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Spot the Real: DL1961 Ombre Jeans

A pair of DL 1961 ombre jeans from the DL x Bag Snob: Snob Essentials Jeans Collection - a capsule collaboration between DL1961 Premium Denim and Bag Snob bloggers, Tina Craig and Kelly Cook - will cost you $161. The look for less is now just $56. Can you spot the real from the steal below? Click either image below to find out.




DL1961 at POPSUGAR Shopping





The Limited at POPSUGAR Shopping




Kate Young for Target Launch Party


The scene: Kate Young for Target launch party in NYC

Yesterday night Target held their launch event for the Kate Young for Target collection at Old School in New York City. The Budget Babe contributor Vanessa Williams Stevenson, who pens Leather and Lollipops, checked out the scene to bring us the scoop. —BB

by Vanessa Williams Stevenson
We're accustomed to seeing Target team up with established and rising designers, but they really changed things up by collaborating with Kate Young, a leading celebrity stylist, on this collection. She was named the industry's top stylist last year and ranks in the top five this year. Her client list includes actress Michelle Williams, who attended last night's star-studded event, along with other high-profile friends like Kate Mara, Maggie Gyllenhaal and designer Jason Wu.

Kate Young's collection features an assortment of semi-formal and special occasion dresses, as well as separates, jewelry, bags and shoes. Her intent was to create a collection in which every woman could find her red carpet moment - and she delivered. The thing I love most about this collection is that it makes getting dressed up simple and demonstrates that there is more than one way to do it. Among my favorites were the flirty satin shorts, one-shouldered gowns and leopard print booties.

Despite being a powerhouse in Hollywood, Kate Young's name isn't widely known to the masses. This may not be a collection that sells out in minutes, but it will definitely be a quiet success. The collection is priced from $14.99 to $89.99 and is available at Target online and in store on Sunday, April 14.
—VWS

What I'm Wearing: Mother's Day Dressing with Chaps Available at Kohl's

Chaps wrap front dress at Kohl's

Mother's Day is coming up and since I'm expecting my first baby this June, the holiday will have an extra special meaning for me. And thanks to Chaps, I have my outfit all picked out - a twist-front mock layer dress in the happiest shade of pool blue that fits my growing bump. This dress fits all my fashion needs, and whether you're expecting or not, I'm sure you'll be on board with this list: It's affordable (check), machine washable (check), made from substantial fabric that won't wrinkle and drapes well (check and check), has a flattering cut with a modesty piece built into the bodice (check), and a knot detail that makes room for baby bumps now and hides problem areas later - check! This week's warm temps are reason enough to celebrate, so I paired my Chaps dress with some animal-print heels and a lavender cardigan for a cheerful look that says spring is here!

For more great Mother's Day dress options, check out Chaps - available at Kohl's.

{What I'm Wearing: Chaps dress ($63.75, down from $85, size medium (6-8), ShoeMint heels, J.Crew cardigan, JewelIQ necklace, Express bracelet, Forever 21 earrings, Sonia Kashuk Moisture Luxe Tinted Lip Balm in Hint of Coral}


This post is sponsored by Chaps - available at Kohl's.