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diy centerpieces

Posted on 15. Jul, 2009 by racine.

Centerpieces for your reception,  bridal shower, or any party  have the potential to make or break the entire decor.  With that being said, they can also be quite pricey when purchasing centerpieces from a vendor.  Our remedy to this problem…do it yourself! 
There are three great places that come to mind when I think diy and [...]

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{budget}fab* bridal shower ideas

Posted on 13. Jul, 2009 by racine.

Alright all of my Maids and Matrons- of-Honor (MOH)!  It’s that time!  Time to plan the bridal shower of the century!  Lacking unique ideas to make this event stellar and unforgettable for your bride?  Don’t worry, {budgetfab* has you covered.  This post will highlight 2 very different bridal shower ideas and then give details as [...]

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dress me: kelly rowland

Posted on 09. Jul, 2009 by racine.

Kelly Rowland looks simply gorg at the iTunes Live Festival in London, England.  Recreate this look at a {budget}fab* price!  See how we did it below! 
First try this extended dress/cardigan by Twelve by Twelve for only$30 :

Next add this Wet Seal tank underneath to give your look that shimmery,  night on the town effect.   Only [...]

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the national harbor: play

Posted on 08. Jul, 2009 by racine.

The National Harbor is located only minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. and is situated on the banks of the Potomac River. With a spectacular waterfront view, acclaimed dining and luxurious hotels; the National Harbor is a great place to Stay. Eat. Play.
Play…

The National Harbor is a beautiful location to take a sunset stroll with that [...]

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high cost events and ways to save part 2: invitations

Posted on 07. Jul, 2009 by racine.

My sister is the inspiration for yet another post!  As mentioned in “high cost events and ways to save part 1,” my sister is getting married and this whole wedding is costing her a pretty penny.  As her Maid-of-Honor I have the delightful duty of planning, hosting and paying for her bridal shower.   One question;  why [...]

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kids and money: the fundamentals

Posted on 01. Jul, 2009 by racine.

“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.”  An old cliche, but it holds much truth, especially when you apply this statement to adults and money.  If you have grown up not knowing much about money, how to save, invest and spend wisely than you will have a lot of catching up to do when you [...]

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the national harbor: eat

Posted on 30. Jun, 2009 by racine.

The National Harbor is located only minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. and is situated on the banks of the Potomac River. With a spectacular waterfront view, acclaimed dining and luxurious hotels; the National Harbor is a great place to Stay. Eat. Play.
Eat…
You can find a variety of restaurants at the National Harbor with various price [...]

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dress me: alicia keys

Posted on 29. Jun, 2009 by racine.

I thought Alicia Keys looked absolutely stunning at the 2009 BET Awards.  Her look had just the right amount of sparkle and glam without going overboard. One of my favorite looks of the night!  Your thoughts?

Here is how we recreated the look at a {budget}fab* price! 

Georgette cover up: $39.00

XOXO Sandals: 44.99
Aldo Clutch: 14.98
You are sure to [...]

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the national harbor: stay

Posted on 25. Jun, 2009 by racine.

The National Harbor is located only minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. and is situated on the banks of the Potomac River.   With a spectacular waterfront view, acclaimed dining and luxurious hotels; the National Harbor is a great place to Stay. Eat. Play.
Stay…
I want to take a moment to highlight one of the various hotel properties located [...]

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eyes, lips, face: e.l.f. make-up

Posted on 24. Jun, 2009 by racine.

E.l.f. make-up is making quite the statement these days.  E.l.f. cosmetics, known for only costing around $1 per product, has been featured in magazines such as Lucky, Allure and  O and acclaimed for it’s cheap prices as well as it’s quality.
I had to try it for myself.  I went to the e.l.f. website and ordered an array [...]

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