The Budget Babe | Affordable Fashion & Style Blog

The Look for Less: Stella McCartney Sequin Jacket

Stella McCartney's stunning sequin jacket is $4,495 at Bergdorf Goodman. Talk about effortless glamour! (Except for the price…)


Get the look for less with Charlotte Russe's sequin dress jacket, $54.50. Pair it with a simple tank, dark jeans and heels for an easy yet totally eye-catching evening or party look. Love.

Spot the Steal: Sequin Cardigan

Time for another taste test: Scroll down and examine the two sparkly cardigans below, then see if you can guess which one costs $22.80 and which one costs $246! Think your coworkers could tell the difference if you were wearing the steal to a holiday office party? Click on either image for the answer.



Robert Rodriguez at ShopStyle





Forever 21 at ShopStyle

Budget Home: Dishmate and ECOS by Earth Friendly Products




Recently I had the opportunity to test out two products from Earth Friendly Products, namely Ultra Dishmate Natural Grapefruit Liquid Dishwashing Cleaner and ECOS Magnolia & Lily All Natural Laundry Detergent. Like most people, I try to be aware of the chemicals I'm using in my home and on my body, but at the end of the day, I just want something effective and affordable. So I'm thrilled to tell you that yes! Both products work wonderfully and they're a great value. More details after the jump.

Join Us for the Fall T.J.Maxx & Marshalls Twitter Party!




I've teamed up with @Rocket_XL, T.J.Maxx & Marshalls to host a Twitter party this Wednesday October 27th - and you're all invited! Join me that evening from 8 – 9:30 as we discuss fall trends, talk about how you can find your favorite brands for less, and even play a few games for a chance to win prizes. Throughout the night, you'll have a chance to win one of six gift cards, the perfect jumpstart to finding the items you need to update your wardrobe for the colder weather that's just around the corner.

How to Participate:
Follow @budgetbabe, @TJMaxx, @Marshalls and @rocketxl and join in on the conversation by following the link here http://bit.ly/aGfYLg

About the Marshalls and T.J.Maxx Twitter Party
Date: Wednesday October 27th, 2010
Time: 8pm EST – 9:30 EST
Party Host: @budgetbabe. Please be sure to follow @Rocket_XL, @TJMaxx and @Marshalls
Hashtag: #marshallsTJMaxx
How to Win: Follow @budgetbabe and answer the questions for your chance to win T.J.Maxx and Marshalls gift cards

Prize: $50 store gift cards that are valid at both Marshalls and T.J. Maxx

Hope to "see" you there!!


FTC Disclaimer: These giveaways are part of T.J.Maxx and Marshalls’ partnership with Rocket XL and their Fall Fashion campaign. T.J.Maxx and Marshalls are the sponsors and will be providing the prizes. The Budget Babe is not being paid to participate in this campaign, but is being compensated in gift cards.