Happy November 1st! Halloween is over, Christmas is quickly approaching, and it won’t be long before we’re all complaining about the cold, dark winter days. November is a pretty special month for us at Frugal & Thriving. Why? Well, because our founder Kristy was born in November, and we’ve made it a tradition to do a birthday month giveaway for our followers in celebration of this momentous occasion! We’ve got a fun one this month…you won’t want to miss it! See the birthday giveaway details below.

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This giveaway is for our Instagram and Facebook followers! Head to the social media platform of your choice for your chance to win! How to enter:  

  1. Like the post  
  2. Follow Frugal & Thriving  
  3. Tag a bestie  

And there you have it. It’s THAT easy! Want to see what’s included? Keep reading.

The items:

One winner will be selected from Instagram and one from Facebook. Winners will be announced on Monday, November 18th! 

*Note: This giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram, Facebook, or any retailer.

Good luck, Thrivers, and thank you for all your support!

close up photo of colorful pastel balloons

Happy November 1st! Halloween is over, Christmas is quickly approaching, and it won’t be long before we’re all complaining about the cold, dark winter days. November is a pretty special month for us at Frugal & Thriving. Why? Well, because our founder Kristy was born in November, and we’ve made it a tradition to do a birthday month giveaway for our followers in celebration of this momentous occasion! We’ve got a fun one this month…you won’t want to miss it! See the birthday giveaway details below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

This giveaway is for our Instagram and Facebook followers! Head to the social media platform of your choice for your chance to win! How to enter:  

  1. Like the post  
  2. Follow Frugal & Thriving  
  3. Tag a bestie  

And there you have it. It’s THAT easy! Want to see what’s included? Keep reading.

The items:

One winner will be selected from Instagram and one from Facebook. Winners will be announced on Monday, November 18th! 

*Note: This giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram, Facebook, or any retailer.

Good luck, Thrivers, and thank you for all your support!

If there’s one thing we know how to do at Frugal and Thriving, it’s shopping a really good sale. Our job is to be on top of the hottest and latest deals from all across the internet, and we’re rounding them up and putting them all in one place for you! See this week’s best sales from some of our favorite retailers below.

Hey Dude

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Get 2 for $69 select styles at Hey Dude with code OCTOBER

Macy’s

Take 30% off women’s winter coats & jackets from Macy’s + an extra 30% off with code FRIEND

Maurices

Grab 50% off the Falloween collection from Maurices!

Old Navy

Shop online at Old Navy for $16 sweaters for adults & $10 for kids & toddler!

Target

Get up to 30% off select kitchen appliances from Target!

Venus

Buy 3+ items at Venus and get 30% off everything with code TREAT30

white paper bag surrounded by red balloons

The warm weather has arrived and we are feeling summertime fine!! Spruce up your summer wardrobe with a few seasonal staples that can be worn for any and every occasion and will keep you feeling cool and looking hot. These styles in simple blacks and whites with pops of bright orange can be mixed and matched and worn all season long. Shop our summer capsule wardrobe guide below.

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Tops: Tanks and tees are perfect for the warm weather! Grab a few stylish pieces that can be dressed up or dressed down. We like this sleek black halter tank, this stylish white one-shoulder tank, this pretty bright orange ribbed tank, this simple black henley tee, or a breezy white blouse.

Sweaters and Dresses: A cute cardigan and a versatile dress are staples for the summer! This black button-up cardigan is light and airy, and this gorgeous orange maxi dress can be worn for so many occasions.

Pants: Get yourself a good mix of shorts and pants for the season! Grab a pair of classic denim shorts, a pair of fun patterned shorts, and a pair of sophisticated patterned pants that can be worn for work or play!

Shoes: Sandals are the shoe of the season, so make sure you schedule those pedicures! These orange jelly slide sandals are great for a casual look, these platform sandals add a little more flair, and these heeled straw sandals are great for dressing up any outfit!

Shop the Winter Wardrobe

Mule Sandals
Mule Sandals
Platform Sandals
Platform Sandals
Slide Sandals
Slide Sandals
Patterned Pants
Patterned Pants
Patterned Shorts
Patterned Shorts
Denim Shorts
Denim Shorts
Maxi Dress
Maxi Dress
Cardigan
Cardigan
Blouse
Blouse
Henley Tee
Henley Tee
One-Shoulder Tank
One-Shoulder Tank
Ribbed Tank
Ribbed Tank
Halter Tank
Halter Tank

The warm weather has arrived and we are feeling summertime fine!! Spruce up your summer wardrobe with a few seasonal staples that can be worn for any and every occasion and will keep you feeling cool and looking hot. These styles in simple blacks and whites with pops of bright orange can be mixed and matched and worn all season long. Shop our summer capsule wardrobe guide below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

Tops: Tanks and tees are perfect for the warm weather! Grab a few stylish pieces that can be dressed up or dressed down. We like this sleek black halter tank, this stylish white one-shoulder tank, this pretty bright orange ribbed tank, this simple black henley tee, or a breezy white blouse.

