UPDATE 10/1/12: And the winners are… #74 Meghan, #12 everywheresafe and #22 Stacy! Congrats to our winners (please check your email) and thanks to everyone who entered!

Please note: This giveaway has ended and is now closed to further entries.

Nothing says Fall like a chunky sweater, sleek leggings and tall boots. Are you with me? I've teamed up with Denimocracy, an LA-based premium denim brand, to offer three lucky readers the chance to win one pair of their latest, most luxurious 'Anarchy Knit Leggings' ($92 value) to get you ready for Fall. Pick from on-trend rich hues like Bordeaux, jade and midnight blue.

To enter (you must do both):

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  "Like" Denimocracy on Facebook.
  


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  Visit DenimocracyUSA.com and tell us which fall pair you think would be perfect for your wardrobe in the comments section below.

Optional (leave one comment for each):

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  "Like" The Budget Babe on Facebook.
  


• Tweet "I just entered the @BudgetBabe x @denimocracy #giveaway, you can too! http://su.pr/2Jr3Zu"

Good luck!

Open to US residents only. Comments must be posted by 12 noon September 27, 2012, to be eligible to win. This is not a sponsored post.

To achieve a strong and edgy nail look at Cynthia Rowley's Spring 2013 presentation, celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann opted to layer two shades on short, rounded nails as I discovered backstage. Pairing Billionaire, a creme hunter-green and Wicked Game, an iridescent lavender-grey shade, Deborah and her team brought not only an eye-popping color that changes with each shimmer of light, but completed the entire look for Cynthia's playful presentation. I sense a trend with this nail look and might just even try this at home. What do you think? —by The Budget Babe Correspondent, Megan Zietz

If you've ever shopped at Ikea or Crate & Barrel, then you're probably familiar with Marimekko, the Finnish makers of happy prints that seem to invite onlookers to smile. My friend Mary Hall aka The Recessionista couldn't make it to New York to cover the show so she graciously invited me to attend on her behalf (no small gesture since Fashion Week invites are so hard to procure). I'm so glad she did because it turned out to be one of my favorite shows - relaxed and upbeat with a feeling of egalitarianism, from the colorful palette to the models (legends like Carol Alt, Carmen Dell’Orefice, and Pat Cleveland represented women of all ages). Tropical prints popped on loose tunics while graphic patchwork designs played on breezy sundresses. The funky Marimekko x Converse sneaker collection also made its debut. Comfort and style, what more could you want? For more coverage and show photos, visit TheRecessionista.com.

Zara usually is the look for less, but not in this case! Zara's ankle-strap platform sandals are $69.90 at zara.com and come in black or mustard yellow. Style Scrapbook wore her pair with a pencil skirt and sporty pullover. Perfect.





The look for less? Payless! Their 'Jupiter' platform sandal is now on clearance for $12 and comes in black, fuchsia or tan. I picked up a pair of the pink ones yesterday and I love them. They're really fun and comfortable (as far as 5.5" heels go). Heels this high can start to look vampy real fast so I'd pair them with cuffed boyfriend jeans and a sequin top, rather than something like a mini skirt. Click the image below to shop!

When Lands' End Canvas invited me to style a pair of their new chinos, I jumped on the opportunity. I get the Lands' End Canvas catalog and after seeing the Fall issue, I was totally ready to try their newly reinvented chinos, which boast fresh new colors and a fab new fit. For my chinos challenge, I picked the Pleated Slim Slouch in Oro which I paired with the Wright Navy Blazer and a striped t-shirt for a dose of preppy goodness.

My raspberry Steven Madden studded tote seemed like the perfect pop of color to round out my fall-ready ensemble, plus burgundy lips and a skinny belt in the same shade. These goldenrod chinos look amazing with bright shoes, too, but I decided to go with a neutral shoe in this case to keep things clean and simple. You know me! I've been wearing my chinos a lot lately, they're so comfortable and super versatile.

Ok, ready to get your chino challenge on? Lands' End is giving away a $100 giftcard each day this week to one lucky reader, plus a $500 grand prize!

To enter: Pin my look (any photo you prefer), as well as 5 products from Lands' End Canvas to a dedicated #CanvasChinos Board on Pinterest, and submit a link to your board on Facebook. Pin images of all five bloggers participating in this week's campaign (see Tucked Style and Eye4Style) along with 5 other pieces from Canvas and the contest graphic below for a chance to win $500.

Check out tomorrow's blogger taking the chino challenge, Men In Style Society.



Good luck!