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We Review: The Skechers High Rise Riding Boot

Skechers riding boots review
Skechers has pleasantly surprised us in the past with their footwear - from their memory foam trainers to the cutest ballet flats - so when we saw their latest boot offerings for fall, we knew we had to try them! For this review, I selected the High Rise Riding Boot in brown leather (also comes in black, $129 at skechers.com). Read on for the 411 on these fall must-haves...

Queen of Hearts: Nicky Hilton's Novelty Print Blouse and Pointy Toe Heels

Nicky Hilton's heart print blouse and skinny jeans outfit
Nicky Hilton gives her sweet heart print blouse a sophisticated edge pairing it with skinny jeans, pointy toe pumps and a classic mini satchel. Sometimes less is more! Recreate her stylish look on a budget with our affordable fashion finds, found after the jump...

Here's My Review of the Adam Lippes for Target Collection Complete with In-Store Selfies and 35+ Pics!

Review of the Adam Lippes for Target collection at thebudgetbabe.com fashion blog
I had a feeling that the Adam Lippes for Target collection wouldn't sell out as quickly as past designer collabs (cough, Lilly Pulitzer, cough) so yesterday I made my way to the nearest store in the afternoon and was happy to find a wide selection still in stock. In fact I think anything my store was carrying was still available in a range of sizes. Challenged to reinterpret classic plaid for the modern woman, Lippes delivered a collection of clothing and home decor with a rustic sophistication, that retails under $130.

Mad for Plaid: Jamie Chung's Chiffon Blouse and Pencil Skirt Look for Less

Jamie Chung's plaid blouse, peplum black pencil skirt, black t-strap pumps and black satchel look for less
Since today marks the launch of the plaid-centric Adam Lippes for Target collection, I though I'd feature a celebrity look for less focused around this essential fall print. Could Jamie Chung make plaid look any sexier!? She's paired a v-neck chiffon blouse with a peplum black pencil skirt and amazing t-strap pumps for an amped up going out look that exudes classy. Read on for our look for less interpretation...

Fall Fashion Highlights at Old Navy Include Plaid Pants, Grey Boots and Leopard Scarves

Old Navy fall fashion highlights
This week I did a little recon at Old Navy and found some solid pieces to share with all of you, including the elusive grey flat boot - a true grey, not greige or taupe for all of you who've been on the hunt - plus must-have accessories like leopard print scarves (just $8 online, wear with everything!) and work-to-weekend plaid ankle pants. So chic this time of year. I was also loving a plaid trapezoid bag (similar) but think I'd wait for a sale. The leopard ankle boots I ordered online are now in my store (argh!) and I'm not going to lie, they look kinda cheap close-up but from a distance, they'll do. Just make sure you get them on sale. And don't miss Old Navy's ponchos - these have finished edges and arm holes, an upgrade from the ones I bought at Walmart, so they cost a little more. Finally, Old Navy has lots of cute plaid shirts. You can never have to many! From trips to the apple orchard to the pumpkin patch to fall festivals, these are the easy-to-wear styles you'll want to stock up on.

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