The August 2011 issue of Vogue magazine offers a delicious sneak peek at the upcoming Missoni for Target collaboration, which hits stores September 13th. I got the chance to scope out the 400+ piece collection at a press preview back in May and let me tell you, it is all that and a bag of chips.

I am dying to reveal more but in the meantime, feast your eyes on Margherita Missoni wearing a Target for Missoni skirt ($40) and sweater ($45), plus a couple items from the line decorating her new home including a rug ($30), bike ($400), trays ($20-$25) and ceramic canisters ($20). Notice how they blend in oh-so-seamlessly. Everything about this collection stays true to Missoni - except for the price. Huge thanks to a dear reader by the name of Phaedra for giving us all the heads up about the Vogue spread!

Click through for more images. Are you looking forward to this collab?

A few days ago I popped into a Kmart store in New York City to check out what was new (and to cool off from the exhausting heat). I found some of the most agreeable fashions near the entrance from Route 66. This brand is targeted towards teens, but there were a lot of cute tees, tanks, shorts, jeans and pants priced under $20 that anyone could work into their wardrobe. I liked a striped neutral tank with neon lace detailing and a dark-denim jean jacket, a great wardrobe staple. Moving on, I saw some cute blouses, skirts and dresses from the Attention and Apostophe lines. I really wanted to buy some printed shorts and a colorful romper (you see them so often in the city, it's kinda contagious) but I had an event to attend and I didn't want to show up with an armful of shopping bags. Next time! Click through for more photos. Anything catch your eye?

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have noticed my tweets from last night's Express runway show in New York City's Time Square.

Express and Lucky magazine invited eight fashion bloggers to get a front row seat after outfitting each of us in our own uniquely fabulous Express ensemble. I wore a strapless tomato red dress, woven leather belt and bold gold cuff, perfect for a steamy night like last night (get your heat wave).

Here's a quick look at the show's finale, featuring shiny sequin minidresses, gorgeous gemstone hues and body-con silhouettes from the Holiday 2011 collection. These are the looks you'll be seeing in magazines, mailers and stores come Fall, so look out for them soon!

Thanks to Express and Lucky mag for making this an evening I'll never forget! FTC Disclosure: Each blogger received complimentary clothing and a $200 Express giftcard in association with this event.

FrockCandy.com is a new-to-me online fashion store with a catchy name that carries a mix of trendy dresses, tops, bottoms, accessories and shoes priced mostly under $50. While there are more "misses" than "hits," not to mention competitors who do the job better (ahem, Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe), Frock Candy definitely has a few hidden gems at prices you'll love. It's good to have options! Keep reading for 5 of my favorite finds from the site. What do you think, will you be shopping (or have you already shopped) at Frock Candy?

The Budget Babe has been nominated for Best Budget Blog in the Polyvore Blogger Awards! The Polyvore Blogger Awards is the first ever online event where the Polyvore community votes for their favorite bloggers.

To vote:
Visit The Polyvore Blogger Awards contest page and create a set featuring your blog of choice.

The prize:
By voting, you qualify to win the grand prize of a Chanel Timeless Classic bag (medium in black caviar) from the Polyvore team!

Bloggers who win each category will be rewarded with glory, ie. we get to take over the Polyvore home page for one day. It's not quite Chanel but it would definitely rock big time.

The contest ends at 5 p.m. PT on Monday, July 25 (woa, that's my birthday!) so please take a moment to cast your vote.

Thanks for your support, b-babes!!