The Budget Babe

Rashida Jones (left) and Brittany Snow were both spotted wearing affordable holiday looks from H&M at the charity event "Trevor Live": An Evening Benefiting The Trevor Project on Sunday, December 5 at the Hollywood Paladium.

Rashida wore her H&M black blazer with faux leather lapel ($79.95) over her animal-print dress to give it some edge, while Brittany opted for a classic red strapless dress ($49.95), the perfect piece for the holiday season – sexy and simple! Both pieces are available now in select H&M stores.

If you've been invited to a winter wedding and the thought of wearing a skimpy cocktail dress in sub-zero temps makes you shudder, never fear: There are stylish ways to winterize your formal look, as well as warmer yet no-less-chic alternatives to that strapless minidress. Trust me, I'm originally from Chicago and now I live in New England, so I KNOW cold.

First, here's a fab look suggested by reader Nikki F. in the comments section of this post. I'm not sure if this is exactly what she had in mind, but I love the idea of a cashmere sweater paired with a sparkly skirt and stiletto boots. Gorgeous:

Mid-length Skirts by New York & Co.
Boots by Forever 21

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And the winner is… #124 Maddie! Congratulations to our winner and thanks to all who entered!


Please note: This giveaway has ended and is now closed to further entries.

We've teamed up with Ellington Handbags to offer one lucky Budget Babe reader the chance to win a "Kristen Pouchette" in the color of their choice! The Kristen Pouchette is fun and fashionable, features full-grain leather trim and strap, and can be carried 3 different ways, so it's super versatile. Retail value: $89.00

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Take a cue from Kate Bosworth and inject a little color into your wardrobe with a rust-orange blazer, blue denim leggings and brown oxford flats, fashionably found for less at anthropologie.com, nordstrom.com, roxy.com and more.



[1] Anthropologie To A Tee Blazer $98
[2] Forever 21 Embellished Slub Knit Top $17.80
[3] Roxy Jet Lag Jeggings $49.50
[4] Forever 21 Classic Leatherette Bag $29.80
[5] Steve Madden 'Trouser' Laceless Oxford $69.95