Recently I received a free sample of NEW Caress Whipped Soufflé Ultra Silkening Body Wash in Blackberry Cream and also White Peach Cream ($4.49, 15 oz). These new body washes boast "Silky Fragrance Infusion" which combines fragrance and moisturization for silky skin in one body wash. Did Caress deliver on its promise? Keep reading to find out...

Derek Lam's Double Platform Lace-Up Sandals are on sale for $315.99 down from $790 at Saks Fifth Avenue.



Aldo's 'Jandris' looks inspired by the Lam's (which I think were inspired by some Louboutins) and you can get them for $70 in beige or black at Zappos.com.

Remember when I showed you how to get Gwen Stefani's striped maxi dress look for less? Well, reader Wendyann Herron, a graphic designer who runs her own company called Wendyann Herron Graphic Design Couture, totally one-upped me and put together her own inspired-by take on Gwen's fun summer ensemble! Check out her look below (right), plus get a breakdown of the items Wendyann used.





Dress: Forever 21, $15.99
Hat: Ross Dress for Less, Under $20
Toe Nail Polish: Chanel Paradoxal (I think Gwen has it on, too), $25
Tote Bag: Big Frog Custom T-Shirts and More of Murfreesboro ("I'm a graphic designer and had a custom bag with MY logo on it put on a tote bag for $13.89," says Wendyann)
Flip-Flops: Big Lots! summer clearance, $0.79
Laptop Bag: Juicy Couture, $128.00


Have you been inspired to recreate a celebrity look for less? Send your pics to info(at)thebudgetbabe.com for your chance to be featured in an upcoming post.