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BB Exclusive: Get Your First Julep Maven Box FREE, Including My New Namesake Nail Polish!

nospam@example.com (The Budget Babe) — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:19:00 +0000

This past weekend, I shared a sneak peek at one of the new Julep nail polish colors called "Dianna," available in their June Maven Box - and now I'm happy to share an exclusive coupon code that let's you get your first box FREE!

Just enter promo code DIANNA at checkout to get your first box free (doesn't include shipping).*

Fun fact: This new mint green crème was named after me by the sweet team at Julep, so I'm really hoping you like the shade, give it a try and tell me what you think.

If you select the Boho Glam Maven box, you'll receive one bottle of "Dianna," as well as one bottle of "Lexie" - a dandelion yellow crème - plus the new Julep DD Creme. I'm a huge fan of Julep and look forward to getting my box each month. The colors are always great and they always include thoughtful little extras. Trust me, you'll love it.

For current Mavens, the window to buy the Boho Glam box closes May 24th, so don't wait to take advantage of this deal! Also please note that if you sign up for the subscription, you will be billed monthly (unless you choose to skip or cancel) so please just be aware of that.

If you miss out on the June Maven box, don't worry, "Dianna" will be available for purchase individually later next month - I'll keep you posted.

*(Just to note this code will be active until June 30th)

It's Back! J.Crew-Inspired Beaded Rose Necklaces On Sale Now at Groopdealz.com

nospam@example.com (The Budget Babe) — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:52:00 +0000

Groopdealz.com is quickly becoming one of my favorite spots to score a stylish bargain. This daily deals e-tailer offers up a bunch of fun items each day ranging from apparel to home decor. And one of today's deals is something we've been stalking for months, a statement-making beaded rose necklace that looks nearly identical to a necklace sold by J.Crew for $128. The only difference (as far as we can tell) is the price! Groopdealz.com is selling this beauty for just $14.99.

Here's a look at the original J.Crew necklace as seen on the official J.Crew Tumblr:

Fans of the rose beaded necklace look include bloggers such as Love Lucy Girl, Found In My Closet, and Just Patience.

Click the image below or head to Groopdealz.com to shop the look-a-like rosette necklace, available in 6 fab colors. These deals tend to run out and only last one day at a time, so don't delay if you love this look!

Dress by Number: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's Off-White Blazer and Boots

nospam@example.com (The Budget Babe) — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:13:00 +0000

Rosie Huntington-Whitely traveled in style wearing a gray tee and skinny jeans topped with an off-white blazer and finished with cool ankle boots, a fab hat, aviator shades and leather handbag.

Get the celebrity look for less:

GUESS Sunglasses · Urban Outfitters Hats · Mng Totes

Ask BB: Chic & Cheap Chevron Maxi Dresses for All Figures

nospam@example.com (The Budget Babe) — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:18:00 +0000

I keep seeing all of these adorable chevron maxi dresses on Pinterest and in local boutiques. The problem is I'm 5'11" and I can never find cute maxis that are long enough for me. I have found them before at Old Navy but they are boring and plain colors. I don’t like the ankle look and want one that will touch the ground. Please help! —D.D.

It's funny you should ask this question because just yesterday a reader on Twitter asked me where to find maxi dresses for women on the shorter side! (My reply: You'll most likely have to hem your dress to fit your height.) So let's see if we can find some chevron maxi dress options for every height and figure.

{Shown above from left: Tall celebs Khloe Kardashian (5'10") and Alessandra Ambrosio (5'10") rock the maxi dress trend; Olivia Wilde toughens up a chevron maxi dress with a leather jacket and sneaks.}

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Save on Celebrity Faves Like Tibi and Jack Rogers Today at RueLaLa.com

nospam@example.com (The Budget Babe) — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:34:00 +0000

Three brands on sale today at RueLaLa.com caught my eye because they're all celebrity favorites, from Tibi (favored by Olivia Palermo), to Jack Rogers (famously worn by Jackie O.) to House of Harlow 1960 (designed and worn by Nicole Richie). Take your style cues from these trendsetting ladies, then shop the savings like a thrifty fashionista - happening now at RueLaLa.com.

