Contests + Deals + Promos

Make-up makes a great stocking stuffer! Get a free holiday cosmetic case from ELF with any order of $25 or more by January 1. Use code EGLUXCA at checkout. Set includes: Holiday Cosmetic Case, Lip Defining Brush, Moisturizing Lip Liner, Candy Shop Lip Tin.

Get 25% off your entire purchase at Lucy.com through December 24 plus free shipping until December 21.
Use coupon code 1207mwonder at checkout.

Lucy offers beautifully designed lifestyle apparel that inspires women to live healthy, active, balanced lives—with style.

>> Featured above: Kimono wrap, on sale for $34.99

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!

It's CLINIQUE bonus time at Lord & Taylor. Perfect time to pick up a gift for the beauty addict on your list...and get a little something for yourself, too!

The details: A $65 value, yours free with any Clinique purchase of $25 or more. Includes: Colour Surge Lipstick in Rose Spectrum, Lash Doubling Mascara in Black, Colour Surge EyeShadow Duo in Strawberry Fudge, Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, New! Zero Gravity Repairwear Lift Firming Cream, Facial Soap Mild with dish and a signature bag.

UPDATE: And the winner of our "Snake Charmer Contest" is......TERESA N.!! Congratulations Teresa, and a great big thank you to all 192 people who participated.


PLEASE NOTE: This contest has ended.

Time for another Budget Babe giveaway! Tell us your favorite metal - gold or silver - in the comment section below and one lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive this gorgeous Snake Charmer Bracelet (shown above) from Ashley's Big Secret!

Ashley's Big Secret is the place to shop for fabulous accessories. The "secret" is something we budget babes know a thing or two about - namely, you don't have to spend a fortune to look like a million bucks! Ashley's Big Secret carries all the jewelry you need to doll up for the holidays - classic pearl necklaces, super shiny cocktail rings, dazzling bangles and more - all at AMAZINGLY low prices. The owner, Ashley Quinto, also runs a fantastic blog where she recounts her fashion highs and lows - but mostly highs, cuz hey, this gal's got bling!

Be sure to use a valid email address and include info(at)thebudgetbabe.com in your address book so we can contact you if you're the winner. Comments must be posted by 11:59 p.m. on December 12 to be eligible to win. The winner will be announced on December 13.

P.S. Why wait? Shop Ashley's Big Secret right now and save: Enter "BudgetBabe" at checkout for 10% off your order. Ashley's Big Secret is currently running a 20% off all rings sale, with free shipping over $50, and if you sign up for their newsletter at the bottom of their home page, you'll get a coupon code for 15% off.

Special thanks to our girl Ashley for making this contest possible!

>> Visit Ashley's Big Secret.

Gilt Groupe has just extended 100 VIP invitations to Budget Babe readers to register for their invite-only private online community!

Gilt Groupe provides its members with access to coveted fashion and luxury lifestyle brands at sample sale prices. We just signed up - and we're lovin' what we're seein'!

Gilt Groupe handpicks both established and up and coming brands. Each Gilt Groupe Shopping Event is designer-specific and held over a one day period. The Gilt Groupe production team creates a short video reel so members can learn about each designer and brand before shopping. Joining Gilt Groupe is FREE, and membership is by invitation only.

>> To register, simply click here.

Recent Sales:
Friday, November 30th - Rachel Roy
Tuesday, December 4th - Lorelei
Thursday, December 6th - Alessandro dell’Acqua

Upcoming Sales:
Tuesday, December 11th - Kwiat
Wednesday, December 12th - Marchesa
Thursday, December 13th - M+J Savitt

Happy Shopping!