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Win Your Dream Bag from Shop It To Me


In honor of New York Fashion Week, Shop It To Me is giving away one of four very fabulous bags! The winner will be able to choose from the following: Marc Jacobs Quilted bag, Tory Burch Louisa bag, Rebecca Minkoff Morning After bag or Alexander Wang Diego bag.

To enter, simply sign up at Shop It To Me then tell your friends! Only until Friday: Each friend who signs up = one entry.

Happy Fashion Week!

The Look for Less: Chloé Suede Lace Up Ankle Boot

Chloé's suede lace up ankle boots originally sold for $695 at Net-a-porter.com but have since sold out.





Celebrities who've been seen sporting these dapper boots include Nicky Hilton, Rachel Bilson and Blake Lively.





People StyleWatch found a great Chloé-inspired boot by Colin Stuart at Victoria's Secret (I saw it in the latest issue of the magazine, can't find it on their website). These boots come in tan or black for $78 and you can click the image below for more info. Love these!


Sneak Peek: Ports 1961 Spring Summer 2011




During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, I'll be attending the Ports 1961 Spring Summer 2011 show. Here's a sneak peek from the designer:

"This season, Ports 1961 designer Fiona Cibani draws inspiration from the magic allure of the desert. With delicate mirage abstractions and a landscape in constant evolution as her muse, Fiona crafts a collection within a realm of harmonic contrasts."

Join me for some live fashion week coverage from the comfort of your home by following me on Twitter at @budgetbabe.

MNG by Mango for JCPenney Fall 2010 Lookbook

MNG by Mango for JCPenney Fall 2010 Lookbook

At long last, we got our hands on the fall 2010 lookbook photos from MNG by Mango for JCPenney collection which made its highly anticipated debut at the end of August, courtesy of JCP. In case you're not familiar with Mango, it's a popular Spanish-based fashion chain similar to Zara or a higher-end H&M. Scarlett Johansson is the current face of Mango, while Penelope Cruz and her sister have guest-designed for the brand in the past.

Ask BB: Cute & Comfortable Bridal Shoes

I have recently been in a traumatic car accident (hit by a drunk driver), and I am on the mend now. I have had to be off my feet for nearly 5 months due to broken bones, specifically my left femur, left and right knee caps, and right tibia/fibula (right ankle). I am not able to wear heels any more due to the stiffness of my right ankle, and all of my clothes no longer fit because I have lost so much weight due to inactivity for 5 months. … I have a wedding coming up (it had to be pushed back because of the accident—and I refused to go down the aisle in a wheelchair or on crutches), so are there any flat shoes you could recommend I wear in my wedding dress? I had planned on wearing these gorgeous Badgley Mischka heels, but now that's out of the question. Anything you could recommend would be wonderful! Thank you! —Liz

I'm so sorry to hear about your unfortunate accident and the pain it's caused you. Hopefully I can suggest some stylish shoe options that will make you feel beautiful and help you enjoy your special day as you move on with your life and start a new beginning, filled with health, love and happiness.

The first thing that came to my mind is that many brides today are intentionally opting for comfortable shoes over painful heels because they want to feel as good as they look on their wedding day, so you're not alone! There are dozens of gorgeous options to choose from and you won't have to sacrifice style for comfort.

1. A classic white ballet flat is always a chic option, here's one with a quilted pattern and bow detail to give it that extra bit of glamour and interest:


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