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Hailey Baldwin's Varsity Jacket and Denim Mini Skirt Look for Less

Hailey Baldwin's varsity jacket and denim mini skirt look for less
Hailey Baldwin Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News


We're having serious leg envy just looking at Hailey Baldwin rocking her button-front denim mini skirt while strolling around the streets of NYC with a friend. But it's her varsity jacket that makes the look (or was it an afterthought when the day took a chilly turn? The weather on the East Coast has been doing that a LOT lately). Hers looks a lot like Saint Laurent's varsity jacket ($2,550) but we found a stylish budget alternative that will give you a similar throwback vibe for less. Pair with Topshop's mini skirt (you'll get a lot of wear out of this one, promise) and some ankle boots and you're good to go.





Can You Guess Which Beaded Summery Bracelets Cost More?

Can you guess which beaded bracelet costs more?
Have you given your summer arm party a makeover? You'll need light and bright bangles, things like friendship bracelets, boho beads, and tassels. A burst of color, something fun and a little less serious is in order, like J.Crew's beaded bracelet(s). It's $29.50 while the budget version we found is $5.90. See if you can guess which bracelet(s) below is the real by clicking "left" or "right"!



Jump for Joy for June Fabletics

Fabletics June Review / TheBudgetBabe.com
And we're back with another fitness fashion review! Just because beach body season is underway doesn't mean that's an excuse to derail from your active lifestyle. Whether you hike, bike, run, lift, or yoga-it-up in the sun, pick up some new Fabletics gear to motivate you to maintain your figure! Here are some great picks to consider which I received courtesy of Fabletics and had the chance to put to the test:

3 Ways to Wear: Printed Shorts

3 ways to wear printed shorts (these are just $12.95!)
Summer weather is rolling in, and with the change in temperature, I always look for a change in style. I cannot wait to break out shorts, and this year I’m looking at printed shorts. I always love trying new things, but sometimes I’m held back by how to wear a new look. Luckily, printed shorts are easy to mix in with the wardrobe you already have. Leafy shorts like this pair from H&M match the summer spirit nicely, and I love them because they are easy to wear in a multitude of ways. Here are three ways to style your printed shorts, featuring pieces from $12.95 to $50!

Rory Beca, Vince, Paige Denim and Other Legit Brand Sightings at T.J. Maxx

Cute fashions at T.J.Maxx
Confession: I've often thought to myself that once you see a given brand at T.J. Maxx or Marshalls, it just isn't "cool" anymore. Am I alone on this? Sure, I'm thrilled when I find a deal from a designer I love at my local store, but a part of me wonders how it ended up there, at a discount. But during a recent trip, I started to reevaluate my theory when I came upon a couple displays at the front of the store that were stocked with summer styles from Rory Beca, James Perse, Splendid, Joe's Jeans, Paige Denim, C&C California, Young Fabulous & Broke, and Vince. These are still legit brands, right? They're still super pricey and sold at the fancy department stores (Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, etc.) I may never know the inner workings of off-price retailers but for now I'm content just to see these labels on their racks.

And, if you're like me and prefer to pay even less for random, unrecognizable brands so long as the stuff is cute, keep scrolling for pics from the juniors section where I think almost everything I photographed was $20 and under!