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Review: Fall Jewelry from Ash & Willow, Plus an Exclusive Discount Code!


Ash & Willow

For those Budget Babes who have been following religiously, you may remember my jewelry review a few months back for Ash & Willow, a site filled with unique accessories all under $40. I had the pleasure of recently receiving another set of unique pieces to enjoy and share with you lovely readers! Thankfully I have positive feedback and can confidently say that Ash & Willow might be the perfect source for a new fall piece or two from their fall line. Keep reading for my review, plus an exclusive coupon code for BB readers!

Entertain on a Budget: Mint and Pink Glam Dinner Inspiration


Mint and pink tablescape inspiration

This week I’m bringing you some tips and picks for hosting a glamorous fete at home! Head to my blog A Vintage Splendor for more style and decor inspiration. —AV

When fall rolls around, I like to bring my dinner parties inside and turn up the glam factor. I also like to explore beyond the traditional colors of the season and opt for pretty pastels or bright hues since we can all agree that amber and sage do get old by the time Thanksgiving is here.

Target and TOMS Team Up for the Holidays


Target and TOMS are teaming up on a limited-edition collection that will launch November 16, just in time for the holidays. TOMS is the shoe company built on the model of "one for one" - buy a pair of their beloved slip-on shoes, and a pair of shoes is donated to someone in need. And the Target collab will follow suit, so that with every purchase from the collection, donations of meals, shoes or blankets will be made to those who need it most.

The Look for Less: YSL Easy Bag

The YSL 'Easy' bag in burgundy suede was $995 at SAKS.COM but is currently sold out. This bag comes in a variety of colors and styles but one thing you'll always see is the large abstract "Y" that stands for Yves Saint Laurent.

YSL Easy Bag


While browsing STEVEMADDEN.COM, I came across this 'Bessiee' satchel and was instantly reminded of the YSL design because of the prominent "Y" shape on the front. The 'Bessiee' would make a beautiful companion for fall, available in rich burgundy, green, cognac or black for $98. Click the image below for details!

11 Fall Handbags Under $100

Fall Handbag Guide // TheBudgetBabe.com

You Budget Babes had to know this one was coming—handbags for fall! (See my fall guides for boots and coats, too.) This list was incredibly hard to narrow down. The world of hobos, crossbody bags, totes, satchels, clutches, and shoulder bags is daunting. But if you're a bag fiend like me, the hunt is equivalent to fueling an addiction. I wanted to share (okay and maybe buy…) everything I came across. However, I hope this list will lead you to one—or more—special finds for Fall 2014, while guiding you to the trends you should be looking for!