Sarah-Jean Ballard never understood why mothers didn't take better care of themselves. Her own mom was very stylish, and had a consignment store where as a young girl Sarah would watch frumpy mothers buy beautiful clothing for their children. Later in life, she decided to help these women by creating The Fashionable Housewife.

The blog is full of steals and deals that will help women look and feel fabulous without breaking the bank. After Sarah became a mom herself two years ago, she expanded the Fashionable Media network into The Fashionable Bambino to blog about all her new baby finds. And recently she's added The Fashionable Gal to help young adults look just as chic on a dime.

For fall, Sarah recommends both moms and students alike try the over-the-knee and thigh-high boot trend. "Pair them with some tights and a skirt or dress or throw them on with skinny jeans or ponte knit pants," she explains. Just make sure those pants aren't too low. "The biggest fashion 'don't' that I see all too often is visible thongs," Sarah says. "Pull your pants up, people!"

And don't even think about doing double denim. That's one trend the blogger says nobody should attempt.

Keep reading for more of the Fashionable Houeswife's recommendations on fall trends for chic moms and stylish students!

Nothing about Lilliana Vazquez reads cheap. The Philadelphia-based blogger and NBC-10 reporter always looks chic, and her blond locks are just as shiny, if not shinier, than Kim Kardashian's new mane. But for Lilliana, the thrill of fashion is the art of mixing her occasional splurges with affordable finds from clearance racks, TJ Maxx, Zara and her mecca, Forever 21.

"For me, it started as a simple way to put down my thoughts on fashion and chronicle my budget finds," Lilliana says of her blog, The Cheap Chica's Guide to Style, which celebrates its one-year anniversary on Sept. 21. "It was a way to show people that you don't have to spend a fortune to look fabulous!"

In addition to providing frugal fashion finds, the self-described "feminine, yet modern and eclectic" blogger is a pro at showing how to get celeb looks for less. "I love Rachel Bilson, Leighton Meester, Anne Hathaway and Lauren Conrad," she gushes. "And I know L.C. isn't a 'celebrity,' but the girl has great style and I would trade closets with her any day!" Lauren Conrad's sunny spring outfit was, in fact, Lilliana's favorite Look for Less feature this year. "Yellow is one of my favorite colors," she says. "Yet for some reason people are really scared to wear it. When I saw this picture, I thought what a great way to show my readers that they have nothing to be afraid of when it comes to incorporating this vibrant hue into their wardrobes!"

Keep reading to hear more of Cheap Chica's secrets—including where she orders online fashion for under $15!

For blogger DWJ, Saks Fifth Avenue is an inspirational museum. So when she had to develop a Website as part of her master's degree at George Washington University, she turned her fascination with shoes, handbags, jewelry and makeup into The Art of Accessories. "It was my way of merging everything I love in one place," she recalls. "Plus, people always ask me for advice, so it was a nice way to give suggestions."

These days, you'll find DWJ working for a trade association in Washington, D.C., from 9 to 5 and the rest of the time blogging about her individual "bold color with a touch of boho" style, custom "shimmering raspberry " lip gloss and weekly Monday manis. Out of all the nail polishes she's tested, she's found Rescue Beauty Lounge Teal to be the most flattering. "Something about that inky blue-green color seems to look good from the fair skin to the brownest girl," she explains.

And when it comes to color, DWJ insists that there is a color within a color family for everyone. "Think yellow might not work for you? Try a soft pale yellow instead of neon," she suggests. "Instead of purple try lavender."

Keep reading to hear more of the Art of Accessories' secrets—including her fall accessory recommendations and how many Swatch watches she has in her impressive collection!

When we want to drool over the most lust-worthy handbags, we turn to Bag Snob. The site began in 2005 after the husband of Kelly Cook (right) husband told her she needed to record the phone convos she had with best friend Tina Craig (left). "Other moms talked about poopie diapers and bedtime routine," Kelly recalls. "We talked about shopping and bags!" So the two new moms, one based in Boston, the other in Dallas, filled their days blogging about purses as a way to keep in touch.

Want to know what's in and what's out in the handbag world? The stylish duo offers honest, playful reviews to help readers make informed shopping decisions. Not that their unbiased opinions are necessarily uniform. "I have very eclectic tastes," Tina says. "I like very structured dresses from RM Roland Mouret and Alexander McQueen but I also love slouchy urban chic pieces from Alexander Wang." However, Kelly is more sporty and casual. "I was a tomboy and still have a hint of that. Even in a dress I am not overly flouncy and frou-frou."

Recognizing that the price range of many of the bags on their site is out of reach for most women, Tina and Kelly have created a Frugal Snob section with more affordable options. Virulently anti-fake, they recommend shopping from designers' capsule collections for retailers like Target or Kohl's, and diligently shopping the sales. "Why go plastic or knockoff if you can get the real deal?" says Kelly.  

The Bag Snobs say that if you do splurge, it's important to take extra-good care of your purchases. Keep reading for their tips and more. They'll show you how to build the ultimate handbag collection!

Dressing for work can be a headache and a half, especially these days when companies confuse their employees with phrases like "corporate casual" and "general business attire." That's why Jennifer Gregory and Melissa McGraw started Workchic last year. "It takes the stress out of getting dressed for work," they explain of their blog, which offers suggested outfits, fit guidelines and tips and tricks on how to look professional, feminine and chic.

Both women describe their personal style as "workchic with a twist." Melissa loves adding accessories to her skirts and dresses, while Jennifer has fun experimenting with printed blouses over pants and ballet flats. Since they are both curvy and on the petite side, the blogging duo has found that "A-line skirts and dresses, wrap dresses, and pants with a wider leg tend to work best." But A-line silhouettes work across the board, they add. "The shape is universally flattering whether you are petite and curvy or tall and curvy. They also help disguise a troubled midsection." 

Melissa and Jennifer recommend dressing for the job you want, not the job you currently have. But they still want you to be comfortable during your climb to the top. "You want to stick with a 1-inch to a 2½-inch heel. That will make it more comfortable to walk in." Read on to hear their suggestions for where to find such shoes, as well as more Workchic secrets.

Denimology launched three years ago, the end result of a search for the perfect pair of jeans. These days, it's grown into an online magazine dedicated to informing the world about everything denim—from new brands and trends to the latest celebrity style. The latter is where Jessie Thorpe comes in. As Denimology's Celebrity Fashion Watcher Extraordinaire, the blogger is always in the know about who's wearing what and how to get their look.

"Dylan George is an amazing new line seen on Ashley Tisdale, Lindsay Lohan and Kate Beckinsale," she tells mystyle. "Expect big things from them." The blogger is a proponent of designer denim. "I am an average size 10 woman, so I need jeans cut for my curvy body to avoid that dreaded gape at my back," she explains. But if you want to test a trend, say neon or jeans ripped to the point of no belief, then Jessie is fine with heading over to Wet Seal.

Speaking of trends, according to the denim expert you need to try a jean jacket or vest this summer. "Current/Elliott, Rich & Skinny and Helmut Lang are all doing timeless denim jackets that won't be out of style even after hanging in your closet for a couple seasons," she advises.

But the blogger isn't only about jeans. "Vanessa Hudgens wears great jeans and makes excellent use of accessories," she says. "In my opinion, that always makes or breaks your denim style." Check out the blogger's fave accessories below, then keep reading to hear more Denimology secrets—including shopping tips on finding your perfect pair of blues.