Alexis's Budget Style Blog August 2008 Archive

Today, at the Filene's Basement in Boston, MA, brides brave enough to fight hoards of other women for dresses are getting the deal of a lifetime. Twice a year, the ... Read More

That's always the question when the trends for the upcoming season hit the stores, at least for those of us on a budget. This fall, classic pieces like trench ... Read More

There is a chill in the air (when I stand near the A/C, at least), which has me thinking about all the clothes I need (read: want) to buy for ... Read More

Makeup has gotten complicated over the years. It's not enough to just dot a little foundation over any imperfections. Now we've got primers and concealers and finishing veils to deal ... Read More

We've still got plenty of time to wear our flip-flops and summer dresses, but I have to admit I am itching for the colder weather - and fall fashions ... Read More

Whether in spite of - or because of - the fact that I had to wear one for four solid years as part of my high school uniform, a crisp, ... Read More

What's a boy to do when he's trapped in a sewing room for 16 hours a day, with no real (or fake) UV rays in sight? If you watched "Project ... Read More

If you are shopping around for a new handbag, be sure to put Target on your list of stops. Find not only Gryson bags still available, but now Monica Botkier ... Read More

Is there anything more exciting than tearing into a just-hit-the-stores beauty product for the first time? Undoubtedly, but that small detail isn't going to put a damper on the thrill ... Read More

Mineral makeup may be all the rage, but it's not for everyone. The powder formulas have been known to cling to dry skin patches and settle into (and accentuate) fine ... Read More