Low waste, no waste, or zero waste beauty is one of the biggest no-brainers when it comes to ethical shopping. Skincare, cosmetics, and makeup don’t need all of that plastic packaging!… Read More
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A little box containing a delicate piece of jewelry seems unassuming, but mazi + zo’s “VOTE” necklace is a secret powerhouse that’s anything but passive.
Comprised… Read More
Somehow, by the grace of skincare gods from all spiritual backgrounds, after a year-plus of radio silence on B&B, I’m still on one beauty company’s PR list: Derma E.
To be… Read More
Despite actual decades being spent in front of a computer screen, I do the vast majority of my TV and movie consumption through my living room television. Let me tell you, I never imagined I… Read More
I’m surprised that the E, T, S, and Y buttons on my keyboard aren’t totally faded out by now. Visiting Etsy has become almost a daily meditation. As a result, my Favorites list h… Read More
Those of use who have grown up with immense and invisible (to us) privilege are in a weird (albeit incredibly safe) position right now. Many of us are providing our bodies in marches and pro… Read More
San Francisco is one of the best cities in the United States. Unfortunately, having fun here sometimes can be quite expensive. However, you can still have fun while on a budget. There are se… Read More
Whether you have plans to sell your home in the future or not, it’s always a good idea to invest in ways that you can upgrade your house. Not only does this improve the value of your h… Read More
Despite being well into my 30s, I never forget that August means back-to-school shopping. In fact, I regularly and enthusiastically encourage grown adults to continue their back-to-school sh… Read More
My feelings about the DIY movement can be summed up in two words: punk rock. That’s the vibe I get when flipping through the pages of DIY Beauty by Ina De Clercq.
Well, that’s th… Read More
My feelings about the DIY movement can be summed up in two words: punk rockiuhvu. That’s what flipping through the pages of DIY Beauty by Ina De Clercq.
Well, that’s the short ve… Read More
Clear, plastic furniture is not a concept that I was immediately warm to. The hyper-modern aesthetic just wasn’t cute to me. It felt contrived, overly ironic, and challenging for my de… Read More
Over at Poshmark, they’re making some serious secondhand-money moves! On top of adding an entire country to their roster (welcome to Poshmark, Canada!), they’re also adding an en… Read More
Whenever we talk about cash back programs on B&B, it’s usually referencing a new or up-and-coming program to watch out for. That’s because we boldly assume that everyone in t… Read More
Luxury items and designer goods usually only show up in my possession if they were purchased secondhand. But a couple of times per year, my opportunity to buy brand new stuff from magazine-l… Read More
Socks have historically been one of the most under-appreciated players on Team Fashion, especially when it comes to women’s fashion. Men’s fashion has been appreciating socks for… Read More
No one knows how to do a seasonal blowout sale quite like Vancouver-based Mia Melon. A few times a year, they throw a inventory clear-out sale that rivals the best sample sale you could wish… Read More
Sometimes I wonder how sugary, carbonated beverages are still somehow thriving in the consumer marketplace. They’re not good for you, they’re expensive, and some of the flavors a… Read More
If you haven’t checked in with The Body Shop in a few years, prepare yourself before continuing because they’ve only gotten better with age. As one of the trendiest brands of the… Read More
“I hope your day is full of tadpoles, and showers, and rainbows and rain. And pollywogs, and puddles, and, uh, sunshine and umbrellas, and warming weather, and lambs… Is ‘… Read More
It’s been a good couple of years for the budget skincare lovers of the world. Beauty brands have been passionately wooing us to spend our money on their products, and they want poor pe… Read More
Of the several different types of music lovers out there, my favorites are the obsessive ones. The investigative biographers, the encyclopedic anthology experts, the meticulous playlist libr… Read More
Every time I run out of makeup remover wipes, I get a sinking feeling. With all of my attempts to be more environmentally-friendly, it’s getting harder and harder to turn a blind eye t… Read More
When I was a kid, I based the aesthetic dreams of my future on what I saw on TV sets, music videos, and MTV Cribs. Little did I know that, as a grown woman, I would divert my source of inspi… Read More
After following the Instagram account for Los Angeles-based Elhoffer Design for several months, it’s clear that Catherine Elhoffer, owner and namesake of the label, was absolutely dest… Read More
One of the most accessible ethical brands when it comes to basics is Alternative Apparel. Conveniently alliterative, AltAp has just about everything your average, um American Clothing store… Read More
A new social media platform has arrived, and it’s everything a plus sized fashion lover could ever want. Imagine an platform that was half Instagram, half Lookbook.nu, where plus size… Read More
When it comes to graphic t-shirts, I’m very picky. The last decade has been heavy on the t-shirt-based wordplay, and while I’m not opposed to the idea of words on a shirt, I feel… Read More
At first glance, I thought this newly-released wet n wild PUMP Collection used “pump” to reference the packaging of some of the products, but once I saw Cassey Ho‘s lovely… Read More
There’s no clearer way to phrase it: when it comes to RetailMeNot’s new-ish cash-back program, are you gonna smash it into your browser, or pass it on by?
