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fab* find: awesome oxfords

Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 by racine.

A good friend of mine recently purchased some flat oxford shoes for women and I must admit, I was a tad jealous.  They were just so cute and in black and white!  She paid top dollar for her pair, but I was able to find a pair that is almost just as cute and for [...]

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take your money online

Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 by dara.

In today’s world we do virtually everything we can online. We shop, pay bills, transfer money…you name it and it’s likely online. With the exception of credit unions, most major banks offer better deals online than in the branch. I was able to score a no fee checking for life by opening my account online [...]

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fab* giveaway winner: zoya ‘reverie’ collection

Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 by janelle.

To everyone that participated in our Zoya ‘Reverie’ nail color collection giveaway - thanks so much!  We’ve randomly selected a winner, and the lucky person is…
Min Kwon!

Thanks again everyone!

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fab* find: charles by charles david juniper

Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by dara.

There are 30+ inches of snow on the ground here in the DMV, so I am definitely dreaming of spring. One of the hottest trends this spring is nautical pieces. They’re showing up everywhere and I found the perfect fab* find to inspire your nautical wear.
Check out Juniper by Charles David. This peep toe beauty [...]

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urban outfitters stock up sale

Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by janelle.

One of my favorite stores (and Budget Fab affiliate), Urban Outfitters, is having a stock up sale.

Get 2 racerback tanks for $24, 4 bowls for $20, 2 V-Neck tees for $20 and much more.
Stock up now and save!

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etsy fab*: neena creates

Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by janelle.

I’m a sucker for a great t-shirt.  A comfortable tee with just enough “chic” factor can be paired with jeans for an afternoon look or dress it up with a skirt and a great pair of platform pumps for a night on the town.  Etsy shop, Neena Creates, has exactly this type of tee!  And [...]

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zoya “pinks” for valentine’s day

Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by dara.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and if you’re in the DMV area, you’re likely snowed in. So why not utilize this time to paint your nails a festive color for Valentine’s Day. Zoya has plenty of colors that are perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Check out Reece and Happi from Zoya’s Spring 2010 Reverie collection.

Or [...]

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valentine’s day fab: the day look

Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by racine.

Valentine’s Day happens to fall on a Sunday this year so that means day dates may be in order.  We’ve already given you a fabulous dress you can wear during the evening in our valentine’s day fab! post .  Below you can find some great options for valentine’s day wear.  I was perusing the Urban [...]

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raleigh bites: sono sushi restaurant

Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by janelle.

Sono Sushi Restaurant in downtown Raleigh, NC has some of the most interesting (and delicious) rolls I’ve had in a while.  The ambiance is fun too!  I HIGHLY recommend the Crazy Monkey roll which is smoked salmon, mango, cream cheese and avocado with crushed cashew nuts on top.  Sono is not the least expensive restaurant [...]

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gym memberships: are they worth it?

Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by dara.

At the start of every New Year, gyms tend to be packed with new members embarking upon their quest to fitness. Gym memberships are on “sale” everywhere and you see more diet commercials than normal. However, I have heard the occasional horror story about a gym membership gone bad after an advertised sale or promotion.
Typically [...]

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