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I hadn't been to Editor's Closet in a while, but today's sales are worth sharing. They're got Alexis Hudson handbags, which are beautiful investment bags that were introduced to me by a reader a while back. I don't own one, but they're tempting! A black leather tote, for example, normally $750 is now $260. Also on sale is jewelry by CC Skye, great architectural pieces like a wood and gold bangle for $22, down from $60. There are two Skagen watches I'm loving, marked down from $150 to $45, with an awesome retro vibe. I can't decide between the gold or silver. Drop me a comment if you'd like an invite to check out the sale.

Yesterday I introduced you to Eye Candy Buy Candy, an affordable online fashion boutique, and today I'm spotlighting a great deal they've got going on because I know many of you are searching for that perfect summer maxi dress, on a budget of course. During the ECBC Dress Event, save 20% on their fabulous collection of dresses with code DRESS. Get free shipping on purchases over $75, plus get a discount code to save $5 when you sign up for their mailing list. Here are my faves (click any image for details):

And the winner is... #22 Sandra, who writes "Okay, I am never able to pick ONE favorite on threadless, but one I love because I am obsessed with pancakes is Pancakes Mountain." Congrats to our winner and to everyone who entered!


Please note: This contest is now closed. Check back later for the winner!

Here's another great store that I've never featured on my blog, even though I've been a big fan of theirs for years! It's called Threadless.com, and it's a fun T-shirt store for ladies, gents and children where users can submit their own designs and photos, as well as rate other artists' designs. I've picked up some unique tees for friends as gifts over the years cuz the quality is great and the styles are HIGH-larious.

What's more, Threadless.com just kicked off their huge spring sale today, with dozens of tees from $5 'til March 23rd! To make things even better, Threadless is giving one Budget Babe reader a $25 gift certificate that you can use towards any purchase on their site. To enter, just visit www.threadless.com, then tell us which tee is your favorite in the comments. Good luck!

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 Monday March 23 to be eligible to win. One lucky winner will be chosen at random, and will be announced on Tuesday March 24.

For many fashion lovers on a budget, the quest for a classic, high-quality leather bag is one that never ends. Fortunately, designer sample sale websites like The Top Secret are making that journey a little easier. Today, you can pick up a timeless handbag from The Sak, a popular brand sold at major department stores, for up to 55% off retail price. The Sak small Ashbury shopper, for example, available in either black, yellow or white leather is now just $60. I've seen these at Nordstrom, and they look top-notch! Shop the sale now at TheTopSecret.com. Need an invite? Drop me a comment.

There's a Superga sneaker sale going on right now at Rue La La, and since I was looking for cute sneakers for the spring, I picked up a pair in classic white canvas for $35. Superga's an old-school Italian brand, very popular wordwide, with celeb fans than include Ashley Olsen and Liv Tyler. Can't wait to get mine nice and dirty for a worn-in look (shouldn't be too hard.) They're going fast, so head on over now! If you need an invite, drop me a comment.