UPDATE 4/23/12: And the winner is… #133 Ella P.! Congrats to our winner and thanks to everyone who participated, I loved reading all your entries. xoBB




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

Target has refreshed its bath and body aisle with a wider variety of specialty bath and body products – all under $20. New offerings from Apotheke:M Suds & Luxuries, Dead Sea Essentials by AHAVA, Nip + Fab, Pixi and Nicole by OPI are available in Target stores and Target.com this month – just in time to revamp spring beauty routines from head to toe.

To celebrate, Target is giving one lucky Budget Babe reader a sampling of some of these fab new products!

Prize includes:

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  Apotheke: M Suds & Luxuries Perfumed After Bath Tonic ($8.99): a light fragrance infused with botanicals
  


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  Dead Sea Essentials by AHAVA Hibiscus Shower Cream ($12.49): includes anti-aging properties, restoring skin’s moisture balance
  


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  Nip + Fab No Needle Fix Serum ($19.99): plumps skin while reducing the appearance of imperfections
  


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  Nicole by OPI Spring 2012 Collection ($7.04 each) nail polishes in Great Minds Pink Alike and That's Totally Red-ical!
  


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  Pixi Nail Colour Collection ($8 each) in Mink Grey

To enter:

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  Visit Target.com, then tell us which product you'd most like to add to your beauty regimen this spring.
  


• Tweet this giveaway using the Twitter button below and leave a separate comment (optional).
  


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  Like The Budget Babe on Facebook and leave a separate comment (optional).
  

Good luck!


Entries must be posted by 12 noon ET April 16, 2012 to be eligible to win. Open to US residents only. As always this is not a sponsored post. Winner will be chosen at random and notified via email. The winner's name will also be posted on this blog post by April 17th, so bookmark this page and check back to see if you've won.

Amrita Singh's assorted metal and beaded bangle set is $115 at Designs by Stephene - the perfect accessory for spring and summer maxi dresses. A similar looking bangle set will cost you just $7.80 elsewhere. Can you spot the real from the steal below? Click either image to check your guess!

Here's my take on another popular nail art design: Cherry blossoms! This is the perfect design to wear for spring when flowering trees are covered in gorgeous blooms. It's easy, I promise, just requires a little patience, and it will totally impress you family and friends this Easter!

Here's what I used:
Ginger + Liz "Boy Toy" (a Tiffany blue)
Wet n Wild FastDry in "Ebony Hates Chris" (solid black)
Sally Hansen Extreme Wear in "White On" (opaque white)
Essie "Tart Deco" (coral pink)
Seche Vite Top Coat

Fine paint brush
Bobby pin (or dotting tool)


For more inspiration, you can find similar designs all over YouTube and the web. My favorite by far is by blogger Kayla Shevonne, so definitely check out her amazing work here.

Special thanks to Dew Claw for composing the awesome music for my video.

If you do try this at home, send me a pic via Twitter, Facebook or Instagram - I'd love to see!

Express announced the launch of Express NEXT, an innovative new points-based loyalty program open to all Express customers - not just Express credit card holders. Shoppers can earn points both in-store and online, and can accumulate more rewards points as they visit different Express store locations and - get this - engage with the brand via social media platforms. Image earning points when you buy those Editor pants, and when you post a pic on Twitter. Bravo, Express! Registration is easier, too, requiring only a phone number and e-mail address for starters. Express NEXT members will also be able to do all their tracking as well as redeem points online - even with their smartphone.

It sounds like Express is really listening to customers. Yes, it will be a big incentive for Express fans to shop more but this could also prove to be a great perk for loyal customers.

Think you'll sign up for Express NEXT?

Image courtesy of Express

Finding the right pair of shorts can almost be as tedious as finding the right pair of jeans, but I'm here to tell you - they're out there! Here are 5 cute pairs I'm considering purchasing this season from stores like LOFT, New York & Co. and Lands' End Canvas, where lengths are a little more generous, the fit is forgiving and the taste level is top-notch.