the budgetista

Real vs. Steal: Diamond Shaped Cutout Ring.

thebudgetista — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:15:34 +0000

When I saw this diamond shaped cutout ring on Song of Style’s instagram I stayed up all night trying to find a look for less. I became a woman obsessed. After four hours I finally went to bed after realizing no one else had created an inexpensive option yet, even on Etsy. Tonight I was just scrolling through Forever21 jewelry and happened to come across this version of a diamond cutout ring for only $1.80. Yes, it won’t last you forever, but just buy yourself 20 of them and chuck them when they tarnish. It will still save you $400. Happy Friday! xx, tb

{via Song of Style}

Real: Art Youth Society Diamond Ring | $435

Steal: Forever21 Cutout Diamond Ring | $1.80

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the budgetista + vizcaya.

thebudgetista — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:47:54 +0000

My boyrfriend’s grandmother was a volunteer for 25 years at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami and we were lucky enough to get a personal tour last weekend. While I enjoyed learning about the room design and back story on the creator, Mr.Deering, my favorite part of the estate was strolling the gardens. My boyfriend’s favorite part was the pool, which was used in Ace Ventura Pet Detective. Go figure. If you are ever in Miami I highly recommend taking a few hours to visit Vizcaya. Here are some snapshots from our day. I am wearing a Forever21 dress that I bought at Plato’s Closet for $8 and had shortened. xx, tb

[I am obsessed with this staircase]

[me and the bf at the back of the estate]

[strolling the grounds]
[the infamous Ace Ventura pool]
[walking with my love]

[beautiful flowers in the garden]

Victoria’s Secret Semi-Annual Sale.

thebudgetista — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:22:20 +0000

It’s that time of year again…Victoria’s Secret is having its semi-annual sale and all of those items you’ve been coveting for months are now just a fraction of the price. Get free shipping on orders of $100 with code SHIP13. The sale ends June 11, so get shopping! xx, tb

Shop the Victoria’s Secret Semi-Annual Sale

Carrie’s Cut Out Neon Swimsuit from SATC.

thebudgetista — Fri, 31 May 2013 00:53:48 +0000

Am I the only person who still watches reruns of SATC like it’s a new show? Who cares about Game of Thrones when I can keep the Style channel tuned to SATC all day every day (except for my occasional jump to Bravo for Housewives). As I get older I realize just how much of SATC I can relate to and far ahead of the times the stylist Patricia Field was when styling Carrie’s outfits. I mean, a neon cut out swimsuit and lightning bolt necklace? This episode was 13 years ago! Amazing. Get Carrie’s look for less below and have a great weekend! xx, tb

Forever21 One Shoulder Monokini | $25

Forever21 Lightning Bolt Necklace | $2

Giuseppe Zanotti Lace-Up Suede High Heel Sandal.

thebudgetista — Thu, 30 May 2013 02:09:53 +0000

I first spotted these Giuseppe Zanotti Lace-Up Suede High Heel Sandals on Song of Style, then a few weeks later I am flipping through Instagram and see them on the lovely Candice Swaponel. I coveted them, checked out their unbelievable price online and stored them to my memory {also known as Pinterest}. Flash forward to today when I randomly happen to come across a killer Lace Up Suede Sandal look for less for only $40. You say coincidence, I say shoe destiny.

{via Song of Style}

{via Instagram}

Real: Giuseppe Zanotti Lace-Up Suede High Heel Sandal | $1,195

Steal: Necessary Clothing Roma Lace-Up High Heel Sandal | $40

The Bachelorette Season 9 Fashion, Episode 1.

thebudgetista — Tue, 28 May 2013 03:08:02 +0000

Happy Memorial Day! Hope you took advantage of all the killer sales going on this weekend, but if you missed them all because you partied too hard you still have time to get 20% off at ASOS with code TAKE20 until Tuesday night. Did you guys remember to watch The Bachelorette Season 9 premiere tonight? If you’re stalking Desiree’s silver gown get the look for less below. Hopefully her fashion game this season is in the same realm as Emily Maynard…one can dream.

{via}

Ralph Lauren Sequin Mesh Gown | $174

Nordstrom Memorial Sale!

thebudgetista — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:29:16 +0000

Hey budgetistas, I hope you are all having a great week. I’m sure we are all looking forward to this long Memorial Day weekend of (hopefully) traveling, partying, relaxing and/or shopping some killer sales. Make sure to check out the up to 40% off Nordstrom sale running today until June 2nd by clicking on the image below. Happy Thursday! xx, tb

What I’m Coveting:

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thebudgetista — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:40:33 +0000

Steve Madden Raelynn Studded Sandal | $76

Sole Society & Social Dress Shop Promo Codes.

thebudgetista — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:47:16 +0000

After much hydration and rest I am finally recovered my NYC trip last weekend and hope you are all having a nice [sober] week. Just wanted to give you the lowdown on the latest promo codes you should be checking out this week. Use code RSTYLE20 at checkout for 20% off your order at Sole Society and 25% off at Social Dress Shop with code DRESS25 at checkout, both are good until 5/31. Happy weekend! xx, tb

Sheila Open Toe Heel – $60

budgetista hearts NYC Part 2.

thebudgetista — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:05:06 +0000

On Day 2 in NYC, my cousin and I ordered room service to my room at Dream Downtown and then walked to The High Line to take in a view of the city. The High Line is a public park built on an historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side and it is a peaceful area where you can stroll. After hanging out at The High Line for awhile drinking Blue Bottle coffee, we walked to Magnolia bakery to taste test the cupcakes and enjoyed them in a local park [chocolate with sprinkles won!]. If you are as obsessed with Sex and the City as I am you remember Magnolia from the episode where Carrie and Miranda ate the cupcakes out front of the bakery. They are SO good and have a few locations in the city, a must try if you are visiting.

We brunched and lunched the day away, then we got ready back at Dream [which included dancing on the bed and self pictures of course] before heading to Le Poisson Rouge to check out Duke Dumont, a DJ who has the hit Need U [listen to it here]. We ended up standing right next to him on the stage and danced in front of a crowd of hundreds…a great end to my second day in the city.

I have to say one of the best things about my trip was spending quality time with my cousin [who basically moved into my hotel room for the weekend] and experiencing NYC life like a local. On Sunday, we met up with some of her girlfriends and drank our way through the city ending up at a karaoke bar where you get a private room to sing in as they serve you drinks, which lasted well into the night. After this weekend, I finally understand why they call it the city that never sleeps. The next morning we could barely get out of bed in time for check out and decided to lay in the grass at Central Park before I had to leave to catch my flight. My feet were so beat up from the weekend I had to wear my Converse on the last day to give them a rest. As I rode away from my cousin in a cab, I looked back and thought; even though we are miles apart, we’ll always have New York.

[checking out The High Line]
[sampling Magnolia cupcakes]
[living the dream at Dream Downtown hotel]

[Keepsake the Label Metallic Cut Out Skirt, again]

[street style]

[rockin my Converse in Central Park]