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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.

What I'm Wearing: Kmart Fashion Fall Footwear Faves




When Kmart Fashion challenged me to create a look using the latest fall fashions and style it with two pairs of shoes, I jumped on the chance to pick up these Attention two-tone riding boots I'd been eying ever since a reader tipped me off to them. For just $39.99, I finally have my budget-babe take on the Chanel two-tone riding boots that I've been lusting after for so long. To go with my boots, I got inspired by this look seen on Kourtney Kardashian and paired a Sofia Vergara tan blazer ($29.99) with ponte leggings ($18.74) and a white tee. A black satchel ($13.49) and boyfriend watch ($19.99) finish the look. When the weather's warmer, I'll swap my riding boots for chic burgundy smoking flats by Bongo ($19.99) - I love how these add a touch of fall color to my look, and they're just as comfortable as my Attention boots.

Keep reading for more pics and let me know if you have questions about specific items in the comments!

BB Exclusive: 20% Off at Charles Emerson Designs




I'm always on the lookout for chic jewelry at affordable prices, so I was thrilled when the owner of Charles Emerson Designs reached out to share her boutique. I think you'll agree after taking a quick look that it's fabulous. The carefully edited selection of earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets read luxe (think J.Crew jewelry on a budget!) while the prices are totally Budget Babe approved. I didn't see anything over $38! Endearing names like Bea, Emma and Evie make each piece feel special, too. Bookmark CharlesEmersonDesigns.com and think of them the next time you're looking for a little sparkle or a statement piece to update your look.

Charles Emerson Designs loves BB readers so much they are generously offering a 20% discount code! Just enter code budgetgiveaway20 at checkout. Expires 12/31/12. Also check out CED on Facebook for more steals and deals.

{Editor's picks: Bonnie earrings, $12; Bessie bracelet, $16; The Bea necklace $24}

This is not a sponsored post.

Ask BB: Khloe K's Sequin Peplum Jacket Look for Less

Khloe Kardashian wore a Rag & Bone sequin jacket on X Factor. Can you help me find a look for less? —Natalie G.





Khloe's amaze-balls jacket by Rag & Bone is $655 at intermixonline.com. Now, I have some good news and some bad news.



First, the bad news. I searched high and low and couldn't find another sequin peplum jacket that even comes close to Khloe's.

Now for the good news! There are lots of other sequin jackets and blazers out there that will look just as chic this holiday sequins. Shall we?

To start, we have this Dorothy Perkins sequin jacket for $99.



My next favorite find is this Victoria's Secret sequin blazer. Love the blue. ($99)



Moving right along, I found this jacket at MANGO for $99. It's cropped but might look great paired with a peplum top. Think about it...



Finally, I'd stop by Forever 21 - they have a lot of sequin toppers like this bomber jacket under $30.



I would also head to H&M - I don't have any photos on hand but I was at a store last week and saw lots of glittery jackets and cardigans that would be perfect for you! xoBB

Have you found any amazing (and affordable) sequin blazers this season? Let Natalie know in the comments!