The program started in… Read More
One of the best parts about my lengthy and inconclusive college follies was my introduction to, and subsequent obsession with, art history. I was lucky that I chose an art degree because it… Read More
Zines are an artform rich in history. From their 19th century origins through today’s flourishing culture, zines have served as a means for folks to express themselves in print… Read More
You know the old saying: t’is the season to get more excited about stocking stuffers than than the actual gifts you’re giving people. The little gifts are the best ones, wouldn&r… Read More
Imagine a world where you walk among gods and goddesses. The normal arch of this story would state that the gods looked just like anyone else – but what if the divine walked among us a… Read More
Shopping for clothing on Amazon can be kind of a gamble. There are already an overwhelming number of brands, and it’s hard to know which clothing brands are vetted versus which are che… Read More
Ironically, it’s the colder, mandatory-jacket months of the year when I typically indulge in indie fashion k-holes. Maybe it’s the fact that there are so many more fancy events t… Read More
When you have friends that come from all different walks of life, gift-buying and gift-giving can be challenging. Fun! But challenging. Things get even more complicated when you have friends… Read More
Some might call it cheeky, some might call it gaudy, go as far as to call it gauche – all of which would be accurate assessments of the H&M x MOSCHINO fashion collaboration. The &r… Read More
We’re in the middle of the holiday season commonly referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year”: Halloween. We reached out to our spoopiest, most horror-obsessed se… Read More
I’ve been in a rut with makeup lately.
Blame it on the fact that it’s been over 100F every day all summer in Memphis–I’ve just really not been interested in any new… Read More
Recently, I was checking into H&M‘s website to take a peek at the new fall/winter arrivals and noticed something curious – a note on the front page alerting shoppers that the… Read More
Isn’t it nice how we get a cozy, warm-ish fall season right before the frigid chill of winter sets in? Don’t get me wrong, I love winter, but it’s definitely a stay inside… Read More
The time to start upcycling thrift store finds is now. I know, you’ve been thinking about trying upcycling for years. You maybe even considered opening a business, right? All of your l… Read More
Obviously Halloween is one of the best times to be a fan of indie beauty and indie makeup brands. No one – and I mean no one – appreciates Halloween and all things spooky quite l… Read More
Disney is making some serious money moves lately (as if they need it), and in addition to maybe just outright buying Hulu, they’ve also teamed up with Colourpop to promote their Disney… Read More
Since fashion has hit the cycle of “what you wore in 4-8th grade,” it’s only appropriate that we spend a day talking about overalls. The act of wearing overalls checks… Read More
Looking for a new indie brand that’s as ethical and practical as it is pretty?
