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Win Cool Stuff: Sally Hansen Nail Growth Miracle Nail Polish

UPDATE: And the winner is… #55 Kitty! Congrats to our winner and thanks to everyone who entered.




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

Enter to win the 9 bottles of Sally Hansen NailGrowth Miracle nail polish shown here, courtesy of Sally Hansen! NailGrowth Miracle is a new line of beautiful polish from Sally Hansen that benefits nail growth with Advanced Peptide Technology plus Keratin, Biotin and Vitamin A, C and E.


Colors shown:
Nurturing Natural
Innocent Nude
Precious Pearl
Sweet Sunrise
Loyal Lavender
Natural Sienna
Wholesome Earth
Divine Wine
Forbidden Fudge


Available for $5.49 each at Target.com, this 9 bottle collection has a retail value of $49.00!

To enter:

  • Visit SallyHansen.com, then tell us what color you think is missing from their collection and what you would name it in the comments section below. For example, "I'd like to see a pastel yellow creme that I'd name Lemon Curd."


  • Follow @budgetbabe on Twitter and tweet "I want to win Sally Hansen nail polish! #beauty #giveaway" for one additional entry.



Good luck!!

Please note: Sally Hansen sent me free Sally Hansen products for reviews and giveaways, including the nine bottles of polish shown here. This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents. Entries must be posted by 12 noon ET on March 14, 2011 to be eligible to win.

ALLEN B. for JCPenney Spring 2011 Lookbook




Here's the Spring 2011 lookbook for ALLEN B. by designer Allen B. Schwartz, a collection exclusive to JCPenney that's always trendy, young, fun - and really affordable. For spring, the vibe is an unlikely '80s-boho mashup, featuring peasant blouses, leggings, cropped jackets, dresses and all flavors of denim, from colored to dark skinnies to lightwash straight-leg. Slim cargos and maxi skirts also make an appearance as do bold prints, from florals, to stripes to polka-dots. The styling is highly questionable but I think there are moments of potential, like the neon/neutral gladiator sandals, the puff sleeve denim jacket, the striped moto jacket or the one-shoulder polka dot dress. Shop these spring looks now and in the coming weeks at JCPenney stores and jcp.com.

Click through to see the complete lookbook.

Kmart LYS Plus-Size Collection Spring 2011 Lookbook




This season Kmart declares "Love Your Style, Love Your Size" with the launch of its LYS plus-size collection, made especially for women size 18 and over. Prices range from $29.99 for an olive green jacket to $21.99 for a feminine tunic, with basics like camis and leggings priced even lower. Fun splashes of color and bold prints lift the assortment, while fabrics ranging from satin to denim help create the versatile mood of the collection.

LYS Senior Designer, and plus-size woman, Nicole Magnani sees LYS as redefining the plus-size fashion landscape, bringing her personal eye for style and ease to the clothing. She says, "Kmart will be the destination where curvy women shop for clothes they feel great in, want to be seen in, and look amazing wearing!"

I love the sophisticated color palette and the delicate treatment of the military trend shown with pieces like the silk cargos, utility tunic dress or stud trim top.

Keep reading to see all the looks. Do you think Kmart nailed it with LYS?

Ask BB: Modest Floral Dresses on a Budget

I am looking for a knee length floral dress for spring. Any suggestions? Modesty is key. —@chloecolette





Natalie Portman wore a floral Rodarte dress to a Black Swan screening, while Rihanna donned a demure floral dress to a book signing.



Floral prints always feel right for spring. Here's are some of the best floral dresses I've seen under $100.

First, I am totally obsessed with the Kinder Aggugini collection for Macy's, which includes a number of high-fashion florals at unbelievable prices. This one's $69:



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More fabulous options by Kinder Aggugini...



Another great place to shop for floral dresses this spring is Kohl's, which has a couple cute options from LC Lauren Conrad, Simply Vera Vera Wang and ELLE:



More hand-picked options...



Finally, my favorite stand-by, Forever 21, has dozens of stylish floral options. Here's one where the flowers are done in delicate embroidery on a soft lilac background.



Forever 21 at ShopStyle



More options...



All the options I've shown can be worn with blazers or cardigans and tights for a more modest look. Hope this helps - and happy spring! —BB