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Spot the Real: Rag & Bone 'Newbury' Boots

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope you're spending today with family and friends, eating good food and doing a little online shopping! That's what I'm up to. Shhh, don't tell.

Rag & Bone's 'Newbury' boots are $495 plus 15% off with code BIGEVENT at shopbop.com. The look for less is now $42 (down from $130) at aldoshoes.com - and in my shopping cart! Click either image below to find out which is which.




Aldo at ShopStyle





Rag and Bone at ShopStyle



Half-Off or Bust: 10 Really Good Black Friday/Cyber Monday Fashion Deals

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals: Save 50% or more!

I don't know about you, but in my book, a sale was only a sale when it was 50% off or more. My inbox is inundated with so-called Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals that sadly fall in the 15-30% off range. I'm sorry but those discounts just aren't gonna cut it for the biggest shopping week of the year! So I've filtered through all the sales that came across my desk and narrowed it down to 10 sites offering at least 50% off. Now that's what I call a deal.

Sneak Peek: Behind the Scenes at My Dove® Photo Shoot with Celebrity Stylist Mark Townsend

Celebrity stylist Mark Townsend and Dianna Baros, editor of TheBudgetBabe.com

Recently I had the chance to collaborate with Dove® Hair on a video tutorial that shows you how to easily create a soft & romantic up-do at home. While struggling to hold back tears, I left my little one with Dad for the day and headed to NYC where I met up with Dove® Celebrity Stylist Mark Townsend - he instantly put me at ease with his gracious personality and kept me laughing the whole time!

The Look for Less: Elizabeth and James Leather Jogging Pants

Elizabeth and James makes a pair of luxe leather jogging pants, available at Shopbop.com for $675.50 (down from $965). These statement-making bottoms are tough and relaxed at the same time.



Celebrity fans of the leather jogging pants trend include Alessandra Ambrosio, who dressed hers down with a sleeveless tee and bow-pumps, and Cassie Ventura, who dressed her joggers up with a mixed material jacket and sexy heels.

To get this look for less, check out Topshop's faux leather track pants, $76 at Nordstrom.com.



Or these faux leather joggers, $48 at Shoptiques.com.



UPDATE 12/3/13: Now Forever 21 has this look for less, too, for just $22.80!