What Happened to Le Tote?
Le Tote should have been a dream come true for fashion lovers. The fashion rental… Read More »What Happened to Le Tote?
Catherine Brock
Catherine Brock is a financial analyst-turned-writer who loves fashion, food, and horses. And her husband and two kids. And money, which pays for all the above. She began wearing clothes at a young age, so those fashion credentials run deep. She's skilled at layering, avoiding navy-and-blue outfit combos, and shopping for bargains. Mostly, Brock is very opinionated about being stylish without overspending. Those opinions have earned her placements on the BBC News, USA Today, MSN Money, Fox2 St. Louis, ABC7 Chicago, CBS2 Los Angeles, WGN Chicago, WCPO Cincinnati…read more.
These 4 Walmart+ Perks Are Worth $800 Annually
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These 8 Amazon Prime Hacks Are Worth $1,492 Annually
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Amazon Prime, Walmart+, or Target Circle 360: Which Shopping Membership Is Best?
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Inflation Report: Weird Stuff That Costs More & What To Do About It
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Social Security’s Short Timeline: 5 New Money Moves to Make Now
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Define Your Style: A 6-Minute Guide
There is one question I field more than any other from friends and followers: How… Read More »Define Your Style: A 6-Minute Guide
6 Fall Knits Inspired by Gigi Hadid’s Instagram
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6 Small Style Skills to Defeat Fashion Envy for Good
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Don’t Try This at Home: 10 Ways to Raise Cash Fast
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Mother-of-the-Bride Dress Shopping: 8 Musts for a Fun, Low-Stress Experience
Before my daughter’s wedding in 2022, I tried on at least 14 mother-of-the-bride dresses. The… Read More »Mother-of-the-Bride Dress Shopping: 8 Musts for a Fun, Low-Stress Experience
Mastering Monochrome: Styling All-Black Outfits on a Budget
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Treat Wrinkles After 40 With These 7 Powerful OTC Skincare Ingredients
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How to Shop for Clean Beauty Products Online
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8 Signature Accessory Ideas for the 40+ Fashionista
Victoria Beckham loves giant sunglasses. Diane Keaton is a hat fanatic. Sarah Jessica Parker favors… Read More »8 Signature Accessory Ideas for the 40+ Fashionista
6 Summer 2024 Bag Trends to Try Now
The bag you carry speaks volumes about your personality or mood. A structured laptop bag,… Read More »6 Summer 2024 Bag Trends to Try Now
How to Personalize Gifts Without Overspending
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How to Be Fashionable After 70
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Business Blazer: 6 Chic Blazer Outfits to Wear to Work
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Gut Instincts: How to Unlock Radiant Skin from the Inside Out
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Zuvi Halo Hair Dryer: Read This Before You Buy
Thanks to Zuvi for sponsoring this post. All opinions are mine. Here’s the promise: The… Read More »Zuvi Halo Hair Dryer: Read This Before You Buy
7 Ways to Waterproof Your Spring Look Under $50
It’s raining today and I’m worried about my baby blue trench coat. The coat is… Read More »7 Ways to Waterproof Your Spring Look Under $50
The 7 Fashion Essentials Women 40+ Need in 2024
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Should You Go Cheap on Eyeglass Frames?
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Sexy Prom Dresses: Parents Weigh In
My daughters are in their 30s, so I haven’t been prom dress shopping in ages.… Read More »Sexy Prom Dresses: Parents Weigh In
Fragrance As Accessory: How to Build the Perfect Scent Wardrobe
Fashion and style are dominated by visual elements — a ruffle at the neckline or… Read More »Fragrance As Accessory: How to Build the Perfect Scent Wardrobe
Top 7 Bridesmaid Dress Trends of 2024
If a fall wedding is in your future, congratulations! Amidst the chaos of sending save-the-date… Read More »Top 7 Bridesmaid Dress Trends of 2024
How to Wear the Color Peach
Peach Fuzz is Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024. You know what that means: It’s… Read More »How to Wear the Color Peach
Virtual Fashion for High-End Style on the Cheap
If you can’t stomach the price tag for a real-life luxury trench coat or hoodie,… Read More »Virtual Fashion for High-End Style on the Cheap
Spring 2024 Fashion Trends: 36 Trendy, Affordable Pieces to Wear Now
Soon enough, we’ll be able to lose the scarves and puffy coats in favor of… Read More »Spring 2024 Fashion Trends: 36 Trendy, Affordable Pieces to Wear Now
3 Dry Skin Myths That Could Spoil Your Next Vacation
You’re embarking on the trip of a lifetime to explore distant lands, bask in different… Read More »3 Dry Skin Myths That Could Spoil Your Next Vacation
How to Score 2024’s Hottest Jewelry Trends on a Budget
The Spring/Summer 2024 runways have long been over. As always, they’ve left behind thousands of… Read More »How to Score 2024’s Hottest Jewelry Trends on a Budget