My top picks:
1. Tibi Deep Coral Ponte Sleeveless Dress, $149.90 (down from $350)
2. House Of Harlow 1960 14K Plated & Silver Plated Necklace (featured in The Jewelry Box sale), $99.90 (down from $225)
3. Jack Rogers "Glitter Navajo" Leather Sandal, $79.90 (down from $138)

Dress by Number: Rachel Bilson's White Lace Dress and Ankle Strap Pumps

nospam@example.com (The Budget Babe) — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:12:00 +0000

Rachel Bilson attended the Glacier Films launch party in Cannes, France, looking lovely in a lace dress with black tights and gray ankle strap pumps.

Get the celebrity look for less:

Topshop Day Dresses · Aldo Platforms · Vera Wang Hosiery

Here Are 5 Summery Maxi Dresses to Suit Every Style Persona

nospam@example.com (The Budget Babe) — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:18:00 +0000

In colorful prints or simple solids, nothing says effortless summer style quite like a maxi dress. Whether you're running errands in the urban jungle or lounging in a hammock in the Hamptons, there's a style and print for you. Here are 5 maxi dresses to suit every personality priced under a cool $50:

{The inspiration: Maria Menounos looked cool and comfortable at The Grove in LA wearing a blue and white colorblock pleated maxi dress from the soon-to-launch Banana Republic Milly Collection, available May 30 at Banana Republic for $165.00. Photo courtesy of Banana Republic.}

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Guest Blogger: BunnieXOXO from BSugarCoated Shares Her Fun Floral and Polka-Dot Mani

nospam@example.com (The Budget Babe) — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:58:00 +0000

Recently the folks at Pure Ice nail polish reached out to share some of their spring polishes - so I turned to my longtime Twitter friend and nail art expert @bunniexoxo from bsugarcoated to see if she would work her magic and create a special nail art design that showcases the vibrant hues. I couldn't be happier with her design - it's fun, chic and simple enough for me to imitate (a definite plus!) Keep reading for the easy step-by-step tutorial and be sure to check out more fabulous nail art inspiration over at bsugarcoated by @bunniexoxo. —BB

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Dress by Number: Olivia Palermo's Print Shorts and Oxford Flats

nospam@example.com (The Budget Babe) — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:41:00 +0000

Out for a walk with her dog, Olivia Palermo sported her Banana Republic Milly Collection black-and-white elephant print shorts (available for purchase on May 30) with a white button-front shirt and black extras.

Get the celebrity look for less:

Gap Petite Shorts · Forever 21 Button Front Tops · Wallis Blazers

Weekly Poll: Which Celebrity Look Is Your Favorite?

nospam@example.com (The Budget Babe) — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:16:00 +0000

This past week, we got inspired by outfits spotted on Emma Roberts (1), Victoria Beckham (2), and Olivia Wilde (3).

poll by twiigs.com

See which four celebs split your votes in last week's poll.

OMG Moment: Meet 'Dianna' The Nail Polish by Julep

nospam@example.com (The Budget Babe) — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:23:00 +0000

Yesterday afternoon, a small, unexpected package arrived on my front doorstep. I opened it up and discovered the most lovely shade of mint nail polish. Turning the bottle over in my hand to learn the name of this beautiful shade, I spotted a small label bearing my first name. D-I-A-N-N-A. Could it be?! Was this a mistake or intentional? I quickly read the handwritten note that was enclosed with my surprise package - and my hopes were confirmed...

Julep, one of my favorite name polish brands ever, has named a nail polish after me! It turns out the team at Julep follows my blog and had seen this post I wrote back in January where I laid out my predictions and fashion "dreams" for 2013 and well, they thought it would be cool to make one of my dreams a reality! And did they ever.

"Dianna" will be announced to the public starting 6am PST on May 20th when Julep releases their preview email for the month of June to all their mavens. And "Dianna" will be included in all the June "Boho Glam" boxes, so if you're a subscriber, definitely look out for it next month. If you're not, no worries, my namesake nail polish will be available for purchase on the Julep site soon and you know I'll be the first to tell you the second it comes out - so stay tuned!

