Bluefly, a popular online purveyor of discounted designer fashion, just launched a microsite called b*fly which carries contemporary (read: young & hip!) apparel at up to 40% off.

I'm loving this ditsy-print floral top from Free People for $41...but $99 for an Alice + Olivia tank top? I don't think so.

Time will tell if b*fly becomes a mainstay budget-fashion shopping destination for yours truly. Check it out and let everyone know what you think!

>> Visit b*fly.com

Target alert: Jovovich-Hawk for GO International departs on 4/12. Last chance to get the looks on clearance! Free shipping when you spend $50.

>> Shop the looks

>> Read our review of the Jovovich-Hawk for Target collection

Tibi or not to be, that is the question. Whether 'tis nobler to suffer the cost of Tibi's pink ruffled halter dress—or to save some cash and pay next month's rent? Me thinkst you know where this budget-fashion ballad is headed...

>> Left: Tibi Halter Dress at RevolveClothing.com, $352.00
>> Right: Chiffon Trapeze Dress at Forever21.com, $27.80

Remember the thrill of playing "dress up" as a young girl? Recapture that giddy feeling with this tiered polka-dot frock inspired by Betsey Johnson's Spring 2008 collection. Chances are you can even pay for it with the money that's in your piggy bank.

>> Tiered Polka Dot Dress at Forever21.com, $27.80

My notion of a Spring wardrobe "essential" might not be the same as your idea of a wardrobe essential. With that in mind, I proudly present these must-have orange shorts for Spring! See, ever since I spotted Versace's perfect pairing of sherbet pink and orange, I've had my heart set on finding some citrus-hued shorts - without a designer pricetag, of course - and BAM, just like that, Forever 21 created them. (At least, that's how it played out in my mind.) Life is good.

>> Orange Pleated Cotton Short at Forever21.com, $15.80

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