The Budget Babe

Turn up the heat this Valentine's Day in a bombshell look inspired by Paris Hilton, seen here wearing Alexander Wang's $795 corset dress. My version? Just $106.30 for the entire look.

[1] Heat Conductor Dress, $45 at lulus.com
[2] French Connection Deco Necklace, sale $30 at fcuk.com
[3] Lacquer Flower Ring, $6.80 at forever21.com
[4] Platform Pumps, $24.50 at wetseal.com

This Stella McCartney leopard print Leora tee (which I featured here) is sold out but originally cost $175.


Now Forever 21 is selling this Prowling Leopard Tunic for $14.80. I'm tempted to use the word knock-off here, they look so similar! Anyhow if you want it, click the image to purchase. Refer back to this post for styling ideas.

Fashionista has released the upcoming Zac Posen for Target Lookbook, a collection which incorporates Posen's signature chiffon and prints—and lots of dresses. Highlights for me include a floor-length gown ($69), a slim black suit ($90) and pink tiger-print dress ($40). Um, I kind of love it. It strikes me as sexy and young but definitely adaptable for many women and tastes. Alas, we'll never really know until the collection launches on April 25th.

Keep reading to see the complete collection, and let me know what you think in the comments!

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If you love the look of stores like Anthropologie and Boden but can't afford the prices, then this sale is for you! Get an additional 50% off all clearance items at downeastbasics.com during their 3-day Martin Luther King holiday weekend sale, January 15-18. Enter promo code FIFTYN2 at checkout in order to receive the additional markdown.

Find fashionable tops for as little as $3.50, skirts as low as just $7.00, even coats for $12.50! (After discount has been applied.) Deals this great don't happen often so shop soon for the best selection.

Keep Reese Witherspoon's style in mind the next time you grab coffee with friends by pairing a crewneck sweater with worn-in jeans, cuffed boots and a classic messenger bag. Always-affordable fashions for recreating this casual outfit can be found below.

[1] Promise knot bracelet, $25 at bananarepublic.com
[2] Fossil "Talita" leather cross-body bag, $128 at dillards.com
[3] Crewneck sweater, $39.50 at gap.com
[4] Gingham shirt, $24.99 at tillys.com
[5] Essie Eternal Optimist Nail Polish, $4.25 at amazon.com
[6] The Weekend Jeans, $34.50 at oldnavy.com
[7] Naughty Monkey Maverick boots, $93 at endless.com