No longer purely utilitarian, the parka is now a chic winter fashion staple. This season's Marc by Marc Jacobs Rainbow Corded Twill Parka is $758 at shopbop.com.



Get the look for less with Forever 21's must-have utility jacket, just $49.80 at forever21.com. (I also love this one, or this quilted version by ASOS.)

FOREVER 21 Must-Have Utility Jacket

Madewell's bistro stripe dress originally sold for $118 but is currently sold out. If that news has you bummed out, you can always shop other great items at Madewell.com and save an extra 40% off sale styles with code COZYUP.

Bistro Dress in Ridgestripe

Get the look of the bistro stripe dress for less with this find from VeryHoney.com - their nearly identical Perfectly Shaped Striped Dress is just $32 (down from $45).

J.Crew has managed to take the fashion world by storm by creating some of the most coveted costume jewelry around. Thanks to Instagram and Pinterest, our lust for J.Crew gems knows no limits. But those gorgeous baubles can carry a high price tag. Lucky for us Budget Babes, there are many other places where you can find J.Crew lookalikes for less. Here are 5 of my top go-to sources for J.Crew-inspired jewelry that won't break the bank:

This week on the Westfield Style Blog, I'm sharing affordable winter-white fashion finds that just look expensive. Click HERE to read the full feature.

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When I was pregnant, H&M's chic-and-cheap maternity line became my saving grace. And now that my little guy is here, I'm loving the H&M children line as well. The affordable styles range from sophisticated to silly, a perfect sartorial range for expressing our little fashion stars' every mood. My friends at H&M sent my son a giftcard to pick up some holiday treats (lucky guy!) and we were able to get so many pieces for just $75, from organic cotton onesies, to cotton sweaters, PJs, cold weather accessories like hats and gloves, a plaid button down and the cutest reversible blanket. I even picked up a few items for my sister who's expecting her first in February. My favorite piece is the sweater you see above - classic fair isle! - and the organic striped onesies. They're super soft and wash well which is important. Keep reading for some more in-store photos and to see what else I bought.

Are you a fan of H&M's kids clothes?