Sweaters and Dresses: A cute cardigan and a versatile dress are staples for the summer! This black button-up cardigan is light and airy, and this gorgeous orange maxi dress can be worn for so many occasions.

Pants: Get yourself a good mix of shorts and pants for the season! Grab a pair of classic denim shorts, a pair of fun patterned shorts, and a pair of sophisticated patterned pants that can be worn for work or play!

Shoes: Sandals are the shoe of the season, so make sure you schedule those pedicures! These orange jelly slide sandals are great for a casual look, these platform sandals add a little more flair, and these heeled straw sandals are great for dressing up any outfit!

Shop the Winter Wardrobe

Mule Sandals
Mule Sandals
Platform Sandals
Platform Sandals
Slide Sandals
Slide Sandals
Patterned Pants
Patterned Pants
Patterned Shorts
Patterned Shorts
Denim Shorts
Denim Shorts
Maxi Dress
Maxi Dress
Cardigan
Cardigan
Blouse
Blouse
Henley Tee
Henley Tee
One-Shoulder Tank
One-Shoulder Tank
Ribbed Tank
Ribbed Tank
Halter Tank
Halter Tank
red lens sunglasses on sand near sea at sunset selective focus photography

The warm weather has arrived and we are feeling summertime fine!! Spruce up your summer wardrobe with a few seasonal staples that can be worn for any and every occasion and will keep you feeling cool and looking hot. These styles in simple blacks and whites with pops of bright orange can be mixed and matched and worn all season long. Shop our summer capsule wardrobe guide below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

Tops: Tanks and tees are perfect for the warm weather! Grab a few stylish pieces that can be dressed up or dressed down. We like this sleek black halter tank, this stylish white one-shoulder tank, this pretty bright orange ribbed tank, this simple black henley tee, or a breezy white blouse.

Sweaters and Dresses: A cute cardigan and a versatile dress are staples for the summer! This black button-up cardigan is light and airy, and this gorgeous orange maxi dress can be worn for so many occasions.

Pants: Get yourself a good mix of shorts and pants for the season! Grab a pair of classic denim shorts, a pair of fun patterned shorts, and a pair of sophisticated patterned pants that can be worn for work or play!

Shoes: Sandals are the shoe of the season, so make sure you schedule those pedicures! These orange jelly slide sandals are great for a casual look, these platform sandals add a little more flair, and these heeled straw sandals are great for dressing up any outfit!

Shop the Winter Wardrobe

Mule Sandals
Mule Sandals
Platform Sandals
Platform Sandals
Slide Sandals
Slide Sandals
Patterned Pants
Patterned Pants
Patterned Shorts
Patterned Shorts
Denim Shorts
Denim Shorts
Maxi Dress
Maxi Dress
Cardigan
Cardigan
Blouse
Blouse
Henley Tee
Henley Tee
One-Shoulder Tank
One-Shoulder Tank
Ribbed Tank
Ribbed Tank
Halter Tank
Halter Tank

Transitioning your makeup look from day to night is simpler than you may think! A little eyeshadow and lip gloss during the day can easily be turned into a more glamorous look for the evening with the addition of eyeliner, lipstick, and a little shimmer. Check out these day-to-night makeup looks for fall below.

Neutrals

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Neutral Eyeshadow Palette | Tinted Lip Balm | Liquid Eyeliner | Highlighter | Matte Lipstick

A light, neutral makeup look is clean and classic. It’s great during the day for work, and easy to go glam for a night on the town. For your daytime look, use a light beige eyeshadow all over your lid, and a little bit of darker tan eyeshadow at the outer corner, and line eyes with a dark brown shadow. Swipe on a red tinted lip balm and you’re ready to go! When night arrives, use a black liquid liner for a winged look, dust a little highlighter on your cheekbones, and opt for a bright red matte lip.

Smokey Eye

Smokey Eyeshadow Palette | Lip Gloss | Blush | Matte Lip Crayon | False Eyelashes

A smokey eye is a sultry look that can be done delicately for daytime, and then amped up at night for a hot date. Use lighter shades of eyeshadow like gray and silver during the day, and add a rosy pink gloss for a pretty pout. At night, darken your eyes with deeper shades like dark blue and purple, add a pair of false lashes for extra glam, brush just a dash of light pink blush on your cheeks, and get gorgeous lips with a moisturizing, long-lasting matte lip crayon in a rich rose shade.