Enter Seraphine Botanicals. Their mission is to create products sustainably and responsibly, usin… Read More
Don’t you envy the people who keep eyes on the runway collections from each season and grant themselves one or two extremely nice things? I admire the tenacity that it requires to both… Read More
Fans of minimalist beauty looks and drugstore makeup are about to be delighted. Isabel Marant – queen of French elegance, creator of the wedge sneaker trend, jewel of the designer fash… Read More
The cusp of summer and fall is the hands-down best part of the year if you’re a fashionable farmer. Have you ever noticed how much fall fashion inspo revolves solely around beautiful w… Read More
While we may have put the legendary Sale Calendar to rest, we brought with us a few of its best performers. Namely, this gigantic list of monthly Sephora gifts with purchase and their coupon… Read More
Beauty Brands is famous for their category-wide sales, like their hair styling & hairspray event which we covered earlier this year. Right now, they’ve taken the top best-selling m… Read More
These last few weeks have been exhausting. Work ramped up, then my social life ramped up, and as a result, my anxiety has also chosen to ramp up. I had a vacation three weeks ago but…… Read More
Since its inception, I’ve been a proud and outspoken Spotify supporter. As soon as they launched, I signed up. As soon as they offered ad-free listening and mobile compatibility, I was… Read More
Recently, a friend of mine was reminiscing about the music that shaped her style in high school. Obviously, you can’t be born in the ’80s or early ’90s without having a mem… Read More
Recently, H&M has been on an home-interior-meets-human-exterior kick. Inviting wallpaper designers to help create affordable fashion is one deep, relatively untapped well, and H&M is… Read More
A lot of people ask me how a website for people without money could be all about shopping. Typically, I go on to tell them something that you guys already know: Broke & Beautiful, and be… Read More
For a major metro area, Memphis has a strangely small-town feel. It’s not uncommon to run into the same folks in passing, especially at shows, coffee shops, or your favorite Krog… Read More
A three day sale at Baublebar just popped up out of nowhere, and it’s a big one! During this Buried Bauble Blowout, you can find pieces of Baublebar jewelry for as low as $10 a piece!… Read More
Whew – we snuck this monthly favorites list in right before the door to July closed on us! With summer in full swing, I feel like I have only half as much time as I did in the fall and… Read More
YouTube Beauty Gurus seem like they only talk about the most expensive, luxurious, and out-of-reach makeup. All of the brand new products, high profile collaborations, and epically expensive… Read More
Most of the time, I really don’t mind passing over these big, huge sale events when I’m light on cash. There will always be another sale, and the stars will align someday to make… Read More
The beauty community loves a theme. The more fantastic, the better, and what is more fantastic than the zodiac star signs? 12 sparkly signs made out of actual stars, each with their own… Read More
For some reason, from a distance, Amazon Prime Day seems like one of the most boring sales ever. Most people buy phone charging cords and random grocery items from Amazon, so when they have… Read More
Last week, we received some absolutely terrible news: All Cosmetics Wholesale is closing for good. If you haven’t shopped there before, you might look at ACW and think “this has… Read More
What if I told you that there was a direct connection between a drugstore mascara and the rescue and recovery of orphaned baby animals? Thanks to a partnership between Wet N Wild and The App… Read More
It’s been a long time since we’ve talked about any of the podcasts that we are loving lately, but we’re about to come back with a fury. This science & culture podcast w… Read More
Yeah, it’s not really spring anymore, is it? Well, regardless, we’re about to take advantage of some spring deals, and if it means I’m getting 60% off of Columbia Sportswea… Read More
Before last week, the only place I had seen the Profusion beauty brand was at TJ Maxx. Scattered amongst the dented boxes and half-open products, the sturdy Profusion packaging always stood… Read More
It doesn’t matter if you’re in the car, studying in the library, on a dance floor, or in the supermarket, when Goldfrapp’s “Ooh La La” comes on, you are about t… Read More
Isn’t it weird how some of the things you thought were utterly cool as a kid ended up being things you’re super into as an adult? That describes my relationship with wallpaper. A… Read More
If you’ve been through a Walmart within the last year while on a quest for new beauty, you’ve probably seen the striking black and white packaging of Kokie Cosmetics. They’… Read More
The only people who romanticize summers in the South are people who have never lived here. It’s not all front porches and sweet tea, lightning bugs and bare feet, like television… Read More
After events like the Met Gala and the derby, it becomes painfully clear that I am too poor to ever buy, wear, or maintain anything high fashion. Thankfully, sneaky budget fashion brands do… Read More
Every season, Wet N Wild presents us with a highly creative, imaginative collection of affordable, drugstore makeup – usually with a theme that gives us exactly what we’re cravin… Read More
While browsing through the Stila Cosmetics website in mental preparation for the upcoming Stila Memorial Day Sale, I started noticing something curious… As I cruised through the New A… Read More
For a long time, Parfait been on my affordable lingerie for busty gals radar. Their designs are as beautiful as they are structural, and the sheer selection they offer to full-busted shopper… Read More
A post dedicated to the wondrous marriage of galactic imagery and affordable beauty products is long overdue. Over the last
The post 30+ Coolest Affordable Space-Themed Beauty Products appea… Read More
Since pretty much everything is 30% off during this sale (coupon code is in the Sale Calendar post), we might as well get into some trouble at Cost Plus World Market.
