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The Look for Less: Juicy Couture Monogram Sweater

Juicy Couture combines two of my favorite things - stripes and monograms - in one uniquely chic sweater. ($139, mytheresa.com) Granted, the letters "JC" stand for the brand, but it's still cute.



Get the look for less with Old Navy's monogrammed sweater, just $22.50. Choose from 6 letter and color combinations.



Top 15 Fashion Deals on Free Shipping Day

Fashionistas (and procrastinators), rejoice! Today is Free Shipping Day when over 1,500 retailers offer free shipping and other discounts with delivery by Christmas Eve. The women's clothing category is a great resource for deals on the latest looks and best gifts for the holidays.

Below is just a sampling of the top offers for fashionistas. If your favorite store isn't listed, just check their website as they might be participating (think Nordstrom, Tracy Reese, C. Wonder and many more). Be sure to hit up FreeShippingDay.com for additional links and coupon codes to score the savings!

1. Anthropologie
Free shipping on all orders.
Code: GIVEGREAT

2. Express
Free shipping on all orders, plus $25 off $75, $50 off $150, or $75 off $250 with coupon code.
Code: 2636

3. JCrew
Free shipping plus 30% off all orders with coupon code.
Code: WISHLIST

4. Kohl's
Free shipping plus 15% off on $50 orders.
Code: COOKIES

5. Walmart
Free shipping on all orders of $45. No exclusions.

6. Aeropostale
Free shipping on all orders, plus $25 off $100 with coupon code.
Code: FREESHIPDAY

7. Lands' End
Free shipping on all orders, plus $40 off $100 with coupon code and pin.
Code: PEPPERMINT & PIN 1217

8. Levi's
Free shipping plus 30% off all orders.

9. PacSun
Free 2-day shipping plus 20% off site-wide with coupon code.
Code: SPECIAL20

10. The Limited
Free shipping on all orders.
Code: SHIMMER

11. TOMS
Free shipping on all orders plus $5 off $25.
Code: TOMSHOLIDAY5

12. Urban Outfitters
Free shipping on all orders plus $15 off $75.
Code: MAKEITREINDEER

13. Old Navy
Free shipping and 20% off on orders of $50 or more.
Code: ONHURRY

14. Forever 21
Free shipping on orders of $21.
Code: FSLASTDAY

15. Gap
Free shipping and 35% off on orders over $50.
Code: GAPGIVE

'Pay It Forward' With Kohl's This Holiday Season


In the midst of holiday shopping, it's important to pause and think about those who are less fortunate, and consider simple ways we can give back. Recently Kohl's approached me to see if I'd like to help participate in their "Pay It Forward" campaign and generously provided me with a $250 gift card to use to shop at my local Kohl's and buy merchandise for a member of my community who's in need.

The timing could not have been more perfect - each year at Christmastime, I participate in a "giving tree" campaign at my church where we purchase gifts for a needy child, so I was grateful to be able to have the chance to really splurge this season with the $250 gift card! My hubby went with me to help me pick the perfect gifts for "our" little boy, who needed clothes and also requested a few fun toys.

Here's what we got:

Get Glam for the Holidays with Baby Phat, Plus A Giveaway!




There's no better time of year to add some bling to your wardrobe than the holiday season, and Baby Phat has dozens of sexy and trendy looks to help you get glam without spending a fortune. Here are some tips to help you add a dose of sparkle to your holiday looks while keeping it classy:


  • Add a glittery heel. Nothing transforms a look from blah to ooh-la-la like a dazzling pump! Silver and gold go with just about everything.

  • Try a curve-hugging sweater dress. Something in black or a jeweltone with metallic threads will read casual-luxe. Add tights and boots for chilly nights.

  • Balance high-shine pieces with something casual. Consider brocade pants with a white tee or a sequin skirt with a pocket-front blouse. It's all about the luxe & laid-back mix!



Now on to our giveaway! We've teamed up with Baby Phat to give TWO lucky readers the chance to win the fabulous sequin party dress you see above! Retails for $74.

To enter:

  • Follow @budgetbabe and @babyphat on Twitter.

  • Send me a tweet answering the following question and tag it #babyphatholiday: "What's your go-to look for the holiday season?"

  • Giveaway ends 12/31/12.

  • Open to US residents only.


Good luck!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Baby Phat and Style Coalition.