Forever 21 is giving visitors of their website a sneak peek at their soon-to-launch cosmetics line, Love & Beauty. The new makeup line promises to be made from "the highest quality ingredients" and will include everything you need to get gorgeous on a budget, from smokey eye kits to shimmering lip glosses.

Details on the exact launch date and time are not available, but judging by this special offer, I'm guessing select Love & Beauty products will become available as early as Sunday, November 8 (that's tomorrow)—so keep checking their site!

From 11/8 to 11/14, use code MAKEUP10 to get 10% off all makeup from the Love & Beauty collection

The Deal: Enter code budgetbabe at checkout to receive 15% off of your entire order at www.aniquemichelle.com.

End date: Code expires Nov. 30th, 2009.

What to Get: This new-to-me online boutique offers affordable clothing, jewelry, clutches and other fashionable accessories. My favorite item for fall is the Infinity and Beyond Scarf (shown above) that can be worn looped for a chunky collar effect or draped as a scarf-necklace, just $23.

The Deal: Save up to 50% off select coats & more at Old Navy’s Outerwear Sale. Shop now while supplies last. Ends 11/12.

What to Get: A stylish and functional coat with an eye-catching collar, like the Women's Plus Short Wool-Blend Coats shown above, on sale now for just $41 each.

I was wondering if you could suggest an outfit for me? I'm going to Atlantic City, New Jersey, to celebrate my 25th birthday with some friends and my boyfriend. We're gonna be dancing and gambling all night. I am going crazy trying to find the perfect outfit and shoes to wear. —Courtney

Great question, Happy Birthday in advance! You are going to have a fun night

So when I need a party outfit, I usually head to Forever 21. Do you like their stuff?

If you like to be comfy, you could pair this amazing top:



...with your fave dark-wash jeans and some black boots. Carry a black open-front drapy cardigan that you can toss on when you're cold, then bunch up in a ball and toss in your purse when you don't need it.

If you want something more girly, try this dress:




or this dress:



...wear with dark opaque tights, comfy black boots (like these) and top with a black blazer that you can keep on or take off depending on the situation.


Clutches are fun but you might forget it someplace, so I'd opt for a fun evening bag with a strap so it stays close by. You could always wrap your cardi or blazer kinda over the bag to keep hands free.

Dear readers: What did you wear to celebrate your last birthday?

Never before has a single article of outerwear garnered so much attention as the leather jacket for Fall 2009. I can't back that up with any hard data, but it certainly seems that way. Earlier in the season, I outlined some of the best places to shop for leather jackets on a budget.

Now the fashionable folks at Stylehive.com have taken it to another level with a round-up of some of the most stylish leather jackets under $250. And if that still seems to high, consider that all these jackets are sold at stores with frequent sales and the occasional online coupon. Plus, a real leather jacket is one of those things you can wear forever.

Are you wearing a leather jacket this season? Did you go faux or real?