The Hostess Handbook loves pink and this H and M pink and beige purse is so up our alley! It’s pink, cute and cheap. This will run you $18.00. Young, Broke and Fabulous never looked so good! Pair with pastel blue pants and your set for a very colorful night on the town!
Olivia Ethnic $209.99
Coachella is coming up this weekend for a second time. Yup, this year the famed music fest hosts two weekends! In addition to being known for great music and fun times, Coachella has become infamous for fashion. The Hostess Handbook knows you gotta look good when rockin out to your favorite bands!
*Here are some Top Pics* for our Hot Chicks out there in the Desert!
Forever 21 Animal Print Shorts $10.50
Shaft Denim Shorts $35.00
RunwayDreamz American Flag Short $179.00
Blank NYC Studded Short $88.00
H&M has some cutie patootie shoes for spring and they are under$25! What a dream for the young, broke and fabulous! We love these pastel purple ballet flats with an amazing sundress or some yellow jeans! Also, check out these gold straw braid flats and studded sandals to spice up your spring wardrobe on a budget!
Everything is bright and colorful in spring and this year it is being taken up a notch with the emergence of a variety of neons! Bags are a perfect accessory to utilize the neon craze for they can add a splash of color without making your entire outfit outrageous. The Hostess Handbook is loving this Urban Outfitters yellow neon tote bag for spring! It is fun and flirty but large enough to be practical for everyday use! Even better? It is so on you budget, coming in at under $50!
If you wan to opt for something a bit smaller and more detailed this Anthropology clutch is super cute! It comes in both blue and yellow! This bag will make your outfit special and is so on your young, broke and fabulous budget. 
This beaded pouch is $48! Such a steal from Anthropology!
Spring Break is upon us and weather you are boozin it up in Mexico or relaxin in the Caribbean with your family, the young, broke and fabulous need some rockin cover ups! This Target cover up for Spring Break on a budget will keep you from burning like a hot tamale after a pale pale winter! It is really comfy and light weight! Perfect to throw in your beach bag!
The best part is that this tunic is only $19.99 and can be ordered right online. Lets face it, busy girls do not have time to run to Target! Always a risky move as it sucks you in for hours on end.
If you do want to hit up Target, this FABtastic tuinc is available only in stores. It is also $19.99 and super cute! Both are great options on a budget for your spring break excursion!
All my maternity maidens, Target has come to your rescue! Target has so many great options for the woman who is expecting who expects to look amazing. This is one of their Merona dresses which is super cute and ultra feminine! There are tons of maternity options at Target that are so on your young, broke and fabulous budget and too cute to boot. This dress will run you $40.00!
The Hostess Handbook loves this style and the fact that it comes in so many different colors! Take your pick and make it yours!
This green Urban Outfitters crochet dress is so FABtastic and delicate! You can wear it during the day with a jean jacket and some cowboy boots or dress it up with some patent leather pumps! Green is so in right now and The Hostess Handbook knows this dress will definitely make a statement at a party! It is so on your young, broke and fabulous budget, coming in at $79.00!
It also comes in cream, which is super cute and will go with everything!
This Mango Women’s Cotton Striped Dress
The blue and red option is great for the coming months but The Hostess Handbook suggests you go with the white and blue version for summer! Pair with a gold cork wedge shoe and great gold earrings for a complete look that is FABtastic and too cute to boot! This striped number will run you $59.99! Great dress on your budget!
This French Connection red dress is super sweet and perfect for Valentines Day. The sweetheart neckline and accordion fabric make this dress delicate and feminine for your romantic night! The Hostess Handbook suggests you pair this with a thin gold studded belt, gold drop earrings and a gold bangle. Leave the neck bare and simple! This dress will run you $118 down from $198! Gotta love a good deal!
The Super Bowl is coming up this weekend and what better way to dress up than with football designed nails! The Hostess Handbook suggests you have a little nail station set up at your party or bring the products with you and paint guests nails. How fun! This is also soo on you budget! No need to go out and get a jersey for $50 bucks, these nails show the football spirit!
Get yourself a white nail art pen and brown nail polish!
Paint your nails brown and let them fully dry!
Take the white nail art pen and draw one line horizontally at the top and bottom of the nail. Draw three smaller lines in the middle of the big ones and another through them going vertically! Voila! You have FABtastic football designed nails for The Super Bowl!
Do you have fun nail designs for The Super Bowl? E-mail me your pics and I will feature them this week! If not leave a comment with some design ideas and I will try them at my party. Obvi having a nail station at the party for people to to get in the spirit! Hostesshandbook@gmail.com
This Joie dress
Nail polish strips are all the rage right now and I had to try them to find out what all the fuss is about. The multi-color glitter strips are a great design for parties and will definitely catch people’s attention. The Sally Hansen Nail Strips can be easily found at any pharmacy and are super easy to put on. They come with directions and a whole kit for creating the perfect manicure in the comfort of your own home.
The Hostess Handbook Helpful Tips: These nail polish strips might take you about 30 minutes to do your first couple of times. You definitely need get the hang of it and learn how to best apply them. I also suggest you put a coat of clear nail polish over the top to seal them in. When filing the strips down, start in the middle of the nail so the strip does not rip!
The Golden Globes are this Sunday and what better time to throw a party and dress up! If you are going to have a party, you must make it theme-tastic based on the nominee’s. One way you can do this is by having everyone dress up as a character from the TV shows or Films that are featured at the awards show! It is like Halloween! What will people wear and how clever will their get-ups be? You can also have a “Ballot” box where everyone puts in their vote for “best dressed!” Be sure to have a prize for the winner.
as does Party City! Pair it with some nude heels and red lipstick and you are good to go!
If you do not have a pair of colored jeans, now is the time and Urban Outfitters is the place! These jeans are some of the cheapest out there and look great! They make your outfit and make a statement. It’s your party so wear something colorful and stand out!
I have a pair of the green jeans and get compliments every time I wear them! They are also a great conversation starter!
I will state here and now that I am not above buying kids stuff! If it fits and it’s cute, it’s mine! Kids apparel and shoes are also much cheaper than their adult equivalents! The Gap Kids has these white fur boots with a bow that are to die for! They come in as big as a size 7 for adults! Just use their measuring chart to find your size if you are shopping online!
