Recently I received a complimentary pair of Dr. Scholl's For Her Ball of Foot Cushions ($5.99), a product that promises "comfort where you need it most" so you can rock your fabulous heels without aching feet. Sound too good to be true? Well, I put these inserts to the test by wearing them for a busy day of work in the city - Uptown, Downtown, subway stairs, cobblestone streets - the works. Keep reading to find out how well they performed...or didn't.

Recently Avon invited me to be a part of their Blogger Ambassador program, and as such, I'll be bringing you special reports on all the latest in beauty from Avon. My first opportunity was a phone chat with celebrity makeup artist and Avon Global Creative Color Director Jillian Dempsey, who shared her two favorite beauty looks for the warmer months ahead. Keep reading to see them!

And the winner is… #59 Dee! Congrats to our winner and thanks to everyone who entered.




UPDATE: I had to cut this giveaway short per a request from Target - it turns out these items are not yet available in stores, so if you saw them, consider yourself lucky! We'll be launching a second giveaway soon with the right products, so please stay tuned if you missed out on this one. Apologies for any confusion this might have caused. —BB

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


I've teamed up with Target Beauty to offer one lucky Budget Babe reader the chance to win some of the hottest new makeup for summer! As you probably know, Target has partnered with some of the top names in the beauty industry, including Jemma Kidd, Napoleon Perdis and Petra Strand, to deliver pro-quality makeup at super low prices. When I shop for makeup at Target, I love how the lighting, packaging and products create a boutique or department store feel, rather than a blah drugstore feel. It's just one of the million reasons why I love Tar-zhay. Okay, on to the giveaway....

The prize:

• Nicole by OPI nail polish in I Love You Cherry Much
  


• Nicole by OPI nail polish in It's Not Me, It's Blue
  


• Pixie by Petra Wakeup Concealer in No. 2 Nude
  


• Pixie Succulent Lip Twin in Opal Orchid
  


• Pixie by Petra All-Over Magic Radiance Powder in No. 2 Rose Radiance
  


• JK Jemma Kidd Glitterati Shadow Dust Duo in 03 Debut
  


• NP by Napoleon Perdis Eye Shadow Duo - Set 1, Barbados
  


• NP by Napoleon Perdis Eye Shadow Duo - Set 5, Antigua
  


• NP by Napoleon Perdis Eye Shadow Duo - Set 6, Saint Croix

To enter:

• Tell us what's your favorite beauty brand carried by Target in the comments section below (it can be any beauty brand, doesn't have to be listed above).
  


• Follow The Budget Babe @budgetbabe on Twitter.
  


• Fan The Budget Babe on Facebook (www.facebook.com/thebudgetbabe)
  

Good luck!

This is not a sponsored post, I did not receive any products or money for this giveaway, except for the generous prize which was provided to me by Target and will be given to one lucky BB reader. Open to U.S. residents only, sorry. UPDATE 5/24/2011: Comments must be posted by 12 noon ET on May 24, 2011 to be eligible to win. Winner will be announced on this post and via Twitter on or before June 1, 2011. Winner will be contacted via email (so please check your email if you enter) and has three business days to respond, otherwise an alternate winner will be selected.

We were already big fans of Colgate Wisp, the "smaller than a lip gloss" mini-toothbrush, so when we heard they were available in 16-pack pouches, we just had to share. Designed to fit in your everyday life, Wisp pouches are easy to stash in your desk drawer, purse, glove compartment or anywhere your day may take you.

Spring cleaning season is upon us, and if you're thinking about organizing your makeup drawer, you'll want to know the shelf life of all those precious products before you give them the heave-ho. NYC makeup artist Susmta Patel offers some tips on when it's time to say adios to your cosmetics.