The 'Rockstud' by Valentino in black with pewter studs is $995 at forwardforward.com. I spotted the 'Rockstud' on quite a few pairs of stylish feet during New York Fashion Week.

Valentino Rockstud Patent Leather Sling Back T.100 in Black

Looking to get the look for less? Try these Lola Cruz heels instead, available in gray or rust for $125.

LOLA CRUZ Closed-toe slip-ons

Back in May when I attended the Kohl's fall fashion press preview, one piece in particular really stood out on the racks. I made a mental note of the Jennifer Lopez faux-leather motorcycle jacket, and now I plan to make it mine! This jacket looks amazing for the price. The flyaway collar and faux-shearling lining gives it a luxe Rick Owens vibe (here). Wear it with jeans and a sweater or over a maxi dress with boots. The possibilities are endless. It's available in black or oxblood red, totally on trend for fall, and both versions are on sale for less than $70.

Update: Save an extra 20% with code FALLINLEAF when you shop online at kohls.com. (Ends 9/19)

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Last night, fashion designer Cynthia Rowley showcased her Spring 2013 collection in New York City accompanied by her daughter, Kit Rowley, who was decked out in a chambray shirt and tulle skirt from her mother's new line DREAMPOP by Cynthia R. available exclusively at JCPenney. Kit and her stylish friends Zoe and Ruby, also wearing Dreampop duds, stopped by to see the installation. Aimed at girls ages 7-14, Dreampop features skirts, tops, dresses and denim in fun colors with a bit of edge, and most pieces average just $20. Perfect for back-to-school! Moms, are you loving this?

Backstage at Badgley Mischka, I caught up with the Deborah Lippmann to discuss the nail looks her team created for the Spring 2013 runway show. Inspired by the 1930's film "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the collection features lots of muted pastels, so the designers opted for a neutral nail to complement the color palette, as well as dewy makeup and slightly disheveled hair. The polish of choice? Modern Love, a dusty mauve creme that Deborah is calling "the new nude." On short, rounded nails, two coats of Modern Love was applied, then finished with a high-shine top coat called Addicted to Speed. "Mauve is the new nude!" reveals Deborah. While I love a good neutral, I'm worried this color won't read "high fashion" when I wear it. What do you think?

Keep reading for more of my backstage photos, and check out the short video I shot of Deborah talking about the inspiration for the nail looks after the jump.

There's just something about adding a little shimmer to a simple updo, and James Pecis for Bumble and Bumble pulled it off effortlessly with his take for Honor's Spring 2013 collection. Showing that just a touch of embellishment can add a big dose of style, the Bumble and Bumble teamed tucked rhinestones into double French braids playing off the "human anatomy" theme of the collection. It looks like I'm going to be trying this come spring. Who's with me? —by The Budget Babe Correspondent, Megan Zietz