{budget}fab*

spring break

Posted on 19. Mar, 2010 by janelle.

The Budget Fab team will be going on “spring break” next week.  We will return to posting the week of March 29th.  In the meantime, check out some of our favorite blogs…

Young House Love
The Look 4 Less
Stuff Under Twenty
Hostess with the Mostess
Frugal Fashionista

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fab* find: liberty of london maxi dress

Posted on 17. Mar, 2010 by janelle.

I saw this Liberty of London maxi dress at Target last night.  The picture doesn’t even do it justice - it’s so cute!  All the buzz about the Liberty of London collection and how adorable it is is no exaggeration.  Be sure to head to target to see for yourself.  And don’t forget to wonder [...]

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before traveling out of the country…

Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by janelle.

…don’t forget to call your credit card company!
You’ll need to let them know your travel dates and destination. If you don’t give the company a heads up, any charges you make outside of the country may be considered fraudulent and they’ll put a freeze on your account.  We wouldn’t want something like that happening now [...]

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fab* friday round-up

Posted on 12. Mar, 2010 by janelle.

Things behind the scenes at {budget}fab* have been a bit hechtic lately, so sorry for the light posting. We’ll be back to a more regular schedule next week.
For those in the DC area, we’re really hoping you’ll be able to make it out this weekend to the ShoeFabulous Shoe Drive.
Other {blog}fab*…

Take a look at the [...]

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diy fab*: woven cork tray

Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by janelle.

This fab* do-it-yourself project comes from Design Sponge.  Click here to see how you can get this look for your home.

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who was your oscar best dressed choice?

Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by janelle.

1. Sandra Bullock 2. Zoe Saldana 3. Gabourey Sidibe
4. Jennifer Lopez 5. Nicole Richie 6. Rachel McAdams
7. Queen Latifah 8. Monique 9. Anika Noni Rose
So… Who was your favorite? Was it someone not pictured above? Leave us a comment below letting us know.

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fab* friday round-up

Posted on 05. Mar, 2010 by janelle.

On {budget}fab*…

Get Lala Vasquez’s blazer look for less!
Feathers are in! Make a fashion statement with this trend.
Check out pics from some of the events we’ve planned on Flickr.

Other {blog}fab*…

Great DIY projects from Design Sponge.
DC folks, West Elm’s downtown location is closing but they are selling their inventory at 20% off
Nude is a big color [...]

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ct bites: sesame seed

Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by janelle.

One of my favorite places in Connecticut to go for lunch is Sesame Seed, a charming (and SUPER yummy) Mediterranean restaurant in Danbury, CT.  They have the BEST tabouli and the hummus… AMAZING!  Everything they serve is fresh and delicious. Not going to be in this area any time soon?  Try making your own tabouli [...]

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unexpected cleaners

Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by janelle.

While perusing one of my favorite blogs, Young House Love, I saw a post on realsimple.com’s list of 10 unexpected natural cleaners.  A few of the items on the list include…
Use ketchup to: Remove tarnish from copper and brass cookware. Squeeze ketchup onto a cloth and rub it on pots and pans. They should go [...]

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event fab* on flickr

Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by janelle.

Not only do we love sharing with you fun, budget-friendly, tips on events and entertaining - we love to plan events!  Visit us on Flickr to see pics of events members of the {budget}fab* team have had a hand in planning.  Interested in getting help from {budget}fab* on your next event?  No problem!  We can [...]

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