The Budget Babe

A cowhide rug can add a dose of rugged cool to an otherwise girly space as seen in Carolina Herrera Jr.'s boudoir-style dressing room. (Photo source)


This Brazilian cowhide rug costs $695 at a designer store called Jayson.

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Get the look for less with this Brazilian cowhide rug instead, it's just $250 at World Market.


Need another option? This cute black and white print cowhide rug is $249 at Ikea.com. Click any image for details.

One of these striped tops costs 7 times more than the other. Can you tell which one? Here's a clue: The designer top is Vivienne Westwood RED Label and costs $440. See if you can guess, then click on either image to check your answer!

Olivia Palermo works some layering magic in her outdoorsy army-green jacket, denim shorts and opaque tights. Try her look on for size with thrifty finds from UO, Gap, Target and more.



[1] Jacket - Urban Renewal Vintage Cinch Waist Army Jacket, $48, urbanoutfitters.com
[2] Sunglasses, $5.80, forever21.com
[3] Shirt - Oversized striped T, $19.50, gap.com
[4] Belt - Buckle Detail Elastic Belt, $16.85, asos.com
[5] Shorts - Miley Cyrus & Max Azria Denim Shorts, $14, walmart.com
[6] Tights - Apt. 9 Opaque Tights, sale $7.49, kohls.com
[7] Bag - Faux-Leather Tan Satchel, $14.99, oldnavy.com
[8] Shoes - Mossimo 'Karensa' Suede Shoe Bootie, $29.99, target.com