The Budget Babe

I know many of you are fans of jewelry designers Gorjana and Jessica Kagan Cushman, and today you can pick up some of their simple yet incredibly chic designs at a big discount over at Gilt.com. I bought two necklaces by Gorjana and a Leo Cuff bracelet (seduced by my astrological sign) by Jessica Kagan Cushman for $43. Reasonable, no? Lots of items are priced under $50, so pick up something nice that you can wear everyday this summer or a gift for someone special.

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The Cut leaked photos of Anna Sui's Target line waaay back on Friday (eons ago in the fashion world, but with MJ's death I was a tad preoccupied), so in case you missed it, here are 19 looks inspired by characters Blair, Vanessa, Jenny and Serena. Even if you already saw these beauties, let me know what you think in the comments—I'm dying to hear! As for me, I have one word: LOVE. With the exception of looks 10 and 11, I am enamored with all the possibility that this collection holds. Some people are criticizing the looks, saying they aren't true to the Gossip Girl characters, but frankly, I'm kinda glad they're merely referencing the teen drama and don't fall into the realm of costume. Besides, "inspired by" means just that. It's a springboard for ideas, not meant to be taken too literally. Diehard GG fans may disagree. Another plus for me is that Anna Sui's high-end design aesthetic really comes through, which is always something I look for with these mass collabs. Overall, this collection looks far more promising than the nonsense we got from Sui's Designer Collaboration predecessor, Alexander McQueen. Then again, I loved the McQ look book but didn't care for the end result. Fingers crossed for Sui.

The Anna Sui for Target line will be available in 250 select stores and Target.com September 13 through October 17.

Keep reading to see all the looks (in no particular order)...





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Ashley Tisdale was spotted in her Pour La Victoire Pascale high heel woven sandals during a Starbucks run. Buy your own for $325 at Singer 22 (the shoes, not the coffee).


Alternatively, you can get the look for less with the Bounty by Chinese Laundry for $129. I've seen these shoes rocked by other bloggers (Budget Chic, Fashion Chalet and Cupcakes and Cashmere come to mind) and they look amazing. Order by 6/29 for free standard shipping at www.chineselaundry.com.

Here's another racy little number from Herver Leger that's been spotted on more than a few celebs. This strapless cutout dress goes for $1,742 at Milk.


Get the look for less with this Silence & Noise Side Slash dress, a body-con silhouette with sheer cutout detailing along the sides. Hot. And just $48 at Urban Outfitters.

Transformers 2 star Megan Fox wore a dramatic Herve Leroux dress and Courtney Crawford Patent Slingbacks to the Late Show with David Letterman.


Love the look but can't afford the designer-formerly-known-as-Herve-Leger's couture prices? Try French Connection's "Sexy Sarah Dress" instead, which features a similar sweetheart neckline and sheer undertop. Originally $178, this LBD is on sale now for $129.99. Click the pic for details.