Try the Gap's Black Pants Collection and Get 20% Off | The Budget Fashionista

Try the Gap's Black Pants Collection and Get 20% Off | The Budget Fashionista

I have to say the pants are cute! And coming in sizes 0-20 makes them worth a look!

Over at....

The Budget Fashionista, Ms Kathryn gives us the heads up on another online shopping site....

Shopseen.com: Site Review

I went over and took a look and I definitely think the premise is worthwhile!

I mean really, how many times have you stumbled upon a sale that you wish you could share with others? :-)

An interesting review....

Of a new shopping/auction site from The Budget Fashionista...

Pikaba.com: Site Review

As you know...

I mostly ignore what celebs wear.

But every once in a while I come across a great outfit that can work for the 50+!

The Budget Fashionista hooks us up with this one...who'd have thuk it would be a Paris Hilton outfit! :-O

Look for less: Paris Hilton

The dress is so classic - and the Emilia Day Dress is a wonderful budget friendly alternative! You name the occasion, this dress can work it...well maybe not a T-Ball game, but you get my drift!

The Budget Fashionista....

Has a fun new feature...

Designer Dictionary

So if your designer literacy needs a bit of brushing up - here's the place to go!

Yes it's that time again...

And as ever, Ms. Kathryn the The Budget Fashionista gives us the heads up...

Pantone Fall 2009 Color Forecast: New York Fashion Week

Looks like the trend for muted color palettes will continue on for the fall...

In these tough financial times.....

The trusty designer "bridge" lines are becoming the go to alternative for the thrifty lady of style (Personally, they've been my go to for years!).

Over at The Budget Fashionista, the always fabulous Ms. Kathryn gives us a refresher primer on these budget friendly designer lines...

Discount Designer Lines: A Comprehensive List

Happy 5th Birthday Budget Fashionista!....

And, damn! Is it time for New York Fashion Week again? :-O

Top Five Fashion Week Posts: The Budget Fashionista’s 5th Anniversary

A few fun things...

From the wonderful Budget Fashionista.....

Colorful Bridal Gowns, Coach Contest, Cute Necklaces: Web Round Up

By the by...I went over to Brickfish (Which is a concept unto itself!) to check out the Coach contest entries...and I have to say there's some pretty impressive work being submitted!

Maybe it's time for Coach to take a page from Freddy and Ma and provide the ability for customers to custom create their own tote - hey they've already got a template! ;-)

Over at The Budget Fashionista....

She's doing a poll on pantyhose - do you or don't you...

Panty Hose: Daily Poll

Personally, I'm a believer in wearing pantyhose just about always - even under pants.

But I can see from the results that I'm a rapidly dying breed on this one!

Go on over and make your voice heard! ;-)

The Budget Fashionista's Yearly Shopping Survey.....

Is up and online!

The Budget Fashionista's Annual Shopping Survey

Go on over and make your fashionista voice heard! ;-)

Way back in the distant past....

Well last year about this same time....

I did a post on the ever classic shirt dress....

Spring Ode to the Shirt dress

Well it looks like the shirt dress remains one of THE staples for this spring as well...

The Budget Fashionista - The Shirt Dress - High vs Low

A Bluefly Sale Head's Up....

From the The Budget Fashionista....

Bluefly Coupon: President’s Day Sale Extra 20% off - Ends 2/19 at 6:00am

I took a look around and I have to admit...if you're looking for a nice leather handbag at a good price point you'll want to surf on over and take a look!

Speaking of Handbags....

The Budget Fashionista and Baghaus is having a kick-a** contest...





Win This: 12 months, 12 Fabulous Handbags from Baghaus.com

A free handbag a month? What's not to love!

The mid-lenght skirt...

Or the Midi as we called it back in the day, takes center stage.

The Budget Fashionista gives the heads up:

Trend Alert - The Midi Length Skirt

Now you have to make sure that this skirt fits just right -- but if you do, it's a look that can do women of all ages right!

Renovations all around!

Two of my favorite sites have renovated their look....

Ms. Kathryn has totally changed the look of The Budget Fashionista

And Baghaus.com has done the same!

Over at The Budget Fashionista.....

Chadwicks Becomes Stylish

I posted back in May on Chadwick's attempt to bring in a better line of clothes -- I haven't gone by their site in a while, but I'm glad to hear that they continue to bump up their style offerings!

She continues the Chadwick's theme with sale info:

Daily Deal: Chadwick's Winter Savings

And you might want to get a bag to go with that new coat:

Daily Deal: Endless.com Big Bag Sale

As ever, Ms. K clues you on how to dress well for less!

Over at....

The Budget Fashionista, Ms. Kathyrn gives petite ladies leads on places to find that indispensable jacket:

Petite Fashion: The Jacket

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.....

Actually you'd almost have to be living under a rock not to know that!

Still, it's well worth noting!

But first things first.....

If you haven't gotten your yearly mammogram this year (or maybe for several years) stop what you're doing (yes, even reading this blog!) get on the horn and make an appointment!

And keep it - no excuses! It's one date that could actually save your life - rather than potentially ruin it!

And if you want to give to this worthy cause - well you can throw a stone in any direction and find a way! But if you're looking for ideas....

1. The Budget Fashionista is rockin' it, not only by featuring products and services that are donating 100% of their net proceeds to breast cancer research and treatment but TBF herself is donating one dollar for every published comment posted on her site this month to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

So go on over, make your opinion heard on one of the posts!

2. Not only does Payless have a Bogo (Buy one, get the 2nd item 1/2 off) going on right now, but you can also contribute to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure by buying this lovely little wrist bracelet:



It's a stylish spin on the pink rubber bracelet, don't ya think? Oh and on top of doing good, you get a $5.00 off $25.00 coupon for your next Payless purchase.

Good and good for ya!

Trends for Fall '07 - Menswear Style!

Looks like that perennial favorite, Menswear for women, is back again this fall...

What to Buy Fall 2007: Menswear for Women

Personally, I'm thrilled about this on several levels, not the least of which is that menswear is going to be a heck of a lot more flattering to my post 50+ frame than the whole baby doll thing that has been rampant this spring and summer. I also tend to be a classicist when it comes to dressing and the tailored look of menswear definitely fits that look.

I agree with the Budget Fash - tailor jackets and pants have become something of a staple for women's wardrobes for years now - why the special name for it?

Anyway, for the first time in a couple of seasons, I'm actually looking forward to a runway trend making it's way down the fashion food chain to something I can afford!