Never seem to have the right shoes on hand? Then take note: Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe shares her five must-have pairs of shoes as a guest editor at Piperlime, an online shoe shop from Gap Inc.

Whether you're running to class, running errands or running late for a hot date, owning these five shoes will have you running on all cylinders in style.

We went on a hunt to track down each of Rachel's picks on a budget, and found amazing affordable versions of all of them at Target. Check 'em out after the jump...


[1] Timeless Patent: Xhilaration Skyler Patent Mary Jane Pumps, $19.99
Isaac Mizrahi for Target Andrea Platform Black Patent Pumps, $14.99
[2] Riding Boot: Mossimo Riding Boot, $34.99
[3] A Stunning Red Shoe: Mossimo Red Heidi Satin Bow Heels, $19.99
Mossimo Red Hailey Knotted Strap Heels, $19.99
[4] The Fabulous Flat: Xhilaration Sabina Ornament Ballet Flats, clearance $8.99
[5] A Wild Animal Print: Mossimo Leopard Dierdre Jet Heel Pumps, $24.99

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We have a winner!! Congratulations to Budget Babe reader Elaine R., the lucky winner of last week's Therapy Systems giveaway sponsored by Coutorture!

Elaine won a skincare & cosmetic kit from Therapy Systems valued at $210. Fabulous!

P.S. Be sure to enter this week's contest, located in the right nav under "Great Giveaways," for your chance to win one of two Madewell pattern wool scarves. Good luck!

I am a huge advocate of washing clothes at home, either by hand or in the washing machine, even when the tag says "dry clean only." Washing garments at home is better for your clothes, your health, the environment AND your wallet.

The trouble is finding a nice spot to dry your delicates after your wash them—and that's why we absolutely love the Container store's Pop-Open Sweater Dryer. It's a cheap, space-saving way to quickly and easily drip-dry hand washed items such as sweaters and lingerie. Sized to fit over or inside the bathtub, the pop-open sweater dryer springs open for use and folds flat for storage. The arched shape allows for all-around airflow and faster drying.

At $7.99, this practical contraption makes an ideal gift for all the ladies on your list this holiday season.

Pop-Open Sweater Dryer, $7.99 at The Container Store >>

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