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60 Second Beauty: Sonia Kashuk Moisture Luxe Tinted Lip Balm

Sonia Kashuk Moisture Luxe Tinted Lip Balm in Hint of Coral Swatch and Review

I'm not someone who typically wears lip color on a daily basis - more of a lip balm or gloss kind of girl - but recently I've been stepping out of my comfort zone and punching things up with brighter colors for spring. The product that's convinced me color is key for a fresh spring beauty look? Sonia Kashuk's new Moisture Luxe Tinted Lip Balm in Hint of Coral. Recently I received a complimentary sample to review and here's what I thought:

Jockey Fall 2013 Preview


Jockey Fall 2013 Press Preview

All-American undie brand Jockey has been upping their fashion quotient with moves like a recent collab with celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe. At their Fall 2013 press preview, Jockey continues that trend with reimagined basics for every woman and every occasion. Budget Babe contributor Vanessa Williams Stevenson of Leather and Lollipops reports. —BB

by Vanessa Williams Stevenson
Yesterday afternoon Jockey hosted their Fall 2013 Seasonal Preview event at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. The designers breathed new life into the collection by introducing a modern twist on the classics in a variety of colors, designs, materials and cuts. The presentation made it apparent that Jockey really thought about each piece and really wanted to give women with different body shapes great undergarment choices for all situations. The options are endless whether you're going to work, a formal event, working out or just relaxing at home.

Jockey really addressed practical everyday issues that we experience with undergarments and made it clear that they really wanted to give women the opportunity to pick and choose based on their specific needs. There is shape wear that has a much more subtle approach to pulling everything together, work out pants that come in different lengths so you can pick and choose based on your height, different cuts of underwear you can choose based on your shape and crisp stretchy tanks that are formal enough to wear under a suit jacket and casual enough to wear with jeans.

I was intrigued by all of the selections and I really appreciated the fact that Jockey is trying to get better and better and address issues brought to them by their customers. I loved the boyshorts and hipsters and the great colors and prints. Some of the collection is available for purchase now and the remainder of the items will be released throughout the coming months. I would definitely recommend checking out Jockey's offerings because there is truly something for everyone. —VWS

Ask BB: Kim Kardashian's Fit and Flare Leather Skirt Look for Less

I would love to find this skirt for a reasonable price. I love the hem…it takes the harshness away from a leather mini. Any ideas where I might find it? —Karen

I think you perfectly described the hard-meets-soft appeal of Kim's Givenchy fish-tail ruffle leather skirt, which retailed for $1,383 at mytheresa.com. Here are some look for less alternatives:

My ASOS.com Maternity Haul


Shopping for maternity clothes online can be hit or miss - but it can also be your best source for finding stylish yet affordable fashions to wear throughout your pregnancy. Recently, I placed an order for maternity clothes at ASOS.com, the UK's biggest online fashion store. In the video above, I talk about what I bought, what worked - and what didn't work. My big takeaway? Buy your pre-pregnancy size (or one size larger at most)! Learn from my mistakes and trust those size guides.

You can find all the maternity styles shown in this video (or similar ones) at ASOS.com.