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!

Are you familiar with London Times? You've probably noticed this brand at department stores like Macy's or Dillard's. For fall, the NYC-based dress company has ramped up their website, and I'm seeing a lot of stylish options for work, parties and more. Almost all London Times dresses are under $100 and come in sizes 4-16 as well as plus sizes. Give the site a look and if you like what you see, use code BB20 at checkout to receive 20% off the entire London Times site. (One time use per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Expires 10/18/12.)

{My top picks (from left): Lace Shift Dress, $58 (down from $78); Blurred Plaid Ponte, $78; Lace and Satin Peplum, $78; Belted Lace Dress, $78}

Have you been to freebeautyevents.com? It's a site that lists free beauty happenings in your area (just search by zip code). They also host a monthly giveaway for the latest beauty goodies. This month, FBE is giving away Clear Total Care Nourishing Shampoo, Clear Total Care Nourishing Conditioner, and Shakira Eau Florale Perfume to 10 lucky winners. You have until 9/31/2012 to enter.

Please note: TheBudgetBabe.com will receive free beauty product samples in conjunction with this post.

The Budget Babe is featured in an August 30, 2012 article in The New York Times titled "Style Coalition Introduces Online Video Channel" by Simone S. Oliver. The piece talks about the launch of SCTV which includes my new YouTube show, "Retail Bootcamp." Read the full article here.

Style United caught up with a couple bloggers during New York Fashion Week to talk street style, and I was lucky enough to get snapped (I have my LC Lauren Conrad floral blazer to thank for that). Check out the feature here.