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Now that her stint with MTV is over, British-bred Alexa Chung is partnering with Madewell to create a limited-edition fashion collection. The Alexa Chung for Madewell collection will reference the 26-year-old television personality, writer, model and style icon's sexy-tomboy look, and will include polka dot tea dresses, dungaree dresses, high-waisted skinny jeans, oversize wool jackets with velvet and lace accents, as well as tees with Chung's photographs and illustrations.

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Looking for the perfect dress for Valentine's Day? Here's a round-up of three spots to find cute, cheap dresses that will leave you stylishly smitten—not broke.

From left: ASOS Frill Front Strappy Dress, $30.59; ASOS Shoulder Pad Slash Neck Body Con Dress, $42.49; ASOS Frill Sleeve Fitted Waist Dress, $47.59

With over 600+ styles to choose from, ASOS.com is one of the ultimate online destinations for all your dress needs. Concerned about shopping with a UK-based store? According to their website, standard shipping within 8 days is $6 to America, North and Canada, while express shipping within 4 days is $12.

From left: Home Sweet Home Dress, $45.00; Spring Greens Dress, $30.00; Comings & Goings Dress, $34.00

Lulus.com offers over 400 dresses, with many styles under $50, and very few over $100. Choose from hard-to-find brands like Collective Concepts and Jack by BB Dakota which offer high style at low prices.

Use code budgetbabe to receive 15% off your Lulus.com order, valid until Valentine's Day.

From left: Chiffon Peplum Sweater Dress, $32.00; Color Blocked Dress, $22.80; Sequin Trim Knit Tunic Dress, $27.80

Whether you're looking for couture-inspired masterpieces (Twelve by Twelve), more modest cuts (Love 21) or extended sizes (Faith 21), Forever21.com has dresses to suit many tastes, plus affordable accessories to complete your looks.

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What to Get: Hit the clearance section, then sort by "percentage off" to hone in on the real bargains, like these Farylrobin Leslie Mary Janes that are great for work and dress-casual events. On sale for just $29.98, you'll save 84% off the original $189.95 pricetag!