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Pretty in Peplum: Emma Robert's Grey Top and Loafers Look for Less + Our Favorite Cyber Monday Sales!

Emma Roberts' peplum top and Vince Camuto loafers look for less
Emma Roberts indulged in a little retail therapy wearing a comfy grey peplum top, boyfriend jeans and Vince Camuto 'Mitchell' loafers for a put-together yet somewhat offbeat look that we're loving. We winterized her ensemble by swapping the tee for a peplum jacket. And we appreciate that her exact shoes are under $100! Read on for the complete look for less, plus some of the best Cyber Monday sales so you can partake in a little retail therapy yourself...

The Budget Babe's Annual Black Friday Shopping Guide

The Best Black Friday Deals and Sales
So you went to bed early, slept in late, and don't plan on changing out of your CuddlDuds anytime soon. Never fear, you can still score amazing Black Friday deals online from the comfort of your home. And don't sweat it if you don't feel the urge to click "buy" today - deals get better on things like winter apparel as we get closer to Christmas. Having said that, now's the best time to buy things like shoes and accessories - and the following 10 merchants are making it hard to resist, offering some of the best savings you'll find anywhere. So grab that cup of coffee or hot cocoa, kick back, and browse these sites for gifts you'll love to give (and receive):

Spot the Real: J.Crew 'Natalia' Lace Dress + LOFT Friendsgiving Sale

Can you spot the real J.Crew lace dress?
Lots of stores are having pre-Thanksgiving sales that will make your Friday that much sweeter! At LOFT, take 40% off your purchase with code SHAREIT during their Friendsgiving Sale. Pass along the sale to three friends and you'll get a surprise offer redeemable between Nov.18-25. Plus when you shop the sale, you'll get a $25 LOFT Cash Card for every $50 you spend. Meanwhile, J.Crew is offering 25% off with code SHOPTOIT (30% off for cardmembers).

If you're looking for holiday party attire, the chic J.Crew 'Natalia' lace dress is $275 and comes in 9 gorgeous colors, as well as petite sizing. I spotted a great dupe at LOFT that's just $98 (plus use code SHAREIT for 40% off!). See if you can spot the real from the steal by clicking a link below!


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Hurry: Free Holiday Beauty Box from Julep, Valued at $50!

Free Holiday Beauty Box from Julep! Just Pay Shipping
It's been a while since I've given myself a mani (#momlife) but this deal from Julep is making me very eager to change all that! Sign up for Julep today and you'll get three bottles of gorgeous holiday nail polish and one bonus item for FREE - a $50 value!

To get your freebie, click on over to Julep.com and enter code JINGLES to get your Welcome Box FREE. You pay just $2.99 shipping.

The catch? You'll be signed up for the monthly maven subscription at $24.99 a month should you choose to continue your subscription. But there's no obligation; simply cancel by the 24th of the month by calling 877-651-3292 to avoid any charges.

Shine on!

This Never Happens: Hunter Wellington Boots Are Just $79.99 at Costco

Hunter Wellies Cheap! At Costco!
Earlier this evening after I posted this look to Instagram, a number of alert readers informed me that Costco is currently running an incredible rare promotion for Hunter wellies, selling the original tall boot style for just $79.99 (regularly $150)! Choose from the original tall in gloss or matte, or the original short (which I believe is $76.99). See all the styles at Costco.com.