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fab* friday round-up

Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by janelle.

The world of fashion was rocked yesterday with news that British designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in his home.  Both the man and his contributions to the fashion industry will be missed.  Take a look at Instyle’s Designer Central profile on McQueen’s work.
This week on {budget}fab*…

Are the cost of gym memberships worth it?  Tell [...]

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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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fab* friday round-up

Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by janelle.

Happy Friday Fab* Folks!!! Don’t forget to leave a comment on the photo here for your chance to win Zoya’s new spring nail color collection, ‘Reverie’.  Now, for a look at what happened this week…
On {budget}fab*…

In need of a versatile dress? This sexy little number from Victoria’s Secret can be worn 7 different ways.
Do you [...]

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etsy fab*: nishka’s niche

Posted on 03. Feb, 2010 by dara.

I’ve searched high and low for the perfect way to store my jewelry. Conventional jewelry boxes aren’t big enough, and after that there aren’t many more options. Enter Nishka’s Niche, an Etsy shop where “Resourceful Meets Stylish … Practical Made Pretty” These jewelry frames are handmade and feature beautiful patterns that add to your space, [...]

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fab* find: sea unicorn

Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by janelle.

Sea Unicorn is a great Etsy shop full of romantic, handmade, vintage (or vintage inspired) jewelry for under $30.  Here’s a peek at a few of their pieces…

The littlest nightingale. A bird and locket necklace.

No. 9, ode to Chanel. A vintage bowed bottle necklace.

Brule bride. A vintage locket necklace.

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lookin’ and a likin’: etsy rocks!

Posted on 16. Apr, 2009 by janelle.

A few weeks ago we blogged about a very cool Etsy shop.  Well, I learned about two more great stores on Etsy while checking out some of my favorite blogs.
Elements of Style blogged about Etsy shop Ruby Stella Home.  Here you’ll find decorative pillow covers in great colors, modern prints and various sizes.  And the {budget}fab”-ness of it [...]

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