Budget Stylist

Looking good without breaking the bank

My New Argyle Messenger Bag

Lately, I’ve been wanting a messenger bag for my laptop. I have a purse-style laptop bag, but I wanted something casual too.
Today at Walmart, I found this cute messenger bag from Eastport. It’s got a brown base with green and pink argyle trim. I love argyle! When I got home, I was glad to find [...]

Last year I bought some clothes that were made with “stretch” materials in them. I thought this would be a good idea because they would be comfortable and my weight, like many women’s weight, tends to fluxuate over about 3-4 lbs on any given day.
But I found that stretchy clothes made by the Faded Glory [...]

Too often, my bedtime wardrobe doesn’t get the attention it needs. My current pajama collection needs a major update. Most nights I resort to wearing old athletic shorts and old Tshirts. But I’m starting to realize that it’s important to pay attention to my sleepwear collection.
With experts recommending 7-8 hours of sleep a night, and [...]

Plus sized women do not have it easy. Not only does our culture seem to have a one track mind when it comes to what a woman’s body should look like, plus sized clothes are difficult to find and are not always fashionable.
And then there are swim suits.
But one company is making it easier for [...]

I’ve started making it a habit of reading reviews before I make purchases - especially if I’m going to buy online.  Amazon, Walmart, and Target all offer reviews on their sites.
I also participate in writing reviews in order to help other people make good purchases.
Something to keep in mind when reading reviews is that more [...]

I love bargain hunting. And there are plenty of stores to find great clothes and accessories on a budget. Here are my favorite places to shop without needing to whip out the credit card and rack up debt:

Walmart
Target
Ross Dress for Less
T.J. Maxx
Forever 21
Wet Seal
Gap Outlet
J.C. Penney
Payless Shoe Source
Shoe Department
Rack Room Shoes
Claire’s
New York & Company