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K-DASH by Kardashian for QVC




E! Entertainment's leading ladies of reality television, the Kardashians, have parlayed their reality stardom into dozens of lucrative product deals and brand endorsements, from weightloss supplements and lipgloss to a fashion collab with Bebe. Most recently, the sisters created a fashion line for QVC called K-DASH, which made its debut during the second annual Fashion's Night Out in September.

Now, the girls are scheduled to return for the one-hour premiere of K-DASH by Kardashian on October 22 at 8 PM (ET). Per the press release, "K-DASH reflects a variety of looks, ranging from glam and edgy to feminine and flirty. Staying true to their mission of making fashion accessible to every woman, the Kardashians offer styles that are made to flatter all figures."

Items you can shop right now at QVC.com include a Printed Tunic with Detachable Belt ($59.50), Double Strap Pebble Leather Handbag (sale $209.94) and Riding Pants with Faux Leather Detail ($59.75). It's not exactly my style but the sale prices seem reasonable if you're looking for something like a black blazer or cocktail dress.

Browse more photos after the jump. What do you think of K-DASH?

Win Cool Stuff: $50 T.J. Maxx Gift Card

And the winner is…#247 Ellen K! Congratulations to our winner and thanks to everyone who entered!


Win Cool Stuff: $50 TJ Maxx Gift Card

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

We've teamed up with T.J. Maxx to offer one lucky Budget Babe reader the chance to win a $50 T.J. Maxx gift card!

But first, some background on how T.J. Maxx is able to bring consumers the season's designer looks for less: Buyers for the stores travel all around the world 40 weeks a year to meet with 12,000 different vendors, allowing them to snag the hottest in-season trends as they happen and negotiate prices up to 60% less than department stores. 10,000 new items arrive in every store each week, creating a "new store" feel every time shoppers visit. The bottom line: You get high-quality, in-season designer merchandise for less.

Ok, back to our giveaway!

To enter, tell us what you would buy with your T.J. Maxx giftcard if you won in the comments section below.

That's it. Good luck!

Please note: Entries must be posted by 12 noon October 25th, 2010 to be eligible to win. Open to US residents only, sorry. I received one $50 gift card in conjunction with this giveaway.

What I'm Wearing: Peter Over-the-Knee Boots from LOFT




Back in April I attended the LOFT Fall 2010 Collection preview where I lusted after these gorgeous brown leather over-the-knee boots, certain that I would never be able to afford them. Now, LOFT has totally spoiled me by sending me a free pair, shown here. If you only buy one new pair of shoes this season, splurge on these beauties. They truly can take a simple outfit from boring to beautiful.

Regarding sizing, I measured the widest part of my calve at 15" and there's maybe an extra 1/4" of space remaining. For your reference purposes, I'm 5'8" so that gives you some sense of how tall these boots are. I realized after taking these photos that you can adjust the boot if you have narrower calves with the buckles to kinda tighten the boot shaft, but I haven't tried doing this yet. The shoe part fits true to size, I'm a 9.5 and I probably could fit in a 9 or 9.5 boot (which is what I was gifted.)

This style is called the "Peter Over-the-Knee Riding Boot" and it's available in black or brown for $198 at LOFTonline.com and you can click the image below for more info. I'll keep an eye out for budget-friendlier takes on this hot fall trend. In the meantime, drop hints to your sig-o that you want a pair as an early holiday present!



Outfit details: Forever 21 tweed vest with faux-fur collar (got this a couple years ago); Old Navy plaid shirt; Work Custom "Hemingway" Cargo Pants in Olive (via Ideeli.com); LOFT boots

Fall Trend 2010: Shearling Jackets




Shearling jackets were all over the fall 2010 runways including 3.1 Phillip Lim, Burberry Prorsum and Mulberry (shown above from left to right), and now we're seeing this irresistible trend show up everywhere from Target to Forever 21. Pair this outerwear with everything in your fall wardrobe, from skinny jeans and chunky sweaters to lace skirts and ladylike blouses.

Read on for shearling-look jackets at affordable prices. Click any image for product details.