9/5/08, Top Five Budget Shopping Tips: The Budget Fashionista’s 5th Anniversary»»
Fashion is one thing, but budget fashion is another, which of course is the premise TBF is based on. Kathryn knows whereof she speaks, and has long (five years to be exact) doled out practical advice for shopping without breaking the bank. Her top five budget shopping tips:
9/5/08, First Look: Jonathan Saunders for Target»»
What: Jonathan Saunders for Target, due to hit stores Oct. 5.
What We Say: Afraid fall/winter means dreary fashion? Not so, if you’re cruising the Jonathan Saunders offerings at Target, which include splashy prints and bold color—put together in an edgy, fashion forward, er, Jonathan Saunders
The Lowdown: dELiA*s is a great source for both junior-oriented clothing and trendy shoes and accessories for the rest of us. Where to start? Well, with so many hot footwear trends this fall, we love the oxford heel, like this
9/5/08, Top Five Shoptalk Interviews: The Budget Fashionista’s 5th Anniversary»»
As we count down to TBF’s 5th anniversary, we’re also counting down some of our favorite posts and features from TBF past. Here, a chance to listen in as Kathryn talks with some fashion-forward celebs:
5. Kathryn goes country with country western superstar Laura Bryna
In the past, only certain types of women have been able to truly pull off menswear , Katharine Hepburn among them. Right now though, aspects of menswear are appearing all over, giving everyone the opportunity to be a little androgynous. But don’t think of the 1980’s working woman blouse with the
The Lowdown: Arden B. has great items on sale now—including some super cute and trendy tops—so now’s the time to pick up something fun, like the 3/4 ruffle sleeved cardigan here (marked down from $78 to $39), perfect for transitioning into that
9/5/08, Top Five Favorite Kathryn Quotes, Part Deux: The Budget Fashionista’s Fifth Anniversary»»
A week or so ago, we rounded up five of our favorite quotes from The Budget Fashionista herself, Kathryn—but five really just wasn’t enough. Hence, another list—a second run at Kathryn’s top five takes on all things fashion:
Ah, Forever 21. High quality? Not so much. On trend and super affordable? Definitely. Which is why we wouldn’t suggest you purchase your entire wardrobe there, but when it comes to fun trendy pieces that you don’t want to invest your life savings in just to have them go out of style next week?
The Lowdown: Chadwick’s is a great source for those wardrobe basics, dresses and outerwear. Right now, get 15% off your order with the code, so it’s the perfect time to start fortifying your fall wardrobe, with something like this
9/5/08, Top Five Fashion Week Posts: The Budget Fashionista’s 5th Anniversary»»
The Budget Fashionista has been covering New York Fashion Week for years, and there’s nothing quite like Kathryn’s no-holds-barred take on the experience (this is the stuff you won’t find in Vogue, but you would expect to hear from your best girlfriend). We’ve rounded up our five faves from Fashion
Checkers and gingham have been updated with bright colors and modern cuts—meaning they’re no longer relegated to the farm. The trends been spotted on Reese Witherspoon, Ashlee Simpson and Lauren Conrad, and we have to say, they all look pretty cute and comfortable in their loose, button-down