When Kathryn Finney started her wildly successful blog “The Budget Fashionista” in the summer of 2003, she had no idea she was creating a movement.
Kathryn has been profiled in The New York Times, Instyle, O Magazine, People Style Watch, Wall Street Journal, Essence Magazine, Redbook Magazine, Sister 2 Sister, and over 500 other print publications. She’s also a frequent style contributor to television shows such as NBC’s TODAY Show, CNN Headline News, E! News and ABC’s Good Morning America and has served as a spokesperson for top brands including Tide, Febreze, Paypal, Fashion Bug, Lane Bryant, Marshalls/TJ Maxx and Sears.
Kathryn Finney Select Television Appearances (Click Here to View TV Clips)
As Host
- “Bling It On.” Women’s Entertainment Network .
- “What’s in Your Closet.” Simply Good Productions.
- “Bargain Hunter.” Simply Good Productions.
Kathryn is featured every week on Cablevision/NJN News 12′s Buckwild segments
Select National:
- NBC TODAY Show. “Clothing Swap Parties.”
- NBC TODAY Show. “Outlet Mall Shopping Tips.”
- NBC TODAY Show. “Great Looks for Under $75.”
- NBC TODAY Show. “Budget Halloween Costumes.”
- NBC TODAY Show. “Cheapskate Segment.”
- NBC TODAY Show. “Costumes on a Budget.”
- ABC Good Morning America. “Shopping eBay.”
- ABC Good Morning America. How to Be a Budget Fashionista
- CBC. Fashion Trends for Fall
- CBC. State of American Retail
- CNN. “Black Friday Shopping.”
- CNN. ”Open House”.
- CNBC. “Your Money”
- CBS News: TBF Anniversary Party
- Fox News Geraldo At Large. “Handbag Rental.”
- Fox News Geraldo At Large. “Warehouse Club Shopping: Costco vs. Sam Club.”
- E! Entertainment. ”40 Crimes of Fashion”.
- E! Entertainment. “E News:Thrift Store Shopping”
- E! Network: “The Look for Less/ America’s Smartest Shoppers”.
- (for complete listing of television media, including local, please contact us at press AT simplygoodmedia.com)
Additional Links
Kathryn’s Facebook Fan Page
Kathryn’s Twitter Page
Kathryn’s Wiki Page
Kathryn’s LinkedIn Page
Kathryn’s Crunch Base Page
Select Profiles of Kathryn Finney
New York Times: The Hunt: Kathryn Finney
Joyce Cohen profiled Kathryn and her husband as they moved from Philadelphia to New York City because of the success of The Budget Fashionista
O Magazine
Kathryn is one of 13 experts featured in the magazine, dishing on the ecommerce site she trusts the most (which is, of course, Target.com)
Redbook Magazine
Kathryn discusses how she created The Budget Fashionista and turned the company into a successful business.
Essence Magazine Bargain Shopping Tips
A full page photo of Kathryn, along with her holiday shopping tips
Essence Magazine: Women of Style: Kathryn Finney
Kathryn was select as a “Woman of Style” by Essence Magazine and featured in a full page article.
Black Enterprise. “Shopping on a Dime: Kathryn Finney Gives Hints on How to be in Style under Budget.”
A full length article about Kathryn, her book and how she was able to turn TBF into a viable business
Oprah & Friends Radio- Jean Chatzky Show: Kathryn Finney, The Budget Fashionista
Kathryn was interviewed by one of her budget “sheroes”, Jean Chatzy, about the blog and her life as The Budget Fashionista
New York Daily News: 13 Questions for a Fashion Blogger
Two Page Profile of Kathryn Finney and her role as a leading blogger.
San Francisco Chronicle. “LESS IS MORE- Hunting for Cheap Chic with a Fashionista as Guide.”
1000+ word article about Kathryn, the site, and her book.
Chicago Tribune. “Fashionista Dispenses Advice for the Frugal-minded.”
An interview with Kathryn and a review of her bestselling book
New Jersey Star Ledger: Shop, Blog and Rake it in: Hey, Why Didn’t I Think of That? (Front Page Article)
A front page profile about Kathryn and Simply Good Media in New Jersey’s flagship newspaper.
Minneapolis Star & Tribune: Star Style- Kathryn Finney
Kathryn was profiled as a “Minnesota Celebrity” in this top midwestern newspaper
Sister 2 Sister Magazine: Office with a View Profile
Kathryn is featured as a successful businesswoman
Woman’s World Weekly. “Kathryn Knows How to Bargain Shop.”
Kathryn was profiled in a two page spread about her life, her site, and her book.
Bluefly.com:Best Dressed Blogger: Kathryn Finney
Kathryn photographed walking the red carpet at the Kimmora Simmons Fabulousity Launch by NPR contributor and Style writer Najwa Moses
Uptown Magazine: The Best: Kathryn Finney
A full page profile of Kathryn and The Budget Fashionista as a successful business