UPDATE 5/25/12: And the winner is… Donna M! Congrats to our winner and thanks to everyone who participated.

UPDATE 5/29/12: Had to pick a new winner and that lucky reader is #86 LaurenK009! Thx all.




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

Today's giveaway is a little gift from me for Lancome Rouge in Love Miss Coquelicot lipstick ($25), which is quite possibly the perfect coral lip color, and Lancome Tangerine Le Vernis Nail Polish ($15), which is quite possibly the perfect tangerine orange hue. I'm convinced this flattering pair will amp up any spring or summer look. Besides, the packaging is just so pretty, how can you not love this combo?! Enter for your chance to win using the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck, lovelies!


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Here's a fashionable new online shop that I think you'll like called Artifact Boutique, which features clothing and accessories always under $60. Artifact Boutique has had a retail location outside of Philadelphia since 2009, and now they're looking to grow online. If you like what you see, give them a warm Budget Babe welcome by using coupon code BUDGETBABE at checkout to get 20% off your entire purchase (expires 7/31/12). New items are added every week, so check back often!

{Shown above: One Shoulder Floral Dress, $56; Ruffle Mini Romper, $48; Colorblock Mint and Pink Pleated Dress, $56}

Please note: This is not a sponsored post. Special thanks to Artifact Boutique for offering BB readers this exclusive coupon code!

I am getting married this October and am on the hunt for six unique bridesmaids dresses. (On a budget of course.) My inspiration is Molly Sims' wedding and bridesmaids. Would you be able to help? —Olivia M.

I'll offer my two cents and then open this conversation up to my readers who I'm sure will have some great advice! Love your inspiration, by the way.

My first suggestion: Use Pinterest. When I was planning my wedding last fall, Pinterest was just kinda starting to go mainstream. My sister and maid-of-honor was already an avid Pinterest user, then I made the other members of my bridal party sign up so we could easily share ideas. This was especially helpful because we live in different parts of the country.

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Last week, Target announced via their online magazine A Bullseye View the next installment of shops in its latest design partnership platform. Coming September 9th, the second flight of The Shops at Target will include merchandise inspired by the independent boutiques Kirna Zabête, The Curiosity Shoppe, Odin and Patch NYC.

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Have you heard? Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips are now available for your toes! Like the manicure strips, these real nail polish strips require no dry time and come off easily with regular nail polish remover. Just peel, apply, file and you're ready to go! There are five new designs to choose from: Snake, Rattle and Roll, Toe-riffic!, Puppytooth, Strke a Posie and Pink Boa. Find them for $9.99 each wherever Sally Hansen products are sold.

Sally Hansen Pedicure Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips

Photos courtesy of Sally Hansen