Considering their lengthy track record of copying other designers' styles down to the last stitch, it's hard to imagine these Pettall wedges from Steve Madden are uniquely theirs, but they are cute nonetheless! Splurge on this double-buckle wedge sandal at Shoes.com for $101 with free shipping.


Want to save on this style? Of course you do! G by Guess carries practically the exact same shoe, but it's sold out in black. Scoop up their "Alessia" sandal in deep red for just $44 on sale at Guess.com.


As luck would have it, you can save even more on this style! Try these oh-so-similar wedge sandals by Apt. 9 which are now on sale for $29.99 at Kohls.com.


Ok, ok. Want them even cheaper? Wet Seal has a version of this shoe, too, and there's is just $24.99. Phew!

Rachel Pally has tapped into what seems to be a growing trend of loose-fitting tank tops with an asymmetrical hem. Splurge on this updated basic at Shopbop.com for $176.


Urban Outfitters presents its own version of this voluminous tank-top style with an uneven hem, and it costs a whole lot less. Save on this look from Silence & Noise, which costs just $19.99 on sale.

I recently made my first purchase from Walmart's To the Max collection, an affordable clothing line from high-end design house BCBG Max Azria Group—and I am in love! I know many other budget fashion bloggers out there have been fans of To the Max from the start, but for me, it's like I just uncovered the secret Holy Grail of cheap chic recessionista style! For research purposes (ahem), I bought a ton of great stuff—practically enough clothing to last an entire season—for just over $100 including shipping. My favorite piece, however, has to be this 3/4 sleeve pleat knit dress, which is work appropriate and can be worn many ways. The interesting neckline, pleat detailing, tulip skirt and loveable pockets make this dress a perfect example of budget fashion that looks convincingly like designer fashion. I also appreciate the thick fabric, which makes this dress suitable for fall and winter, and the hidden side zipper. Oh, and did I mention it only costs $15? I'm thinking of buying it in navy, too. Five stars on the fabuless scale, ladies!

Browse the entire To the Max clothing collection at Walmart.com.

These Antik Batik "Squaw Spartiates" gladiator sandals feature seed bead embellishing that's fanciful and unique. Splurge on this foot candy for $205 at Net-A-Porter.


The Blowfish "Lawless" gladiator sandal delivers the same bright beading and hot strappy style for a lot less. Save on this multicolored gladiator at Macy's, where it was originally $69 and is now on sale for $50.99.

Back in April, I purchased a box of Smooooth Away Hair Removal Pads (aka Smooth Away pads) and bottle of Smooth Away Hair Inhibitor Cream at the New York City Auto Show. I had seen the infomercials on TV, then saw a real-life product demonstration at the auto show that "proved" they really do work, so I coughed up $40 (I totally overpaid, got caught up in the moment) so I could try them out on myself at home. Here's how it went: