The Charlotte Ronson sale begins today, Friday, January 30th at 12:00 PM EST at Gilt Groupe. Need an invite? Click here: http://www.gilt.com/invite/budgetbabe

From the Gilt Groupe blog:
"London-born and New York raised, designer Charlotte Ronson earned instant recognition and the attention of publications like Teen Vogue, WWD and the New York Times after launching her self-named collection in 2000..."

Thakoon, Isabel Toledo, Jason Wu, Tracy Feith, H&M—see First Lady Michelle Obama's stellar style. [via Vogue UK]

College Candy reveals surprising places to score great deals on makeup.

Get Gwyneth Paltrow's fashion secrets at goop.com, her personal lifestyle website.

Cheap Chica reports on the latest Hollywood jewelry trend: Saint Protection bracelets. Tip: Head to your nearest religious gift store to get one for cheap.

Love the looks from The City? Shop the show at SeenOn.com. Plus, follow Whitney Port's blog.

Browse Topshop's spring line at Refinery29.com

Forever 21's new Shibuya Mon Amour line is now available online, and consists of cotton tees and tanks featuring artsy line drawings of animals. The description on the site says, "Inspired by the cool kids of Tokyo and Paris, Shibuya Mon Amour is girly, street, punk and fashion. Live it, love it, Shibuya Mon Amour." Gotta love those copywriters! At any rate, the tees are adorable and edgy, but I don't see what the big deal is. Maybe there is no big deal? Anywho I like the long lengths on these, just hope the fabric's thicker/better quality to warrant the prices, which range from $13.80 to $17.80. Thanks to reader Alison for the tip!

When I initially heard about 1site1price.com—a new discount fashion store where everything's one price—I was so utterly turned off by the lame name that I decided it wasn't worth my time. But then my curiosity got the best of me (oh, how quickly things can change), and, well, I placed my first order. Keep reading to hear how it went (and to see what I bought!)

Does anyone know what happened to For Love 21, the dedicated accessories boutique that Forever 21 launched back in June 2008? Over the holiday season, For Love 21 seemed to be replaced by a gift guide on Forever21.com, but now, it looks like that branding convention is completely gone.

I know many of the larger brick and mortar stores still have exclusive accessory departments, but I'm curious to know why the company opted to eliminate this branding on the web. It was cool, right? Anywho the goods are still there (jewelry, gifts, some makeup, handbags, etc.) but For Love 21 seems to be forgone. I emailed their customer service with this ever-so-pressing inquiry, so perhaps I will get a response.

In other news, Forever 21 announced on its website that it will be launching Shibuya Mon Amour, a boutique line designed exclusively for the fast-fashion giant. I hope it will have all of the designer look-alike goodness of their other stuff, with none of the guilt! Can't. Wait.