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Jenni Kayne Delivers Fall's Must-Have Shoe at Her Resort 2014 Presentation


A look from the Jenni Kayne Resort 2014 collection

At her Resort 2014 presentation in NYC, designer Jenni Kayne serves up sweet separates with a California flare and D'orsay flats in leather which are undoubtedly poised to become Fall's must-have shoe. The Budget Babe contributor Vanessa Williams Stevenson has the scoop. —BB

by Vanessa Williams Stevenson
In June, Jenni Kayne presented her Resort 2014 collection, which features a huge selection of her beloved D'orsay flats, sandals, heels, and perfect signature separates. As always, Jenni's designs are refined and uncomplicated. Her aesthetic is simple and chic and all the pieces are instant classics, which can be easily woven into any wardrobe.

I love how straight forward this collection is. Among my favorites were the chain link sandals and the black leather sweatshirt. I also love the simplicity of the white tee, which has two fabrics, and the hot pink tank. The beautiful print on the top and pants is an original, designed by Jenni. The collection is available in November 2013. Which pieces do you have your eye on? —VWS

60 Second Beauty: Pacifica Purify Coconut Water Cleansing Wipes

Pacifica Coconut Cleansing Wipes Review

Nothing evokes summer memories quite like the scent of real coconut, which is why I'm absolutely in love with Pacifica Purify Coconut Water Cleansing Wipes. One whiff of these biodegradable towelettes infused with natural coconut water and you're instantly transported to the beach. With papaya, a natural exfoliant, in combination with aloe vera and soothing calendula, these wipes also gently cleanse skin and leave it feeling fresh and hydrated. I've made them a part of my daily routine, using them each night before bed to refresh and cleanse my skin - with beautiful results.

These wipes aren't the best at removing makeup and may cause a little tingling around the sensitive eye area but they're perfect for removing a little excess mascara or BB Cream from skin. I also love that they're sodium lauryl sulfate free, petroleum-free, and paraben-free (a good choice for this nursing, overly-cautious mama!). The colorful Pucci-esque packaging is just icing on the cake.

Shop it online:
Pacifica Purify Coconut Water Cleansing Wipes - 30 Count, $5.39 at Target.com

Disclosure: I received the product reviewed in this post free of charge. The decision to write this review and the opinions expressed are my own.

The Look for Less: Victoria's Secret Chevron Maxi Skirt

Victoria's Secret's chevron stripe maxi skirt is $68. I haven't ordered clothing from them in a while because I wasn't impressed with the quality for the price. But I still love their undies.



The look for less, shockingly, comes to us from Urban Outfitters ($19.99):



Another look for less can be found at Target from the Mossimo line, saw this skirt in person and loved it. Just $19.99:



Win Cool Stuff: $300 JustFab.com Giveaway!

JustFab $300 Giveaway with TheBudgetBabe.com

I've teamed up with JustFab.com - one of my favorite new sources for affordable and seriously stylish accessories (featured many times in my "Dress by Number" posts) - for a fabulous giveaway! We're giving one lucky reader the chance to win a $300 shopping spree to JustFab!

How it Works:

  1. Go to the official giveaway page on JustFab's Facebook.


  2. In the caption box, tell us which pieces of JustFab jewelry you would wear with the outfit I styled provided in the application. You can provide as many as you'd like!


  3. Enter your email, and you're done!


The last day to enter is June 30, 11:59pm PT. The winner will be announced here on my blog as well as on the JustFab blog on July 2. Read the official rules for details. Good luck!

I'm also excited to be featured on the JustFab blog in their "We Heart Her Style" series. Check out the feature here to see some summer outfits I've styled, plus an interview.