Frugal Couture Archives

Some fashion collaborations prove when you dream big and work even bigger, anything can happen. The unexpected yet totally logical union between Who What Wear (yes, the world-famous style blog that documents anything and everything women, famous and otherwise, are wearing, or should be wearing) and superstore Target is one of those unique few.

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The Design Republik: Affordable, Limited-Edition Designs

Tina CraigNovember 4, 2015

When it comes to basics, I do a lot of my shopping at Zara, but there's nothing worse than wearing something and then seeing someone else wearing that exact same piece - and this is a common problem with Zara.

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Best Culottes Under $50: Calm, Cool, and Culotted

Tina CraigJune 25, 2015

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I dabble in culotte evangelism, and while my hubby has yet to appreciate the shaggy chic style, there’s no denying that these artfully tailored pants are trending.

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Trend Alert: Cool in Culottes

Tina CraigMay 13, 2015

As something that many of us wore in grade school, culottes (French for “women’s wide trousers”) don’t always win admirers in this day and age. My husband, for instance, is not a fan, but as for me? I’m loving my culottes moment.

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Frugal Snob Friday: GapFit

sharonDecember 5, 2014

I'm not exactly sure when Gap launched their sportswear collection, GapFit, but it's awesome. Not only are the prices lower than competitors like Lulu and Nike, but the fabrications are just as solid in terms of quality, they wash well, and they have a bunch of neutral prints and colors as well as brighter designs if that's your thing.

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