"Dianna" is seriously the most amazing shade of minty blue I've ever seen. And I'm not just saying that because of the name (but if I was, could you blame me?!) This formula goes on great with one coat, achieving bottle color in two light coats. It had a beautiful shine and vibrancy - think Tiffany or Robin's egg blue. I know you guys are going to love it and I couldn't be happier to have my name on this polish.

If you've read this far, thank you for indulging me - it's not like I won the Nobel Prize or anything but the little girl inside of me was so delighted by this small "honor," and I'm thankful to be able to share with you guys.

What do you think of "Dianna"? Would you wear this shade?

Photo credit: TheBudgetBabe.com

Please note: This is not a sponsored post or anything.

BB's Weekly Fashion Link Round Up: Lauren Conrad's Summer Collection for Kohl's, Kate Bosworth's Festival Fashions for Topshop and More

nospam@example.com (The Budget Babe) — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:01:00 +0000

Lauren Conrad shares a sneak peek of her summer collection for Kohl's.

ELLE talks to Kate Bosworth about curating a festival collection for Topshop.

Refinery29 has pics of the actual Topshop festival finery.

BellaSugar rounds up the best drugstore products under $10.

The Cut has a first look at J.Crew's CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Collection.

Brains of the Outfit puts together a perfectly preppy spring look.

BSugarcoated shows you how to create a superchic Kate Spade-inspired "newsprint polka dot" mani.

Style It Online shows off her neon yellow Brahmin "Tucker" satchel.

Sweet Paul shares a recipe for pink peppercorn rhubarb and berry cake.

Racked is loving the Levi's x Liberty of London collab.

GreenLiteBites blends up a simple green pineapple smoothie.

Teen Vogue has pics of Tommy Hilfiger's new surf-inspired collection.

Sydne Style shows you how to wear this spring's '60s fashion trend.

H&M enlists actress and model Josephine de La Baume to model her favorite summer looks.

Aspiring fashion designers should check out the Diet Coke Young Designer Challenge with guest judge Rebecca Minkoff.

What's Haute to Shop:
Macy's launches a new collection with Keds.

Anthropologie debuts a capsule collection by designer Peter Som.

Teaser alert! Check back later today for some BIG news and a sneak peek at one of Julep's June Maven Box nail polish colors - see it here before anyone else!

BB Exclusive: 40% Off at HarmonyBelle.com

nospam@example.com (The Budget Babe) — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:28:00 +0000

Happy Friday! I'm sooo excited to share this coupon code with you guys today! The lovely boutique owner over at HarmonyBelle.com has generously extended a 40% off coupon exclusively for Budget Babe readers! The code to use at checkout is BUDGETBABE40. Expires in one week, so don't delay. Take advantage of this fabulous deal to shop for pretty spring dresses, baubles, separates, handbags and more - already priced mostly under $50! Three cheers for Harmony Belle!

Some of my favorites:
1. Bubble Plum Bubble Necklace, $40
2. Peplum dress, $30.40
3. Pinking of You Cross Over Bag, $34

Looking for a boutique that you saw featured on this blog? Check out my Ultimate Shopping Guide for a complete list.

Dress by Number: Emma Roberts' Blue Dress and Cage Heels

nospam@example.com (The Budget Babe) — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:08:00 +0000

Emma Roberts wore a blue dress by Prabal Gurung - plus black cage heels and Melinda Maria earrings - at the Vogue MAC Cosmetics Dinner.

Get the celebrity look for less:

Rimmel Face Care · BaubleBar Earrings · Style&co. Clutches

3. Darling "Carmen" Dress, $94.99
6. ShoeMint.com "Romy" Heels, $99.98

Spot the Real: Vince Drawstring Linen Shorts

nospam@example.com (The Budget Babe) — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:48:38 +0000

Drawstring linen shorts will keep you feeling and looking cool this summer, whether you opt for a pair from Vince ($145, shopbop.com) or Gap ($44.95, gap.com). See if you can spot the designer pair by clicking either image below!