The Budget Babe | Affordable Fashion & Style Blog

The Look for Less: J.Crew 'Everly' Suede Pumps

J.Crew's "Everly" suede pumps are versatile enough to go from day to night, and the sleek silhouette keeps things interesting. ($245 in tan, black or teal)





Well, well, well, what do we have here? It's the Sole Society "Noah" pump, also in suede and also available in tan, black or teal!





Scoop these pretties up for $49.95, plus right now, Sole Society is having a BOGO sale on select styles (buy one, get one free). The discount will be automatically applied at checkout and all sales are final. Quantities are very limited (unfortunately many sizes are already sold out), so head to solesociety.com and don't delay if you love this shoe!

Kate Spade Sale on Sale: Extra 25% Off All Sale Items




If Santa didn't bring you that party dress, polka-dot heels or cute iPhone case you were longing for, now's your chance to make things right: The Kate Spade sale is on sale! Enjoy an extra 25% off all sale items in stores and online with promo code 25SALE.

{BB's picks: 1. Glitterball Gia Clutch, $68 (down from $98); 2. Frame of Mind Necklace, $85 (down from $228); 3. Paper Gem Coasters, $14 (down from $20)}


Off the Rack: 32 Last Minute Holiday Gifts at T.J.Maxx


T.J.Maxx has been boasting in their TV ads that their stores are adding new items every day until Christmas Eve for all of us last-minute shoppers, so I headed to my local store two days ago to see what I could find. While I can't disclose exactly what I bought lest friends and family are reading this, I will say that I saw a ton of great gifts and stocking stuffers for the style-conscious persons on your list - ranging from about $3-$50. I saw top brands like D.L. & Co. candles (sold at Barney's NY), Rebecca Minkoff, Philosophy, Caldrea, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Donna Karan. I swear, there's nothing special about my store - you just have to look carefully and be very thorough as you check the racks and jam-packed shelves! So keep reading for 32 great last-minute gift ideas that I spotted, hopefully you'll get an idea or two!

Shown above: 1. ORLY mini mani lacquer trio, $4.99 (compare at $10)