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BB's Weekly Link Round Up: Weekend Sale Alerts, Valentine's Day Picks and More

Weekend sale alerts, Valentine's picks and more.

Sweater (Under $30) // Lace Skirt (Just $16!) // Satin Pumps (Under $40) // Quilted Purse // Mug, $5


At Ann Taylor, take $50 off full price dresses with code DRESS50. This flare midi dress looks so flattering and perfect for Valentine's Day.

J. Crew is giving you savings up to 30% off with code HEARTYOU. Tell your special someone you want this bag for Valentine's Day.

Extra 40% off select items at LOFT, no code necessary. Love this blush sweater under $30.

Daily Style Finds puts together a posh leopard, red and pink look that's perfect for Valentine's Day.

Naturally Curly asks, Is diversity the new norm at Fashion Week yet?

College Fashion takes a leather skirt from day to night.

Rachel Zoe takes you inside her first LA fashion show.

Rebecca Minkoff also left NYC and staged her see-now-buy-now Spring 2017 collection in LA at The Grove.

Sydne Style shares a high-fashion heart DIY inspired by the Comme des Garçons Play collection.

The Recessionista reports Lady Gaga is the new face of Tiffany.

On Pinterest we're loving this crisscross front tee and peep-toe booties look. You can follow all our boards here!

Love of Mode is lace-up sweater lovely.

Based on my latest Instagram post, it looks like you guys are ready to bring back colored denim for spring! #metoo

The Look for Less: Marc Jacobs 'Gotham' Saddle Bag

We love this A+ by Aldo camera bag at Target.
This A+ by Aldo bag is really just a fab find I came across during a recent Target run that also happens to look similar to a Marc Jacobs bag! #addedbonus

I love the striped strap and minimalist styling on the bag. When buying cheap bags, less is really more (and looks more expensive).

Choose from white or black to carry your camera as advertised or other essentials. It looked like it could easily fit a wallet, phone, keys, lip gloss and more.

The Look: Marc Jacobs 'Gotham' Saddle Bag, $450 at nordstrom.com

For Less: A+ by Aldo Camera Bag, $26.99 at target.com (Buy one get one 50% off for a limited time! See target.com for details.)

Big Apple Girlboss: Charlize Theron's All-Black Winter Look for Less

Charlize Theron looks chic in all black.
Charlize Theron was seen exiting her New York hotel looking like a city native in her all-black ensemble.

She paired a black button-front blouse with leather pants, added a collarless coat for warmth and finished the look with black pointy pumps, a structured black handbag and oversized sunglasses.

You may already have all the pieces necessary to create this sophisticated day to night look hanging in your closet, but if not, check out our pick for her blouse - it's a top seller at Loft and under $30!

Plus the bag we found is part of the Kate Spade Surprise Sale that's going on now - but act fast, this sale ends at midnight!

MORE: Miranda Kerr's Camel Poncho and Leather Leggings Look for Less

Charlize Theron looks chic in all black.

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Loft Utility Blouse, top rated, now just $29.50 no code needed! // H&M Imitation Leather Pants, $24.99 // City Chic Plus Size Skinny Coated Jeans, $89 // ASOS Collarless Coat, $128 // Nine West 'Jackpot' Pumps, $79.95 // JuicyOrange Sunglasses, 4-stars rating, $6.90 // Kate Spade 'Laurel Way Evangelie' Bag, $149 (compare at $359 during the Surprise Sale, ends Feb. 9, 11:59 pm PT)


Charlize Theron Photo Credit: CRYSTAL, PacificCoastNews


Cold-Weather Cutie: Selena Gomez's Crop Turtleneck and Colorblock Jeans Look for Less

Selena Gomez is killin it her black crop turtleneck sweater, wool jacket and twist seam jeans.
Just when you might be getting tired of winter fashion, out steps Selena Gomez in the freshest combination of updated classics that will make you happy about the groundhog's weather prediction.

The star paired a black crop turtleneck sweater with colorblock twist-seam step-hem ankle-crop jeans (hers might be the AG Phoebe High-Waist Colorblock Step Hem Jeans ($325, saksfifthavenue.com), then added a wool jacket for warmth and structure.

Pointy slingbacks add ladylike polish, while red retro sunglasses add a touch of color. The final finishing touch: A structured satchel with maroon handles.

Her look is totally on point and we think you'll love the look-for-less picks you'll need to get it, too!

Selena Gomez is killin it her black crop turtleneck sweater, wool jacket and twist seam jeans.


Selena Gomez Photo Credit: gotpap / PRPhotos.com


The Look for Less: Pom Pom Sandals

Shop the pom pom sandal trend at thebudgetbabe.com
If you caught my recent post about the new spring shoes at Target, you may have noticed the 'Kayla,' a pom-pom lace-up sandal that reminds me of designer Elina Linardaki's designs. These boho sandals give off a definite vacation or festival vibe, and can be spotted on the feet of all the jet-setting, beach combing babes.

But for something so trendy, you might not want to invest a lot of cash, and that's where these budget lookalikes come into play. Take your pick from Sam Edelman to Target (they've also got a slide version called the 'Kay' that I'm loving - no tying required!) for a fun, colorful sandal that's like jewelry for your feet!

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