Davines: Put This Sustainable Hair Care Brand on Your Radar
They say if something isn’t broken, you shouldn’t fix it. I routinely fail to follow… Read More »Davines: Put This Sustainable Hair Care Brand on Your Radar
Fading Acne Scars: 14 Best Treatment Options
Ugh, acne scars. Even if you’ve found a regimen to keep pimples at bay, past… Read More »Fading Acne Scars: 14 Best Treatment Options
Look Rich on a Budget: 9 Pieces to Shop Now
Learning how to look rich on a budget is a primary goal of any Budget… Read More »Look Rich on a Budget: 9 Pieces to Shop Now
10 Wool Sweater Outfit Ideas for Cozy, Chic Style in 2024
Thank the fashion gods: Cozy knits are trending during this unusually cold and wet winter.… Read More »10 Wool Sweater Outfit Ideas for Cozy, Chic Style in 2024
Leather Moto Jacket: Where to Get One for Less (Fanjackets Review)
Thank you to FanJackets for sponsoring this review of the brand’s quilted black leather moto… Read More »Leather Moto Jacket: Where to Get One for Less (Fanjackets Review)
The Celebrity Beauty Line You Can Buy on Amazon Dazzles at the Golden Globes
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Sneak Peek: 6 Red Carpet Fashion Trends Celebs Will Wear in 2024
Get the scoop on what celebrities will be wearing in the upcoming awards season with… Read More »Sneak Peek: 6 Red Carpet Fashion Trends Celebs Will Wear in 2024
The Style Trends to Keep and Drop in 2024
This post outlines seven fashion trends from last year that are still wearable in 2024… Read More »The Style Trends to Keep and Drop in 2024
6 New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 and the Tools You Need to Keep Them
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6 Gel Nail Alternatives for Your Best Manicure
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Photogenic Fast: Beginner Tips for an Amazing Instagram Feed
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Buy Online Pick up in Store Same Day: 8 Options for Last-Minute Gifts
Surprise — Christmas is days away. If you haven’t finished your gift shopping yet, you’re… Read More »Buy Online Pick up in Store Same Day: 8 Options for Last-Minute Gifts
8 Essentials for a Stylish New Year’s Eve Party
Ready to host your best New Year’s Eve party ever? Whether you have a standing… Read More »8 Essentials for a Stylish New Year’s Eve Party
Expert Advice: What to Wear to an Office Holiday Party
What to wear to the office holiday party? Fashion experts from Karen Miller and Boohoo… Read More »Expert Advice: What to Wear to an Office Holiday Party
Cozy Girl Style: The Scoop on the TikTok Fashion Trend
If comfort is your priority in fashion, the trends have shifted your way. Get ready… Read More »Cozy Girl Style: The Scoop on the TikTok Fashion Trend
Best Women’s Underwear Brands for Wherever Life Takes You
I’d love to say that underwear has one job: look good under your clothes. But… Read More »Best Women’s Underwear Brands for Wherever Life Takes You
What Is My Style? 25 Personalities & the Styles They Love
The TV show “Gilligan’s Island” featured two very distinct versions of female style: sweet country… Read More »What Is My Style? 25 Personalities & the Styles They Love
These 27 Amazon Black Friday Deals Are Trending
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28 Clever and Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Her Under $50
In search of the best gifts for her in 2023? Here are my top picks… Read More »28 Clever and Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Her Under $50
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8 Free Coupon Browser Extensions to Save You Money
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12 Best All-Natural Beauty Gifts for Her Under $40
For the green fashionista in your life, here are 12 all natural beauty gifts designed… Read More »12 Best All-Natural Beauty Gifts for Her Under $40
9 Places to Shop Unique Clothes for Women
Tired of the same-old, same-old? When the clothes in your closet look just like the… Read More »9 Places to Shop Unique Clothes for Women
How to: Street Style for Women
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What’s Trending in Makeup and the Cheap Amazon Products to Match
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Best Beauty Routines for Managing Varicose Veins
Can we talk about varicose veins? I know a good number of you are in… Read More »Best Beauty Routines for Managing Varicose Veins
The Top Handle Bag: Where to Get This Chic Accessory for Less
Thank you to Levantine for sponsoring this review of the brand’s Layla top handle bag.… Read More »The Top Handle Bag: Where to Get This Chic Accessory for Less
Chicwish Review: Honestly, Here’s What You Get at Chicwish for $450
Thank you to Chicwish for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. I posted… Read More »Chicwish Review: Honestly, Here’s What You Get at Chicwish for $450
Preview: Top Amazon Prime Day Deals
Amazon Prime Day deals officially go live on October 10, 2023. Here’s a quick guide… Read More »Preview: Top Amazon Prime Day Deals
Mules for Fall: How to Wear Them + Styles to Shop
These fall days are too warm for winter boots, but too cool for summer sandals.… Read More »Mules for Fall: How to Wear Them + Styles to Shop
