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Rodarte for Target: What Say You?


Rodarte for Target

Rodarte for Target is finally in stores and selling out fast online. Sadly, I haven't see it yet (I called two stores near my house and braved post-snowstorm roads only to find that the collections had not yet been put out), but I am dying to know what you all think! Whether you've seen it in person or just browsed the collection online—which includes illusion tulle dresses, sheer cardigans, bow belts and lacy bikinis, ranging in price from $9.99 to $79.99—share YOUR thoughts on Rodarte for Target in the comments. More pics after the jump…


Rodarte for Target



Rodarte for Target


The Look for Less: Giuseppe Zanotti Zip-Fastening ankle boots



Giuseppe Zanotti at ShopStyle


These Giuseppe Zanotti four zipper ankle boots are currently marked down from $975 to $682.50 at Net-a-Porter.com.


These Black Zipper Ankle Booties feature four zippers as well, except they put two on each side of the boot. Still, it's a great way to get a similar look for just $40, available at shockboutique.com.

Use promo code BUDGETBABE at checkout to receive 25% off your purchase at shockboutique.com. Offer valid thru 1/31/10. Thanks to Jill for the deal!

Win Cool Stuff: $50 "Sears & Kmart" Gift Card

And the winners are… #29 Casie and #211 Marcia Goss! Check your email, ladies, and please respond ASAP to receive your prize. Thanks to everyone who entered for sharing their creative (and generous!) gift ideas.


Win Cool Stuff: $50 Sears  Kmart Lands End Gift Card

Please note: This giveaway is now closed to further entries.

Recently, Sears invited me to do some holiday shopping online and write about my experience. Now, they want to give TWO lucky readers the chance to win one $50 Sears & Kmart giftcard each!

The Sears & Kmart gift card is redeemable at Sears, sears.com, Kmart, kmart.com, Lands End and landsend.com. Talk about options!!

To enter, visit either Sears.com, Kmart.com or LandsEnd.com, then tell us which item would make the perfect last-minute holiday gift for someone on your list in the comments section below.

Follow The Budget Babe on Twitter and fan our Facebook page for additional entries (let us know in the comments).

Please note: This giveaway ends Monday so we can get these gift cards shipped out in time for the holidays. Good luck!!


Contest Details:

  • Contest ends Monday, December 21st at 12 midnight EST. Winner will be chosen at random and announced on Tuesday, December 22nd.

  • Open to readers ages 18 and older, living in the continental US

  • Be sure to add info(at)thebudgetbabe.com to your email safe list so you can be notified if you're the winner.


Festive Holiday Makeup How-To's




Stumped on how to dress your face for the Holidays? Try our timeless look for the whole face, or go more bold and try out an eye look that's hot for the season in Purple or Green. Keep reading for step-by-step instructions…



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Our all-over-face look is classy and timeless for any Holiday party. After evening out your skin tone (here we used Ulta Mineral Liquid Foundation in Light 01), brush a warm glow of color on your cheeks in a sparkly tangerine. Try Trendy by Fusion of Color. Lips go bronze with Clinique Different Lipstick in Think Bronze. For day just brush on some mascara and you're ready to go; for a nighttime look add more drama with a sparkly taupe eyeshadow all over the lid (try Fusion of Color eyeshadow in In Vogue), and a dark brown sparkle shadow on the outside edges and up the crease (we used the dark brown sparkly shadow in the limited-edition eyeshadow palette by Sonia Kashuk for Target). Line the upper and lower lids with dark brown smudged eyeliner (Avon Smooth Minerals Eye Liner in Earth is perfect for this) and finish with a great brown or black mascara (I love L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black).

Try out one of the hottest makeup trends this year with a purple or green eye. Look for tones that will compliment your skin, or try these finds that we think look great on a variety of skin tones and eye colors.



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For the purple eye start off with Ulta Loose Mineral Eyeshadow in Wisteria, across the lid from lashes to slightly above the crease. Gently blend in a darker color, we like Maples and Mums by Everyday Minerals, and work from the outside edge of the eye along the crease. Line the lower lid with a sparkly purple liner; we used Ulta's eyeliner in Raisin. Liquid eyeliner (we used Revlon ColorStay in Black Brown) looks sleek and polished and isn't as hard as it looks, just don't have six coffees before trying to apply. If you like the cat eye, which is very in this year, carefully sweep the applicator up and away from the eye at the end. Finish with your favorite mascara.

Make everyone else green with envy when you show up with these sexy eyes. Brush a sparkly green shadow from lashes to crease (shown is Too Cool by Fusion of Color) on the upper lid, and also smudge a bit of green eyeshadow right under your lower lashes. Add a shimmering gold shadow from the crease to the brow (here with Physician's Formula in Gold) and highlight the brow bone with a sparkling white powder (we used the Sonia Kashuk limited edition palette sparkly white). Line the lower lid with a creamy black pencil (try Avon's Smooth Mineral Eye Liner in Onyx) and smudge with your ring finger. Line the upper lid with black liquid eyeliner (try Maybelline Ultra Liner in Black) and finish with your favorite mascara.

With all strong eye looks, it's recommended you keep your lips neutral. Clear gloss looks sexy with a strong eye, and you won't have to worry about getting lipstick on your holiday drinks!

xoxo,
Kiki Bella

Insane Outerwear, Denim, Handbag Sales Going on NOW at Rue La La




There are some insane sales going on right now at Rue La La, sorry for the late notice! We're talking great, heavy duty winter coats under $100 from Michael Michael Kors, Betsey Johnson, Laundry, A.B.S. plus a denim sale and a handbag sale (haven't even gotten to those yet) with huge markdowns, hot styles, everything's totally affordable! Head on over NOW, many items can be shipped by Christmas. Hurry!! OK, gotta go shop…