The Budget Babe

I've been seeing crochet/macrame ankle-cuff sandals everywhere this spring. Here we have MIA's "Petunia" sandal, $78 at Free People (or $69.99 at Dillard's).



Get the look for less with the "Wynn" sandal, available in black or taupe for $35.90 at Alloy.com. I saw another version of this sandal by Candie's at Kohl's but couldn't find them online.

Spring cleaning season is upon us, and if you're thinking about organizing your makeup drawer, you'll want to know the shelf life of all those precious products before you give them the heave-ho. NYC makeup artist Susmta Patel offers some tips on when it's time to say adios to your cosmetics.

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The Derek Lam + eBay collection is finally here! Priced from just $175 - $295, this capsule series consists of five dresses that were voted on by the fashion community as top picks from sixteen original Derek Lam designs.

The Black Tie Evening Dress ($275) is sheer modern glamor, and something you'll cherish for years to come, while the Indigo Sun Dress ($195) is a fun summer look that puts a cool twist on a classic.

I think the boho-chic Floral Maxi Dress ($295) will sell out fast, with it's elegant floral print and breezy floor-length chiffon skirt - effortless dra-ma for summer weddings or resort getaways.

If you love Derek Lam, don't miss out! This highly sought-after collection won't last forever...

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Derek Lam + eBay collection

UPDATE 6/17/2011: Read about my experience with Newly Maid here.

Deciding what to do with a bridesmaid dress after you've worn it to a wedding has been a conundrum that women have faced for eons. You could donate it, try to sell it or pass it on to a friend. Now, The Dessy Group - one of the leading makers of bridesmaid dresses (including the Lela Rose and Cynthia Rowley collections) - is offering a new solution: Simply send them your unwanted bridesmaid dress, from ANY brand, and they'll either donate it to charity (Clothes4Souls.org) or recycle it with the help of UNIFI, a global textile company. In exchange for donating your dress, you'll receive a special 30 – 50% credit value towards the purchase of a new, totally chic, totally wearable "any occasion" dress.

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Emmy Rossum wore leather pants with a white blazer and Prada leopard heels to a Prince concert. Get her rock concert look for less with the affordable finds below.

[1] ASOS White Blazer $117
[2] YOOX Leather Pants $29 (down from $59)
[3] Bauble Bar Earrings $24
[4] Lulu's Yellow Satchel $45
[5] Wet Seal Heels $24.50

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