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BB Exclusive: New Members Get Half-Off at JewelMint




I am very excited to inform you that from May 9th - 16th, JewelMint will be offering 50% off to new customers on the first purchased item - exclusively to Budget Babe readers! Just enter the promo code BudgetBabe50 at checkout.

If you've been on the fence about joining JewelMint, designer jewelry from stylist Cher Coulter and actress Kate Bosworth, now's your chance to try it out for half price. Read the straightforward FAQ if you have any questions about how JewelMint works.

Lunch Hour Shopping: Hanky Panky at Rue La La




Hanky Panky has a cult following of lovely ladies who swear by the lingerie brand's soft lace underpinnings, especially their thong tha-tha-tha-thongs. I'll be the first to admit, I don't understand the lure of paying $20 for a teensy swatch of fabric, but with today's Hanky Panky sale beginning at 11 a.m. ET at Rue La La, I plan to find out! Are you a Hanky Panky devotee? What am I missing?

Shop it online:
Hanky Panky Boutique at Rue La La

Lunch Hour Shopping: Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts, Tibi and More




There's still time to get Mom a great gift in time for Mother's Day (May 8th, in case you forgot). Head to Gilt Groupe where you'll find luxurious items that are sure to make your mom, grandmother, sister or friend smile. Order by 3pm on Thursday 5/5 and select Next Day Air to get your gifts by 5/8. Look for the "red tulip" before you add to cart for delivery by 5/8.

Also, be sure to check out the Tibi sale - this brand has been soaring lately, having teamed up with style icon Olivia Palermo and engaging with fans on Twitter. Get in on the fun for less with a pretty blouse, skirt or dress.

Lunch Hour Shopping: Havaiana Flip Flop Sale at ideeli




Havaianas are a summer staple for fashionable feet around the world, from the beaches of Brazil where the company has its roots, to the streets of Beverly Hills where celebrity fans include everyone from Jennifer Aniston to Natalie Portman. Starting today at 12 noon ET, you can scoop up a pair of these stylish rubber sandals in the latest prints and colors up to 60%! Click here to shop the sale.

Shown above: Tribal print Havaiana flip flops, $11 (down from $24)