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30 Sweatshirts You Can Actually Wear Out

15 Beanies To Top Off Your Winter Game

The Coziest PJs For The Longest Night Of The Year

What To Buy At Pixie Market With $100 Or Less

Life ain't easy when you've got Moët taste and a Bud Light budget. You want winter coats with luxe embellishments, pleated skirts with metallic flair,

by Banu Ibrahim

The Coolest Party Dresses For Your Budget

It’s barely the second week of December, and you've probably hit up at least a few holiday parties already. And, there’s plenty more where that came

by Bobby Schuessler

35 Stocking Stuffers You'll Want For Yourself

There’s nothing like waking up on Christmas morning, racing downstairs (or three feet to the left if you’re in a NYC apartment), and spotting a few

by Bobby Schuessler

What You Should Buy At Nasty Gal With $50 Or Less

Budgeting is tough, especially when there are some things (ahem, Seamless) we simply refuse to give up. Of course, you shouldn't let your wardrobe take a

by Banu Ibrahim

How To Master Cold-Weather Style Like A Canadian

Like it or not, we have to get real about the two most dreaded words in our vocabulary: Polar Vortex. While our winter-wardrobe MO boils down to staying

by Banu Ibrahim

What To Buy At Anthropologie Right Now With $100 Or Less

There are too many Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales to possibly recount right here. But, the savings don't start or stop with these lists. Is there

by Banu Ibrahim

This Instagram Will Make You Forget All About French Girl Style

Frenchies, we applaud your monochromatic palette, luxe shapes, and refined feminine simplicity. That said, when it comes to looking for inspiration

by Banu Ibrahim

What To Buy At Topshop Right Now With $100 Or Less

Chances are you've already started on your holiday shopping for others. So, your budget is undoubtedly going to be tight when it comes to treating

by Banu Ibrahim

This ASOS-Filled Instagram Is Everything

Like the rest of the fashion community, our R29 staff is obsessed with ASOS. After all, the London-based retailer is home to every clothing item you could

by Banu Ibrahim

What To Buy At Mango Right Now With $50 Or Less

When shopping on a budget, we've got one non-negotiable: Sacrificing style is not an option. When all is said and done, we need clothes that look

by Banu Ibrahim

This Instagrammer Will Help You Channel California Cool

All Katy Perry pop songs aside, California is more that just a state; it's a state of mind. This particular mindset has become synonymous with laid-back

by Banu Ibrahim

23 Travel Bags That Aren't A Pain To Carry

There's no doubt the duffel bag is a great travel companion. Its oversized-ness and flexible dimensions are an over-packer's dream. (You never know when

by Banu Ibrahim

Under-$50 ASOS Finds That Only Look Expensive

It's easy to get carried away at ASOS. The e-commerce site is home to over 850 different brands, and that doesn't even account for its in-house labels —

by Banu Ibrahim

This Instagram Account Proves That Goth Can Also Be Girly

There's a lot more to goth style than simply wearing all black. Monochrome outfits worthy of a second glance call for a level of finesse. Which is

by Banu Ibrahim

What To Buy At American Eagle Right Now With $50 Or Less

Shopping for a new wardrobe on a budget is tough. Even if you're bound to cave on the occasional splurge (jewelry, anyone?), it's safe to say we all

by Banu Ibrahim

17 Pajamas Sets To Make That Extra Hour Of Sleep Even Better

This is going to be a great weekend, and not just because your Lizzie McGuire costume is going to win Instagram. Come Sunday morning, you'll be

by Banu Ibrahim

Retro Obsessives Need To See This New Accessories Collab

While some mid-century staples have yet to resurface (sorry, poodle skirts), other '50s mainstays are being reimagined in all kinds of modern collections

by Banu Ibrahim

Follow This Fall-Lovin' Instagram, Now

Pipping hot apple cider, cozy knits, and boot-worthy temperatures are just a few of fall's best attributes. Being incredibly photogenic is another, and

by Banu Ibrahim

Your New Party Shoes Are Waiting At J.Crew

For those who are keen on keeping tabs, it's been about six months since Sophia Webster's last footwear collaboration with J.Crew. Thankfully, the wait is

by Banu Ibrahim

What To Buy At Free People With $100 Or Less

Finding the perfect pieces to elevate your fall wardrobe is one thing. Scoring designer-level fashions without sacrificing a month's rent? Now, that's

by Banu Ibrahim

Proof That Workwear Can Be Edgy, Too

Dressing for success may be an outdated adage, but the essentials behind it definitely aren't. There are some pieces — like shirtdresses, pencil skirts,

by Banu Ibrahim

Natalie Joos' Defense Of The Practical Bag

Clutches have become a popular commuter choice this season, with work-appropriate pouches and oversized envelope styles finding their way into our

by Banu Ibrahim

Forever 21 Enlists The Simpsons For Its Latest Collab

All BuzzFeed quizzes aside, there's one easy way to prove you are a true '90s child: If your TV time centered around The Simpsons — the longest-running

by Banu Ibrahim

The Non-Basic Button-Ups Your Wardrobe NEEDS

Open anyone's closet and you're sure to find a certain key player: the button-up. C'mon, we all have at least one (if not dozens). It's arguably one of

This Latest Fashion Collab Is Super Trippy

Pharrell for Moncler, Beck for Warby Parker, and Olivia Palermo for Westward Leaning are just a few recent team-ups proving eyewear labels are looking to

by Banu Ibrahim

30 Beanies You'll Want To Wear Every. Single. Day.

Beanies have more going for them than just keeping your noggin warm or hiding your unruly hair. If you don't believe us, Google image search"Cara

by Banu Ibrahim

Only Have $50 To Spend This Fall? Forever 21 Is Looking Good

Shopping fall trends on a budget can be a daunting task. Often, you find yourself straddling the line between cheesy and chic. So, when the rare occasion

by Banu Ibrahim