Just when you thought Forever 21 couldn’t get any better, the budget-friendly black hole has expanded into the fitness side of fashion. While the items are no Lucy or Lululemon or Nike, they offer replicas in style and design from these big fitness brands that are much more affordable and will pass - as long as you don’t mind sacrificing a bit of quality. But seasoned Forever shoppers already know that high-quality can’t always be expected there.

This summer is truly all about the simple sandal, with slip-on slides leading the pack. If classic Birks are too earthy, then J.Crew's "Malta" ($78) sandal is your muse - two streamlined leather straps on a barely-there sole. Recently I spotted a lookalike that's also made from genuine leather and will save you about $18. Can you guess which is the real J.Crew sandal? Click a link below to find out!


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I missed my alarm for the Lilly Pulitzer for Target launch and didn't make the 8 a.m. rush...but my savvy sister, Chantal, did! Here, she recounts for us her heroic tale of shopping this highly-anticipated launch. —BB

Hi ladies! It's Chantal here, Budget Babe's sister, guest blogging for you all tonight to share my experience with the Lilly Pulitzer for Target launch. It all began late last night when I attempted to score some of the merchandise online, and at that point Target.com crashed. So, left with only the store option, I decided I was going to Black Friday this sale and be there when the doors opened.

At first glance, Khloe Kardashian's spring look of varying shades of grey looks deceptively simple, but recreating this look on a budget was trickier than anticipated. First, there's her gorgeous flowy modern trench in a soft shade of grey (or possibly white, it's tough to tell from the photo). Then, there's her skinny cropped ankle jeans with a touch of distressing. And finally, those luxe grey accessories, from her satchel to suede pumps. Fortunately, I found a beautiful coat that could become your go-to spring outerwear for work or the weekend from Mango, and an almost perfect match for Khloe's shoes at Sole Society (these will become staples in your wardrobe, trust me!) Shades of grey that are far from boring, that's the style lesson gleaned today.


Get the celebrity look for less:
ASOS Skinny Distressed Ankle Jeans / Forever 21 Cotton Tee / MANGO Flowy Grey Trench / MyLux Handbag / Miss A Ring (everything on this site's $1.00!) / Sole Society "Jenn" Grey Sueded Pumps (Tax Day Treat! Save 20% off select jewelry, today only)

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Festival season is here and that means everyone is letting their boho fashion flag fly with a healthy dose of fringe, cut-offs, and crop-tops. A few celebs spotted at Coachella got in on the trend with super affordable steals from Forever 21, including Alessandra Ambrosio, Ashley Greene, Julianne Hough and Jamie Chung. If you love a good celebrity style bargain as much as we do, keep reading to shop exact pieces from their looks - nothing's over $25!