The Recessionista reports J.Crew's Creative Director Jenna Lyons is leaving.

College Fashion shares 3 things Pinterest taught them about style.

Sydne Style rounds up 6 accessories you need for festival season.

After months of searching, I bought this light at Lowe's and it's perfect! If you love the look of Restoration Hardware's linen shade pendant, the allen + roth light is a great look for less.

Latisha Springer shares six spring shoe trends with Nordstrom.

Vandi Fair is gorgeous in grown-up gingham.

I enjoyed reading Victoria Beckham x Target reviews from Target-Addict and The Key to Chic.

My JCPenney order arrived and this under-$20 a.n.a. peplum blouse is an instant favorite. I got the navy floral and both striped options!

More has the scoop on spring's top hair trend: Blorange.

I bought this hair brush at a local shop this week and all I can say is, why did I wait so long to try boar bristle brushes?! #lifechanging

Forever 21 Plus unveils a new lookbook for spring starring cool-girls Barbie Ferreira and Lulu Bonfils.

Take an extra 30% off almost everything during the Lord & Taylor Friends and Family Sale.

Take 50% off everything at Ann Taylor with code SPRING50.

Save an extra 25% off clearance at Nordstrom Rack.

Plus, two comments from readers:

Kate recommends this top from the Victoria Beckham x Target collab: "For me, this piece as a hit! Lightweight but substantial, classy, elegant, but different, too. Good fit everywhere and long enough to wear with medium-rise jeans. This is a piece worth stalking. How its under $30.00 is beyond me!"

Meanwhile Kara echoed a common sentiment among readers: "I was not impressed by the fabric quality. Everything was pretty much double knit polyester a la 1978 and grandma's cruise collection. If you aren't a size 6, everything is going to make you feel bigger as the drape is extreme."

Have a great weekend! xxBB

Earlier I shared some of my spring fashion picks under $20 at Kohl's, and now I've got a round-up of the best shoes - all under $40 (and most are actually under $30 after coupons!)

Hey Budget Babes!! My name is Maddie Kelley and I am so excited to be joining the team as an intern. I am a Wellesley College student currently studying abroad in London. My personal style is simple with a hint of edgy. My fashion is very inspired by my travels and street wear. I'm looking forward to your feedback and I can't wait to share my writing with all of you!

When I get to a new city, I’m always scanning the crowds for what everyone is wearing. I can’t walk by a single person without noticing their shoes, their bag, their jeans...basically every element of their outfit in order to understand what sets the city’s fashion apart from others.

London style is actually quite unique, especially in Soho, the fashion hub of London. Filled with fashion students, designers, and shoppers, the fashion style there is casual but cool and effortless yet sophisticated.

Here are three major trends I've seen while living abroad in London, plus budget-friendly pieces to help you get the look:

Shown above: Charlotte Wiggins at the Topshop Unique show. (Photo Credit: Photoshot, PacificCoastNews)

Statement sleeves are everything for spring, and Kiernan Shipka shows us exactly how to wear the bell sleeve trend while attending a Chanel event (presumably dressed in Chanel, too).

The formula for fashion trendsetters is to pair a bold sleeve with simple jeans and understated heels for a look that's feminine and fresh.



For my budget take, I picked a blouse from Chicwish - I see their tops all over Instagram and Pinterest. Each one is more unique and dramatic than the next!

Then I added these sandals from Who What Wear - it's a lower, more wearable heel. You might even call this style granny-chic but I think it looks high-end and balances the girly-ness of the top especially well.

MORE: Kate Hudson's Bell Sleeve Sweater and Flare Leg Jeans Look for Less

I stopped at Kohl's this past weekend to see what was new and noteworthy. I forget how crowded it can be on the weekends. From the racks to the dressing rooms to the long checkout lines, it was not the most relaxing shopping experience. But I spotted a few cute pieces worth sharing, most notably the off-the-shoulder top you see above. It's the perfect take on this trend - committed to the look, but not over-the-top. The fabric is a nice cotton, it's comfy, you can dress it up or down, and it's just $20 on sale!