The Budget Babe | Affordable Fashion & Style Blog

The Look for Less: Juicy Couture Flutter Black Ruffle Dress



Juicy Couture at ShopStyle


For a fun and flirty take on the LBD, Juicy Couture serves up a spaghetti strap dress with a skirt full of fluttering ruffles. It can be yours for $498 at Ssense.


If you love the look of the Juicy dress but don't have that kind of cash laying around, Lulu's has you covered: This Legacy One Shoulder Dress in Black by Ark & Co. features a one-shoulder strap (which I think gives it a more distinct look), cascading ruffle skirt and costs just $62.

The Look for Less: Aqua Cinched Waist Ruffle Top



Aqua at ShopStyle


One of my favorite, incredibly addictive fashion blogs called The Look 4 Less recently featured this blouse by Aqua (a relatively affordable clothing label carried by Bloomingdales) as a great budget-alternative to Alice + Olivia's "Bianca" ruffle blouse ($253). This fab Aqua blouse is on sale now for $57.80.



Xhilaration at ShopStyle


J's great find reminded me of another lovely blouse that I had seen at Target. This Xhilaration Cascade Blouse in Hardware Grey is another option to help you get this look on a budget, and it only costs $12.98 at Target.com. Pair it with white jeans and heels for a chic going-out look. DEAL ALERT: $5 Off Purchases of $50 or More at TARGET.com • Enter Code TC6543RT at Checkout • Ends 6/13

Off the Rack: Marshalls Shoe Megashop





A reader recently told me she had purchased Havaianas at her local Marshalls, and sure enough, the one I visited had them, too, for $9.99...but none in my size! Maybe next time...


I recently visited a Marshalls Shoe Megashop location that was stocked with designer brands at amazing prices, including Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Etienne Aigner, Havaianas and Just Cavalli. Here are some photos I took of the goods to give you a sense of what you might find at a Marshalls near you. (I didn't buy any shoes on this trip, but I did a lot of damage in the CUBE—more on that to come!)





Just Cavalli at Marshalls? Yes, ma'am. I forget the exact price but it was shockingly low, something like $49 down from $279.







Loved these Dirty Laundry nude huaraches, just $24.99.