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Trend Alert: Capes and Capelets





Natalie Portman wore an ink blue Ferragamo double-breasted jacket with a decidedly cape-like silhouette to the Broadway opening night of Hamlet at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City.


One of this season's most daring coat trends is the cape. Designers are always reinventing this old-school style to make it modern and relevant for today's fashionista (consider this cool city cape by Elizabeth and James or this showstopping cape by Derek Lam). Look for super-wearable coat styles, or short, cropped capelets that can be paired with jeans or a dress. If you're concerned about this trend's staying power, pick a budget-friendly piece like this military-inspired cape from ASOS ($59 on sale) or this adorable capelet from Forever for just $27.80. Would you wear a cape?

Win Cool Stuff: Marshalls or TJ Maxx Giftcards

And the winners are…

1st Prize: #17 mary ann, who writes "i love marshalls and tjmaxx. i pretty much got my fall wardrobe there for under $100 dollars. my latest purchase there was 2 sweaters from express at a whopping $16.98 for both as they were on clearance."

2nd Prize: #255 kim, who writes "I love Marshalls and TJ Maxx! I got these fabulous Nine West pumps for work for only $25. I'm sure I've gotten a lot of other great deals but I can't think of any off the top of my head at the moment!"

Congratulations to our winners and thanks to everyone who entered! I truly enjoyed reading about all your amazing bargain finds. Makes me feel like…shopping! XOXO, BB


Please note: This contest is now closed to further entries.

It's no secret I'm a HUGE fan of Marshalls and T.J. Maxx which is why I'm so excited to be able to team up with them for this week's giveaway! To help you shop the latest fall fashions for less, we're giving two lucky Budget Babe readers the chance to win giftcards that you can spend any which way you like—new boots, sweaters, scarves, you name it!

The prizes:
1st place prize: $50 in giftcards to Marshalls
2nd place prize: $25 in giftcards to T.J. Maxx

How to enter:
Tell us about your latest bargain find at either Marshalls or T.J. Maxx in the comments section below.

Contest Details:
  • Contest ends Monday, October 12th at 12 noon EST. Winners will be chosen at random and announced on Tuesday, October 13th.
  • Open to readers ages 18 and older, living in the continental US
  • One entry per reader
  • Be sure to add info(at)thebudgetbabe.com to your email safe list so you can be notified if you're the winner.

Good luck!!