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Alexis's Budget Style Blog April 2008 Archive

By Alexis Webster, About.com Guide to Budget Style

Mineral Mania

Monday April 28, 2008
It seemed like an overnight phenomenon: bareMinerals went from being an infomercial joke (swirl, tap and buff, ladies!) to a beauty must-have. I resisted only until the starter kit was ... Read More

Green Savings

Tuesday April 22, 2008
Despite my penchant for petroleum-based lip products, I really am a bit of a tree hugger. Since I also like to hang on to my money as much as possible, ... Read More

Cheap Tricks

Tuesday April 22, 2008
With political uncertainty, a volatile housing market and rising gas prices, I wasn’t surprised to read that consumer spending was down (way down!) in March. And while I’m not cutting ... Read More

Fancy Pants

Sunday April 13, 2008
Oops, I did it again. In a moment of shopping weakness, I spent more than $200 on a pair of jeans instead of shopping around for a cheaper option. The ... Read More

Label Lust

Wednesday April 9, 2008
I am no slave to labels, but I have to admit to making a special trip to Target on Sunday morning to check out their new – and much anticipated ... Read More

Natural Beauty

Wednesday April 9, 2008
Time was when we had to choose between looking good and doing good. After abandoning my beloved sugared maple lipstick due to Lancôme’s (former) animal testing ways, I employed a ... Read More

Color Shy?

Thursday April 3, 2008
I wouldn’t be caught dead in yellow. Wear orange? Not a chance. But I’m not about to let one of spring’s hottest trends pass me by, so I’m adding color ... Read More

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