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8 Under $20: Plaid
Most people think of plaid as just for prepsters, but it can actually be pretty fashionable! Paired with boots, chunky knits, or dark colors, it’s perfect for the chillier months. But if you’re unsure about adding plaid to your wardrobe, the great news is it’s easy to incorporate it as little or as much as you’d like! Whether you opt for a plaid dress, coat or just accessories, there are lots of options out there that are also budget-friendly!
Budget Stylista: Seeing Spots
Lucky for people like myself with an eternal love for polka dots, designer heavy weights such as Marc Jacobs and Stella McCartney had us seeing spots for their F/W 2011 collections. Yes ma’am, the polka dot is big (but not literally) this season.

Budget Stylista: Not Your High School Uniform Plaid
Plaid is one of thing that never goes out of style, but I’m sure many ladies who had to wear a plaid skirt pre-university gag at the thought of wearing plaid again. While it’s true that it’s pretty difficult to ditch the school girl appearance with a pleated plaid skirt, there are many other ways to wear plaid.
Fashion Porn: Picking up the Check
This summer fashion is taking cues from one of our favorite girls from Kansas, who wore a memorable gingham dress on her journey along the yellow brick road. The modern day interpretation? Checked fabric made into everything from skirts to scarves.
Celebrity Chic on the Cheap: Jennifer Lopez Makes Plaid Glam
Jennifer Lopez has been one of my style icons for over a decade. As a supremely awkward adolescent girl, I used to watch her music videos and drool over her sexy, trendy, totally stunning outfits that she wore with the kind of confidence that I continue to marvel at to this day.
Shop Your Closet: Sweatshirt
It’s the week after Christmas, you’ve spent the weekend enjoying holiday treats and all you want to do is bum around the house. It’s cold outside. You’re cringing at the thought of stumbling out into the treacherous terrain, but you made plans to meet up with a friend.
Fashion Porn: Winter Coats
Now is probably one of the best times of the year to think about buying a winter coat. It’s before the first I’m-so-freaking-cold-why-haven’t-I-bought-a-new-coat day, but after stores have brought out loads of coats – and even marked some down! If you’re in need of a new coat this year (or just want something that doesn’t say North Face on the shoulder), Thanksgiving is the perfect time to pick one up.

Fashion Porn: Doin’ it in Plaid
Plaid is one of the 10 Modern Pieces Every Girl Should Own and the plaid shirt has become a uniform for both male and female college students. It’s easy to wear with jeans, super comfy, and looks good even when it’s been balled up on your floor and you only have 10 minutes to make it to class.
8 Under $20: Leggings
I’ll admit, a few years ago when leggings came back in style, I thought there was no way I’d wear them. In fact, I told everyone I knew that I’d rather “walk around pants-less than try and pass off some leggings as pants.” Obviously, I’ve since eaten my words.
Candy Dish: It’s Gettin’ Hot In Here
• The most delicious guys of 2009.
• Denise Richards looking for more publicity.
• Smartest t-shirt ever?
• Everyone’s mad for plaid.
• Get Taylor Swift’s curls.
• Does God hate Lady Gaga?
Fashion Porn: Cardigan Orgy
While the cardigan can be associated with our favorite childhood neighbour, Mr. Rogers, the cardigan is no longer just for old men. A cardigan is easily the most versatile piece of clothing you can own. Chicer than a hoody, the cardigan goes with everything, be it with jeans or over a dress.
Fashion Porn: Plaid Orgy
There are many ways to wear plaid, despite your shape, style or budget. Every type of clothing and accessory imaginable can be found in plaid this season. Whether you want to make a statement with a plaid coat, or embrace this trend secretly (via Victoria), there’s the perfect piece (or pieces!) out there for you.
8 Under $20: JC Penney
The recession is bad news for anyone looking to get a job, save some money or sell a house. But it’s great news for fashionistas! Stores that were once dowdy and just screamed “crazy cat lady” are bringing in new designers to create chic lines at lower prices.
Candy Dish: Who Isn’t Designing Clothes These Days?
• Pamela Anderson is a “fashion” designer.
• 8 habits that wreck a relationship.
• Jamie Kennedy is a dawg.
• We’re still mad for plaid.
• Megan Fox knows her role.
• Everyone needs a little purple in their closet.
Spring 2010 Fashion Week All-Stars
As fashion week wraps up, I already have a long shopping list of what I must find once Spring clothes hit the shelves. While I’m aware that this is months away, the collections this year were so beautiful that I’m going to have to start saving up in order to stock my closet with the affordable versions of the designs I saw this week.
8 Under $20: Wet Seal
This week the store of choice is Wet Seal. Not only does it have cute and trendy clothes on the cheap, if you order from the website there’s a flat rate shipping fee of $5, which you can order just by clicking on any (or all!) of the items below.