Bright and Bold

Bright & Bold Eyeshadow Palette | Nude Lip Gloss | Bronzer | Eyeliner Pencil | Liquid Lipstick

Bright-eyed and beautiful is a playful look any time of the day. Keep it simple and subtle for day and really go bold for night. Wear one bright shade as an eyeliner with a complementary neutral shade all over the lid during the day, and keep the lips simple with a shimmering gloss in a nude color. For your nighttime look, play with a mix of bright eyeshadows, line your upper and lower waterline with a bright pencil liner to make your eyes pop, give your skin a beautiful glow with a little bronzer, and let your lips accent the look without being overwhelming with a liquid lipstick in a brown shade.

Shop the Makeup

Liquid Lipstick
Liquid Lipstick
Eyeliner Pencil
Eyeliner Pencil
Bronzer
Bronzer
Nude Lip Gloss
Nude Lip Gloss
Bright & Bold Eyeshadow Palette
Bright & Bold Eyeshadow Palette
False Eyelashes
False Eyelashes
Matte Lip Crayon
Matte Lip Crayon
Blush
Blush
Lip Gloss
Lip Gloss
Smokey Eyeshadow Palette
Smokey Eyeshadow Palette
Matte Lipstick
Matte Lipstick
Highlighter
Highlighter
Liquid Eyeliner
Liquid Eyeliner
Tinted Lip Balm
Tinted Lip Balm
Neutral Eyeshadow Palette
Neutral Eyeshadow Palette
black make up palette and brush set

Transitioning your makeup look from day to night is simpler than you may think! A little eyeshadow and lip gloss during the day can easily be turned into a more glamorous look for the evening with the addition of eyeliner, lipstick, and a little shimmer. Check out these day-to-night makeup looks for fall below.

Neutrals

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

Neutral Eyeshadow Palette | Tinted Lip Balm | Liquid Eyeliner | Highlighter | Matte Lipstick

A light, neutral makeup look is clean and classic. It’s great during the day for work, and easy to go glam for a night on the town. For your daytime look, use a light beige eyeshadow all over your lid, and a little bit of darker tan eyeshadow at the outer corner, and line eyes with a dark brown shadow. Swipe on a red tinted lip balm and you’re ready to go! When night arrives, use a black liquid liner for a winged look, dust a little highlighter on your cheekbones, and opt for a bright red matte lip.

Smokey Eye

Smokey Eyeshadow Palette | Lip Gloss | Blush | Matte Lip Crayon | False Eyelashes

A smokey eye is a sultry look that can be done delicately for daytime, and then amped up at night for a hot date. Use lighter shades of eyeshadow like gray and silver during the day, and add a rosy pink gloss for a pretty pout. At night, darken your eyes with deeper shades like dark blue and purple, add a pair of false lashes for extra glam, brush just a dash of light pink blush on your cheeks, and get gorgeous lips with a moisturizing, long-lasting matte lip crayon in a rich rose shade.

Bright and Bold

Bright & Bold Eyeshadow Palette | Nude Lip Gloss | Bronzer | Eyeliner Pencil | Liquid Lipstick

Bright-eyed and beautiful is a playful look any time of the day. Keep it simple and subtle for day and really go bold for night. Wear one bright shade as an eyeliner with a complementary neutral shade all over the lid during the day, and keep the lips simple with a shimmering gloss in a nude color. For your nighttime look, play with a mix of bright eyeshadows, line your upper and lower waterline with a bright pencil liner to make your eyes pop, give your skin a beautiful glow with a little bronzer, and let your lips accent the look without being overwhelming with a liquid lipstick in a brown shade.

Shop the Makeup

Liquid Lipstick
Liquid Lipstick
Eyeliner Pencil
Eyeliner Pencil
Bronzer
Bronzer
Nude Lip Gloss
Nude Lip Gloss
Bright & Bold Eyeshadow Palette
Bright & Bold Eyeshadow Palette
False Eyelashes
False Eyelashes
Matte Lip Crayon
Matte Lip Crayon
Blush
Blush
Lip Gloss
Lip Gloss
Smokey Eyeshadow Palette
Smokey Eyeshadow Palette
Matte Lipstick
Matte Lipstick
Highlighter
Highlighter
Liquid Eyeliner
Liquid Eyeliner
Tinted Lip Balm
Tinted Lip Balm
Neutral Eyeshadow Palette
Neutral Eyeshadow Palette

Even though it feels like spring just started, summer will be here in the blink of eye! It’s never too early to start shopping for great deals to enhance your summer wardrobe and we’ve put together a summer style guide of affordable options for all of your needs. Whether you’re looking for an outfit for going back to the office, a backyard BBQ, or a day at the beach, we’ve got something here for you!