The post Shopping Prob… Read More
Miley Cyrus has partnered up with Converse to create a 43 piece collection of sneakers and casual clothing that brings
The post Converse x Miley Cyrus: A Little Bit Country, a Little Bit Roc… Read More
Her Universe, a brand that consistently releases affordable and wearable geek fashion, has come out with an Avengers: Infinity War collection full of athleisure clothing, accessories, and a… Read More
Remember when the only drugstore makeup for medium to dark complexions was the Queen Latifah collaboration with CoverGirl? Things are
The post Target Adds 8 Inclusive Makeup Brands to New Be… Read More
Earlier this month, our perpetual favorite leggings brand, Bombsheller, released their spring collection of fresh leggings. This year, the spring
The post Bombsheller’s “Succule… Read More
Whether they’re on your glasses or your sunglasses, the ornate chain that your grandmother wore to keep her glasses from
The post Time to Get Grandma Glam: Glasses Chains are Back appe… Read More
Revamp your entire skincare routine with a quick $50 thanks to Milk Makeup’s latest release. The B.O.S.S. Skincare Set retails
The post Milk Makeup B.O.S.S. Skincare Set: 5 Best-Sellin… Read More
Yeah, pineapples. Not sure where they came from, or why they’re here – but they are definitely here. I can’t
The post What To Wear Now: …Pineapples? appeared first… Read More
From Fortnite to life changing lip treatments, here is a list of five things that I'm feelin' this month.
The post What I’m Into: April 12, 2018 appeared first on Broke and Beautiful Read More
As you probably know, Zendaya is a Disney-alum who is currently serving her time as the star of The Greatest Show
The post Boohoo & Zendaya Revived the 90s with The Zendaya Edit app… Read More
Naja Lingerie makes some of the most beautiful ethical lingerie and undergarments in the lingerie sphere. Naja is so good
The post New Fair Trade Activewear from Naja Lingerie appeared first… Read More
The University of Central Florida's Project HEAL chapter is creating self-care packages for finals week that directly fund eating disorder treatment & recovery programs for those who can… Read More
The love of grocery shopping is a character trait. Some people set it equal to paying taxes or running into
The post Playlist: Grocery Shopping Soundtrack appeared first on Broke and Beautif… Read More
Let's just say it: phones are really freaking expensive. The least we can do is figure out ways to make this tiny, handheld computer start making some of that money back. After all, if it's… Read More
This sale is major and includes all of your favorite hair styling and haircare products for under $11. Nope, not kidding! Redken, TIGI, Matrix/Biolage, CHI... They're all under $11!
The pos… Read More
For International Women's Day, shop the closets of the 30 biggest trend-setters at ThredUp including actress Gina Rodriguez, YouTuber Aspyn Ovard, and fashion editor Lauren Chan! 100% of the… Read More
12 new shades of NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream means 12 new cities are added to the travel-inspired lipstick line! Is your city in the new batch?
The post NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream has 12 New Sha… Read More
I can’t tell you how excited I get when I come across a brand that has beautiful clothes in both
The post Lost Ink has Affordable Chic British Style for All Sizes appeared first on Br… Read More
If you're not using Honey to save money when you're shopping online, then you are missing out on the laziest way to save! Here's how to use Honey's sale alerts, Droplist, and Price Tracker t… Read More
For spring, Wet N Wild is focusing on a segment of the beauty community that is typically only serviced by indie beauty brands and Kat Von D: the spring & summer goths.
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Hasbro completely overhauled nine of their most popular, classic board games and the result is a series of wood-themed, rustic board games that your friend with the bangs who drinks whiskey… Read More
"Mostly it's just me smudging one to two soft brown eyeshadows on my eyes and calling it good." That about sums it up.
The post MOTD: the Naturally Dramatic Smokey Eye appeared first on Bro… Read More
