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Target Fall 2013 Lookbook


Target Fall 2013 Lookbook

This season, Target enlisted the help of Atlantic-Pacific blogger Blair Eadie to style their fall '13 look book. It's been out for a while but I'm just getting around to posting it now, so hopefully you'll still find some inspiration! There are so many fun things for when the weather cools down, from colorful sweaters to cozy jackets and day-to-night dresses. Floral prints, stripes, camo and polka dots are all back as are jewel tones, plaid and houndstooth. I think Blair brings a fresh perspective, layering the looks in a playful and modern way. After my last ho-hum trip to Target, this look book makes me eager to go back and see what I can find! Which looks do you love?

Join Me, Kohl's and ELLE Magazine for the Catherine Malandrino for DesigNation Google+ Hangout!


Catherine Malandrino for DesigNation Google+ Hangout

This Thursday October 3rd at 12 pm ET, Kohl's will be hosting its first-ever Google+ Hangout to talk about the just-launched Catherine Malandrino for DesigNation Collection! I'll be chatting with Anne Slowey, Fashion News Director at ELLE Magazine, as well as fellow fashion bloggers Shannon from The Simple Moms and Jessie from Trend Hungry about how to wear pieces from the collection. Anyone with a Google+ account can watch!

To RSVP and join the hangout, click HERE.

My Westfield Style Guest Blog Series: 3 Foolproof Fall Outfit Ideas

Westfield Style Blog

My third guest post for the new Westfield Style blog is now live! Check out my "Style by Number" piece to get three foolproof looks perfect for fall HERE.

Also, be sure to check out The Bright Pink Book, a new promo that Westfield just launched online and at each center. It's $5 and filled with deals, discounts and offers that are custom to each individual center. Plus, each $5 donation goes to the national nonprofit Bright Pink to support the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer.

Make your donation and download your Bright Pink Book HERE.

Disclosure: Westfield Style is a lovely sponsor of TheBudgetBabe.com.

Off the Rack: September Shoes at T.J.Maxx


Fall shoes at T.J.Maxx

'Tis the season for fall shoe shopping, and my local T.J.Maxx store has me wanting all sorts of new styles that I don't really need…or do I? I saw all the latest "trends" as it were, from moto boots to combat boots to buckle-embellished to tall two-tone riding boots. There were also edgy ankle strap heels and pointy toe pumps, including some convincing Valentino "Rockstud" knockoffs by Rampage (keep scrolling for the photo). Not a bad option if you love the look! I didn't buy anything on this trip because I had my son in tow and he was all "hurry up, mom!" Just kidding, he can't talk - yet.

Oh! And I nearly ran into another shopper with my stroller when I spotted an entire rack full of Rebecca Minkoff bags (scroll down for the photo), I kid you not! Everyone always asks me where I live and what store I shop at, and while I'd rather not say (I'm paranoid like that, must be a generational thing - not having grown up with the internet and all), I will say that I do not live in an upscale area. I'm in Connecticut about two hours from New York City. So I think my store just gets lucky!

Have you been to T.J.Maxx this season? Scoop up anything fab?

Here's What I Love From the Leaked Isabel Marant x H&M Lookbook


Isabel Marant x H&M

The Isabel Marant pour H&M collection lookbook leaked earlier this week (you can see all the items for men, women and children on Fashionista.com here). Here's what I love: The cropped embellished jacket, tie-dye pants, studded knit pumps and suede fringe boots. I'm also loving a lot of the men's clothes, like the tribal print sweaters and cozy pullovers - things us girls can easily borrow and wear with ease. I don't see any wedge sneakers but I'm not surprised considering the designer has said she gets super annoyed by copy-cats. On the other hand, wouldn't this be her chance to make a legit dupe for less?

The limited edition Isabel Marant Pour H&M collection will be available from November 14, 2013, in around 250 stores worldwide and online - yessss.

Here are some highlights modeled by top models Milla Jovovich, Alek Wek, Lou Doillon, and Malgosia Bela. Which pieces are you excited about?