I'm so so happy to have a quote of mine included in the March 2015 issue of People StyleWatch in an article on savvy shopping tips. Grab a copy of the magazine for more money-saving ideas and TONS of spring fashion inspiration!

This year at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Tide is encouraging fashionistas everywhere to use Tide Pods with their favorite washable garments to keep colors bright and looking their best! As a Budget Babe, we always take care instructions seriously as it adds to the total cost of maintaining one's closet - so when I see "Machine Washable" on the label, I'm a happy girl! That's why I was surprised to see this under-$100 DKNY dress is machine washable - yes, washable can be fashionable!

In fact, this season you'll see a variety of surprisingly washable clothing on the runways within many designers Fall 2015 Collections, including Charlotte Ronson, Erin Fetherston and Richard Chai. It's all part of Tide’s Washable Fashion movement to encourage more designers to think about the fabrics incorporated into their collections and offer consumers a way to more easily care for their designer garments at home.

Tide Pods are so convenient and simple to use to care for your favorite fashions. It's the best way to care for the fashions you love most! The multi-chamber laundry detergent cleans, fight stains and brights all in one amazing little pod! Just be sure to put them in the washer FIRST and then add your clothes. #protip

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FTC Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Tide and Style Coalition.

With spring almost on the horizon, Kohl's sent us the Spring 2015 look book images for Lauren Conrad's fashion line to swoon over. It's sweet and feminine and makes us wistful for spring flowers and strolls through secret gardens - but let's talk about her hair, shall we?! This new cropped 'do is really growing on me. And Lauren seems to love it, too, doesn't she have a new confidence in her perfectly poised expressions? But back to the clothes - I see some great options for spring events like bridal showers and garden parties, like the tiered maxi dress or the floral print blouse and matching skirt set. Look for LC's new spring collection to hit stores and Kohls.com from now through March, ranging in price from $36 for a scallop woven top to $65 for blush ankle strap heels.

P.S. Fairytale fans: Don't forget to check out Lauren's new Cinderella collection for Kohl's, like this powder blue dress and glass slipper sweater!

Welcome to our latest edition of the Sunday Funday Bloghop & Linkup! I've teamed up with two fabulous bloggers - Jennifer of Fab Fatale and Kristin of Bon Bon Rose Girls - to bring you tons of fashion, food and DIY inspiration every Sunday starting at 8 a.m. Check out my favorite links of the week, then be sure to add yours in the linkup, hosted this week at Fab Fatale - as always, we'll feature our favorite on all three blogs with a link back to your site next week!

Also, in case you missed it, there's still time to enter our giveaway for a $100 Kohl's giftcard - please use the Rafflecopter widget below!

P.S. Follow our Sunday Funday Bloghop & Linkup Pinterest board! We'll be pinning our "Sunday Funday - Best Of The Week", as well as each hostesses' top 5 fav linkups every week!

If you're looking for an easy, last-minute Valentine's Day DIY, I've got the perfect project! I shared this on Instagram on a whim and a couple people asked for a tutorial, so here it is. The bright colors and sparkle are lighting up a dim corner of my living room right now and it's one of those things that just makes me smile.