FrockCandy.com is a new-to-me online fashion store with a catchy name that carries a mix of trendy dresses, tops, bottoms, accessories and shoes priced mostly under $50. While there are more "misses" than "hits," not to mention competitors who do the job better (ahem, Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe), Frock Candy definitely has a few hidden gems at prices you'll love. It's good to have options! Keep reading for 5 of my favorite finds from the site. What do you think, will you be shopping (or have you already shopped) at Frock Candy?

Steve Madden's "Cabanna" sandals are $69.99 (down from $79.99) at Lord & Taylor.

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Get the look for less with the Mossimo "Palesa" sandal, $16.08 (down from $22.99) at Target. Click either image to shop.

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Lanvin's classic cap-toe flats epitomize chic Parisian style - and they're comfortable, too. Too bad they cost $560 at Bergdorf Goodman.



Affordable cap-toe flats are hard to come by, so I was so excited to see this sweet pair by LOFT - just $39.50, available in four colors! Click the image to shop.

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The Budget Babe has been nominated for Best Budget Blog in the Polyvore Blogger Awards! The Polyvore Blogger Awards is the first ever online event where the Polyvore community votes for their favorite bloggers.

To vote:
Visit The Polyvore Blogger Awards contest page and create a set featuring your blog of choice.

The prize:
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Bloggers who win each category will be rewarded with glory, ie. we get to take over the Polyvore home page for one day. It's not quite Chanel but it would definitely rock big time.

The contest ends at 5 p.m. PT on Monday, July 25 (woa, that's my birthday!) so please take a moment to cast your vote.

Thanks for your support, b-babes!!

To help fight counterfeits and celebrate original design, eBay partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) for a Fashion Vault sale featuring exclusive CFDA tote bags created by top designers, including The Row, Rodarte and 3.1 Phillip Lim. The CFDA designer totes ($150 each) were a huge hit and are all sold out but the plain tote is still available - and it's just $35! If you're a do-it-yourselfer or just plain crafty, I suggest picking up one of these stylish totes and personalizing it yourself. Add ribbon flowers like Tory Burch or pyramid studs like Rebecca Minkoff - and support a good cause with the most stylish summer tote around.

Shop it online:
eBay + CFDA You Can't Fake Fashion Tote Bag Sale