LET’S GET NAUTICAL

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Sail into summer with these sea-inspired pieces that will show everyone you are captain of the style ship. Shop the look:

TargetLongsleeve Top in ‘Navy’

J. CrewShorts in ‘White’

Macy’sSandals in ‘Tan’

TargetCrossbody Bag in ‘Natural’

J. CrewBracelets in ‘Gold’

J. CrewNecklace in ‘Gold’

MAKE IT MOD

Oooh la la! This vivacious ensemble is a vibrant look that will give you a little extra va-va-voom this summer. Shop the style:

New York & CompanyDress in ‘Mandarin Orange’

DSWFlats in ‘White’

TargetSatchel in ‘Black’

Kohl’sSunglasses in ‘Black’

New York & CompanyBangle in ‘Sunglow’

EtsyEarrings in ‘White’

KEEP IT CLASSY

Breeze your way through the day with these light and bright items that exude a classic, elegant vibe. Shop the style:

NordstromButton Up Shirt in ‘Pink Chintz’

J. CrewJean Shorts in ‘Dark Pacific Blue Wash’

JC PenneyEspadrilles in ‘Cognac’

JC PenneyTote Bag

Macy’sSunglasses in ‘Transparent Green/Gradient Green’

Macy’sBracelet Set in ‘Silver’

BelkNecklace in ‘Silver’

BOHO BEAUTIFUL

Calling all beach babes! Soak up some sun in style with this beautiful bohemian beach day outfit. Shop the look:

AmazonKimono in ‘Khaki-51’

NordstromSwimsuit in ‘Orange Cherry’

AmazonSandals in ‘Navy Blue 1’

Old NavySun Hat in ‘Natural White’

Kohl’sEarrings in ‘Silver Tone’

NOTABLE IN NEUTRALS

Go nude and get noticed. This neutral look proves you don’t have to be flashy to be fashionable. Shop the style:

NordstromJumpsuit in ‘Green’

DSWSandals in ‘Beige Patent Leather’

JC PenneyWatch in ‘Rose Gold’

Macy’sCrossbody Clutch in ‘Soft Pink/Gold’

Macy’sEarrings in ‘Rose Gold’

Even though it feels like spring just started, summer will be here in the blink of eye! It’s never too early to start shopping for great deals to enhance your summer wardrobe and we’ve put together a summer style guide of affordable options for all of your needs. Whether you’re looking for an outfit for going back to the office, a backyard BBQ, or a day at the beach, we’ve got something here for you!

LET’S GET NAUTICAL

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post.

Sail into summer with these sea-inspired pieces that will show everyone you are captain of the style ship. Shop the look:

TargetLongsleeve Top in ‘Navy’

J. CrewShorts in ‘White’

Macy’sSandals in ‘Tan’

TargetCrossbody Bag in ‘Natural’

J. CrewBracelets in ‘Gold’

J. CrewNecklace in ‘Gold’

MAKE IT MOD

Oooh la la! This vivacious ensemble is a vibrant look that will give you a little extra va-va-voom this summer. Shop the style:

New York & CompanyDress in ‘Mandarin Orange’

DSWFlats in ‘White’

TargetSatchel in ‘Black’

Kohl’sSunglasses in ‘Black’

New York & CompanyBangle in ‘Sunglow’

EtsyEarrings in ‘White’

KEEP IT CLASSY

Breeze your way through the day with these light and bright items that exude a classic, elegant vibe. Shop the style:

NordstromButton Up Shirt in ‘Pink Chintz’

J. CrewJean Shorts in ‘Dark Pacific Blue Wash’

JC PenneyEspadrilles in ‘Cognac’

JC PenneyTote Bag

Macy’sSunglasses in ‘Transparent Green/Gradient Green’

Macy’sBracelet Set in ‘Silver’

BelkNecklace in ‘Silver’

BOHO BEAUTIFUL

Calling all beach babes! Soak up some sun in style with this beautiful bohemian beach day outfit. Shop the look:

AmazonKimono in ‘Khaki-51’

NordstromSwimsuit in ‘Orange Cherry’

AmazonSandals in ‘Navy Blue 1’

Old NavySun Hat in ‘Natural White’

Kohl’sEarrings in ‘Silver Tone’

NOTABLE IN NEUTRALS

Go nude and get noticed. This neutral look proves you don’t have to be flashy to be fashionable. Shop the style:

NordstromJumpsuit in ‘Green’

DSWSandals in ‘Beige Patent Leather’

JC PenneyWatch in ‘Rose Gold’

Macy’sCrossbody Clutch in ‘Soft Pink/Gold’

Macy’sEarrings in ‘Rose Gold’