To snap the above photo, I recently accosted a stylish friend of mine who was wearing these fabulous Xhilaration floral ballet flats from Tar-zhay. Sure, now she thinks I have a foot fetish (I don't!) but that's OK, because these flats are simply irresistible - and I simply had to share how cute they look in person! She says they're super comfy, too (as she slowly backed away from me and my camera). Ah, the things we do for fashion - and a great deal.

>> Xhilaration Sable Floral Ballet Flats at Target.com, $14.99

Got a fab accessory you'd like to show off? E-mail us at info(at)thebudgetbabe.com.

Attention budget babes: There's a new (FREE!) online service called SavvyCircle.com that will ensure you never miss another online sale!

Basically, you add the Savvy Circle button to your browser and start online shopping at one of their 100+ supported sites (if nothing else, you will want to bookmark that page - they've got all your favorite stores from Asos to Zappos!).

When you see an item you like - but don't want to pay full price for it (who does??) - you click the button and it'll save the item in your shopping list on SavvyCircle.com. When the item goes on sale, they'll send you an email notification with a link back to the site. You will never miss another online sale!

>> Check it out: www.savvycircle.com. If you like the service, let other readers know in the comments.

Looking for a cheap way to get a great tan? Now's your chance because Ulta.com has an incredible sale going on right now for Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Gloves by L'Oreal.

Each pack comes with 4 gloves which contain the sunless tanning formula. Just smooth on for a "perfect, streak-free sunless tan" that lasts 7 days. The unbelievable price: $1.99! (They're selling for $17.99 at Amazon.com!)

We bought a couple packs to review, but heck, at this price you can afford to experiment along with us. But you better act quick - at this price, they won't last long!

>> Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Gloves by L'Oreal at Ulta.com

UPDATE: And the winners of our Lucky Airwalks contest are.......Anja, Valarie, Samantha P. and Emily N.!! Congratulations to all our winners and a great big thank you to all 220 people who participated.

PLEASE NOTE: This contest has ended.

There are so many things to celebrate this March 17th - St. Patrick's Day, of course, AND the Budget Babe's One Year Anniversary! As a special thank you to our readers, we're giving away not one but FOUR pairs of these Lucky "St. Patty's Day" Limited Edition Airwalk kicks! (One pair each women's size 9, 8, 7.5, 6 US)

To enter, just tell us what your good luck charm is in the comments section below AND your shoe size and four lucky winners will be chosen at random to receive one pair of Lucky Airwalks (shown above).

Be sure to use a valid email address and include info(at)thebudgetbabe.com in your address book so we can contact you if you're the winner. Comments must be posted by 12 noon ET on March 18 to be eligible to win. The winner will be announced shortly after the contest ends.

Happy St. Patty's Day! And here's to another great year from the BudgetBabe.com! Good luck!!

Miuccia has cast her sartorial spell once again, and we are powerless to escape it: Interspersed among Prada's fantastic floral fantasies on the Spring 2008 runway were some rather dashing, eye-catching optic square prints (left). Not quite plaid, not quite checks, these geometric grid-like patterns gave skirts and dresses a mesmerizing, almost dizzying quality.

The price of Prada's wares, however, has a similar albeit headache-inducing effect, but fortunately we found an off-the-runway skirt from Ann Taylor (right) that boasts the optic-squares we crave. Toned down with a solid white blouse and green patent purse, we think it's the perfect ensemble for work. Add baubles, a clutch and fierce heels, and you'll have a figure-flattering on-trend look for night.

>> Square Jacquard Skirt at AnnTaylor.com $98 $49.99

Prada image source: Style.com