Budget Fashion

Friday, July 3. 2009

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Sparkly Sequins

This Independence Day, set off your own sartorial fireworks with glitzy sequin-embellished fashions. Have a Happy Fourth of July, everyone!

Sequinned leggings pack more drama than a cocktail dress when paired with a sultry tunic and sky high heels. Or, rock 'em with a white tank and your Converse All-Stars to a family BBQ. Oh yes. (Swirl sequin legging, $59, Bebe.com)

These sequin bermuda shorts are the epitome of laid-back luxury. Equally appropriate for celebrating our nation's birth or grabbing cocktails with your girlfriends. (Sequin bermuda shorts, now $139, shopadam.com)

A sequinned hoodie is both a dazzling fashion statement and practical cover-up. Let's see those pesky mosquitoes try and get past this protective layer of paillettes! (Silk georgette sequined hoodie, now $180, Spiegel.com)

This linen dress gets dressed up with a cheerful display of sequin flowers. Consider it a subtle declaration of your impeccable taste. (Sequin Trim Linen Dress, $29, TwelvebyTwelve.com)

Grab a cold one and catch up with friends while wearing this deliciously shiny tank top. It's totally casual yet utterly chic. (Racerback sequin tank, $29.50, Express.com)

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Thursday, July 2. 2009

Cheap, Cheaper, Cheapest: Giraffe Tee

CHEAP: Nerdy Giraffe Tee, $24.50 at Delia's

CHEAPER: Couple Giraffe Tee, $12.80 at Forever 21

CHEAPEST: Giraffe Tee, $10 at Charlotte Russe

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Would You Wear: Message Tees?

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria wore a cute a stylish message tee to the Ken Paves hair salon in LA.

Message tees, while nothing new, seem to ebb and flow in terms of popularity. But one thing's for sure: Message tees help you make a statement, whether it's expressing your political views or showing off your wild side. I thought I had "outgrown" message tees, but lately I find myself strangely attracted to wordy tops (like this one). I think there's a message tee out there for everyone, you just have to find the right message (duh!).

How about you, are you a fan of wearing message tees? Who stocks the best message tees in town?

Where to Shop for the Best Message Tees on a Budget (They're pretty much all budget-friendly! Gotta love that.)

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Wednesday, July 1. 2009

Beyonce Launches Sasha Fierce Collection

Beyonce Launches Sasha Fierce for Dereon Juniors Clothing Collection

Looks from Sasha Fierce for Dereon, singer Beyonce's juniors clothing line.

Beyonce is launching a new juniors clothing line called Sasha Fierce for Deréon codesigned with her mother, Tina Knowles. The name of the collection plays off the singer's on-stage alter ego, of course, and the collection—which includes clothing, handbags, footwear, eyewear, lingerie and jewelry—is said to be inspired, in part, by Beyonce's Thierry Mugler concert costumes. Translation: Look for one-shoulder frocks, bodysuits, leather-like jackets, ripped jeans and leggings, and expect "over-the-top" accessories, chains, mixed metals, studded shoes and oversize sunglasses. Prices for pieces in the collection will range from $25 and $75, and Sasha Fierce for Dereon will be available just in time for back-to-school shopping at Macy's, Dillard's and specialty stores. Now I'll have two reasons to head to Macy's this fall (the other reason being the upcoming August launch of Rachel Roy for Macy's.)

Are you looking forward to this line?

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Tuesday, June 30. 2009

Reader Request: KAiN Label Tops Look for Less

Lindsay Lohan in a KAIN Label silk blend top

KAiN Label's luxe tanks and tees, which can cost up to $90, have a sexy worn-in look and are made with a touch of silk for a soft and light feel. Get the look that slebs such as Lindsay Lohan, Audrina Patridge and Erin Wasson love with these 7 fab budget-friendly alternatives (made with silk-blends, too!):

1) Silk Scoop Woven Tunic, available in turquoise, pink or green, $19.80 at Forever21.com
2) Silk Blend Pocket Tank, available in lavender, grey or white, $9.80 at Forever21.com
3) Silk Blend Ribbed Tank, available in navy, olive or charcoal, $9.80 at Forever21.com
4) Short Sleeve Silk-Blend Knit Top, now $8.99 at Forever21.com
5) Silk Blend Polished Metal Button Top, royal blue or black, $19.80 at Forever21.com
6) Silence & Noise Silk Front Pocket Tee, $48 at UrbanOutfitters.com
7) Mixed Silk Cropped Tank, available in white, black or army, now $14.49 at bebe.com

Browse these and more great options after the jump...

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