Trade in those flip-flops for a slip-on sandal that's just as comfy but way more chic with J.Crew's leather "Malta" sandal, $78 at jcrew.com. Or, try the look with a faux leather sandal that's just $12! (And it comes in 4 colors.) Can you guess which sandal costs more? Click a link below to see!


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For weeks now I've been seeing the cutest spring finds at Target's Dollar Spot on Instagram, and now my store finally has some of the items in stock! With Easter right around the corner (April 5th), I couldn't resist picking up loads of goodies for my son, from an adorable $1 fedora to some fun little toys. I love this magical age where he's just as enthralled by a big cardboard box as he is a shiny new dumptruck. Which means he'll FLIP for the bottles of bubbles, bouncing balls and other goodies I got for a buck a piece. It's cuteness overload these days! Of course Target has tons of "toys" for us grown-ups, too, like addictive organizing bins that you can use anywhere in your house, pretty notecards, chalkboard signs and my personal favorite, wooden paint dipped gift tags. Not sure when I'll use them but they were too lovely to pass up. Browse more photos below and tag me on Instagram (@budgetbabe) if you're ever in the Dollar Aisle - I love seeing what other people find!

While shopping at T.J.Maxx recently, I spotted a black bucket bag with the sexiest red lining and knew right away I had stumbled upon a Mansur Gavriel knockoff! The made-in-Italy designer original is $495, while the bag I discovered cost just $39.99 (If you're shopping online, the bag is $88 at Macy's, and also comes in cranberry/aqua or taupe/aqua). See if you can guess which bag costs more by clicking a link below!


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Spoiler alert! After the jump, see the look for less in real life, as photographed by moi at T.J.Maxx (did I mention it was only $39.99?!)

So apparently T.J.Maxx is the spot to score a Kate Spade bag for spring - or a designer bag by Michael Kors, Zac Posen, Botkier, Coach, Joe's, Rebecca Minkoff, or Joy Gryson. These are just a few of the designer names I spotted on a recent trip. I was shocked by the quantity of Kate Spade bags - clearly my store just received a big shipment, and based on some people I follow on Instagram, other stores around the country are seeing the same thing. The bad news is that these bags will still cost upwards of $200. The good news is that you'll be hard pressed to find a better price anywhere else. Personally, I was scouting out the bags under $30 by Steve Madden and Urban Expressions. They look great for the price and fit my mom-on-the-go lifestyle just fine. Trends include pastels, bucket bags, stripes and backpacks. Browse more of what's in store below - see anything you love?

J.Crew's "crystal glamour" bracelet originally retailed for $70 (here). It's sold out, but here's why you still need it, or rather, the look for less: This timeless style never really goes out of fashion. You'll still see it in the mix on the wrists of all the top fashion bloggers. Pair with a boyfriend watch for day or night, work or the weekend, summer or winter. See?! You really can't go wrong! And the steal is a crazy low $7.99 at Eleventh Avenue. Oh, did we mention that Groopdealz is now Eleventh Avenue? Bookmark it, stat. Same great daily deals, different name.

Splurge: J.Crew Gemstone Bracelet, $70 (sold out), jcrew.com
Steal: Crystal Dot Bracelet (7 colors), $7.99, eleventhavenue.com


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