The Budget Babe | Affordable Fashion & Style Blog

Sydne's Steal of the Week: Bright Statement Earrings (As Seen On 'The Mindy Project'!)


Yellow statement earrings

In this weekly column, I’m bringing you my favorite budget-friendly steal that’s available online or in-stores. This week, we’re talking jewels. Make sure to check out my blog SydneStyle.com for more affordable fashion inspiration!

Statement earrings have the magical ability to dress up any look. While classic crystals are always a good choice, sometimes it’s fun to brighten things up. You can either use saturated jewelry to bring a pop of color to a neutral outfit, or use it to bring out a color in a dress.

Steal of the Week: Leopard Dress


Penny Chic leopard dress, $20 at Walmart.com

In this weekly column, I’m bringing you my favorite budget-friendly steal that’s available online or in-stores. This week, we’re talking animal prints. Make sure to check out my blog SydneStyle.com for more affordable fashion inspiration!

One of the easiest fall trends to wear is animal prints. You can roar as loud or as softly as you like. While a spotted accessory is a stylish choice, I’m always one to encourage experimenting with something outside your comfort zone...especially when it’s only $20! Enter the Penny Chic by Shauna Miller dress from Walmart.com.

Steal of the Week: Gray Jeans


Gray jeans from Old Navy

In this weekly column, I’m bringing you my favorite budget-friendly steal that’s available online or in-stores. This week, we’re talking denim. Make sure to check out my blog SydneStyle.com for more affordable fashion inspiration!

There are so many denim trends this season that there is something for everyone. When it comes to colored denim, the biggest trend is actually a neutral! Gray jeans are all over the place, and come in many different shades.

Accessory Steal of the Week: Snakeskin Purse


Accessory Steal: Pink Clutch

In this weekly column, I’m bringing you my favorite budget-friendly accessory that’s available online or in-stores. This week, we’re talking bags. Make sure to check out my blog SydneStyle.com for more affordable fashion inspiration!

Exotics are a major trend in handbags right now. But it gets tricky when it comes to snakeskin, crocodile and python. The real thing is extremely expensive. But faux versions can look incredibly cheap.

Accessory Steal of the Week: Chevron Ring


Chevron rings

In this weekly column, I’m bringing you my favorite budget-friendly accessory that’s available online or in-stores. This week, we’re talking jewelry. Make sure to check out my blog SydneStyle.com for more affordable fashion inspiration!

A huge trend right now is chevron. The zig-zag pattern is everywhere! Even if you’re scared of the bold pattern, you can still work the trend into your look this season. Just start small with a chevron ring.