Soooo, Jeffrey Tambor has never been considered a style icon, but we can’t help but being slightly and secretly obsessed with his blatant caftan love in Transparent. Even though the word “caftan” can sometimes invoke visions of girls more “Golden” than glam. The truth is, the caftan (or, alternatively, “kaftan”) is a garment with more history than most… Read More »From Rachel Zoe to transparent: The caftan update

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Let’s face it—in the 80s, we loved a good logo. I mean, what says impeccable style like a big fat corporate brand logo plastered across every region of your body? Enter Esprit—the brand that expressed it’s European chic and devil-may-care attitude through vivid colors, comfy silhouettes and it’s very own prominently featured clean and bold… Read More »What ever happened to Esprit?

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Ah, LA Gear. The high-top sneaker that had street cred AND looked super cute. The brand had a huge moment in the sun — at one point using Paula Abdul and Belinda Carlisle as celebrity spokesmodels. OK, so the street cred part might be a stretch, but we still thought LA Gears were totally cool,… Read More »La gear: A comeback for the ’80s sneaker brand?

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Never underestimate the style power of a great jacket. Throw one on with jeans, a maxi skirt, even tailored shorts and poof—instant style upgrade. Slip on a pair of fun flats or on-trend boots, and suddenly even running errands feels chic, and there’s nothing that makes standing in the grocery line more tolerable than knowing that at least you… Read More »Petite fashion: The jacket

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If there’s ever a time to invest in a trench coat, it’s autumn. You can layer your trench stylishly over so many pieces and the good ones keep you warm and dry. Read on for guidance on styling your trench coat and a look at 10 gorgeous trenches that priced under $100 apiece. What is… Read More »7 awesome trench coats for $100 or less

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With the rise of “Say Yes To The Dress,” wedding dress shopping has been elevated to a national pastime – seriously, before that show, did you know the difference between a mermaid and a trumpet fit? Between silky satin and charmeuse? And while expectations for the bridal experience are now exceedingly high, not every girl… Read More »How to buy a wedding dress online

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You’ve probably been told this time and again–if you’re short, never, ever, ever (*insert 36 more evers here*) wear cropped pants, or anything else that breaks your leg line between the knee and ankle. But the truth is, modern fashion is as much about breaking rules than following them (remember no white before Memorial Day?… Read More »How to wear crop pants if you’re short: Or, breaking petite fashion rules is the new black

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Be honest — if you’re anything like us, your thighs are the subject of far more full-length-mirror scrutiny than any of us would like to admit. If we added up the number of hours we’ve spent dreaming up ways to minimize, camouflage, and otherwise disguise our thighs — all because they’re larger than the toothpicks… Read More »How to wear skinny jeans: If you have large thighs

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What’s the best way to add some punch to an otherwise so-so outfit? With a sexy statement necklace of course! But you might be wondering how to pull off big, bold and extravagant pieces without looking like Lady Gaga. The main key is to keep the rest of your outfit somewhat minimal, but there’s more… Read More »How to wear a statement necklace

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If you tend to carry extra weight in your tummy area, you might think skinny jeans are completely out of the question. We beg to differ. Check out our tips for wearing skinny jeans if you have a little extra in the middle. Stick with the middle ground Forget the low-rise. And the high-waist, for… Read More »How to wear skinny jeans: If you have a tummy

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While you might think skinny jeans — by virtue of their somewhat discouraging name — are only for the super-skinny we see no reason why every girl, including plus size, can’t rock whatever trend they like. There are ways to maximize your style, however, while minimizing any potentially unfortunate (and unflattering) side-effects. The trick to… Read More »How to wear skinny jeans: If you’re plus size

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Being a professional woman, especially these days, does NOT mean you have an income — or budget — befitting your hard work OR your position. Unfortunately, no one you work with cares how broke you are (darn it!) and expects you to show up looking, well, professional. And then there’s also the old adage, ‘dress… Read More »How to shop New York & Company

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We’ve all heard about a friend (or a friend’s ex-boyfriend’s third cousin) selling goods on Etsy.com — and you know at Budget Fashionista we’re BIG fans of the unique/fun/quirky/vintage fashion items you can find there. But, as a novice Etsy shopper, the whole world of Etsy-ness can be more than a wee bit overwhelming. Just… Read More »How to shop Etsy

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Ah, Goodwill . We know what you’re thinking — how to shop Goodwill involves coming home with sequined holiday sweaters and acid wash mommy jeans. Well, there is some of that — but you may not realize that amidst the trove of fashion faux-pas, there are some bonafide gems to be discovered. If you can… Read More »How to shop Goodwill

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