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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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feather fun

Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by racine.

Feathers will make a huge fashion statement this Spring and {budget}fab* has you covered!  While feathers are fun to wear and definitely allow you to stand out in a crowd, we don’t want any of our readers looking like Big Bird’s stunt double.  Here are a few of our favorite, subtle, feather looks.  Incorporate one [...]

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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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dress me: lala vasquez

Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by dara.

Lala Vasquez was recently spotted in a casual yet cute look while in Beverly Hills preparing for her upcoming wedding. I am definitely loving the white boyfriend blazer, a nice change from the infamous black boyfriend blazer. By cuffing the jeans, it gives her a more casual daytime look.

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wine week 2010

Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by dara.

March 1st - 5th celebrate National Wine Week at Smith & Wollensky locations nationwide. You can receive 10 wines for $10 with lunch from 11:30am - 2:30pm daily. Over 16,000 bottles will be served, so don’t miss your chance to sample this wide selection of wines. International wines are also included. Click here to [...]

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eating out adds up

Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by dara.

Last week I spent time in a training class away from my regular office. Since I was out of the office, and my usual routine, I ate breakfast and lunch out for 3 days straight. And while it didn’t seem like I was spending that much money, when I glanced at my bank account on [...]

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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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fab* friday round-up

Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by janelle.

On {budget}fab*…

For all the fab* DC folks, join us at Simply Soles shoe store on March 13th for the ShoeFabulous Shoe Drive and access to an exclusive deal!
Snag the budget-friendly version of Brandy’s chic look.
Mad about plaid? Us too!  See how to pull a great look together around a plaid top.

Other {blog}fab*…

Get out these amazing, [...]

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