Just got word from TBF reader Shelia, that the Norma Kamali line is now available at Wal-Mart. We’ve been tracking this recent designer budget fashion line for a while now, so we’re glad that it has been finally released.  I was just there last week and didn’t see the line in the store, so it must have just been released. If you do head to Wal-Mart to check out the line, please send us your photos as well as your thoughts… Continue reading "Budget Shopping Alert: Norma Kamali at Wal-Mart line in Stores Now"

The best tips and trends from the Simply Good Media family of budget blogs:

~ Love florals both in your fashion and beyond? Check out The Budget Foodie’s tips for bringing a little blooming cheer to your table . . .

~ Checkers were a recent fashion trend, but if you weren’t on board with that maybe you’ll like ‘em on something a little more practical, like this DIY tray via The Budget Casa

Welcome to another exciting season of Shoptalk—Fashion and Lifestyle Podcast.

This season I’m chatting with some of my favorite peeps and brands like the editors of Lucky Magazine, TLC’s Doug Wilson, and financial guru Kelli Grant. Be sure to check out my two part interview with supermodel, mom, and CEO Iman (note: we discuss everything from mommy purses to the lack of models of color in fashion).

Today,… Continue reading "Shoptalk Lifestyle Podcast Series: TLC’s Doug Wilson"

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The Deal: Save 25% on Calvin Klein items at Figleaves.com, through Oct. 9

The Lowdown: Love Calvin Klein undergarments (and more) but not so crazy about the pricetag? Right now get the quality you love for less, and save 25% on Calvin Klein underwear at Figleaves.com. Need something suitable to wear underneath all those pretty holiday dresses you’ll surely be slipping into soon? Try this Calvin Klein 365 Sheer Plunge Bra, on… Continue reading "Save 25% on Calvin Klein Underwear at Figleaves.com: Daily Deal"

While we try to be as politically neutral as possible here on TBF, we have to admit one of our favorite new blogs is Mrs. O, a blog that follows the stylish dressing of Michelle Obama. Not that we think Cindy McCain (we’ve featured her several times) is a slumpy dresser, we just highly doubt that she would rock off the rack mall fashion like Mrs. O.

According to the Mrs. O blog, the dress shown above was purchased off the rack… Continue reading "Budget Fashion: Michelle Obama in H&M Dress"

What: Bootines, booties, ankle boots, everywhere

What We Say: Last year, the bootine was THE shoe for fall. Well, this year isn’t very original, but once again the bootine (or bootie, or ankle boot, or whatever you wish to call it) is super hot again. Still perplexed on how to wear it? Don’t be, because it’s more versatile than you think—pair them with a pencil skirt and button down blouse; a sweater dress;… Continue reading "The Bootine: Hot Again for Fall 2008"

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