Recently Carmex sent me a care package filled with goodies including two of their new products, Carmex Healing Lotion ($5.99, 5.5 oz.) and Carmex Healing Cream ($5.99, 4 oz.). Lately the winter weather has started to take a toll on my hands, and I've found myself cringing each time my scaly fingers come into contact with say, a piece of paper. Like nails on a chalkboard, it is. So out of necessity, I reached for the Healing Cream and found...

Jimmy Choo's "Babeth" leather tote sells for $1,495 at Shirise.com.

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Despite obvious differences, Aldo's "Wozniak" hobo bag has a lot in common with the design of the Jimmy Choo bag and costs just $35. Click either image for more info!

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Designers like DKNY, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Chloe sent brown leather skirts down the Fall 2010 runways in silhouettes that ranged from short and sassy to long and full. Wear yours now with a chunky sweater, knit tights and boots, then pair it with a silk blouse, envelope clutch and chunky heels come spring! Here are 5 budget options that will give you the look:

MICHAEL Michael Kors' stainless steel chronograph watch is $225 at Bloomingdale's. A classic timepiece you'll wear for years.

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Now normally, this watch by Invicta would be the more expensive of the two watches, regularly priced at $395. It's currently on sale during the Endless.com Blowout Sale for just $69.99 - that's a savings of $325 (82% off)!! And no, it's not a typo. This stylish watch is also available in gold or rose (I love them all!). Click the image below to shop.

And the winner is… #14 Kristy! Congrats to our winner and thanks to everyone who shared their wonderful savvy living tips.




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

We've teamed up with Melissa Tosetti, author of the online magazine The Savvy Life, to give one lucky Budget Babe reader the chance to win a copy of her brand-new book Living the Savvy Life, which launched in stores TODAY!

Living the Savvy Life looks at money from a lifestyle perspective rather than a "personal finance" point of view. It's filled with stories of friends and family members who are naturally savvy or have learned to be savvy the hard way. Written in a positive, upbeat manner, Living the Savvy Life encourages readers for the future rather than making them feel guilty about past financial decisions.

It's the perfect read for the new year, especially if one of your resolutions for 2011 is to make peace with your money!

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