Life on a budget

Category — Real Housewives of New York

Bethenny’s Pink Dress & Orange Pumps from Bethenny Ever After for under $70.

I am so happy that Bethenny is back on, she has always been one of my favorite housewives and has turned out to be the most successful one of the entire franchise. Along with her honesty and wit I appreciate Bethenny’s style, which is usually pretty affordable for a gal who is a self-made millionaire. Take a cue from the original Skinnygirl and pair bright pink with orange pumps for under $70. Take that Jill Zarin.

The Look for Less:

Pink Draped Ruched Mini Dress – $28

Qupid 156 Pump – $40

February 21, 2012   No Comments

The Look for Less: Leather Moto Jacket for $40.

Every celeb, Bachelorette star and reality Housewife owns a sexy leather moto jacket. It’s as common as them having extensions or a potential sex tape scandal. Since most of us aren’t funded by Bravo or ABC we can steal their moto look for less {sans real leather} thanks to my favorite place on earth next to H&M – Target. Shout out to Lori for the request! xx, tb

The Real:

GAP – $298 (sold out)

The Steal:

Target Xhiliration Moto Jacket – $39.99

October 26, 2011   No Comments

Bethenny’s Taffeta Tiered Skirt & Pendant Necklace from Bethenny Ever After.

Bethenny Frankel is one of those women you either love or hate. I happen to LOVE her: she is hilarious, loves a good deal and I’m addicted to her yoga DVD. I wasn’t planning on watching Bethenny Ever After but after catching the last few episodes I am hooked…I just pray Jill Zaran never makes a cameo. Get Bethenny’s two tiered taffeta skirt and initial pendant necklace on a budget and wear them while you watch the new season of NY Housewives, which will be substantially less funny without Bethenny.

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The Real: Wax Seal Necklace

Etsy - Ritzy Misfit- $30

Tiered Skirt Montage (Reals & Steals):

1. {looks just like:} Carven Tiered Puff Mini Skirt - Net-a-Porter – $455

2. Tiered Mini Skirt - ASOS – $32.27

3. Silk Blended Puff Dress - Forever21 – $24.80


March 21, 2011   1 Comment

Housewives of NY Reunion Show Fashion Faceoff.

I made it through the first part of the Housewives of NY Reunion show, but I literally had to turn off the second part due to a headache, which I’m pretty sure resulted from Jill Zaran’s voice. I was pleasantly surprised to see Alex’s hair and makeup looking good and almost all of the women were dressed in cute outfits (except Kelly whose dresses never seem to fit correctly). In between all the bickering and bitching, I managed to hunt down some deals for the Housewive’s reals.

Looking for something from the Housewives? Contact me.

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The Real – definitely Louboutins

The Steal:

Bow Tie Pumps

Urban Original – $24.90

The Steal:

Unlisted Pink Satin Peep Toes

Zappos – $49

The Steal:

Ruched Convertible Dress

Victoria’s Secret – $79

The Steal:

Off Shoulder Body Con Dress

ASOS – $33.82

June 16, 2010   1 Comment