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Privet House at Target Lookbook


Here's the Privet House at Target lookbook, one of the collections that will be part of The Shops at Target arriving May 6th in stores and online at Target.com. Once you pick up your summer vacay wardrobe from The Webster at Target, you can pick up some chic decor and accessories for the home, garden and table reminiscent of Privet House's charming aesthetic. With two locations in Connecticut - Warren and Greenwich - Privet House boasts an international collection of antique and vintage furniture, artwork and mirrors for your mansion and summer cottage (only partially joking).

Privet House at Target will give you the bougie look without the steep price tag - think colorful melamine dinnerware, farmer's market totes, galvanized watering cans, posh stationary, and other chic objects that look plucked from a Parisian flea market. With everything ranging from just $3.49 to $79.99, it will be hard to pick just one thing. I think the bird cage would look lovely as a card holder at a party or outdoor wedding. Once again, I was really impressed by all the offerings that I saw at a NY press preview a few months ago - you can't really distinguish these items from their pricey specialty boutique counterparts. What do you think?

Enter Westfield Style's Spring Trends Challenge on Pinterest!


I've recently joined forces with Westfield malls as one of their blogger ambassadors (a match made in retail heaven, if I do say so myself), and my first order of business is to tell you about their just-launched spring trends Pinterest contest - you're gonna love this!

Just head on over to the Westfield Style Pinterest channel and create your own board inspired by one of Westfield's key spring trends: East Meets West, Good Sport, Ladies Who Lunch, or New Uniform. One grand prize winner will receive an all-expenses-paid shopping trip with Westfield Style's Creative Director Stacy London of TLC's What Not to Wear.

Good Luck and Happy Pinning!





Disclosure: Westfield Style is one of my lovely sponsors. Opinions expressed are 100% my own. See official challenge rules and guidelines here.

Win Cool Stuff: Pop of Chic Jewelry Giveaway

UPDATE 4/23/12: And the winner is… #42 Ellie! Congrats to our winner and thanks to everyone who participated.




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

A lovely BB reader recently launched her own amazing jewelry boutique, Pop of Chic, and she's giving one lucky gal the chance to win some sparkle!

Pop of Chic features affordable & stylish earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets that are feminine, on-trend and will add the perfect finishing touch to any outfit.

The prize: You choose any one (1) piece of jewelry! (subject to availability)

To enter: Visit www.popofchic.com, then tell us which piece you'd choose if you were to win this giveaway in the comments section below.

For one additional entry (optional, leave a comment for each):


  • Follow Pop of Chic on Twitter


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Rather not wait for Lady Luck? Shop now at www.popofchic.com with promo code budgetbabe at checkout to receive a 10% discount on your order, free shipping always (expires 5/10/12).

Entries must be posted by 12 noon ET on April 18th, 2012, to be eligible to win. Open to US readers only. As always this giveaway is not sponsored.

Good luck!!

The Webster at Target Lookbook




Here we have The Webster at Target lookbook, part of The Shops at Target which launches this May. Back in January, I gave you a sneak peek at this program, whereby Target is partnering with small shop owners and local boutiques to co-create limited-edition collections for its guests.

Co-created by The Webster owner Laure Heriard Dubreuil and Target, The Webster at Target includes apparel and accessories for women (shown here), men, kids and baby with a Miami vibe. Taking inspiration from The Webster's décor, the shop's wallpaper is reinterpreted into the banana leaf print found throughout the collection, while the two-way deco print pays homage to the Miami Beach Art Deco district.

Ranging in price from $7.99 to $49.99, The Webster at Target collection will be available May 6, 2012 at all Target stores and Target.com. Kids, baby, along with women's shoes and select styles in plus and petite are exclusive to Target.com.

The tropical prints are so on trend this season; I might pick up the pink and green print dress (it features leaves and tasteful little flamingos) for $42.99, cap-toe wedges in melon/gold ($24.99) and a striped straw hat ($19.99). I was impressed with this collection when I saw the goods in person at a NY press preview and I think you will be too! Which pieces are you considering?

Win Cool Stuff: Target Beauty Spring Giveaway

UPDATE 4/23/12: And the winner is… #133 Ella P.! Congrats to our winner and thanks to everyone who participated, I loved reading all your entries. xoBB




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

Target has refreshed its bath and body aisle with a wider variety of specialty bath and body products – all under $20. New offerings from Apotheke:M Suds & Luxuries, Dead Sea Essentials by AHAVA, Nip + Fab, Pixi and Nicole by OPI are available in Target stores and Target.com this month – just in time to revamp spring beauty routines from head to toe.

To celebrate, Target is giving one lucky Budget Babe reader a sampling of some of these fab new products!

Prize includes:


  • Apotheke: M Suds & Luxuries Perfumed After Bath Tonic ($8.99): a light fragrance infused with botanicals


  • Dead Sea Essentials by AHAVA Hibiscus Shower Cream ($12.49): includes anti-aging properties, restoring skin’s moisture balance


  • Nip + Fab No Needle Fix Serum ($19.99): plumps skin while reducing the appearance of imperfections


  • Nicole by OPI Spring 2012 Collection ($7.04 each) nail polishes in Great Minds Pink Alike and That's Totally Red-ical!


  • Pixi Nail Colour Collection ($8 each) in Mink Grey



To enter:


  • Visit Target.com, then tell us which product you'd most like to add to your beauty regimen this spring.

  • Tweet this giveaway using the Twitter button below and leave a separate comment (optional).


  • Like The Budget Babe on Facebook and leave a separate comment (optional).



Good luck!


Entries must be posted by 12 noon ET April 16, 2012 to be eligible to win. Open to US residents only. As always this is not a sponsored post. Winner will be chosen at random and notified via email. The winner's name will also be posted on this blog post by April 17th, so bookmark this page and check back to see if you've won.