All-American undie brand Jockey has been upping their fashion quotient with moves like a recent collab with celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe. At their Fall 2013 press preview, Jockey continues that trend with reimagined basics for every woman and every occasion. Budget Babe contributor Vanessa Williams Stevenson of Leather and Lollipops reports. —BB

by Vanessa Williams Stevenson
Yesterday afternoon Jockey hosted their Fall 2013 Seasonal Preview event at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. The designers breathed new life into the collection by introducing a modern twist on the classics in a variety of colors, designs, materials and cuts. The presentation made it apparent that Jockey really thought about each piece and really wanted to give women with different body shapes great undergarment choices for all situations. The options are endless whether you're going to work, a formal event, working out or just relaxing at home.

Jockey really addressed practical everyday issues that we experience with undergarments and made it clear that they really wanted to give women the opportunity to pick and choose based on their specific needs. There is shape wear that has a much more subtle approach to pulling everything together, work out pants that come in different lengths so you can pick and choose based on your height, different cuts of underwear you can choose based on your shape and crisp stretchy tanks that are formal enough to wear under a suit jacket and casual enough to wear with jeans.

I was intrigued by all of the selections and I really appreciated the fact that Jockey is trying to get better and better and address issues brought to them by their customers. I loved the boyshorts and hipsters and the great colors and prints. Some of the collection is available for purchase now and the remainder of the items will be released throughout the coming months. I would definitely recommend checking out Jockey's offerings because there is truly something for everyone. —VWS

I would love to find this skirt for a reasonable price. I love the hem…it takes the harshness away from a leather mini. Any ideas where I might find it? —Karen

I think you perfectly described the hard-meets-soft appeal of Kim's Givenchy fish-tail ruffle leather skirt, which retailed for $1,383 at mytheresa.com. Here are some look for less alternatives:

Shopping for maternity clothes online can be hit or miss - but it can also be your best source for finding stylish yet affordable fashions to wear throughout your pregnancy. Recently, I placed an order for maternity clothes at ASOS.com, the UK's biggest online fashion store. In the video above, I talk about what I bought, what worked - and what didn't work. My big takeaway? Buy your pre-pregnancy size (or one size larger at most)! Learn from my mistakes and trust those size guides.

You can find all the maternity styles shown in this video (or similar ones) at ASOS.com.

Model and Bad Boy recording artist Cassie was just announced as the face of the Forever 21 summer collection. Forever LA x Cassie for Summer 2013 features the Connecticut-born beauty celebrating the eclectic, vibrant culture of Los Angeles. The Collection consists of two parts: The West Side and the East Side. The East Side Collection represents LA street wear aesthetics, inspired by the free-spirited urban culture of the 90s, and incorporates alternative and vintage-inspired pieces. The West Side Collection highlights the laidback coolness of the city of angels featuring bright pops of color, vibrant sneakers, oversized sunglasses, bold crop tops, electric-hued shirts, and abstract prints. You can play up this trend a little with neon accessories or go all-out with a midriff baring top (although I don't recall wearing either in the 90s...hmm). See anything you'd love to own this summer?

Proenza Schouler's iconic PS1 satchel gets updated in blue for spring, with a pricetag of $1,695 at Barney's New York. The look for less - perfect for those of us who don't splurge on bags and just want something stylish for toting our lives - is available for just $27.80. See how well you know your "It" bags by clicking either image below to spot the real from the steal!