Leather Clothes are Trending: Here’s How to Wear Them
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Fall Trend Report: How to Style a Sweater Dress
The sweater dress is a fall classic every year. But this year, the slinky sweater… Read More »Fall Trend Report: How to Style a Sweater Dress
Fall Clothing Checklist: 9 Trendy Pieces You Need
Here’s what you’ve been waiting for: the ever-popular Budget Fashionista fall clothing checklist. Consider it… Read More »Fall Clothing Checklist: 9 Trendy Pieces You Need
Benefits of Taking Collagen: Fact & Fiction
Recent headlines remind us that Jenn Anniston and TV personality Emma Willis use collagen supplements… Read More »Benefits of Taking Collagen: Fact & Fiction
Buying Bridesmaid Dresses Online: 11 Tips for Success
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What to Wear While Traveling for the Holidays
If you have holiday travel plans on the calendar, you’re facing enough stress without having… Read More »What to Wear While Traveling for the Holidays
7 Fall/Winter Runway Looks for Women Over 40
To write this piece on runway looks for women over 40, I spent a dedicated… Read More »7 Fall/Winter Runway Looks for Women Over 40
How to Earn and Save with Macy’s Star Rewards
If you’ve been around Budget Fashionista for a while, you know I regularly recommend the… Read More »How to Earn and Save with Macy’s Star Rewards
10 Women’s Chelsea Boots to Shop Now
Fall is a-coming and so it may be time to upgrade your footwear. The high-end… Read More »10 Women’s Chelsea Boots to Shop Now
The Best Fall Outfits for Women
Let’s talk about fall outfits for women. Over the summer months, your jeans, leggings, and… Read More »The Best Fall Outfits for Women
Farfetch Sale: 10 Designer Pieces to Shop Now for Less
Farfetch is having a sale with discounts of up to 60% on women’s apparel and… Read More »Farfetch Sale: 10 Designer Pieces to Shop Now for Less
10 Essential Summer Dress Styles
Here’s hoping the historic summer heat wave of 2023 is over. Why not ring in… Read More »10 Essential Summer Dress Styles
What to Buy at Thrift Stores: 5 Product Categories to Shop Secondhand
With interest rates going up again, you’re smart to cut back on credit card purchases.… Read More »What to Buy at Thrift Stores: 5 Product Categories to Shop Secondhand
What to Buy at the Fenwick Designer Sale
The Fenwick designer sale is happening now. And that means you can scoop up some… Read More »What to Buy at the Fenwick Designer Sale
What Kind of Sunglasses to Buy
We’re sweating through an historically hot and sunny summer, with no relief in sight. If… Read More »What Kind of Sunglasses to Buy
How to Wear Chunky Loafers from Newbella This Summer & Fall
Let’s talk about how to wear chunky loafers. Because this style’s been trending for long… Read More »How to Wear Chunky Loafers from Newbella This Summer & Fall
8 Summer 2023 Fashion Trends to Shop Now
Need a summer pick-me-up to take your mind off the heat? That’s as good a… Read More »8 Summer 2023 Fashion Trends to Shop Now
15 Small and Simple Ways to Save Money After Your Wedding
Earlier this year, we asked wedding experts to share their best money-saving wedding tips. If… Read More »15 Small and Simple Ways to Save Money After Your Wedding
8 Easy Hairstyle Ideas to End a Style Rut
When you’re in a style rut, you have three main options: You can change your… Read More »8 Easy Hairstyle Ideas to End a Style Rut
Summer Fashion and Beauty Deals 2023: What to Buy Right Now for $100 or Less
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How to Style a Midi Dress 7 (Easy) Ways
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Bergdorf Goodman Designer Sale: The 8 Pieces I’d Buy
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10 DIY Beauty Techniques to Learn Now
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The 12 Best Sewing Blogs & Shops for Aspiring Dressmakers
We all love that little thrill we get from finding an amazing dress on the… Read More »The 12 Best Sewing Blogs & Shops for Aspiring Dressmakers
How to Shop Midrange Fashion
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The 7 Best Affordable Purse Brands
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The Best of Old Navy Summer Clothes This Year
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How to Dress a Large Bust: 9 Styling Strategies
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What to Wear to a High School Reunion (and What Not to Wear)
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Get Instant Style with These 10 Zara Picks Under $100
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Spring Fashion for Women Over 60: 7 Must-Have Pieces
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8 Sundresses for Every Girl
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9 More Stunning Spring Shoe Trends to Shop Now
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Spring’s 7 Best Beauty Gifts For Mom
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8 Beautiful Mother’s Day Jewelry Gifts Under $100
Trying to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift can feel a bit like drinking from… Read More »8 Beautiful Mother’s Day Jewelry Gifts Under $100