Sock booties in bright red make a big statement for fall. If you're ready to try the trend, Steve Madden has the look for hundreds less than designer labels.

Yesterday I scouted out the best ankle booties for fall at Kohl's! I'm happy to report that I found some good stuff. Not always the case at Kohl's, but this season's ankle boot game is STRONG.

The sherpa fleece "sleep jackets" I told you about earlier arrived yesterday! I'm happy to report that they are just as soft, cozy and warm as I expected. I'm glad I got the size medium - small would have been too tight. I'm about 140, 5'8" for reference.

Payless has a great dupe for the popular Kristin Cavallari 'Lash' split shaft bootie! It's currently just $29.99 and there's a BOGO sale going on, too! I'd get these 'Ula' booties for my second pair. Gotta love Payless.

Thanks to reader @elisechristine91 for sharing this find with us via #budgetbabefinds on Instagram (see it in real life)! A few days ago I was complaining about the heat (it was 91 here in Connecticut), but yesterday the temperature dropped and I was complaining about the cold! It only takes one chilly day to remind me what I'll really be living in the next 7 months or so: Soft, cozy sweaters!