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First Look: Zac Posen for Target Lookbook




Fashionista has released the upcoming Zac Posen for Target Lookbook, a collection which incorporates Posen's signature chiffon and prints—and lots of dresses. Highlights for me include a floor-length gown ($69), a slim black suit ($90) and pink tiger-print dress ($40). Um, I kind of love it. It strikes me as sexy and young but definitely adaptable for many women and tastes. Alas, we'll never really know until the collection launches on April 25th.

Keep reading to see the complete collection, and let me know what you think in the comments!

MLK Weekend Sale at DownEast Basics: Save 50% Off Clearance


MLK Weekend Sale at DownEast Basics: Save 50% Off Clearance

If you love the look of stores like Anthropologie and Boden but can't afford the prices, then this sale is for you! Get an additional 50% off all clearance items at downeastbasics.com during their 3-day Martin Luther King holiday weekend sale, January 15-18. Enter promo code FIFTYN2 at checkout in order to receive the additional markdown.

Find fashionable tops for as little as $3.50, skirts as low as just $7.00, even coats for $12.50! (After discount has been applied.) Deals this great don't happen often so shop soon for the best selection.

Off the Rack: Mid-Winter Shoes at Target


During a recent trip to Target, I strolled down the near-barren shoe aisles to see what, if anything, was new and noteworthy. Most of the boots and slippers had been cleared out and there wasn't much new stock to speak of, but I did spot a few cute pairs that could brighten your day, including leopard print kitten heels, studded flats and a sexy (although very uncomfortable-looking) pair of nude platforms. I didn't buy anything this time but I'm sure I'll be back before Valentine's Day when I always find myself craving the most impractical, precipitously tall heels I can find. On a budget, of course.










From Stylehive: 10 Must-Have Messenger Bags Under $75

The Budget Babe has teamed up with Stylehive.com to exchange links once a week so that you can see what's buzzing in their budget-friendly hive.

Is it possible to look stylish, stay organized and stick to a budget? Absolutely! Say goodbye to your dingy JanSport and opt for an affordable yet chic messenger or laptop bag instead.

Browse this slideshow for 10 more cute carry-alls at recession-friendly costs!