If you were smitten by the KORS Michael Kors "Danger" See-Through wedge featured earlier today, then you'll love the Mossimo "Verdi" Wedge (love that name!) available now at Target.com. Shown above in Gray Patent, the Verdi also comes in Wine Patent, Black Snake, and Metallic Brown Snake. Buy it here for the low, low price of $26.99.

Rianna Metallic Wedge, $22.80 at Forever 21

Designers are always looking for new ways to reinterpret the shoe, and so it follows that the heel of the shoe has become a locus for sartorial reinvention. Or, in the case of copycats such as Forever 21 (bless their soles), the heel becomes the object of imitation. Now, I could be wrong about these Rianna Metallic Wedges (above), but I'm pretty sure they copied a certain American designer who created a certain stand-out, see-through wedge this past season...so that's your clue. Can you guess who got knocked-off? Answer's after the jump...

We have a winner! Congratulations to... #107 Roxy, who writes "I love the Giraffe Print Chic Wallet the most because I'm a girl of the wild and I'd love to use it as a clutch."

Special thanks to our winner, the generous folks at Baghaus, and to all 188 people who entered! Keep checking back for more great giveaways...




Please note: This contest has ended.

Baghaus.com is one of the leading sources of high-quality, designer-inspired handbags, and now you can have a shot at winning a $100 gift certificate to shop their amazing collection! To enter, go to Baghaus.com and pick out your favorite bag, then tell us which one you love and why you love it in the comment section below.

Can't wait? Shop now and save 10% off your order at checkout when you use this link.

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 Wednesday August 6 to be eligible to win. One lucky winner will be chosen at random, and will be announced on Thursday August 7.

Featured above is the Primo Limited Redford Tote in White ($52). Special thanks to David for making this giveaway possible. Good luck everyone!

A little while back I featured the fringe sandal trend, which was met with lukewarm reviews, but some of you said you might be persuaded to give fringe a chance if it were to appear on an accessory such as a handbag. It just so happens that fringed bags are really hot right now, and they're not just for hippies, bikers, cowgirls or Pocahontas wannabes--oh, no. Designers are taking fringe from the fringe of fashion, if you will, and pushing it to high-fashion limits. It's not exactly a new trend (MK Olsen still loves her Prada Napa Fringe Hobo from '07) but it seems to be reaching its peak at fast fashion chains. I picked up a genuine leather fringed purse at Old Navy (above) for $24.80--and I love it. I was skeptical at first, but after wearing it out a few times, I'm sold on this whole fringe thing...they have such great movement when you walk, and add a lot of drama to an otherwise simple outfit. Just a word of caution if you have a puppy or cat: They will attack your purse. The swaying, tantalizing fringe is irresistible to them, and I can't blame them.

While the purse I bought is not available online, I found plenty of other cheap & chic options...one of them just might be calling your name...



Leather Fringe Clutch at Asos.com, $76.62


Tasha Fringe Hobo at delias.com, $34.50


Suede Fringe Hobo at Urbanoutfitters.com, $78


Kenya Fringe Hobo at Bebe.com, $139


Suede Fringe Passport Bag at Urbanoutfitters.com, $38


Dakota Lg Fringe Tote, ships 9/2, at Ninewest.com, $150.00


Dean Suede Fringe Tote at Urbanoutfitters.com, Was $188 Now $69.99

For all you Michael Kors fanatics out there, mark your calendars: The KORS Michael Kors shoe sale at Gilt Groupe starts Monday, August 4th at 12 PM EST. Gilt Groupe is a members-only sample sale website for designer fashion.

To register, use this link:

http://www.gilt.com/invite/budgetbabe