Suave is one of those oldie-but-goodie beauty brands that gives us budget babes a big bang for our buck. And today, they're giving away free bottles of the stuff (shampoo, to be specific)!

>> Click here to get your coupon for a free bottle of Suave.

Frame a piece of wire mesh to create a functional and stylish place for earrings.

A reader recently asked me for some inexpensive ways to organize her closet, and to be honest, I should be the one asking for advice in that department! Nonetheless, getting my wardrobe organized is one of my top priorities this year, so I will share what works for me as I go along. In the meantime, I thought I'd share some photos taken by my highly-organized and very stylish friend, Liz, which demonstrate her creativity and resourcefulness when it comes to organizing jewelry. Hmm...maybe I should just hire her to clean up my mess? How do you keep your jewelry organized?



A pretty blue bottle becomes the perfect spot to stack precious bracelets.


Drawer pulls double as hooks and keep necklaces tangle-free.


Store rings on the pretty fingers of sculptural plastic hands. This Glass Hand Stand ($14) will do the trick.

[1] Stella McCartney for LeSportsac Hobo, $182.99 [2] Linea Pelle 'Dylan' Patchwork Tote, $297 [3] B. Makowsky 'Berlin' Tote, $134 [4] Anthropologie 'Station-to-Station' Bag, $99.95

Let's say you've saved up around $300 to spend on a classic, high-quality handbag. Now before you go out and buy a Coach, stop and consider the following: Do you really want the same purse that every mall rat in America is carrying? Or do you want something a little bit more original, a little bit more distinct and dare I say, more fashionable? If your answer is yes (and it better be!), then keep reading for some Coach alternatives, plus ways to score a so-called investment bag on the cheap:

The Budget Babe finally has a page on Facebook! Wow, took me long enough.

Check it out with this link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/The-Budget-Babe/31777474944?ref=s

Become a fan (please??) and connect with other bargain-loving fashionistas from around the world. I'll do my best to keep it updated, hopefully it will become a useful hub of frugal fashion fun for all.

Target has teamed up with Tracy Feith to design its 15th Go International collection, reports WWD. Never heard of the guy, apparently he's a former surfer-turned-designer. Yeah, that gives me a lot of confidence in his design abilities. At the same time, since I'm pale (read:transparent) and somewhat averse to salt-water, the sun-kisses surfer girl fantasy has always appealed to me. What better way to get a piece of that beachy dream than with fab vintage-inspired fashions ranging in price from $15 to $45 at my local Target? (Don't say "surf lessons," won't happen!) Look for the collection in stores and online May 15.

[Above: Tracy's inspiration board features "generations of beachgoers, bathing beauties of the Fifties and Hawaiian-style painted flowers."]