Can Avon help you achieve younger looking skin? The Budget Beauty Babe puts two of their age-defying facial treatments to the test. —BB


by The Budget Beauty Babe
Many women pay top dollar for professional anti-aging facials (at very pricey world class spas), but what if you could have the same results at home for a fraction of the cost? That’s what Avon promises with their line of Anew Rejuvenating facial treatments. We were eager to try out their products, and found them to be really very pleasing.

The Deal: Tuesday 2/17- Hunter Festival Boots, only $49.95!


Why you need them: This has to be the best deal I've seen on Hunters EVER! Choose from 15 different styles including the festival tall, short or laced boots in bright yellow, red, blue or classic black, chocolate or dark olive. I absolutely love my pair (and I thought I got a good deal at Gilt Groupe when I paid $58 for mine!) When spring showers hit, you'll be glad you own a pair, too.

It would take a very bold woman (or man, for that matter) to rock these pink and black leopard print wedges by alice + olivia for Payless. Alas, this is one designer collaboration that never fails to disappoint me. But what about you, think the "Pierce" Sling Wedge is fierce or tranny?

Shop it: alice + olivia for Payless Pierce Sling Wedge, Payless.com, $38

Victoria's Secret wants ladies everywhere to "think green, live pink," and as part of this eco-initiative, they've launched PINK Body, a new line of bath and beauty products that claims to be better for you and the environment. Prices range from $8 for lip butter to $15 for energizing body lotion (now 2/$20 with special promo). You've gotta applaud this move, just don't stop doing your homework at sites like cosmeticsdatabase.com, which rates products and makeup based on their toxicity. Will you be trying out this new line?

From the Victoria's Secret pressroom: INTRODUCING PINK BODY, a unique line of skin-loving and earth-friendly products created specifically for the pink girl. She spoke. We listened. The result? A more personalized approach to everyday body care using organic and vegan ingredients, powerful natural formulas and eco-friendly packaging. With three dermatologist-tested, solution-specific collections, each designed to pamper pink girls from tip to toe: nourishing for dry skin, energizing for dull, sluggish skin and soothing for extra-sensitive skin. Plus, four additional essentials that everyone can use and love. It's all about finding ways to look good, feel good and do a little good, too.

The prim and proper cardigan is taken up a notch with a wild animal print, which makes the leopard print cardigan the perfect mix of naughty and nice—or is it? I've seen leopard print cardigans just about everywhere from J.Crew to Target. So far, I haven't taken the bait. My instincts tell me that the inexpensive ones look cheap and the expensive ones are too pricey for something I can't wear very often. What do you think, are leopard print cardigans spot on or do they miss the mark?

[1] Rebecca Taylor Button Down Cardigan, Gilt.com, Was $295.00 Now $118.00
[2] Leopard Cardigan (available in 3 colors), Wet Seal, $22.50
[3] Leopard Cardigan (available in 2 colors), Forever 21, $22.50
[4] City Style V-Neck Cardigan in Leopard, New York & Company, Was $39.95 Now $31.96