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    The Budget Babe Finds Us Some Sequined Blazers For Less!

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    Alex Gambardella on Nov 18, 2009 7:20 AM PST
    The boyfriend blazer gets bedazzled with sequins just in time for the holidays, as seen on this sequin jacket by Diane Von Furstenberg. If you've been lusting after this look but seek it for less than its $795 price tag, consider this sequined PYT blazer from Fred Flare, $84. You'll find yet another sequin blazer at Arden B. for $88. Finally, Urban Outfitters offers this amazing sequin blazer for $98. Wear this blazer to all your holiday fetes and you are bound to draw attention. The good kind. Find out how to get more designer looks for bargain prices at The Budget Babe!

    The Budget Babe Spots Cute Boots For Under $40 At Forever 21!

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    Alex Gambardella on Nov 4, 2009 7:23 AM PST
    From over-the-knee and fold-over styles to peep-toe booties, few stores can deliver cute, cheap boots under $40. Enter Forever 21, a happy place we can always turn to when times are tough on the wallet yet ripe for fashion. Buckles, studs, cuffs and zippers can all be yours at these manageable prices. For runway-inspired looks at rock-bottom prices, browse Forever 21's current offerings. While the cheap route isn't always the way to go when looking for a long-lasting staple that you'll depend on to take you through the upcoming seasons and beyond, it's great to have the option of saving when it comes to bolder styles and trends you want to test out. We especially love these lace-up cut-out booties and this buckled pair! Head over to The Budget Babe to scroll through the full selection of steals!

    CollegeCandy's 8 Stylish Steals Under $20 At Express!

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    Alex Gambardella on Oct 30, 2009 5:19 AM PDT
    So, Express isn't cheap. That is pretty obvious when you walk in and the hot shirt your eyeing for your birthday party is marked at $49. But every few months, they have a major sale. And I mean major. The kind that makes you giddy and happy and willing to sift through giant over-stuffed racks because the deals are just that good. You see, Express marks their stuff down to really low prices and then gives you an additional 20% off of that! That is some serious saving on a lot of really cute stuff. It's a frugal fashionista's dream. And that dream is coming true right now. I sifted through the (digital) racks for you and pulled 8 of my favorite pieces. They're all under $20, so you can stock your closet without that annoying guilt getting in the way. I especially love these metallic ballet flats and this pleated square-back tank! Click over to CollegeCandy for the rest of the bargain highlights!

    Wardrobe Jackpot: Boring Stores, Reinvented!

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    Ida Hsiang on Oct 23, 2009 5:17 AM PDT
    This recession totally sucks. But, if you ignore the unemployment rate and rising cost of beer, some good is definitely coming from it. And one of those positives is the fact that the plummeting sales of retail chains has caused them to re-evaluate their brand and reinvent themselves for fall. Suddenly stores that used to make me feel nauseous (boasting window displays stuffed with mom jeans and fugly tablecloth patterns), actually have some adorable stuff that us college girls would actually consider wearing. For the closets of fashionistas, this is great news. Now there are a dozen more stores that we can peruse online during class and drool over on our weekly treks to the mall. (Plus now when my mom calls and tells me she's going to Ann Taylor to pick up a suit jacket, I can ask her to pick me up a cute skirt to add to my care package!) Check out some of the best brand makeovers by clicking over to our friends at College Candy\!

    WhatsWear Finds Great Fall Leather Jackets For Less!

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    Alex Gambardella on Oct 13, 2009 5:17 AM PDT
    Leather jackets are one of the most important fall staples. They are universal, never go out of style and look great on both men and women. However, some leather jackets can run you upwards of $600! In this economy that is just way too much to spend on a jacket you can only wear in the spring and the fall. However, WhatsWear has come to the rescue and found adorable leather jackets for under $260! We scoured the web searching for cheap and chic jackets for both men and women. TopShop had the best selection of real leather and faux leather jackets. I love their fitted, cropped black jackets for women. These three jackets had more of a rock-n-roll feel, but if you are looking for something more ladylike, go no further than Forever 21's 3/4 sleeve leather jacket in a beautiful cream. Our favorite picks for the boys included the navy bomber jacket (faux leather), the timeless black bomber jacket (all leather and machine washable!) and the super chic grey leather sweatshirt (all leather but dry clean only). Pair your desired leather jacket with just about anything from dresses to jeans to skirts and more! Head over to WhatsWear for more fall fashion that won't cost you the whole season's salary.

    LC Lauren Conrad For Kohl's Appeals To Recessionistas

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    Alex Gambardella on Oct 6, 2009 5:23 AM PDT
    Like most celebrity designers with high-priced items, appealing to the masses has become the latest trend. Target, Walmart and Kohl's have replaced Bloomingdale's, Saks and Barneys. Who can afford those anymore? And so celebrities, or their advisers, got smart. Sell your clothes for less in highly trafficked discount stores. Genius! The latest celeb designer to jump on the trendy-for-cheap bandwagon is Lauren Conrad herself. While LC's casual, Cali-chic pieces used to sell for upwards of $150, her line at Kohl's, LC Lauren Conrad, is priced below $50. Consisting of laid-back tees, tanks, dresses and jeans, the line is actually pretty nice for casual wear. I even saw a pair of boyfriend jeans for $37! Her line debuted on September 15th in select Kohl's nationwide and her second collection hit stores October 1st. Head over to WhatsWear to watch as Lauren explains her line and how she got ready for the launch.
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