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Win Cool Stuff: Kohl's $50 Gift Card Giveaway




Kohl's is hooking up one reader with a $50 gift card to shop the latest fall offerings! But first, they sent me a $50 gift card so I could share some of the pieces I'm loving right now. Hopefully you'll see something you like. My ongoing obsession with colored denim has now extended into printed denim. Yes I'm drinking the Kool Aid and there's no turning back. I tried on a bunch of pairs from the juniors department, from houndstooth to floral, and fell in love with all of them. This is a very bad thing. Torn, I made a mental note of my size and then ordered these polka dot skinnies online because my plan all along was to find polka dot jeans, so I stuck with the plan and avoided buying 6 new pairs of jeans. All of these options would look great paired with a neutral sweater or denim shirt and boots this fall. Speaking of boots, I spotted a couple pairs that I'd love to add to my collection if funds were limitless: Chanel-esque quilted riding boots, studded moto boots and suede ankle boots. Another surprising find was in the accessories department - my Kohl's had an entire display devoted to "arm candy" which included luxe-looking bracelets priced at $16.80 by a brand called Natasha. Impressive. However, I realize an entire arm party could get very costly, so I'll be waiting for further markdowns.

Ok, now for our giveaway! Take it away, Rafflecopter.

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Assorted bracelets by Natasha, on sale for $16.80 each at the time I visited my store.


Tinseltown skinny jeans in plum and floral print.


Lauren Conrad wore these at Lucky FABB.
























Amazing fully lined leather-look pants from LC Lauren Conrad. You NEED these.

Photos by The Budget Babe
Comments
Hi BB!

For your coveted polka dot jeans, have you ever tried the bleach pen DIY?

I'm not sure if it's the color scheme you're going for, but buying plain dark-wash skinnies and using the tapered tip of a Clorox bleach pen will give you an alternative on the cheap.

I suppose you could do the same if you're looking for light jeans with dark dots and just use a sharpie to darken the bleach spots, but that seems awfully time consuming.

Xo
#1 Brit (Homepage) on 2012-10-04 12:53 (Reply)
I've never tried that, it sounds simple enough! I'm going to google, see if I can find a DIY guide (I'm a bit DIY challenged). Thanks for the idea!
#1.1 The Budget Babe on 2012-10-04 15:57 (Reply)
I made a pair of polka dot jeans from a pair of thrifted $3 Forever 21s and a fabric pen–it's super easy, check out the tutorial if you're interested.

http://shortofsomething.blogspot.com/2012/08/diy-polka-dot-jeans.html
#1.1.1 Sara (Homepage) on 2012-10-04 21:59 (Reply)
Amazing DIY! Looks rather labor intensive but the results are worth it!
#1.1.1.1 The Budget Babe on 2012-10-05 09:22 (Reply)
Your "i drank the kool aid" comment made me laugh. It really is crazy to see all this printed denim! I so wore it all in the late 80's in high school. NEVER thought it would return.
#2 Kristin S (Homepage) on 2012-10-04 13:13 (Reply)
EXACTLY. But it's back. And I can't believe I'm wearing it...again! What next, biker shorts and hammer pants??
#2.1 The Budget Babe on 2012-10-04 15:55 (Reply)
I love kohls and I liked you on Facebook!
#3 Jeannie on 2012-10-04 13:28 (Reply)
Great giveaway.

FYI - I follow on FB using my blog page: Head in the Game, Heart in the Sand.

Thanks!
#4 Mel (Homepage) on 2012-10-04 13:28 (Reply)
I just found your blog thru a blog interview you gave to Glitter and Pearls, I'm really impressed. I love that your all about budget shopping. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
#5 Ashley (Homepage) on 2012-10-04 14:51 (Reply)
Thanks Ashley, so glad you found me! :-)
#5.1 The Budget Babe on 2012-10-08 09:38 (Reply)
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#6 lisa brown on 2012-10-04 18:02 (Reply)
gah, i just ordered the jacket a few days ago, but now you have me wanting the sonoma ankle boots too! They are very similar to another style I was looking at. I maybe placing another order soon!
#7 Jess on 2012-10-05 10:24 (Reply)
Oooohhhh...would love to get those polka dot skinny jeans!!
#8 Karla Gutierrez-Pugh on 2012-10-05 14:26 (Reply)
Follow you on Pinterest - jalapenomama
Thanks for the chance - love Kohl's!
#9 Barbara Montag on 2012-10-05 18:14 (Reply)
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#10 Deanna G. on 2012-10-06 07:23 (Reply)
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#11 debbie jackson on 2012-10-06 12:33 (Reply)
I love your boots in this pic!! Please share!!
#12 Jane on 2012-10-09 14:35 (Reply)
Thx! Steve Madden purchased at Marshall's last fall.
#12.1 The Budget Babe on 2012-10-09 15:07 (Reply)
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