Beauty & Fashion

  • How to Find and Wear a Little Black Dress for Less

    Since its debut in 1926, courtesy of fashion designer Coco Chanel, the little black dress has become a go-to outfit for many women. While there’s no shortage of high-end pickings, shoppers on a budget will find an abundance of cheap…

  • 10 Ways to Repurpose a Bridesmaid Dress

    All brides proclaim, “You’ll be able to wear it again.” No matter how wearable the bride may think it is, a traditional bridesmaid dress is likely to hang forlorn in the back of a closet. Most bridesmaid dresses are hardly…

  • 10 Beauty Hacks to Streamline Your Morning

    Who doesn’t want to squeeze in a couple more minutes of sleep in the morning? With a few smart tips, it’s possible to simplify a morning beauty routine and still look put together and ready for the day. Here are…

  • Designer Handbags: Can You Spot a Fake?

    Deciding to drop major dollars on a designer handbag is a weighty purchasing decision. So before you buy, get wise. Whether it’s Longchamp or Louis Vuitton, counterfeit bags are everywhere, from street corners to online stores and eBay. It’s all…

  • Best Shoe Sites for Budget Shoppers

    There’s something about a pair of shoes that lifts our spirits (and sometimes our height) when we need it most. If the shoe fits, it always fits, regardless how much weight we gain or lose. And so, when overcome with…

  • 6 Ways to Save on Essential Oils

    Essential oils are used most commonly for minor therapeutic purposes, from soothing an upset stomach to boosting energy to alleviating pain to inducing sleep, and so on. For consumers who abide by the oils’ perceived powers, taking the cure requires…

  • 10 Easy DIY Fashion Accessories

    A new fashion accessory has the power to instantly perk up an outfit. But running out to buy a new necklace, bracelet, or handbag isn’t always in the budget. With…

  • 10 Cheap Ways to Prevent and Soothe Sunburns

    It’s mid-summer and the sun is out in full force. Whether enjoying a backyard barbecue, long hike, or chilling by the pool, we’re exposed to the sun’s UVA and UVB…

  • 10 Tips for a Relaxing At-Home Spa Day

    From time to time we could all use a day of pampering to rejuvenate mind and body. The cost of indulging at a fancy spa can easily reach several hundred…

  • 10 Thrifty Beauty Tricks

    Whether it’s getting ready for a night out or a special event, or even primping for a selfie, perfecting a fresh, made-up face can be quite an undertaking. It’s not…

  • Lingerie for Less: Alluring Alternatives to Upscale Pieces

    It doesn’t matter what you wear; sexy is a state of mind. There’s no need to shell out hundreds of dollars for a few pieces of material that probably won’t…

  • 50 Cheap Health & Beauty Tips to Try

    Whether getting ready in the morning takes you two hours a day or a no-fuss routine gets you out the door in 15 minutes, we all have some sort of…