/ Sun, 10 Sep 2017 10:02:02 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=115665 The blunt cut: Fall’s freshest hairstyle

Solange with a textured, blunt cut

They say life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall. We say a little self-imposed change can be the jumpstart. A clean break — or in this case, chop — can be as transformative as anything in a new season. New mindset, new look, new persona. So which cuts are garnering… Read More »The blunt cut: Fall’s freshest hairstyle

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How to: Finding the high-waist swimwear style for you https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/high-waist-swimwear/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:51:53 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=115135 How to: Finding the high-waist swimwear style for you

Blue, two-piece swimsuit with triangle top and full coverage bottoms

The high waistlines and modest cuts of retro-inspired bottoms are all over the internet these days—but are the headlines claiming their universally flattering qualities correct? Site after site likens the high-waist silhouette to the bootcut jean of swimwear, claiming shapes big and small, squat and tall can rock a high-waist bottom. These style advisors aren’t… Read More »How to: Finding the high-waist swimwear style for you

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6 summer hair styles to beat the heat https://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/summer-hair-styles/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:49:38 +0000 https://thebudgetfashionista.com/?p=115131 6 summer hair styles to beat the heat

Woman holds hair off neck in summer.

Your hair is one of your best accessories. But in hot, humid weather, your hair is also your worst enemy. For babes with length, the summer heat makes your locks feel heavy and sweaty. And if you have cropped locks and light, thin strands, sticky weather leaves you with a stringy, lifeless do. You can’t… Read More »6 summer hair styles to beat the heat

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